University of Brighton
The University of Brighton, through the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP), offers ESRC-funded studentships in a range of social science areas and disciplines. These studentships comprise institutional projects and an open call in which we invite highly motivated applicants to suggest their own projects. The University of Brighton has a strong commitment to cutting-edge research and community engagement and there is a particular focus on trans- and interdisciplinary research. As an ESRC-funded student, you will join a vibrant group of PhD students who meet regularly to discuss their projects. You will be working with academics who have developed cutting edge approaches to research and will gain experience of how to influence policy and practice through academic research.
Centres of Research and Enterprise Excellence
- Centre for Transforming Sexuality & Gender
- Centre of Resilience for Social Justice
- Centre for Memory, Narrative and Histories
- Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics
- Centre for Spatial, Environmental & Cultural Politics
- Centre for Change, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management (CENTRIM)
- Centre for Digital Media Cultures
Funding
SCDTP studentships cover the cost of programme fees and provide an annual stipend (UKRI rates). SCDTP students will also have access to a Research Training Support Grant for activities such as carrying out fieldwork within the UK, purchasing essential equipment and attending conferences. See the SCDTP funding page for details.
How to apply
Visit the University of Brighton website for full details and to submit your application. You can contact a project lead or potential supervisor directly. You can also email us if you have any questions.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Monday 04 January 2021
Interviews: 25 January – 05 February 2021
Applications from both Home and non-UK residents can be accepted.
Studentship Projects for October 2021
- Employee ethnicity as a risk factor for exploitative labour practices in the UK adult social care industry
Project lead: Anne Daguerre
- How social policy can inform green social prescribing as an instrument for social justice and inclusion
Project lead: Matt Adams
- The impact of migrant remittances on promoting small and medium-sized enterprises in home countries
Project lead: Eugenia Markova
- Improving community partnerships in local policy through enhanced participation for marginalised groups
Project lead: Phil Haynes
- Policy implications and design characteristics of smart, urban, digital ecosystems from a justice perspective
Project lead: Maria Sourbati
Studentship open call for October 2021
See our SCDTP open call and explore the range of supervisors interested in supporting applications in their research areas
University website
For more information, please visit our University of Brighton PhD programmes page or contact Phil Haynes at or Fiona Sutton.
