University of Birmingham
Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterised by a tradition of innovation, research at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people’s lives.
Prospective students who wish to apply for MGS DTP funding from the University of Birmingham should first apply to the University to study for a research degree by completing an online application for PhD admission.
For details on ‘How to apply’ to the University of Birmingham please visit the .
The University of Birmingham also provides information on , which prospective applicants may find useful to read. Please note that all ESRC DTP students will have at least two supervisors and in order to be considered for ESRC DTP funding you must have identified two supervisors.
Please see below for information on each of the ESRC DTP pathways available at the University of Birmingham, including details of which research degree you should apply for if you want to apply for DTP funding under that pathway at the University of Birmingham.
Completing an Application for an ESRC studentship
Once you have submitted your research degree application, please ensure you read the Guidance Notes for Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP applicantsLink opens in a new window before applying for DTP funding. These Guidance Notes contain detailed information to assist you in completing your application.
Information on completing the Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP Studentship Application along with the link to the online application form can be found here.
ESRC DTP Pathways offered at the University of Birmingham
Applied Linguistics
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Applied Linguistics pathway should submit an application for an .
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , m dot perlman at bham dot ac dot uk
Area Studies
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Area Studies pathway should submit an application for one of the following: , , or depending on your area of research interests within Area Studies.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , n dot cheeseman at bham dot ac dot uk
Cross-disciplinary Methodologies and Advanced Data Analysis
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Cross-disciplinary Methodologies and Advanced Data Analysis pathway should submit an application to the pathway department in which your project would be based.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , m.r.bennett@bham.ac.uk
Economic and Social History
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Economic and Social History pathway should submit an application for a .
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , j dot munro dot 1 at bham dot ac dot uk
Education
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Education pathway should submit an application for an .
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , m dot hand at bham dot ac dot uk
Health & Wellbeing
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Health and Wellbeing pathway should submit an application for either a , a or an depending on your area of research interests within Health and Wellbeing.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , l dot lessard-phillips at bham dot ac dot uk
Human Geography
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Human Geography pathway should submit an application for a .
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , j dot r dot a dot clark at bham dot ac dot uk
Living in a Digital Society
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Living in a Digital Society pathway should submit an application to the pathway department in which your project would be based.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , m.r.bennett@bham.ac.uk
Management & ÌÇÐÄTV Studies
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Management & ÌÇÐÄTV Studies pathway should submit an application for an , an , a , a a , or a depending on your area of research.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , h dot birkett at bham dot ac dot uk
Political Science & International Relations
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Political Science & International Relations pathway should submit an application for a , an or a .
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , h dot macartney at bham dot ac dot uk
Psychology
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Psychology pathway should submit an application for a .
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , l.zhang.13@bham.ac.uk
Socio-Legal Studies
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Socio-Legal Studies pathway should submit an application for a .
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , d dot a dot gonzalezsalzberg at bham dot ac dot uk
Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology pathway should submit an application for a or a .
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , l dot lessard-phillips at bham dot ac dot uk
Sport & Exercise Science
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Sport & Exercise Science pathway should submit an application for a .
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , c dot rendeiro at bham dot ac dot uk
Sustainable Development, Net Zero and Climate Resilience
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Sustainable Development, Net Zero and Climate Resilience pathway should submit an application to the pathway department in which your project would be based.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: , m.r.bennett@bham.ac.uk
ESRC DTP Pathways offered at the University of Birmingham
- Applied Linguistics
- Area Studies
- Cross-disciplinary Methodologies and Advanced Data Analysis
- Economic & Social History
- Education
- Health & Wellbeing
- Human Geography
- Living in a Digital Society
- Management & ÌÇÐÄTV Studies
- Political Science & International Relations
- Psychology
- Socio-Legal Studies
- Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
- Sport & Exercise Science
- Sustainable Development, Net Zero and Climate Resilience