SWDTP opportunities

There are opportunities to apply for fully-funded PhD studentships in a range of disciplines at the University of Plymouth.

Funded by the ESRC’s South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP), these studentships cover tuition fees, a stipend and bench fees.

The closing date for applications is 12 January 2024.

For more details please see Information about the SWDTP pathways and programmes at the University of Plymouth.

The South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) is one of the largest doctoral training providers for social scientists in the UK. This strategic partnership is formed by the Universities of Plymouth, Bristol, Bath, Exeter, UWE, Bath Spa, Plymouth Marjon and Bournemouth and brings together social science academic leaders across our 18 disciplinary and interdisciplinary pathways, and representing one of the largest groupings of social scientists in the country.

The SWDTP has been accredited by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) to offer a hub of world-class social sciences research, and has been allocated 36 ESRC studentships annually. It is part of a national network that is training a new generation of social scientists.

The SWDTP offers +3 training where students register for a three-year PhD programme, and 1+3 training which includes one year of research training through a masters programme followed by a three-year PhD programme.

It supports doctoral students by developing not only their research skills, but by offering a wide range of training, placements, activities and events as well. Working in a collaborative way across the five institutions to form part of your cohort.

Information about the SWDTP pathways and programmes at the University of Plymouth.