Advertised Project or Your Own Proposal?
Choose the application route before you start writing. Your strongest application will respond to the actual selection process and the research opportunity on offer.
Read the GuideESRC Open Competition — Business And Management.
Application Timing
Two applications required: Edinburgh programme by 19 November 2026 23:59 GMT, SGSSS funding by 24 November 17:00 GMT. Contact the Business School before applying. Study mode and funding duration need confirmation.
The Research Opportunity
Business and management social-science doctoral proposals considered through the SGSSS open competition.
What the Funding Covers
Awarded studentships cover UK or overseas tuition and a UKRI-rate stipend; 2027/28 amount is not published. The page uses 3/1+3 duration labels while previous funding notes use longer labels. Confirm award duration in writing; no duration guarantee.
- Home Tuition Fees
- Covered by the Award
- International Tuition Fees
- Covered by the Award
- Living-Cost Support
- Stipend Provided
- Annual Stipend
- Amount Not Confirmed
- Expected Start
- 09-2027
A course offer, a funding award and international fee coverage are separate decisions. Confirm the support that applies to your circumstances.
Separate Funding Deadlines
- 24-11-2026 · SGSSS funding application
Funding applications may close before course applications. Meeting a deadline does not guarantee an award.
Entry Requirements and Eligibility
- International Applicants
- Applications Welcomed; Other Conditions Apply
- Published Requirements
- Must meet SGSSS/ESRC residence rules and Edinburgh doctoral entry. Normally at least 65% at Master's level with distinction-level dissertation; programme offer required for final consideration.
Questions to Resolve
Source Note: Study mode is not explicit; page heading and instructions use inconsistent duration labels. Separate SGSSS funding application is due 24 November 2026 at 17:00 GMT.
Official Sources
Official Opportunity NoticeConfirm current details with the university before applying.
Prepare Your Next Step
All Research GuidesPrepare for a PhD Interview
Prepare to explain your research interests, defend reasonable choices and discuss what you still need to learn. Use the invitation to establish the format before practising.
Read the GuideUnderstand What PhD Funding Actually Covers
Treat tuition support and living-cost support as separate questions. “Funded” is a starting label; the award conditions determine what support an applicant can receive.
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