How can I get ESRC funding?
To receive ESRC studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equal to an honours degree at a first or upper second class level, or a masters from a UK academic research organisation.
Is ESRC part of UKRI?
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), formerly the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is a non-departmental public body (NDPB) funded by the UK government. ESRC provides funding and support for research and training in the social sciences.
What is the ESRC remit?
The aim of the Cross-Council Remit Agreement is to ensure that no gaps develop between the Councils’ subject domains and to ensure equality of opportunity for proposals at the interface between traditional disciplines, where many of the major research challenges of our time are located.
How competitive are ESRC studentships?
ESRC studentships are very competitive. Here are some tips to help you with your application: Think about what makes your project worth funding – The majority of ESRC studentships are proposed by students, this makes it all the more important for your proposal to have an impact.
Is ESRC funding prestigious?
Why are ESRC studentships prestigious? ESRC studentships are prestigious for a number of reasons, not least that the accredited pathways within which they can be ‘spent’ have demonstrated both a track record of high quality research and a capacity to provide excellent research training.
When should we apply for ESRC funding?
Applications for ESRC funding for direct entry to an MPhil/PhD programme (+3)
- deadline for programmes in the Departments of Economics and Geography and Environment for 2022 entry (including PhD Studentships and ESRC funding): 17 December 2021.
- deadline for all other departments for 2022 entry: 14 January 2022.
How many research councils are there in the UK?
seven Research Councils
UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and Research England.