ESRC research studentships 2002

News summary

From 2002, the Economic and Social Research Council is adopting a new approach to funding research training for doctoral students. In future all candidates supported by ESRC awards are expected to follow a 1+3 route to the doctorate.

From 2002, the Economic and Social Research Council is adopting a new approach to funding research training for doctoral students. In future all candidates supported by ESRC awards are expected to follow a 1+3 route to the doctorate. The first year involves a full training in general social science research methods, plus subject-specific training, leading to award of a masters degree. The following 3 years are devoted to completion of the doctoral project, plus an element of top-up training. Deadline 1st May 2002

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