The application process for the Student-led Open Competition, for ESRC-funded PhD studentships.
CLOSED for new applications on 1 December 2023, 5pm
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Key Dates and Deadlines
Dates for the competition are now available below:
- 2 October 2023 - SGSSS Apply opens for applications.
- 5.00pm, 1 December 2023 - Deadline for applicants to upload Stage 1 application documentation to SGSSS Apply.
- 5:00pm, 1 December 2023 - Deadline for referees to complete references on SGSSS Apply.
- 1 December 2023 – 22 February 2024 - HEI review stage during which successful applicants will be invited to submit their Supervisor Statement of Support and Disciplinary Statement templates.
- 5 April 2024 - Candidates advised the outcome of the Challenge Pathway Review Stage (successful and unsuccessful).
- 17 May 2024 - Candidates advised the final outcome of the competition (successful and unsuccessful).