Bourse de Doctorat NINE DTP 2027-28 Financement Complet – 20 octobre 2026

Contexte

The NINE DTP 2027-28 studentship competition is now open, offering fully funded postgraduate research opportunities across seven universities in the UK. The competition is run by NINE DTP, a collaborative partnership funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

The programme recruits high-calibre postgraduate researchers to undertake full-time or part-time doctoral study at Durham University, Newcastle University, Northumbria University, Teesside University, the University of Sunderland, Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast. The competition is based on the quality of applicants, proposed research projects and training programmes. In addition to the main competition, NINE DTP operates an Action for Equality initiative providing four full scholarships for nominees from specified under-represented groups.

Missions et responsabilités

• Undertake full-time or part-time doctoral study at one of the participating universities.
• Identify and engage with a proposed primary supervisor to develop a strong research proposal.
• Work collaboratively with the proposed supervisor to submit the Stage 1 nomination form.
• Coordinate with referees and, where applicable, collaborative partners to secure supporting letters.
• Participate in combined training opportunities and engage actively with the collaborative cohort of postgraduate researchers, academics and external partners.

Profil recherché

• High-calibre postgraduate researchers seeking to undertake doctoral research.
• Candidates meeting the academic and admission requirements of the chosen participating university.
• Applicants for the Action for Equality scheme must be British or Irish citizens from Black, Asian, Roma, Traveller or mixed ethnic backgrounds.
• International applicants are eligible, subject to checking specific funding arrangements and institutional agreements available through their intended university.

Conditions et avantages

• Tuition fees : Home tuition fees are fully covered, with the 2026-27 rate listed as £5,238. Additional support for international students may be facilitated through university agreements.
• Tax-free stipend : Students receive a tax-free annual stipend worth £21,805 based on the 2026-27 rate.
• Research support : Additional funding is available for eligible fieldwork, research activities and placements.
• Training : Students benefit from combined training opportunities offered across the DTP partnership.
• Research community : Award holders join a collaborative cohort of postgraduate researchers, academics and external partners.

Dossier de candidature

• Application to the chosen participating university.
• Engagement and approval from a proposed primary supervisor.
• Stage 1 nomination form (completed jointly with the primary supervisor).
• Supporting letters from nominated referees.
• Supporting letters from collaborative partners (where applicable).
• Supervisor approval form (mandatory submission before the deadline).

Comment postuler

Applicants should first apply to their chosen participating university and establish contact with a suitable primary supervisor. They should then work with that supervisor to prepare and submit the NINE DTP Stage 1 nomination.

Candidates should ensure that all required information is accurate and that the supervisor completes the approval form before the deadline. Candidates whose Stage 1 nominations are successful in their departmental and pathway competitions will progress to Stage 2, where they will be considered in the final studentship panel competition.

Stage 1 deadline : 27 October 2026 at 4pm

Applicants should review the official NINE DTP policies and procedures and visit the official website to apply.