Co-funded and Collaborative Studentships are doctoral projects which are jointly and collaboratively run by both academic and non-academic organisations. The awarded teams then get to recruit a student to work on the project, who receives an ESRC Studentship.
The UBEL Co-funded and Collaborative competition for 2022 entry is now closed.
Academic Proposals
- The initial stage of the Competition is for academic members of staff to submit proposals for a Co-funded or Collaborative studentships.
- In collaboration with non-academic partners, projects address a research topics of both theoretical and practical importance, providing opportunities for the selected student candidate to gain first-hand -experience of work outside an academic environment.
What is on offer?
- UBEL DTP studentships cover tuition fees at the UKRI rate and an annual maintenance stipend. For further information please refer to the preliminary application guide.
- The non-academic co-funding organisation makes a contribution towards the maintenance stipend and tuition fees.
- The awarded academic teams get to recruit a student to work on the project, who receives an ESRC Studentship which covers payment of tuition fees per year at the UKRI rate and an annual maintenance stipend.
- Co-funded and Collaborative Studentships can be held on a full-time or part-time basis and within a 1+3, 4-year (Integrated PhD) or +3 programme, where an individual pathway allows for these structures.
- We can now confirm that the stipend and fee levels for academic year 2022 to 2023. A minimum ‘stipend’ of £18,062 and support for tuition fees of £4,500
- The Co-funded and Collaborative Studentship opportunities available for 2022 entry are listed at the bottom of this page.
Guidance for applying
The UBEL co-funded and collaborative competition has now closed. UBEL will no longer accept applications for 2022 entry.
Useful documents
- You can take a look at the Application Form, Training Plan, AQM Application Form and Form for Additional Information to get an idea of the application format.
- Applicants will also be asked to submit two references.
- Guidance on Research Foundation Statements
- Applicants will be asked to complete a mandatory Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form before submitting an application.
Co-Funded Studentship Opportunities for 2022 entry