Research topic Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Social Work
Reference number ESRC_SOCWORK27
Overview

The social work group in the Centre for Social Policy (CSP), a key component of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is committed to excellence in research that develops knowledge about social work and that can be applied to advance the quality of professional practice for the benefit of people that use social work, in the region, nationally and internationally. Our research is grounded in a rich interdisciplinary approach and undertaken in partnership with a wide range of service delivery organisations and international partners. A wide range of research methods are used across the social work group, to conduct research about the experience of people using social work, the evaluation of professional practice and quality of professional education.

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Duration PhD-only programme (+3.5 yrs) or a Master's plus PhD programme (1+3.5 yrs). Full-time/Part-time (0.5/0.8FTE)
Fees Fully Funded. 100% Home tuition fees for either 3.5 or 1+3.5 years (£5,238 per annum for 2026/27 FT; 2027/28 rate is subject to confirmation by UKRI)
Stipend Fully Funded. Stipend for either 3.5 or 1+3.5 years at UKRI Rate. Support at £21,805 per annum FT for 2026/27; 2027/28 rate is subject to confirmation by UKRI.
Closing date 5 pm on 2 November 2026
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