Aston University
Founded in 1895 and a University since 1966, Aston focuses on high quality, exploitable research which impacts on the real world around us.
Prospective students who wish to apply for MGS DTP funding from Aston University should first apply to the University to study for a research degree by completing an online application for PhD admission.
For details on ‘How to apply’ to Aston University please visit the relevant course page:
Area Studies: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/phd-school-of-social-sciences-and-humanities
Management & Business Studies and Finance: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/phd-aston-business-school
Aston University also provides information via the University's Research Explorer portal to assist students in searching for a supervisor, which prospective applicants may find useful. Please note that all ESRC DTP students will be allocated 2 supervisors and their names will need to be included in the application for ESRC DTP funding.
Please see below for information on each of the ESRC DTP pathways available at Aston University, including details of which research degree you should apply for if you want to apply for DTP funding under that pathway.
Completing an Application for an ESRC studentship
Once you have submitted your research degree application, please ensure you read the Guidance Notes for Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP applicants before applying for DTP funding. These Guidance Notes contain detailed information regarding which structure of provision you should apply for.
Information on completing the Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP Studentship Application (Aston) along with the link to the online application form can be found here.
ESRC DTP Pathways offered at Aston University
Area Studies
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Area Studies pathway should submit an application to the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and select ‘Research - Area Studies’ from the online application form. For full details of Area Studies at Aston, please click here.
Aston University Pathway Contact: Dr Patrycja Rozbicka, p.rozbicka@aston.ac.uk
Management & Business Studies and Finance
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Management & Business Studies
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Management & Business Studies branch of the pathway should submit an application to Aston Business School and select ‘Aston Business School Research Degree Programme’ from the online application form.
Aston University Pathway Contact: Dr Tasos Kitsos, a.kitsos@aston.ac.uk
Finance
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Finance branch of the pathway should submit an application to Aston Business School and select ‘Aston Business School Research Degree Programme’ from the online application form.
Aston University Pathway Contact: Dr Tasos Kitsos, a.kitsos@aston.ac.uk