University of Birmingham
Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterised by a tradition of innovation, research at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people’s lives.
Prospective students who wish to apply for MGS DTP funding from the University of Birmingham 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 the University of Birmingham please visit the University’s Postgraduate Study pages.
The University of Birmingham also provides information on Finding a Supervisor, which prospective applicants may find useful to read. Please note that all ESRC DTP students will have at least two supervisors and in order to be considered for ESRC DTP funding you must have identified two supervisors.
Please see below for information on each of the ESRC DTP pathways available at the University of Birmingham, including details of which research degree you should apply for if you want to apply for DTP funding under that pathway at the University of Birmingham.
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 (Birmingham) along with the link to the online application form can be found here.
ESRC DTP Pathways offered at the University of Birmingham
Applied Linguistics
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Applied Linguistics pathway should submit an application for an English Language and Applied Linguistics PhD or Education PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Paul Thompson, p dot thompson at bham dot ac dot uk
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 for one of the following: African Studies PhD, International Development PhD, Political Science and International Studies PhD or Russian and East European Studies PhD depending on your area of research interests within Area Studies.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Niheer Dasandi, n dot dasandi at bham dot ac dot uk
Economic and Social History
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Economic and Social History pathway should submit an application for a History PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Mo Moulton, m dot moulton at bham dot ac dot uk
Economics
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Economics pathway should submit an application for an Economics PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Michael Henry, m dot henry dot 1 at bham dot ac dot uk
Education
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Education pathway should submit an application for an Education PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Lila Kossyvaki, a dot kossyvaki at bham dot ac dot uk
Health & Wellbeing
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Health and Wellbeing pathway should submit an application for either a Health Services Management PhD or a Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD depending on your area of research interests within Health and Wellbeing.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Jason Schaub, j dot schaub at bham dot ac dot uk
Human Geography
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Human Geography pathway should submit an application for a Geography and Environmental Sciences PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Rosie Day, r dot j dot day at bham dot ac dot 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 for a Management PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Sheena Leek, s dot h dot leek at bham dot ac dot uk
Finance
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Finance branch of the pathway should submit an application for a Finance PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Sheena Leek, s dot h dot leek at bham dot ac dot uk
Political Science & International Relations
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Political Science & International Relations pathway should submit an application for a Political Science and International Studies PhD or an International Development Studies PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Peter Kerr, p dot kerr at bham dot ac dot uk
Psychology
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Psychology pathway should submit an application for a Psychology PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Robin Thompson, r dot thompson at bham dot ac dot uk
Social Policy and Social Work
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Social Policy
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Social Branch branch of the pathway should submit an application for a Social Policy PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Jason Schaub, j dot schaub at bham dot ac dot uk
Social Work
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Social Work branch of the pathway should submit an application for a Social Policy PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Jason Schaub, j dot schaub at bham dot ac dot uk
Socio-Legal Studies
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Socio-Legal Studies pathway should submit an application for a Law PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Prof John Child, j dot j dot child at bham dot ac dot uk
Sport & Exercise Science
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Sport & Exercise Science pathway should submit an application for a Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD.
University of Birmingham Pathway Contact: Dr Sarah Williams, s dot e dot williams at bham dot ac dot uk