De Montfort University
De Montfort University produces discipline based and interdisciplinary research of international standing which has impact on wider society and we welcome applicants wishing to apply for PhD study.
Prospective students who wish to apply for Midlands Graduate School ESRC Doctoral Training Programme (DTP) funding from De Montfort University, Leicester, 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 study for a PhD at De Montfort University, please visit these research degree pages:
Doctoral College - Research Degrees (dmu.ac.uk).
You will need to choose the Doctor of Philosophy option.
De Montfort University 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. For advice on finding a supervisor, please email the relevant pathway contact listed below.
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 to assist you in completing your application.
Information on completing the Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP Studentship Application, along with the link to the online application form, can be found here.
ESRC DTP Pathways offered at De Montfort University
Cross-disciplinary Methodologies and Advanced Data Analysis
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Cross-disciplinary Methodologies and Advanced Data Analysis pathway should submit an application for a Health Studies PhD.
De Montfort University Pathway Contact: Dr Sally Ruane, sruane at dmu dot ac dot uk
Health and Wellbeing
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Health and Wellbeing pathway should submit an application for a Health Studies PhD.
De Montfort University Pathway Contact: Dr Blessing Marandure, blessing dot marandure at dmu dot ac dot uk
Living in a Digital Society
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Living in a Digital Society pathway should submit an application for a Health Studies PhD.
De Montfort University Pathway Contact: Dr Sally Ruane, sruane at dmu dot ac dot uk
Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology pathway should submit an application for a Health Studies PhD.
De Montfort University Pathway Contact: Prof Cathy Herbrand, cathy dot herbrand at dmu dot ac dot uk
Sustainable Development, Net Zero and Climate Resilience
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Sustainable Development, Net Zero and Climate Resilience pathway should submit an application for a Health Studies PhD.
De Montfort University Pathway Contact: Dr Sally Ruane, sruane at dmu dot ac dot uk