University of Leicester
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The University of Leicester provides an outstanding environment for postgraduate study, combining an enviable record of research discoveries with a student centred approach that ensures a distinctive sense of partnership between staff, students and external organisations.
Prospective students who wish to apply for MGS DTP funding from the University of Leicester should first apply to the University to study for a research degree by completing an online application for PhD admission.
For details on Applying to the University of Leicester please visit the University’s Postgraduate Application pages and specifically the University’s PhD application page.
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 Leicester, 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 Leicester.
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.
The University of Leicester are holding an Application Writing Workshop for potential applicants to the MGS DTP Open Competition. The workshop is taking place on Thursday 17th November 2022, 10 - 11.30am, in Ken Edwards 526, and will also be accessible remotely. Prospective applicants can reserve a spot on the workshop via the Eventbrite page.
Information on completing the Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP Studentship Application (Leicester) along with the link to the online application form can be found here.
ESRC DTP Pathways offered at the University of Leicester
Communication & Media
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Communication & Media pathway should submit an application for a PhD in Media and Communication.
For further details on Postgraduate research for prospective students within the Department of Media and Communication please see here. Additionally applicants may find it useful to visit the Department's Research Interests page to identify suitable supervisors.
University of Leicester Pathway Contact: Dr Bernhard Forchtner, bf79 at le 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 PhD in History.
For further details on Postgraduate research for prospective students within the School of History please see here. Additionally applicants may find it useful to visit the School's Staff Research Interests page to identify suitable supervisors.
University of Leicester Pathway Contact: Dr Sally Horrocks, smh4 at le 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 & Wellbeing pathway should submit an application for a PhD in Health Sciences.
For further details on Postgraduate research for prospective students within the Department of Health Sciences please see here. Additionally applicants may find it useful to visit the Department's Staff Research Interests page to identify suitable supervisors.
University of Leicester Pathway Contact: Dr Nicola Mackintosh njm35 at le 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 PhD in Human Geography.
For further details on Postgraduate research for prospective students within the Department of Geography please see here. Additionally applicants may find it useful to visit the Department's Staff Research Interests page to identify suitable supervisors.
University of Leicester Pathway Contact: Dr Tess Osborne, to119 at leicester dot ac dot uk
Museum Studies
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Museum Studies pathway should submit an application for a PhD in Museum Gallery and Heritage Studies.
For further details on Postgraduate research for prospective students within the School of Museum Studies please see here. Additionally applicants may find it useful to visit the School's Staff Research Interests page to identify suitable supervisors.
University of Leicester Pathway Contact: Dr Giasemi Vavoula, g dot vavoula at leicester dot ac dot uk