Loughborough University
One of the top 20 research-led universities in the country, Loughborough is renowned for the relevance of its work, driven by society’s need for solutions to real-life issues.
Prospective students who wish to apply for MGS DTP funding from the Loughborough University 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 Loughborough - Research’ please visit the University's Postgraduate Study pages and specifically the University’s PhD application page.
Loughborough 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.
Please see below for information on each of the ESRC DTP pathways available at Loughborough University, including details of which research degree you should apply for if you want to apply for DTP funding under that pathway at Loughborough University.
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 (Loughborough) along with the link to the online application form can be found here.
ESRC DTP Pathways offered at Loughborough University
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 MPhil/PhD in Communication and Media Studies.
For further details on Postgraduate research for prospective students interested in Communication and Media please see the relevant pages with the School of Social Sciences.
Loughborough University Pathway Contact: Dr Michael Skey, m dot skey at lboro 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 a MPhil/PhD in Mathematics Education Centre.
For further details on Postgraduate research for prospective students within the Mathematics Education Centre please see here.
Loughborough University Pathway Contact: Professor Korbinian Moeller, k dot moeller at lboro 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 MPhil/PhD in Business and Economics.
For further details on Postgraduate research for prospective students within the School of Business and Economics please see here.
Loughborough University Pathway Contact: Dr Anna Raffoni, a dot raffoni at lboro 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 MPhil/PhD in Business and Economics.
For further details on Postgraduate research for prospective students within the School of Business and Economics please see here.
Loughborough University Pathway Contact: Dr Anna Raffoni, a dot raffoni at lboro dot ac dot uk
Social Policy
Structure of provision: +3, +3.5, 1+3 either Full-time or Part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Social Policy pathway should submit an application for a MPhil/PhD in Social and Policy Studies.
For further details on Postgraduate research for prospective students interested in Social Policy please see the relevant pages with the School of Social Sciences.
Loughborough University Pathway Contact: Dr Francisco Azpitarte, f dot azpitarte at lboro 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 MPhil/PhD in Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.
For further details on Postgraduate research for prospective students within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences please see here.
Loughborough University Pathway Contact: Dr Daniel Rhind, D dot J dot A dot Rhind at lboro dot ac dot uk