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Scholarship
Postgraduate
PhD Scholarship in Social care supported by the Applied Research Collaboration Kent, Surrey and Sussex (ARC KSS)
University of Kent
No deadline stated
Funding
£750 – £21,805 (tiered)
Deadline
No deadline stated
Study level
Postgraduate
Where you study
University of Kent only
Any Subject
Funding scale: Full Funding
Funding
- The studentship will cover tuition fees at the standard postgraduate Home rate (£5,238 for 2026/27) rate plus an annual maintenance stipend of £21,805 per annum (in line with the UKRI rate for 2026).
- Annual Research Training Support allowance of £750 to cover conference attendance, training courses, equipment and books is available.
Eligibility
- The studentship opportunity is open to all candidates with the following requirements: Have completed a health- or social work/care-related postgraduate training course at Master's level equivalent to merit or distinction.
- A combination of qualifications and/or experience that is equivalent to a relevant UK Master’s level degree may also be accepted.
About the provider
Funding structure
- The studentship will cover tuition fees at the standard postgraduate Home rate (£5,238 for 2026/27) rate plus an annual maintenance stipend of £21,805 per annum (in line with the UKRI rate for 2026).
- Annual Research Training Support allowance of £750 to cover conference attendance, training courses, equipment and books is available.
How to apply
- In your proposal use the following headings: Introducing the topic Research question and aim of the proposed research Datasets for exploration Methodological approach (including relevant analysis plans) Potential impact of the doctoral research we require applicants to submit all documents, including references where available, by the deadline of 23:59 BST, Sunday 12th July 2026.
- Applicants MUST include the following upload to supplement their application form: a clear and succinct research proposal uploaded as a word document (maximum of 4 pages in total in Arial font, point 11).
- This includes the research proposal, supporting documents including a CV and relevant transcripts.
- Questions regarding the online application process: scholarships@kent.ac.uk We encourage potential applicants to have a 15-minute conversation about your research proposal content prior to submitting an application with: Dr Melanie Rees-Roberts: m.rees-roberts@kent.ac.uk
Timeline
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. The deadline above is what we last verified. Always confirm on the provider's own page before you start your application.
