NINE DTP opens fully funded PhD studentships for 2027-28 across seven UK universities

What happened

The ESRC-funded programme covers home tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of £21,805 at the 2026-27 rate. Doctoral study is available at Durham, Newcastle, Northumbria, Teesside, Sunderland, Ulster and Queen's Belfast.

Why it may matter

• Approved, so it is now going ahead rather than being proposed.
• Useful if you are trying to find an internship or explore opportunities.