Financial support for Social Policy research students
There is no separate application for funding. Funding is allocated by nomination, and you will automatically be considered for the award you are eligible for, alongside all applications received by the funding deadline. There are two types of funding available for the MPhil/PhD in Social Policy
Funding options
for UK, EU and OS candidates.
(1+3 and +3 schemes) for UK and EU candidates
The 1+3 schemeprovides funding for a one-year research training Master's linked to a three-year PhD and is designed for students who have not already completed an ESRC-recognised programme of research training at MSc level.
Transfer from the one-year MSc programme to the three-year MPhil/PhD programme is dependent on obtaining high marks in the Master's degree (65%+).
The + 3 schemeprovides three years' funding for the MPhil/PhD programme for students who have already achieved an ESRC-recognised 'research training' MSc or have undertaken equivalent research training.
+ 3 candidates should apply with information on their ESRC recognised 'research training' MSc. If you do not have the ESRC-recognised research training, you will need to include information on the training that you have already undertaken with a statement making the case for its equivalence in particularly regarding research methods training.
LSE's administers a variety of studentships and award schemes for which different deadlines apply.
There may be other funding opportunities available through other organisations or governments, and we recommend you investigate these options as well.
