London Interdisciplinary Social Science DTP Open Competition
Last verified 2 November 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team
Partial funding · masters / phd · study in United Kingdom · offered by LISS DTP / ESRC. Home fees, UKRI London stipend (2026/27 GBP 23,805), research allowance around GBP 940/year; 3.5 years or master+3.5; FT or 50% PT. Funding exclusions and conditions: International fee-gap funding limited, NOT g
- Provider
- LISS DTP / ESRC
- Host country
- United Kingdom
- Deadline
- 20 January 2027 17:00 GMT
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance
Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.
- Who can apply
- No separate citizenship restriction extracted. This does not mean unrestricted access; full eligibility controls. No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls. No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Home/international; strong first degree typically First/2:1≥65%; master high merit/distinction expected PhD-only; project>50% social science; no existing PhD/distance. Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply) International entry (African nationals may apply). Home/international; strong first degree typically First/2:1≥65%; master high merit/distinction expected PhD-only; project>50% social science; no existing PhD/distance.
- Funding
- PARTIAL
- Study level
- Masters, PhD
- Deadline
- 20 January 2027 17:00 GMT
Key eligibility criteria
- No separate citizenship restriction extracted. This does not mean unrestricted access; full eligibility controls.
- No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls.
- No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply.
- Home/international; strong first degree typically First/2:1≥65%; master high merit/distinction expected PhD-only; project>50% social science; no existing PhD/distance.
Recorded funding information
- PARTIAL
About the London Interdisciplinary Social Science DTP Open Competition (2026)
Funding information
The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.
- PARTIAL
London Interdisciplinary Social Science DTP Open Competition eligibility
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- No separate citizenship restriction extracted. This does not mean unrestricted access; full eligibility controls.
- No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls.
- No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply.
- Home/international; strong first degree typically First/2:1≥65%; master high merit/distinction expected PhD-only; project>50% social science; no existing PhD/distance.
- Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply)
- International entry (African nationals may apply). Home/international; strong first degree typically First/2:1≥65%; master high merit/distinction expected PhD-only; project>50% social science; no existing PhD/distance.
London Interdisciplinary Social Science DTP Open Competition document information
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.
How to apply for the London Interdisciplinary Social Science DTP Open Competition 2026
Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.
- 1Listed application information
https://liss-dtp.ac.uk/open-competition/
- 2Check the provider's process
Consult https://liss-dtp.ac.uk/open-competition/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.
- 3Check eligibility and any requested materials
Listed eligibility: No separate citizenship restriction extracted. This does not mean unrestricted access; full eligibility controls. No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls. No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Home/international; strong first degree typically First/2:1≥65%; master high merit/distinction expected PhD-only; project>50% social science; no existing PhD/distance. Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply) International entry (African nationals may apply). Home/international; strong first degree typically First/2:1≥65%; master high merit/distinction expected PhD-only; project>50% social science; no existing PhD/distance.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
- 4Check dates and next steps
Listed deadline information: 20 January 2027 17:00 GMT. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
London Interdisciplinary Social Science DTP Open Competition deadline & application timeline
Provider deadline information: 20 January 2027 17:00 GMT. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.
- Planning suggestion: 12 months out
Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.
- Planning suggestion: 6 months out
If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.
- Planning suggestion: 3 months out
If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.
- Planning suggestion: 1 month out
If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.
- Provider deadline20 January 2027 17:00 GMT
Provider deadline information: 20 January 2027 17:00 GMT. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.
Ready to apply?
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the London Interdisciplinary Social Science DTP Open Competition?+
No separate citizenship restriction extracted. This does not mean unrestricted access; full eligibility controls. No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls. No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Home/international; strong first degree typically First/2:1≥65%; master high merit/distinction expected PhD-only; project>50% social science; no existing PhD/distance. Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply) International entry (African nationals may apply). Home/international; strong first degree typically First/2:1≥65%; master high merit/distinction expected PhD-only; project>50% social science; no existing PhD/distance.
What funding does the London Interdisciplinary Social Science DTP Open Competition offer?+
Listed funding: PARTIAL. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.
When is the application deadline?+
Provider deadline information: 20 January 2027 17:00 GMT. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.
What documents do I need to apply?+
No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.
How do I check the application process?+
https://liss-dtp.ac.uk/open-competition/ Consult https://liss-dtp.ac.uk/open-competition/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: No separate citizenship restriction extracted. This does not mean unrestricted access; full eligibility controls. No separate residence statement extracted; full eligibility controls. No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. Home/international; strong first degree typically First/2:1≥65%; master high merit/distinction expected PhD-only; project>50% social science; no existing PhD/distance. Audience: International entry (African nationals may apply) International entry (African nationals may apply). Home/international; strong first degree typically First/2:1≥65%; master high merit/distinction expected PhD-only; project>50% social science; no existing PhD/distance.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 20 January 2027 17:00 GMT. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.
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