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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

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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.
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Recorded funding information

  • PARTIAL

About the London Interdisciplinary Social Science DTP Open Competition (2026)

## Award 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 guaranteed; visa/travel to the UK excluded; less than 50% study remaining ineligible. ## How to apply Application status: Current call recorded as open at the source-check time. Official 2027 open competition and deadline; academic/funding eligibility pages checked. Deadline: 20 January 2027 17:00 GMT Only directly stated dates/times/timezones are retained. The full deadline text controls priority dates, document deadlines and route-specific exceptions. Official programme: https://liss-dtp.ac.uk/open-competition/ Application instructions: https://liss-dtp.ac.uk/open-competition/ > Always confirm final requirements and deadlines on the official scholarship website before applying.

Funding information

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  • PARTIAL

London Interdisciplinary Social Science DTP Open Competition eligibility

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  • 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

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    How to apply for the London Interdisciplinary Social Science DTP Open Competition 2026

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    1. 1
      Listed application information

      https://liss-dtp.ac.uk/open-competition/

    2. 2
      Check 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.

    3. 3
      Check 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.

    4. 4
      Check 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.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      20 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.

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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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