Postgraduate Funding for Psychology

ESRC studentships

Goldsmiths is part of the South East Network for Social Science (SENSS) ESRC, funded by the ESRC to train the next generation of social scientists. 

If you're thinking about carrying out a research degree in the social sciences, you could be eligible to apply for a studentship covering your fees for up to four years and an annual stipend. d be eligible to apply for a studentship covering your fees for up to four years and an annual stipend. International tuition fees are covered. ESRC also offers 1+3 (Masters + PhD) studentships for those who also require MSc training in one of our taught MSc programmes in Psychology.

To be considered, you need to have applied for a relevant research programme at Goldsmiths. 

Find out more about ESRC funding.

Departmental Bursaries

The Psychology Department also offers Departmental Bursaries, which covers home (domestic) tuition fees and an annual stipend for up to three years. You will be expected to contribute to undergraduate teaching as part of the stipend.

For both types of funding, please see the Psychology MPhil/PhD page and contact potential supervisors to discuss your research proposal and funding (some supervisors may have their own grants which will fund student fees). Students will not be admitted without the potential supervisor’s support.