Aston University
Founded in 1895 and a University since 1966, Aston focuses on high quality, exploitable research which impacts on the real world around us.
Prospective students who wish to apply for MGS DTP funding from Aston University should first apply to the University to study for a research degree by completing an online application for PhD admission.
For details on ‘How to apply’ to Aston University please visit the relevant course page linked to in the pathway list below.
Aston University also provides information via the University's Research Explorer portal to assist students in searching for a supervisor, which prospective applicants may find useful. Please note that all ESRC DTP students will be allocated 2 supervisors and their names will need to be included in the application for ESRC DTP funding.
Please see below for information on each of the ESRC DTP pathways available at Aston University, including details of which research degree you should apply for if you want to apply for DTP funding under that pathway.
Completing an Application for an ESRC studentship
Once you have submitted your research degree application, please ensure you read the Guidance Notes for Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP applicants before applying for DTP funding. These Guidance Notes contain detailed information to assist you in completing your application.
Information on completing the Midlands Graduate School ESRC DTP Studentship Application along with the link to the online application form can be found here.
ESRC DTP Pathways offered at Aston University
Area Studies
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Area Studies pathway should submit an application to the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and select ‘Research - Area Studies’ from the online application form. For full details of Area Studies at Aston, please click here.
Aston University Pathway Contact: Dr Patricia Correa Vila, p.correa-vila@aston.ac.uk
Cross-disciplinary Methodologies and Advanced Data Analysis
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Cross-disciplinary Methodologies and Advanced Data Analysis pathway should submit an application to the pathway department in which your project would be based.
Aston University Pathway Contact: Dr Patrycja Rozbicka, p.rozbicka@aston.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Health & Wellbeing pathway should submit an application for a PhD in Health and Life Sciences and select ‘Research Health Sciences (Including Optometry, Pharmacy & Psychology Research areas)’ from the online application form.
Aston University Pathway Contact: Prof Joel Talcott, j.b.talcott@aston.ac.uk
Living in a Digital Society
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Living in a Digital Society pathway should submit an application to the pathway department in which your project would be based.
Aston University Pathway Contact: Dr Patrycja Rozbicka, p.rozbicka@aston.ac.uk
Management & Business Studies
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Management & Business Studies branch of the pathway should submit an application to Aston Business School and select ‘Aston Business School Research Degree Programme’ from the online application form.
Aston University Pathway Contact: Dr Tasos Kitsos, a.kitsos@aston.ac.uk
Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology pathway should submit an application to the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and select ‘Research - Sociology’ from the online application form.
Aston University Pathway Contact: Dr Ebru Soytemel, e.soytemel@aston.ac.uk
Sustainable Development, Net Zero and Climate Resilience
Structure of provision: Masters + PhD funding or PhD-only funding either full-time or part-time
Prospective students wishing to apply for funding under the Sustainable Development, Net Zero and Climate Resilience pathway should submit an application to the pathway department in which your project would be based.
Aston University Pathway Contact: Dr Patrycja Rozbicka, p.rozbicka@aston.ac.uk