Loughborough University’s Department of Geography and Environment is pleased to invite applications for PhD studentships through the Midlands Graduate School (MGS) ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership — an accredited Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) DTP (https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mgsdtp/).
As part of this prestigious network, successful candidates will join a vibrant research community and receive world-class training and support.
We are currently accepting applications for the Open Competition, which allows prospective candidates to propose a research project of their own design.
Application deadline: Tuesday, 13 January 2026 (12:00 GMT).
Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors within the department well in advance of the deadline to discuss their research ideas.
Full details and application guidance: available here: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/cross_fac/mgsdtp/studentships/howtoapply/2026_entry_guidance_notes_for_midlands_graduate_school_esrc_dtp_applicants.pdf
At Loughborough, the ESRC pathway focuses on Human Geography, organised around three key research themes: Cities; Children, Youth and Families; Migration and Nation. To learn more about our research strengths see: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/subjects/geography-environment/research/
For further information, please contact Dr Marco Antonsich – Human Geography Pathway Lead (m.antonsich@lboro.ac.uk).