Open Competition
Student-led Open Competition 2019
The Student-led Open Competition for PhD study commencing in Autumn 2019 will open for applications in November 2018, with a first stage deadline of January 2019. An overview of the competition timeline can be found below. Updated guidance for 2019 will be available online in due course. Eligibility criteria can be found here.
Stage 1
Contact your preferred supervisor
- you must have the support of your preferred supervisor before making an application
- click here to see the list of supervisors
Stage 3
Upload stage one of your application onto GradHub – deadline January 2019
- Application form
- Transcripts
- CV
- One reference
Stage 4
Institution reviews your application
Outcome = Successful
Institution nominates you to go forward into the ESRC PhD Studentship Competition Pathway Review stage
- Complete your final version application form on GradHub plus supervisor statement
Outcome = Unsuccessful
Your application will not be taken any further in the Competition
Stage 5
Pathway review
Outcome = Successful
Pathway nominates you to go forward into the ESRC PhD Studentship Competition Hub Review stage
Outcome = Unsuccessful
Your application will not be taken any further in the Competition
Stage 6
Hub review
Outcome = Successful
Institution nominates you to go forward into the ESRC PhD Studentship Competition Global Panel Review stage
Outcome = Unsuccessful
Your application will not be taken any further in the Competition
Stage 7
Global panel review
Outcome = Successful
Global Panel designates 2019 Open Competition awards subject to ratification and eligibility checks
Outcome = Reserve
Your application will remain eligible for consideration as a reserve in the Competition for approximately 1 month
Outcome = Unsuccessful
Your application will not be taken any further in the Competition
Stage 7
Final eligibility checks undertaken and official awards offered
