Postgraduate Funding for Psychology

For all types of funding, please see the staff page and contact potential supervisors directly 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. 

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. 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.

Student-led studentships

For the student-led studentships, Psychology is eligible for the following themes: Health, Well-Being & Social Care; Justice, Institutions & Social Change; Digital Social Sciences; and Advanced Methods in Social & Economic Research.  

Visit the SENSS website for more details of this scholarship. 

You first must apply to the MPhil/PhD Psychology programme by 12pm (UK time) on 6 December 2025 for September 2026 start, with interviews taking place on 15 December, 2025. If you are invited to apply for SENSS funding, you must apply through the SENSS website by 14 January 2026. 

You cannot apply to this award without first being accepted by Goldsmiths.   

Please contact a potential supervisor to discuss this funding opportunity, as you will not be admitted without supervisor support, including a letter of support from your proposed supervisor by the application date. Your proposed supervisor will also guide you through the application process and provide you with more details.