Scholarships & funding

ESRC Doctoral Studentship – Public Futures, Deprivatisation and Municipalisation: Addressing Inequalities of Local Public Provision

The provision of high-quality local public services and infrastructures is a key factor in addressing social and economic inequalities, yet decades of privatisation and outsourcing have led to worsening quality, higher costs, reduced accessibility, and less efficient delivery. In response to these shortcomings, which have been highlighted and exacerbated by recent crises, an emerging pro-public movement is advocating for democratic public ownership and control over local essential goods and services across a wide range of sectors.

For more details please visit the website.

Please note, the SGSSS provides tutition fee waiver for Home fee students and the University of Glasgow has committed to cover the difference for RUK/ EU and International students.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Applicants will have a first degree (undergraduate) and have a demonstrable interest in the topic area under investigation.
• Applicants can have a Masters degree, however this is not a requirement.
• Applicants can study part-time or full-time

Number of Scholarships

1

Value

Full fee waiver, stipend at UKRI level (£20,780 in 2025/2026) and access to the research training support grant.

Please note, the SGSSS provides tutition fee waiver for Home fee students and the University of Glasgow has committed to cover the difference for RUK/ EU and International students.

For more information contact: team@sgsss.com