ESRC-Funded PhD in Language & Bilingualism Research

Swansea University; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea University invites prospective doctoral researchers to propose a project within language-related areas of Applied Linguistics and Welsh. Supervisors may come from related departments, with joint supervision possible with Modern Languages, Psychology and Education.

Funding from ESRC covers tuition fees and a tax-free stipend (£21,805 for 2026/27). Lab facilities and language research resources are available through the Language Research Centre.

Qualifications

• Prospective students invited to propose a doctoral research project in language-related areas of expertise of staff in Applied Linguistics and Welsh.
• Funding covers tuition fees and an annual tax-free living stipend in line with ESRC rates.
• Access to lab facilities and the Language Research Centre for language-related research.

Skills

Research planning

Proposal writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Swansea University invites prospective doctoral researchers to propose a project within language-related areas of Applied Linguistics and Welsh. Supervisors may come from related departments, with joint supervision possible with Modern Languages, Psychology and Education.

Funding from ESRC covers tuition fees and a tax-free stipend (£21,805 for 2026/27). Lab facilities and language research resources are available through the Language Research Centre.