Call for Applications 2026/27
The White Rose DTP are pleased to announce the first call of the academic year 2026/27 for applications to the various additional funding schemes available to ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) funded doctoral researchers:
- Company Internship Scheme
- Difficult Language Training
- Overseas Fieldwork Expenses
- Overseas Institution Visits
- RTSG Top-Up funds
More information:
Eligibility criteria, the application form and more information on each scheme can be found on this webpage.
Deadline:
The deadline for applications to be submitted during Funding Call 4 is Friday 30 September 2026. Please note that applications submitted prior to the deadline will not be reviewed until after this date.
All 2026/27 call dates are listed on the WRDTP website for your information – we urge you to review these details and plan accordingly if you may need additional funding in the future, particularly if long-haul travel will be involved. The WRDTP will not consider applications outside of the published call dates.
Documentation requirements for funding requests requiring overseas travel:
We are pleased to consider applications which involve overseas travel, including fieldwork, institutional visits and conference attendance. However, all travel must take place in accordance with your institution’s guidance and the UK Government’s travel advice. Please upload your travel insurance certificates and approved risk assessment when prompted by the application form. Applications submitted without the necessary travel documentation for your institution will not be approved.
1:1 Appointments
If you have a more complex query about applying to one of the WRDTP’s additional funding schemes, you can schedule an appointment with the WRDTP team to discuss your application in more detail. Meetings will take place virtually via Google Meet and can be booked via this link. You will receive the link automatically once your appointment is booked.
In advance of booking a slot, please ensure that you have reviewed the guidance on our website, as much of the key information regarding our additional funding scheme processes (application form links, key criteria and deadlines etc) can be found there.
These appointments provide an opportunity for you to discuss your plans with the WRDTP, and receive an immediate response to any more complex questions you might have – which is not always possible via email.
We can also help you to ensure that your application meets our criteria and includes all the necessary information, which in turn reduces the time it takes for the WRDTP to process and approve funding decisions, following the call deadline.
Funding for the WRDTP additional funding schemes is limited and will only be agreed for reasonable, well-justified requests.
- If your planned activities require a significant level of financial support, you must book a 1:1 meeting with us to discuss your application in more detail.
- If you wish to submit an application to the CIS or OIV schemes, you are strongly encouraged to book a 1:1 meeting with us to discuss your plans before submitting an application. This is to ensure that your activities meet the aims and requirements of the relevant funding scheme.
If you have any general queries, please email enquiries@wrdtp.ac.uk.
