Economics: ESRC Welsh Graduate School Social Sciences; WGSSS); RS

Organisation/Company Swansea University Department Central Research Field Economics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Final date to receive applications 6 Dec 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/London) Country United Kingdom Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number RS991 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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Open to: UK and international applicants

Funding Providers: ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS)

Subject Area: Economics

Project Start Dates: October 2027

(Please see the note below regarding potential later start dates.)

In exceptional circumstances, and subject to the discretion of the University and/or the relevant funding body, a deferral of offer may be granted to the next available enrolment period. Such deferral will typically not exceed a duration of three calendar months from the originally stipulated commencement date. Please note that only one deferral may be considered, and any such deferral is not guaranteed.

This studentship is an ‘open’ award. Applicants must approach a potential supervisor prior to submitting an application. This is to confirm that there is appropriate supervisory capacity within the University and to discuss their draft application of which the supervisor must complete a section. Information on the research interests of our staff can be found on the Swansea University webpages.

Short descriptions of each accredited pathway are available on the ESRC WGSSS website.

The Swansea-based representative for the pathway, Dr Daniele Doneddu,  , might be able to advise you.

Full or part-time study is possible. Please note that full-time ESRC WGSSS studentship award holders cannot hold either a full-time job, permanent part-time job or temporary role for an extended period, during the period of their award. Part-time ESRC WGSSS studentship award holders cannot hold a full-time job.

Place of study:

• Swansea University (Singleton Campus)
• Swansea University (Bay Campus)

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- This studentship is an ‘open’ award. Applicants must approach a potential supervisor prior to submitting an application. This is to confirm that there is appropriate supervisory capacity within the University and to discuss their draft application of which the supervisor must complete a section. Information on the research interests of our staff can be found on the Swansea University webpages.

Short descriptions of each accredited pathway are available on the ESRC WGSSS website.

The Swansea-based representative for the pathway, Dr Rosen Chowdhury,  might be able to advise you.

In the current times of global challenges, high-quality research in Economics is more important than ever. The pathway brings together the distinctive expertise and track record of research excellence in three institutions – Cardiff, Bangor and Swansea. While producing outstanding research in all fields of Economics, the Department of Economics at Swansea has a particularly strong research record in macroeconomics, applied microeconomics, energy economics and regional economics, and serves as a key partner in the pan-institutional Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research and Data (WISERD).

Furthermore, the department is home to the Centre for Research in Macroeconomics and Macro-Finance (CReMMF) and the Centre for Applied Microeconomics (CAM), which bring together leading academics in these fields from across the UK and beyond.

The pathway offers a rich research environment for its students across the locations, including: presentations at PhD…