Reference
Documents

This page contains policy and guideline documents that govern NINE Studentships and Postdoctoral Fellowships

NINE DTP Forms

Studentship Competition Nomination Form

Completed by prospective supervisors, but includes a research proposal written by the candidate

Additional Funding Application Form

Apply for additional funding for RTSG, Overseas Fieldwork, Difficult Language Training and Overseas Institutional Visits.

Placement Form

Apply for the Research in Practice Placement Scheme

Event Proposal Form

NINE DTP encourage award holders to develop cohort development events by offering financial support and resources.

Candidate Agreement

NINE DTP requires your consent for us to process your data as well as confirmation that you understand and agree to the conditions of the studentship. 

Equal Opportunities

Candidates to complete online form

NINE DTP Policy Documents

NINE DTP Studentship Competition Policies and Procedures

This guide supports directors, supervisors, institutional contacts and students in the NINE DTP Annual Studentship Competition.

Supplementary Studentship Competition Guidelines for Pathway Leads and Directors

This supplementary guide provides technical and procedural information to Pathway Leads and Directors for the NINE DTP studentship competition.

Action for Equality Scheme

Read more around our initiative to support candidates of Black British, British Asian, or mixed Black or Asian heritage.

NINE DTP Additional Funding Guidelines

Guidelines and support for students and supervisors applying for financial support for research related activities.

Placement Guidelines

Information and support for students and supervisors applying to the Research in Practice Placement Scheme.

NINE DTP Equal Opportunities Policy

The NINE DTP commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity

NINE DTP Privacy Policy

Understand how NINE DTP processes your personal data.

ESRC and UKRI Guidelines

NINE DTP is funded by a grant from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) which is a unit of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Funding is managed according to conditions set by these two funding bodies.

ESRC Postgraduate Funding Guidelines

This guide supports directors, supervisors, nominated contacts and students in the administration of studentships and doctoral training grants.

UKRI T&Cs

These are the standard terms and conditions for UK Research and Innovation research grants for every funding body, not just ESRC.

ESRC Postgraduate Training and Development Guidelines 2015

DTP1 (2017-2023) - Setting out our expectations for the content and delivery of postgraduate training funded by ESRC and underpinning the ESRC Postgraduate Training Strategy.

ESRC postgraduate Training and Development Guidelines 2022

DTP2 (2024 and onwards) - Setting out our expectations for the content and delivery of postgraduate training funded by ESRC and underpinning the ESRC Postgraduate Training Strategy.

UKRI Guidance for ESRC funded Students

This guidance is designed for UKRI-funded postgraduate research students and helps supervisors understand what support and entitlements their students receive.

Helpful Tables and Infographics

Table of pathways and participating departments

Find out which pathways are offered at which departments/schools at which universities.

Table of additional funding opportunities

A helpful overview of the additional funding opportunities available to NINE DTP award holders during their studentship

Studentship Competition: key steps for applicants

An overview of the key elements of the studentship competition form the perspective of a potential candidate

Studentship Competition Timeline

At a glance timeline of the Studentship Competition deadlines and dates to support the planning of PGR departments and schools

Tips for writing your personal statement

See our useful guide for support in writing a strong personal statement

Tips for writing a research proposal

The research proposal is the core of your studenthship nomination.

Identifying and approaching a potential supervisor

Tips to support you in approaching a potential academic supervisor effectively

Supervisor tips

Considerations for potential supervisors on how to produce a strong nomination

Approaching potential OIV hosts

Tips for current NINE DTP award holders considering an overseas institutional visit