u/Responsible_Boss_500

As the title says, I’m trying to understand how ESRC studentships actually work in practice 🤔

Can the funding be used for general living costs (rent, food, travel, savings, etc.), or is it restricted to very specific things? Are you required to provide proof of how the money is spent?

I’m guessing it might vary depending on the specific ESRC studentship / DTP, so would be great to hear if that’s the case!

Also, if the funding can’t really be used like a normal paycheck, do many people work alongside a full-time PhD to cover living costs?

Thanks in advance for your experiences!! 🏳️‍🌈

As the title says!