SENSS Studentship Scholarship 2027

South and East Network for Social Sciences (SENSS) and CAM-DTP will be announcing a call for two ESRC-funded studentships starting in October 2027. The purpose of this joint scheme is to promote collaboration between our two DTPs. The supervisory teams include a supervisor from each DTP and the topics offer students a genuine cross-DTP and cross-disciplinary approach. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 12, 2027
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorEconomic and Social Research Council
• City to studyLondon, London, London, London, Colchester, Lincoln, London, London
• School to studyCranfield University, Goldsmiths University of London, Middlesex University, University of East Anglia, University of Essex, University of Lincoln, University of Roehampton, City St George’s, University of London
• Course to studyBusiness and Management , Economis , Education , Geography , Politics , Psychology , Social Policy , Sociology
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Annual stipend: £21,805 tax-free per year.
• London weighting: Additional £2,000 per year for students at a London-based partner university.
• Tuition fees: Fully covered for the duration of the funded award, including international students.
• Research training support: Additional funding for research and training needs.
• Fieldwork and travel support: Funding may be available for UK/overseas fieldwork, placements, and overseas institutional visits.
• Language training: Access to funding for relevant language training.
• Mandatory placement: Approximately 3-month placement as part of the studentship.
• Professional development: Advanced research training, supervision, networking, and career-development opportunities across 8 universities.

Requirements

• Academic qualification: Hold or expect to obtain a First Class or Upper Second-Class (2:1) degree, or equivalent.

• Master’s degree: A relevant Master’s degree may be required depending on the PhD project.

• Course/field: Proposed research must fall within the social sciences and align with an eligible SENSS research area.

• University application: Apply to an eligible SENSS partner university and meet its PhD admission requirements.

• Research proposal: Submit a strong research proposal that fits the selected project/research area.

• English language: Meet the English-language requirements of the university.

• International applicants: International students, including Nigerians, can apply, subject to the limited number of international awards.

• Full-time study: Be able to undertake the PhD on a full-time basis.

• Placement: Be willing to complete the required professional/placement component of the studentship.

• Funding eligibility: Meet SENSS/ESRC eligibility requirements for the studentship.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit SENSS scholarship webpage.