Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUK
Area of StudySocial Sciences
Application Deadline11 January 2027
Scholarship TypeDoctorate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2327
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About This Scholarship

The SENSS Student-Led Competition offers fully-funded doctoral studentships across six interdisciplinary themes and eight partner universities in the United Kingdom. Successful applicants conduct their own independent research projects with the guidance of expert academic supervisory teams.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full tuition fees covered
  • Maintenance stipend for living costs
  • Research training support

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be applying to undertake a doctoral research project within one of the six SENSS themes across partner universities.
  • 2 Must identify and contact a prospective academic supervisor at a SENSS university prior to applying.
  • 3 Open to both home and international students, though specific funding streams and ring-fenced opportunities may target specific demographics.

How to Apply

1
Review the six SENSS themes and identify a research topic.
2
Search university staff directories or contact the SENSS Operational Lead to find and contact a prospective academic supervisor at a SENSS university.
3
Discuss the research proposal with the proposed supervisor and secure their agreement to support the application.
4
Complete and submit the online application form along with the equal opportunities form if applicable.
📅 Typically 3 to 4 years for a PhD (or up to 4 years including Masters if applicable)

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