SENSS ESRC Studentships 2027/28

The SENSS ESRC Studentships 2027/28 provide fully funded doctoral scholarships for postgraduate researchers starting in October 2027 across eight partner universities in the UK. The programme funds PhD research in the social sciences, with options for student-led or supervisor-led projects and includes access to advanced training, supervision, and a mandatory placement component. Funding covers stipend, tuition, and additional training and research support funds throughout the award.

Stipend, tuition fees paid, London weighting (if applicable), research training and support funds, opportunities for fieldwork and external placements, access to a postgraduate research community.

Applicants of all nationalities and residency statuses may apply; international applicants are supported subject to allocation. The programme spans 3.5 to 4.5 years depending on route, with options including a PhD only route or a combined Master’s plus PhD route.

Visit the official SENSS website and follow the funding route guidance and portal instructions for the applicable route (student-led or collaborative).