What does SENSS offer our doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, and external partners?

SENSS offers world-class opportunities for social science research, training, and collaboration. As a Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP), it provides:

• Fully funded doctoral studentships (including placements), and post-doctoral fellowships
• Outstanding supervision
• High-quality advanced training in research methods and substantive topics
• Interdisciplinary, international, and collaborative networks
• A way for social science research to make a difference

Get paid to do postgraduate study!

The South and East Network for Social Sciences (SENSS) offers funding of up to £23,000 per year for you to undertake postgraduate studies, starting in October 2026.

Funded by the Economics and Social Research Council, SENSS offers six interdisciplinary themes across eight universities with exceptional reputations for postgraduate training and research.

Where can you study?

• Cranfield University
• City St George’s, University of London
• University of East Anglia
• University of Essex
• Goldsmiths, University of London
• University of Lincoln
• Middlesex University
• Roehampton University

What Interdisciplinary Themes does SENSS offer?

• Advanced Methods for Social and Economic Research
• Digital Social Sciences
• Health, Well-being, and Social Care
• Justice, Institutions, and Social Change
• Resolving Uncertainty and Addressing Crises
• Sustainability and Climate Emergency

Note: not all universities offer all themes