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SENSS Student‑Led Competition 2026

Awarded by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · Tuition fees + Stipend

Eligible Courses

Selected subjects

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

SENSS partner universities in the United Kingdom

Provider

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for SENSS Student‑Led Competition 2026:

Applicants must:

  • Be accepted or seeking acceptance as a doctoral researcher at a SENSS partner university in the UK. 
  • Have a self‑designed research project that you will carry out for your PhD. 
  • Identify and agree to work with a proposed academic supervisor at a SENSS partner university before applying. 
  • Ensure your research topic fits within one of the six interdisciplinary SENSS themes. 
  • Meet any additional eligibility and equality, diversity, and inclusivity criteria as outlined by SENSS. 
  • For Home vs International status and specific residency requirements, follow the UKRI guidelines and indicate this in your application.

Value of SENSS Student‑Led Competition 2026:

Successful applicants receive a fully funded studentship covering their doctoral research.

Application Process:

  • Secure a proposed supervisor at a SENSS university whose interests match your project. 
  • Apply for a place to study at your chosen SENSS partner university. 
  • Once you have a supervisor and university, submit your application for SENSS funding via the HEIApply online portal by the competition deadline. 
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  • The deadline of SENSS Student‑Led Competition 2026 is Expired.
  • SENSS Student‑Led Competition 2026 is offered to PhD degree.
  • SENSS Student‑Led Competition 2026 is offered for Selected subjects.
  • SENSS Student‑Led Competition 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • SENSS Student‑Led Competition 2026 is offered by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
  • SENSS Student‑Led Competition 2026 covers Full Funding, Tuition fees + Stipend.