Short Detail of Economic And Social Research Council (ESRC) SeNSS:
Institute Name: University of Kent.
Country to Study in: UK.
Courses Offered:Â Business and Management, Linguistics, Politics, International Studies, Psychology, Science and Technology, social anthropology, Social Work, Social Policy, Socio-Legal Studies, Sociology.
Degree Level: PhD.
Students Nationality: International Students.
Scholarship Award: stipend £17,668.
Last Date/Dead Line: 20 January 2023.
Description of Scholarship:
Economic And Social Research Council (ESRC) SeNSS announced by University of Kent for International Students to study in UK. The scholarship allows PhD level programm(s) in the field(s) of Business and Management, Linguistics, Politics, International Studies, Psychology, Science and Technology, social anthropology, Social Work, Social Policy, Socio-Legal Studies, Sociology taught at University of Kent. The last date of applying for this scholarship is 20 January 2023 and scholarship provide stipend £17,668 to successful candidates.
The University of Kent provide a golden chance to International Students to complete their studies in the field(s) of Business and Management, Linguistics, Politics, International Studies, Psychology, Science and Technology, social anthropology, Social Work, Social Policy, Socio-Legal Studies, Sociology at UK on scholarship.
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) SeNSS 2023 is available to undertake Ph.D.-level programs at the University of Kent. Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) SeNSS 2023 is open for International Students. The scholarship allows Ph.D.-level programs in the field of Business and Management, Linguistics, Politics, International Studies, Psychology, Science and Technology, social anthropology, Social Work, Social Policy, Socio-Legal Studies, and Sociology taught at the University of Kent. The deadline for the scholarship is 20 Jan 2023.
The University of Kent is a semi-collegiate public research university based in Kent, United Kingdom. The University of Kent is a part of the South East Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS) which has been accredited as a prestigious Doctoral Training Partnership by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in July 2016. Economic and Social Research Council Scholarship (ESRC) is a doctoral program offered by the University of Kent. It is partially funded up to £17,668. This scholarship is open to people of all nationalities. SeNSS is one of only 14 UK ESRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnerships and will be offering a number of full-funded ESRC doctoral studentships to start in September 2023.
The University of Kent is proud to be part of the South East Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS) which has been accredited as a prestigious Doctoral Training Partnership by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) in July 2016. Our partners include City, University of London; Goldsmiths, University of London; the Universities of East Anglia, Essex, Reading, Roehampton, Surrey, and Sussex and Royal Holloway, University of London.
SeNSS is one of only 14 UK ESRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnerships and will be offering a number of full-funded ESRC doctoral studentships to start in September 2023. Kent will offer ESRC SeNSS studentships in the following subject pathways:
- Business and Management (Kent Business School)
- Linguistics (School of European Culture and Languages)
- Politics and International Studies (School of Politics and International Relations)
- Psychology (School of Psychology)
- Science, Technology, and Sustainability Studies (School of Anthropology and Conservation)
- Social Anthropology (School of Anthropology and Conservation)
- Social Work and Social Policy (School of Social Policy, Sociology, and Social Research)
- Socio-Legal Studies (Kent Law School)
- Sociology (School of Social Policy, Sociology, and Social Research)
What SeNSS provides:
SeNSS is committed to providing innovative and challenging world-class doctoral training in a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment. This includes a wide range of subject-specific, generic and advanced training, tailored to your individual needs as well as opportunities for overseas visits and fieldwork, attending and presenting at annual conferences, and academic publishing. You will become part of a large cohort of fellow SeNSS students, which will offer support and networking opportunities.
Further information is available on the SeNSS Website
Scholarship Benefits:
These scholarships include a doctoral stipend (equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend for 2022/2023 was £17,668 2023/24 to be announced). Tuition fees at the home rate and access to further research funding. If you are applying as an international candidate, Kent will waive the difference between Home and International fees.
Requirements Criteria for Scholarship:
In order to receive ESRC studentship funding you must have qualifications/experience equal to the standard of a good honors degree at a first or upper-second-class level from a UK academic research organization. Degree qualifications gained from outside the UK, or a combination of qualifications and/or experience that is equivalent to a relevant UK degree, may be accepted.
This award is open to both UK residents and international (this includes EU nationals) candidates.
To be classed as a “Home” student you must meet these UK residential conditions.
UK residential conditions:
- Be a UK National (meeting UKRI residency requirements), or
- Have settled status, or
- Have pre-settled status (meeting residency requirement) or
- Have indefinite leave to remain or enter
If you are applying as an overseas student (this includes EU nationals), Kent will waive the difference between the Home and Overseas fees. Please be aware that there is a 30% cap on international scholarships across the consortium.
How to Apply for Scholarship:
New students wishing to be considered for ESRC SeNSS funding must apply for a Ph.D. at the University of Kent by Friday 20 January, 12:00 Midday GMT. You must have a supporting statement from a potential supervisor when submitting your Kent application. Applicants are advised to discuss their research project with academic members of staff in the relevant school as soon as possible. Any current Ph.D. students wishing to be considered for ESRC SeNSS funding should contact their School Director of Graduate Studies (Research) to advise them of their interest and complete a SeNSS HEIÂ application by 20 January 2023 at the very latest.