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South East Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS) Doctoral Training Partnership ESRC-Funded Studentship Application Form Please note that you will need to consult your proposed main supervisor and refer to the SeNSS ESRC DTP Studentship Competition Application Guidance notes in order to complete this form. You will also need to have applied for a PhD at your chosen University before making an application to SeNSS.If you have any questions, please email your chosen University's administrator in the first instance. You can find their name and contact details at the end of the SeNSS ESRC- funded Studentship Competition Guidance Notes 2016COMPLIANCE WITH THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, the personal data provided on this form will be processed by the SeNSS member Universities, and may be held on a computerised database and/or manual files. 1. YOUR NAME AND DATE OF BIRTH Please provide your first name, surname and your date of birth. If your surname has changed since birth for any reason, please could you include both your surname at birth and your current surname (as noted on official documents, such as your passport or identity document). First name(s) Current Surname Surname at birth (if

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  South East Network for Social Sciences (SeNSS) Doctoral Training Partnership ESRC-Funded Studentship Application Form                                                                              Please note that you will need to consult your proposed main supervisor and refer to the SeNSS ESRC DTP Studentship Competition Application Guidance notes in order to complete this form. You will also need to have applied for a PhD at your chosen University before making an application to SeNSS.If you have any questions, please email your chosen University's administrator in the first instance. You can find their name and contact details at the end of the SeNSS ESRC-funded Studentship Competition Guidance Notes 2016COMPLIANCE WITH THE DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998In accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998, the personal data provided on this form will be processed by the SeNSS member Universities, and may be held on a computerised database and/or manual files. 

1. YOUR NAME AND DATE OF BIRTHPlease provide your first name, surname and your date of birth. If your surname has changed since birth for any reason, please could you include both your surname at birth and your current surname (as noted on official documents, such as your passport or identity document).

First name(s)  

Current Surname  

Surname at birth (if different)  

Date of birth  

2. SeNSS UNIVERSITY AT WHICH YOU PROPOSE TO STUDY, YOUR PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL, AND YOUR PROPOSED PATHWAYPlease identify the SeNSS University at which you propose to study. This will become your “home” institution. SeNSS permits you only to make one application to one of its member Universities, as it

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2. SeNSS UNIVERSITY AT WHICH YOU PROPOSE TO STUDY, YOUR PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL, AND YOUR PROPOSED PATHWAYPlease identify the SeNSS University at which you propose to study. This will become your “home” institution. SeNSS permits you only to make one application to one of its member Universities, as it is highly likely that there will be one institution within SeNSS which “fits” your proposed research topic best. Please also identify the name of the Pathway your research topic falls under. A full list of the Pathways SeNSS offers is included on page 5 of the SeNSS ESRC-funded Studentship Competition Guidance Notes 2016. Please note that not all SeNSS Universities offer all 13 Pathways.Please select the SeNSS University at which you propose to study from the list provided below. Once you have done this, a second box will open up which lists the Pathways available at that University. Please highlight the Pathway your PhD research project falls under.

City University of London: Business and Management

City University of London: Economics

University of East Anglia: Business and Management

University of East Anglia: Development Studies

University of East Anglia: Economics

University of East Anglia: Education

University of East Anglia: Human Geography

University of East Anglia: Linguistics

University of East Anglia: Politics and International Studies

University of East Anglia: Psychology

University of East Anglia: Science, Technology and Sustainability

University of East Anglia: Social Anthropology

University of East Anglia: Social Work and Social Policy

University of East Anglia: Socio-Legal Studies

University of Essex: Business and management

University of Essex: Economics

University of Essex: Linguistics

University of Essex: Politics and International Studies

University of Essex: Psychology

University of Essex: Socio-Legal Studies

University of Essex: Sociology

Goldsmiths, University of London: Education

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Goldsmiths, University of London: Psychology

Goldsmiths, University of London: Social Anthropology

Goldsmiths, University of London: Sociology

University of Kent: Business and management

University of Kent: Linguistics

University of Kent: Politics and International Studies

University of Kent: Psychology

University of Kent: Science, Technology and Sustainability

University of Kent: Social Anthropology

University of Kent: Social Work and Social Policy

University of Kent: Socio-Legal Studies

University of Kent: Sociology

University of Reading: Business and management

University of Reading: Development Studies

University of Reading: Economics

University of Reading: Education

University of Reading: Human Geography

University of Reading: Linguistics

University of Reading: Politics and International Studies

University of Reading: Psychology

University of Reading: Socio-Legal Studies

University of Roehampton: Education

University of Roehampton: Social Anthropology

Royal Holloway, University of London: Business and management

Royal Holloway, University of London: Development Studies

Royal Holloway, University of London: Economics

Royal Holloway, University of London: Human Geography

Royal Holloway, University of London: Politics and International Studies

Royal Holloway, University of London: Psychology

University of Surrey: Business and management

University of Surrey: Development Studies

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University of Surrey: Economics

University of Surrey: Linguistics

University of Surrey: Science, Technology and Sustainability

University of Sussex: Business and management

University of Sussex: Development Studies

University of Sussex: Economics

University of Sussex: Education

University of Sussex: Human Geography

University of Sussex: Politics and International Studies

University of Sussex: Psychology

University of Sussex: Science, Technology and Sustainability

University of Sussex: Social Anthropology

University of Sussex: Social Work and Social Policy

University of Sussex: Socio-Legal Studies

University of Sussex: Sociology

Your Proposed Department or SchoolPlease name the department or school of study to which you have applied to study.

 

3. CONTACTING YOU3.1. Your contact details Please provide your contact details to cover the period of your application (up until 31 March 2017), as we may need to contact you during this period. 

Address 

Postcode 

Country 

I will use this address from: 

to: 

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Telephone number (including country code) 

Email 

3.2. Changing your address during the application periodIf you plan to change your address during the application period (October 2016 to March 2017), please also provide this new address, and the date from which it will be valid.

Address 

Postcode 

Country 

I will use this address from: 

to: 

Telephone number (including country code) 

Email 

4. RESIDENTIAL ELIGIBILITY FOR A SeNSS ESRC-FUNDED STUDENTSHIPYou will need to check your residential eligibility for a SeNSS Studentship, as only Home and EU students are eligible to apply.To be eligible for a full award you must have: Settled status in the UK, meaning there is no restrictions on how long you can stay in the UK, AND Been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to 30 September 2017, when the Studentship starts. 'Ordinarily resident' means that you must have been normally residing in the UK (apart from any temporary or occasional absences, AND Not been residing in the UK wholly or mainly for the purpose of full-time education. However, this criterion does not apply to UK or EU nationals. Students from EU countries other than the UK are generally eligible for a fees-only award. To be eligible for a fees-only award, you must be ordinarily resident in a member state of the EU, in the same way as UK students must be ordinarily resident in the UK.If you are uncertain about your residential eligibility, please read pages 11-12 of the RCUK Terms and Conditions for Training Grants. The Terms and Conditions are available here. Your chosen institution will also check that you meet the eligibility criteria.

I declare that I have checked my residential eligibility, and I believe I am eligible for a full award

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I declare that I have checked my residential eligibility, and I believe I am eligible for a fees-only award

4.1. Award being applied forIf you are eligible for a full award, you can either apply for a full award, or for a fees-only award, if you only need your fees to be paid.Are you applying for a full award, or a fees-only award?

A full award (includes fees, stipend etc)

Fees-only award (this only covers your University fees)

5. MODE OF STUDYSeNSS offers both full and part-time study. Part-time study is offered at a minimum of 0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE), for a period of six years. If you are unsure which mode of study is right for you, please discuss this with your proposed main supervisor.I am applying for:

Full-time studies

Part-time studies

5.1. Type of Studentship being applied forThe following types of Studentships are available through SeNSS institutions: +3 Studentship, which consists of a three-year PhD. If you are applying for a +3 Studentship, you will have to show that you have already met the core training requirements; 1+3 Studentship, which comprises an integrated one-year Master’s degree and a three-year PhD. Students who have not yet met the core training requirements will be required to undertake an integrated one-year Master’s degree, which will deliver this core training in order to prepare them for their three-year PhD; 2+2 Studentship, which comprises a longer Master’s programme followed by a shorter PhD programme; and, +4 Studentship, which comprises both core and advanced training within the PhD programme.I am applying for:

1+3 Studentship (available across all Pathways)

+3 Studentship (available across all Pathways)

2+2 Studentship (available only in the Economics, and Politics and International Studies Pathways)

+4 Studentship (available in the Business and Management Studies, Economics, Education, Human Geography, Politics and International Studies, some sub-Pathways within Science, Technology and Sustainability Studies, Socio-Legal Studies, and Sociology Pathways)

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5.2. Applying for a SeNSS Studentship if you have already started your PhDYou may apply for a Studentship even if you have already begun your PhD, provided that, at the start of your ESRC award in October 2017, you have at least 50% of your period of study remaining (excluding your ‘writing up’ period) AND your mode of study is either a +3 Studentship or a +4 Studentship.Please indicate whether or not you have already started your PhD, and wish to apply for a SeNSS Studentship.

Yes

No

5.3. Confirm your details if you have already started your PhDIf you have already started your PhD, and are applying for funding for the remainder of your studies, please state how many months you will have already been registered for by October 2017, and whether you are currently studying part-time or full-time.

How many months will you have been registered for by October 2017? 

Are you studying full-time or part-time? Full-time

Part-time

6. CONCURRENT FUNDING APPLICATIONSPlease indicate whether you are also applying for a Studentship to another University or ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership, in addition to the SeNSS DTP, or entering any other Studentship competition. This is for information only, and will not prejudice your application to SeNSS in any way. Please note that only one ESRC Studentship offer can be accepted. 

Are you making a separate application for any other Studentship? No

Yes

If yes, which Universities or Doctoral Training Partnerships are you applying to?  

7. DETAILS OF PROJECT PARTNERS AND COLLABORATORSPlease confirm whether or not you are applying for a collaborative Studentship. A collaborative Studentship is where a non-Higher Education Institution (non-HEI) agrees to provide certain things during your Studentship, for example, contributing financially to help cover your Studentship costs, providing access to datasets, or providing an additional supervisor for you.Are you applying for a collaborative Studentship?

Yes

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No

7.1. Collaborator InformationIf you are applying for a collaborative Studentship, please provide the information requested below. Please note that it is not necessary for there to be a formal agreement between the collaborating organisation and you and/or your chosen University regarding your proposed Studentship at this stage. If a formal agreement has already been entered into between the collaborating organisation and you and/or your chosen University, please note that you will need to upload it to this site. Once you have submitted this form, you will be returned to your application home page, where you will have the opportunity to upload the agreement.

Organisation 

Name and contact information of the person who will supervise you or oversee the collaboration  

Sector of organisation (public, private, voluntary/charitable) 

Has a formal collaboration agreement been signed by all parties involved?

Yes

No

If an agreement has not yet been signed, please indicate when you expect it to be signed, if possible  

7.2. Second Project Partner or CollaboratorDo you have a second project partner or collaborator?

Yes

No

7.3. Second Project Partner or Collaborator informationOrganisation

 

Name and contact information of supervisor at this organisation (if applicable)  

Sector of organisation (public, private, voluntary/charitable) 

Has a formal collaboration agreement been signed by all parties involved?

Yes

No

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If an agreement has not yet been signed, please indicate when you expect it to be signed  

If a formal agreement has been signed, please confirm that you have uploaded a scanned copy of this agreement to this application

Yes

No

7.4. Nature and value of the contribution your project partner(s) r collaborator(s)will be providingPlease state the nature and value of the contribution your project partner(s) will be providing. This can be financial or “in kind”, e.g. supervision, access to their data etc.

Total financial contribution to the DTP  

Total contribution in kind to the DTP  

8. RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEPlease provide information about any professional experience (research and/or practice-based) that is relevant to your proposed programme of study. This can be paid or unpaid experience, and full-time or part-time. You can use your research proposal to elaborate on how this experience supports your research proposal. 

From Date To Date Full or part-time

Employer/Organisation (including location)

Position and responsibilities

1.

    Full-time

Part-time

   

2.

    Full-time

   

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Part-time

3.

    Full-time

Part-time

   

4.

    Full-time

Part-time

   

5.

    Full-time

Part-time

   

9. RELEVANT EDUCATION AND TRAININGPlease provide full details of all your higher education qualifications. You will need to scan your transcripts or official award letters for these qualifications and upload them onto this form to support your application.

Name of University and/or College. Please provide the name of the

Mode of attendance

Month and year in which your programme started and finished (or

Qualification and title of award

Degree classification (where awarded), or marks obtained for

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country in which it is based if not the UK

will finish) completed modules

Undergraduate degree

  Full-time

Part-time

     

Master's degree

  Full-time

Part-time

     

PhD (if already started)

  Full-time

Part-time

     

Other (e.g. PGCE)

  Full-time

Part-time

     

10. YOUR RESEARCH PROPOSALYou should already have identified one academic at your chosen University that you think would be appropriate to act as your main supervisor. You must discuss your research proposal with your

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proposed main supervisor before submitting your application form. It is the responsibility of the student to write the research proposal. The research proposal may not be written by the supervisor.You should approach your proposal as an opportunity to show that you have begun to explore an important area of study, and that your research has the potential to challenge and develop that area. It is also important to demonstrate that you can express your ideas in clear and precise English, in such a way that someone who is not a specialist in your subject area can understand.

Research Proposal Title (limited to 80 characters) 

Research Proposal Abstract (limited to 3,800 characters): 

10.1. Description of your research proposalPlease describe your research proposal in simple terms in a way that could be read by a general audience. Please note that there is a strict limit of 10,000 characters (not including spaces) for this section. If you go above this limit, any additional words will be disregarded by those assessing your application, and may mean that your application does not score as highly as it might have done.This limit applies to your proposal description, its research background and questions, your research methods, your schedule of work and your bibliography. Brief academic references should be included in this proposal, and do count towards your character limit. Please include these references at the end of your research proposal, as this form does not accept footnotes.Please ensure your proposal follows the structure listed below: Description of your research proposal Research background and questions Research methods Schedule of work BibliographyDescription of your research proposal

 

11. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS RAISED BY YOUR RESEARCH PROPOSALThe question of ethical approval must be properly addressed and demonstrated throughout the duration of your research project and demonstrated as necessary. The ESRC expects that all funded students will conform to its Framework for Research Ethics, which is available here.Please confirm that you have read the Framework and considered the ethical considerations your research proposal gives rise to by checking the box below.

Yes

11.1. Particular ethical considerations raised by your proposalIf your research proposal gives rise to particular ethical considerations, please indicate what these are, and how you plan to address them. Alternatively, if you consider that your research proposal

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does not give rise to any particular ethical considerations, please confirm this in writing in the box provided.

 

12. YOUR PROPOSED SUPERVISORSSeNSS requires that you will have a minimum of two supervisors for your PhD. Your main supervisor must be located within your chosen University, which will usually assign you a second supervisor. However, you can also have a second SeNSS supervisor based at another SeNSS University, or at your collaborating organisation, where you are applying for a collaborative Studentship.Please confirm that you have consulted your proposed main supervisor in drawing up your research project proposal by checking the box below.

Yes

12.1. Your proposed main supervisor's detailsName of your main supervisor  

Name of University at which your main supervisor is based

 

Email address of your main supervisor  

12.2. A proposed second supervisor outside your chosen UniversityPlease confirm whether or not you are seeking a second SeNSS supervisor from either another SeNSS University or from your collaborating organisation. Only answer "Yes" if your proposed second supervisor will NOT be based at your chosen SeNSS University.

Yes

No

12.3. Your proposed second supervisor's detailsName of your proposed second supervisor if you already know who this will be  

Name of University at which your proposed second supervisor is based 

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Email address of your proposed second supervisor 

13. YOUR REFEREESPlease provide the names and contact details of two people who will act as your referees. We will contact both your referees to ask them to supply a reference for you. Please choose your referees carefully: they should have a good knowledge of your academic record, your research plans and your preparedness for doctoral study. If you have not been in higher education recently, please provide a referee who can comment on your professional record and capabilities in relation to your preparedness for doctoral study. As noted, one referee may be your proposed main supervisor. In this instance, your main proposed supervisor would need to provide both a supervisor statement and a reference for you. However, it is not necessary for one of your referees to be one of your proposed supervisors.

First referee's name  

First referee's email address  

First referee's phone number  

First referee's address  

Second referee's name  

Second referee's email address  

Second referee's phone number

 

Second referee's address  

14. PAST RESEARCH METHODS TRAININGPlease ONLY complete this section if you already have a Master's degree or are currently studying for a Master's degree,AND that Master's degree was taken/is being taken at a University which

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isNOT a SeNSS University. The past research methods training section is included in this form in order to determine whether your Master's degree complies with the prior learning outcomes required by both SeNSS and the ESRC. These learning outcomes have been agreed in order to ensure you are in the best possible position to undertake your PhD research.You may want to contact your proposed main supervisor to ask for their guidance when completing this section.

14.1. Master's degree information: summaryPlease provide the name of the Master's Programme you undertook, the name of the University at which you studied, and the name of the Department or School at which you studied. If you have more than one Master's degree, please give the details of the Master's degree which had more social science training included in it.If you are applying for a 1+3 Studentship, that is, a Master's degree followed by a PhD, and you do not have a Master's degree, please leave this question blank.

Programme Name University Name Department/School Name

Master's degree     

Master's degree     

14.2. Areas of research methods trainingThis section is intended to evaluate whether your Master's degree has met the SeNSS and ESRC learning outcomes in relation the following areas of research methods training: the use of software, academic communication, research design, basic scientific method, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and general research knowledge and skills.Please name the module in which area of research methods training was covered. If you did not take a module which covered the training area in question at all, please write "not covered" in the module name box.If your module(s) did cover the training area, please check the relevant boxes to indicate which aspects of that area each module covered. If your module(s) did not cover a particular area, please do not check that box. Research methods training: use of software

Module where covered

Bibliographic

Data analysis

Database / data management

Statistical Other

Use of software  

Use of software  

Use of software  

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Research methods training: academic communicationModule where covered Report / Paper Ora

lThesis Other

Academic communication  

Academic communication  

Academic communication  

Research methods training: research designModule where covered

Experimental

Qualitative Observational

Interview-based

Other

Research design

 

Research design

 

Research design

 

Research methods training: basic scientific methodModule where covered

Scientific hypothesis testing

Basics of probability

Sampling and sampling error

Reliability and validity

Other

Basic scientific method

 

Basic scientific method

 

Basic scientific method

 

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Research methods training: qualitative research methodsModule where covered

Ethnograpic

Discourse analytic

Archival Computer-assisted

Other

Qualitative research methods

 

Qualitative research methods

 

Qualitative research methods

 

Research methods training: quantitative research methodsModule where covered

Data interpretation

Statistical inference and significance

Descriptive statistics

Specific statistical tests

Other

Quantitative research methods

 

Quantitative research methods

 

Quantitative research methods

 

Research methods training: general research knowledge and skills Module where covered

Research ethics

Project and data management

Intellectual property and open acces

Other

General research knowledge and skills

 

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General research knowledge and skills

 

General research knowledge and skills

 

15. DIFFICULT LANGUAGE TRAININGIf you need to learn a new language in order to carry out your research project, you will first need to check whether the language you want to learn qualifies as a "difficult language". Please refer to Annex 3 on page 52 of the ESRC’s Postgraduate Training Guide to find out how the ESRC defines a difficult language. The Annex is available here.Do you think that you will need to take difficult language training in order to complete your research?

Yes

No

15.1. Details of difficult language trainingPlease note that the SeNSS Selection Panel will assess whether or not your research project is feasible in light of the difficult language training you propose to undertake.  In exceptional circumstances, we may require further evidence that you will be capable of learning the language in the time available.It is possible to be granted an extension to your funding for up to one year if you need to acquire or develop a working ability with a difficult language in order to carry out your research. If you are awarded a SeNSS Studentship, you will need to submit a more detailed application for an extension to your funding, as this is not automatically granted, and will need to be supported by your main supervisor. Please note that, in order to apply later on in your studies for an extension to your funding in order to undertake difficult language training, you MUST have completed this section of your Studentship application. 

Language 

Anticipated length of course 

Estimated cost of difficult language training (£) 

Do you anticipate requiring an extension to your PhD in order to carry out difficult language training?

Yes

No

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If yes, then please indicate how long an extension you anticipate needing  

16. OVERSEAS FIELDWORKIf you plan to conduct overseas fieldwork as part of your research project, please answer "Yes". If you are unsure whether you will conduct overseas fieldwork during your studies, please also answer "Yes".Please note that, if you are awarded a SeNSS Studentship, you will need to submit a more detailed application for this fieldwork once you have started your studies, which must be supported by your main supervisor. In order to submit an application later on for additional funding for overseas travel and subsistence, you must complete this section of the application form. Overseas fieldwork applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis by SeNSS.Do you plan to undertake overseas fieldwork?

Yes

No

16.1. Details of overseas fieldworkPlease provide the name of the country you intend to conduct fieldwork in, how long you anticipate your fieldwork will take to complete, and an estimate of how much your fieldwork trip will cost.  If you are unsure whether you will conduct overseas fieldwork, please indicate this by selecting "Still considering overseas fieldwork" from the dropdown menu. Please still complete the remaining questions as best you can. We are simply looking for an indication of your plans in this application. 

Please indicate whether you are sure or unsure if you will undertake overseas fieldwork

I will undertake overseas fieldwork

I am unsure about undertaking overseas fieldwork

Country 

Anticipated length of visit 

Estimated cost of fieldwork 

17. Any additional costs your proposal may generateThis section deals with whether or not you anticipate your research will place any additional demands on resourcing. That is, whether or not your research cost in excess of £750 per year above and beyond the normal PhD costs (excluding difficult language training and overseas fieldwork, which have already been considered). These extra costs could be in relation to interviewing

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subjects, travel, access to datasets etc. Please note that if your proposal will generate additional costs, this will not prejudice your application.Do you anticipate that your proposal will generate additional costs?

Yes

No

17.1. Estimation of additional costsIf your proposal will generate additional costs other than for difficult language training and overseas fieldwork, please indicate what these costs are, and how you anticipate they will be funded.

 

18. SeNSS EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES INFORMATIONSeNSS and the ESRC are committed to ensuring that those applying for Studentships are selected on the basis of merit. By completing this form, you will help us to ensure that our policies and procedures are effective in avoiding discrimination and promoting equal opportunities in awarding Studentships. SeNSS needs your help and co-operation to enable it to do this, but filling in this section of the form is voluntary. The information you provide will be used for monitoring and statistical purposes only, will stay confidential, and be stored securely. Access to this information will be limited to the core SeNSS staff members.The information you provide in this section will not be released to those involved in making the decision on who receives a Studentship.SeNSS is committed to an Equal Opportunities Policy, and we acknowledge and embrace diversity.

18.1. Which of the following best describes your gender identity?Male

Female

In another way

Prefer not to say

18.2. Are you married or in a civil partnership?Yes

No

Prefer not to say

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18.3. What is your age?Years

 

Prefer not to say

18.4. Which of the following best describes your ethnicity?Ethnic origin is not necessarily about nationality, place of birth or citizenship. Rather, it is about the group to which you perceive you belong. Please tick the box that you think best describes how you think of yourself.

Asian/Asian BritishIndian

Pakistani

Bangladeshi

Chinese

Any other Asian background, please write in ______________________

Black/ African/ Caribbean/ Black BritishAfrican

Caribbean

Any other Black/African/Caribbean background, please write in ______________________

Mixed/multiple ethnicityWhite and Black Caribbean

White and Black African

White and Asian

Any other mixed background, please write in ______________________

WhiteBritish

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English

Irish

Northern Irish

Scottish

Welsh

Any other white background, please write in ______________________

Other ethnic groupArab

Any other ethnic group, please write in ______________________

Prefer not to sayIf you prefer not to reveal how you would describe your ethnicity, please check the box below.

Prefer not to say

18.5. Do you consider yourself to have a disability, as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act?Disability is defined by the Disability Discrimination Act as being, “Any physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Long term is taken to mean the impairment would reasonably be expected to last, or has lasted, 12 months or more”.  

Yes

No

Prefer not to say

18.6. How would you describe your sexual orientation?Bisexual

Gay man

Gay woman/lesbian

Heterosexual

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Prefer not to say

If other, please write in ______________________

18.7. How would you describe your religion or belief?Buddhist

Christian

Hindu

Jewish

Muslim

Sikh

No religion or belief

Prefer not to say

If other religion or belief, please write in ______________________

18.8. Do you consider yourself to have caring responsibilities? If yes, please check all the applicable situations from the list below.

None

Primary carer of a child/children (under 18)

Primary carer of disabled child/children

Primary carer of disabled adult (18 and over)

Primary carer of older person

Secondary carer (another person carries out the main caring role)

Prefer not to say

19. Applicant's declarationPlease read the following declaration very carefully. Once you have done so and are happy to make this declaration, please sign the document over the line provided. You can do so either using your mouse (left-click and then move the mouse as if you were writing your signature, which will then appear on the page) or by using your touchpad (left-click and then move your finger over your touchpad as if you were writing your signature, which will then appear on the page). Please also write in the date on which you make the declaration.I confirm that the information I have provided

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in this form is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge at this date. I fully understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that my application is submitted before the deadline, and that any missing information may render my application incomplete and ineligible. I authorise the SeNSS ESRC DTP to disclose to the ESRC any information that is relevant to my application. I also authorise the SeNSS ESRC DTP to share any information contained in my application to any of its member institutions. I confirm I have read and acknowledge the full terms and conditions of RCUK training grants, as stated here.

 

 

Date____/__/__ (YYYY/MM/DD)

Please note that it is your responsibility to monitor the progress of your application and to submit it before the internal deadline imposed by your chosen institution.