Scottish Graduate School of Social Science
GCU is a partner University to the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS). SGSSS gathers 16 Scottish universities into a partnership, offering every university various training, funding and study opportunities aimed specifically at the postgraduate research (PhD) level. The SGSSS is funded jointly by the Economic and Social Research Council and the Scottish Funding Council.
Opportunities at SGSSS
SGSSS offers students access to research expertise in disciplines across social sciences and opportunities for internships and summer school courses.
Studentships
Training and internship opportunities
Supervisors
- SGSSS Steers Studentship Competition
- SGSSS Open Collaborative Studentship Competition
- Skills Development Scotland Collaborative Studentship Competition
Social
Social is a community-driven platform that aims to facilitate and encourage communication, collaboration, and cohort building among social science researchers in Scotland. Check out Social to create your account and get connected.
SGSSS virtual roadshow
This video playlist is an overview of the main areas of SGSSS and cover content such as ESRC-funded studentships, postdoctoral fellowships, advanced training sessions and more.