Dear SCDTP Students, PGRs, and Supervisors,

We’re pleased to bring you the second November edition of the SCDTP and Network Update. This week, is a rather a short one to remind you the opportunities on what is happening soon!

Dear Students,

We’re delighted to continue supporting community and wellbeing with our third meditation session of the academic year. Take a moment during the session tomorrow, Wednesday, from 1-2 pm, to relax and recharge. Whether you’re tuning in from your desk, or have room to sit, stand, or lie down, everyone is welcome. Join us for a calming pause in your day!

This session is virtual, and you can join via the Zoom link below:

• port-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/84126644540 
• ID: 84126644540

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Prof. Tamsin Bradley.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are thrilled to announce the formation of the SCDTP Decolonial Reading Group, a new initiative open to students, supervisors, and staff from all our institutions.

This group is student-led and facilitated, with Patricia, Sixtus, and Patience stepping up as the initial facilitators. However, leadership and participation will be shared equally among all members.

Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where we can delve into and discuss various articles and book chapters. These readings will help us examine how decolonial theories influence our research and broader perspectives on decoloniality and the world.

Meeting Details:

• Frequency: Every 4 weeks on Thursdays
• Platform: Teams Link
• First Meeting: Thursday, 21st November 2024, 1pm - 2pm.

Proposed First Reading: Ndlovu-Gatsheni, S. J. (2019). Provisional notes on decolonizing research methodology and undoing its dirty history. Journal of Developing Societies, 35(4), 481-492.

Future readings will be decided collectively, so please come with your suggestions.

We look forward to some challenging and engaging discussions!

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is excited to announce the latest call for applications to its Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) scheme. This opportunity is designed for those in the immediate postdoctoral stage of their career, offering a chance to consolidate their PhD through developing publications, networks, and research and professional skills.

The PDF scheme is part of ESRC’s strategy to support early career researchers and is delivered through our national network of Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs). Fellows must be aligned with an accredited DTP subject area and will benefit from a high-quality research and training environment.

We have yet to open the call for application on our website, below are the important dates for this year application:

• Application Open: 5 November 2025
• Application Deadline: 25 March 2025, 16:00 GMT
• Fellowship Start Date: 1 October 2025

For more details on how to apply and to access the latest forms and guidelines, please visit our website.

Thank you for reading this week’s edition of the SCDTP and Network Update. We hope the news and updates have been valuable and keep you connected to our vibrant community.

Your feedback is always welcome, and we encourage you to stay engaged with the opportunities ahead. If you have any questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out at scdtp@soton.ac.uk.

Thank you for your continued engagement.

Best regards,

 The SCDTP Team.

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