• SGSAH and SGSSS are inviting proposals for workshops for the Spring into Methods 2025
• The Spring into Methods programme brings together doctoral researchers from across Scotland to offer workshops on learning specific research methods
• Workshop proposals are now open for applications from members of staff in any of the affiliated HEIs

The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) in partnership with the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science (SGSSS) have officially launched the 2025 edition of the Spring into Methods programme, with proposals for workshops now being open until 31 January 2025.

The Spring into Methods programme brings together arts, humanities, social science, and other doctoral researchers from across Scotland to offer sessions providing an in-depth approach to learning a specific research method for up to 15 hours. SGSAH & SGSSS have relaunched the programme for 2025 with the ambition of innovating and moving to learning experiences that fuel our students’ ambitions and widen their horizons. 

SGSAH and SGSSS warmly invite proposals from members of staff in any of the affiliated HEIs to provide this training which will be offered with support from both scottish graduate schools. Proposals for both in-person and online training sessions will be considered.

For delivery in Spring 2025 (21st April – 16th May), SGSAH/SGSSS are inviting applications for two types of events, Addressing Grand Societal Challenges and Interdisciplinary Research Training. More information about these event types can be found on our website.

Applications are now open. To apply please log into our application portal at: https://sgsah.smapply.io/prog/sim_proposal/ 


For those interested in delivering these event types for Spring into Methods 2025, SGSAH is also hosting a short informal onine webinar on 4 December where prospective applicants will have the chance to ask questions and discuss ideas for potential training sessions.

To sign up for the Spring into Methods Webinar, please register here

Applicants are also encouraged to read the full guidance document before submitting to ensure that their prosposals will meet all requirements: Spring Into Methods Guidance 2025

About SGSAH

The Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) is the world’s first national graduate school in the Arts and Humanities. Its mission is to work in partnership to offer unparalleled training and support to doctoral researchers in Scotland. Its HEI members cover the whole of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands to the Scottish Borders. Working with supporters in the arts, culture, creative and heritage sectors, SGSAH supports positive connections and productive networks locally, regionally and globally to provide outstanding opportunities for doctoral researchers in Scotland.

SGSAH is home to the AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership for Scotland. SGSAH is funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Scottish Funding Council as well as member HEIs.

About SGSSS

The Scottish Graduate School of Social Science is the UK's largest facilitator of funding, training and support for doctoral students in social science. By combining the expertise of sixteen universities across Scotland, the school facilitates world-class PhD research. The school is funded jointly by the Economic and Social Research Council and the Scottish Funding Council

First published: 25 November 2024