The SENSE research school is currently a network of 5 research institutes in the field of environmental and sustainability sciences connected to 4 Dutch universities, and the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education.

The SENSE Research School is dedicated to supporting the development and dissemination of cutting-edge disciplinary, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scientific knowledge in the field of environmental and sustainability sciences. The SENSE organisation consists of a general board, a directorate or daily board, a research committee, an education committee, a PhD Council and a SENSE supporting office.