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Funded PhD programmes 2024 UK

Funded PhD research programmes 2025 UK

The University of Brighton regularly invites applicants for fully-funded PhD studentships across all its disciplines.

These allow motivated, high-calibre applicants for research degrees to join our thriving academic community and contribute to our rich and innovative research environment.

Our processes also often allow us to support promising candidates for applications to external funders and we regularly welcome self-funded applicants to programmes across all disciplines.

We will be advertising University of Brighton studentships later in the year. Meanwhile, please visit our PhD funding advice page for current offers or see below for further general advice about applying for a funded PhD in the UK.

Visit our PhD disciplinary programme lists

What UK PhD studentships are available ?

Depending on the discipline area, applicants for postgraduate research study may be:

applying to work on specific, defined research projects
applying to work with an academic department or individual with specific interests
or applying with a self-identified research topic proposal.

When available, studentships are open to home and international students and will be given to candidates who best fulfil the promise outlined by these academic departments.

Students may like to review the funding opportunities listed at the foot of the page or visit our PhD funding advice page .

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Can you be a researcher? Professor Bhavik Patel reassures applicants of all backgrounds that they can study for a PhD and aim for a research career.

How do I apply for a PhD studentship?

The application for financing schemes will usually involve:

submitting a full application through the university's PhD application portal, our University of Brighton portal is accessible from the PhD funded projects webpages . You will upload your research proposal as part of this process.
The submission must include two letters of reference, academic qualifications, a proposed project approach, a personal statement and your CV (resumé).
Shortlisted applicants are likely to be invited for interview.

What does PhD funding include?

The funding for the PhD usually covers the full fee and a stipend at the UKRI rate plus an allowance of £1,500 per year for researcher training for three years (or part-time equivalent).

Successful candidates benefit from expert supervisory teams, a programme of postgraduate researcher development workshops and membership of specialist, interdisciplinary research centres and groups. There will be introductions to a network of relevant researchers, careers advice and opportunities for interaction within and beyond the university. Through this, our PhD students have the best start possible towards ambitious careers that make use of their research degrees.

The University of Brighton fosters research careers and will provide doctoral training, attentive and expert supervision and access to world-class laboratories and equipment.

We are renowned as a leading applied university, with pioneer academics in disciplines from sport science to design history and applied science research that translates efficiently to the global challenge of worldwide health and wellbeing. Our strategy of 'practical wisdom' leads to real-world partnerships and beneficiaries across all disciplines while the development of community-university partnership practices have placed us among the best universities for many aspects of co-produced research and innovation.

We pride ourselves on the ways we work in partnership with those outside higher education, across the European Union and internationally. Through our research collaborations we work with a wide range of universities, both internationally and with universities in the UK. We are also founding members of two UKRI Doctoral Training Partnerships which, this year, are dealt with outside our University of Brighton studentship offer. We learn constantly from our involvement in these, and our rich resources are offered across all doctoral research programmes.

Recently the University of Brighton celebrated its performance in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021) and the Knowledge and Exchange Framework (KEF2023). Over 87 per cent of our submitted impact case studies in REF2021 were rated as having 'outstanding' or 'very considerable' impact beyond academia. We are dedicated to developing this quality work with new students. Read more about the review of our research and knowledge exchange performance in REF2021 . Also, read more about our KEF2023 results, which placed Brighton in the top tier for economic and social benefits .

How will you build a relationship with your supervisor? Professor Annebella Pollen and Dr Tom Ainsworth are among those offering advice. This film was made by the University of Brighton for UKRI and also features academics from other institutions.

How do I increase my chances of getting a PhD studentship?

You must be able to show your suitability for a UK research degree if you wish to apply for fully-funded studentships.

This includes evidence either of a relevant and successful academic background or equivalent relevant professional/expert background in the applied subject area. Applicants from overseas will also have to fulfil any English language and visa requirements.

This will be true for studentships in the UK across most of the UK universities. It is usual for applicants either to have completed (or be about to complete) a masters degree, have an exceptional undergraduate record and references, or demonstrate the equivalent scholarly potential.

Supervisory staff and research students at the University of Brighton consider how important diverse thinking and inclusive practice are to their doctoral studies.

Can I get PhD funding at the University of Brighton?

We have a long-standing annual programme of funded PhD opportunities across all our disciplines, including several rooted in research council (UKRI) partnerships .

The initiatives allow postgraduate study for UK-based students as well as study in the UK for international students (depending on the PhD programme).

We are also keen to encourage students who might be able to self-fund their doctoral studies. Studying part-time, for example, is likely to prove more affordable and more easily balanced with professional life than you'd imagine.

We are dedicated to providing a welcoming and supportive atmosphere and structure for your studies. Show us your own qualities and your suitability for programmes as they become available and we will look forward to receiving your application.

Insitutions and funding bodies for PhD study

On the Funding pages of our website we post advice as to the regular and specific funding opportunities available through the University of Brighton, its partners and networks.

These include Doctoral Training Partnership and University of Brighton PhD studentship calls, individual studentship projects , University of Brighton international research scholarships and our alumni scholarships for current and past students.

We also include below some of the major funding options for international students wanting to do a PhD with us, each of which may support all or part of your studies.

Worldwide international funding schemes for PhD research

The british council.

The British Council offers a search engine for UK courses, institutions (including the University of Brighton) and scholarships.

Find out more about scholarships and funding through The British Council.

The Gen Foundation

The Gen Foundation considers applicants living in all countries. It is a charitable trust which principally provides grants to students/researchers in natural sciences, in particular food sciences/technology.

Find out more about grants to students and researchers from The Gen Foundation .

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN)

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those in need, mainly in Asia and Africa, irrespective of their origin, faith, or gender. Our multifaceted development approach aims to help communities and individuals become self-reliant.

Find out more about research funding through the Aga Khan development network .

The Open Society Foundations

The Open Society Foundations are active in more than 120 countries around the world, using grant-giving, research, advocacy, impact investment, and strategic litigation to support the growth of inclusive and vibrant democracies. The four main themes of the Open Society Foundations are climate justice, equity, expression, and justice and they will award grants and fellowships throughout the year to organisations and individuals who share those values. The Open Society Foundations look for grantees who have a vision and whose efforts will lead to lasting social change.

Find out more about postgraduate funding through The Open Society Foundations .

International Education and Financial Aid

The International Education and Financial Aid (IEFA) provides students from all over the world comprehensive information on financial aid for studying abroad. Using the IEFA website, you can easily search the IEFA database for scholarships, grants, loan programs, and other options available to help finance your international education.

Find out more about international PhD research funding through the IEFA .

The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds

The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) awards PhD fellowships of two to three-and-a-half years to outstanding junior scientists worldwide who wish to pursue an ambitious PhD project in basic biomedical research in an internationally leading laboratory.

Find out more about the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds fellowships .

Resource sites for international PhD research funding

Internationalstudent.com.

InternationalStudent.com is a leading online resource for international students around the world providing advice pages for studying in the USA, UK and Australia for international students, plus a dedicated study abroad center for US students who want to travel abroad.

Find out more about international study through InternationalStudent.com .

ScholarshipTab

ScholarshipTab is an online portal that connects international students to available scholarship opportunities round the world.

Find out more about the Scholarship Tab resource .

International Education and Financial Aid (IEFA)

The IEFA provides students from all over the world comprehensive information on financial aid for studying abroad. Search the IEFA database for scholarships, grants, loan programs, and other options available to help finance your international education.

Find out more from the International Education and Financial Aid website .

The European Funding Guide

Scholarships and grants for students from the European Union

Find out more through the European Funding Guide

The Americas: Postgraduate doctorate funding from institutions and bodies to study in the UK

Marshall Scholarship: Provides for United States students to study abroad.
Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship provides for United States students to study abroad.
American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid
Global Affairs Canada International Scholarships Program
Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund
Canada's Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
The Bolsas Lideres Estudar Program provides for Brazilian students studying in the UK .

Asia: Postgraduate doctorate funding from Asian institutions and bodies to study in the UK

The Charles Wallace Bangladesh Trust

The Charles Wallace Burma Trust

China and Hong Kong

Great Britain – China Educational Trust is a charity that promotes mutual understanding between the UK and China and aims to build long-term connections between the two countries. It delivers awards contributing towards university tuition fees and living expenses for Chinese nationality students studying for a PhD in any subject at a UK university.

Great Britain China Centre Chinese Student Awards offers scholarships of up to £3,000 for citizens of China and Hong Kong studying for a PhD in any subject at a UK university

The Hong Kong People Association (HKPA) aims to provide financial aids for further university education to students from Hong Kong who are not able to afford international tuition fees.

The Charles Wallace India Trust offers PhD funding for study in the arts, heritage conservation or the humanities.

The Inlaks India Foundation

The JN Tata Endowment award funds 90 to 100 scholars across disciplines ranging from the sciences to management, law and commerce and the fine arts.

The KC Mahindra Education Trust

The Persia Educational Foundation Abdolreza Ansari Scholarship is designed to support the education of students of Iranian descent enrolled in a Master or Doctorate programme in human rights or public service in the UK.

Momeni Iranian Financial Assistance Scholarships offer partial funding scholarships for international students of Iranian descent towards a PhD in any subject.

The Kenneth Lindsay Scholarship Trust

The Anglo-Jewish Association (AJA) provides funding for Jewish students to study a Masters or PhD in the UK.

The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Advanced Studies funds students of macroeconomics with a view to them working at the International Monetary Fund.

The Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust

Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan . The HEC offers government scholarships for Pakistani students to study abroad in various countries, including the UK.

Saudi Arabia

The Cultural Bureau of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia (SACB) offers scope for full tuition fees and supporting fees for PhD level study.

Agency for Science, Technology and Research

The Thai Office of Educational Affairs

Europe: Postgraduate doctorate funding from European institutions and bodies to study in the UK

The European Funding Guide - Scholarships and grants in the EU

France - Entente Cordiale scholarships for postgraduate studies provide funding to help students enrolling for a Masters or a PhD qualification in the UK or in France.

Italy - Il Circolo Italian Cultural Association is a UK-registered charity based in London with the mission to support deserving students with awards and scholarships.

Norway - Lanekassen - The Norwegian student loans and grants awarding body supports Norwegian students studying overseas.

Sweeden - CSN - loans and grants for Swedish students studying overseas.

Australia: funding for PhD study in the UK

The Australia Day Foundation offers grants to young Australians for fees and course materials.

Africa: funding for PhD study in the UK

Sudan - The Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund (GMCTF)

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PhD funding

Create ground-breaking research with our funded PhD opportunities and PhD scholarships for UK and international students.

We add PhD scholarships throughout the year so keep checking this page for updates.

Find PhD funding and scholarships

Browse all available awards .

Other PhD funding sources

PhD funding sources for international students

Doctoral training centres and partnerships

You may be eligible for a PhD loan of up to £28,673. Read more about PhD loans .

The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding

The University also subscribes to the The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online . The Guide contains a huge database of funding opportunities, comprehensive guidance written by successful applicants, and numerous tools to help you prepare a winning grant application.

If you are a current Sussex student you can register for the Guide with your Sussex email address. If you are a prospective postgraduate student who has applied to Sussex, please use the following authentication PIN to register for the Guide: 6789

Our Doctoral Training Centres and Partnerships

We have scholarships and studentships funded by the following doctoral training centres and partnerships :

be.AI Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships (Leverhulme Trust)
CHASE (funded by AHRC - the Arts and Humanities Research Council)
The Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme: From Sensation to Perception and Awareness
Sussex STFC studentships (funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council)
DISCnet Centre for Doctoral Training (funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council)
SeNSS – the South-East Network for Social Sciences (funded by the Economic and Social Research Council - ESRC)
SoCoBio Doctoral Training Partnership (funded by BBSRC – the Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Council)
Sussex EPSRC Doctoral Training Partnership (funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
UKRI Food Systems

Our doctoral training partnerships and centres funded by the UK Research Councils (UK Research and Innovation) are open to UK and International students according to the UKRI student eligibility rules . Up to 30% of each cohort of students may be International, but International PhD fees are not covered by the scholarships.

For information on eligibility, please check the current UKRI guidance .

Sussex PhD funding partners

We have scholarships and studentships funded by:

CHASE (funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council)
Science and Technology Facilities Council
South-East Network for Social Sciences (funded by the Economic and Social Research Council).

Ways to pay for your research, training and living costs

You can also:

look for a part-time job (on campus or in Brighton & Hove) - you may have working restrictions if you have a visa
teach other students (this depends on your project and where you're based, so check with your supervisor or research group)
apply for researcher funding while you study through the Doctoral School.

You may be eligible for the Disabled Students Allowance If you have a learning difficulty, health problem or disabiity. Email [email protected] for information on disability support.

Funding types

There are three main types of funding arrangements for PhDs:

Fully-funded students have a full studentship. This usually covers their PhD fees, living costs and other expenses.
Partially-funded students receive a partial scholarship or studentship. This usually contributes to fees or living costs, but not both. They usually need to top up their funding with other grants or rely on their own savings or earnings.
Self-funded students don't receive any funding. They pay for a PhD themselves using a combination of student loans, savings, or earnings.

Your situation may change during your PhD. It's possible to begin as a self-funded student and win funding later.

The financial cost of a PhD

There won’t usually be an application fee for PhDs but there are tuition fees.

PhD fees in the UK range from £4,500 to £35,000 per year depending on your nationality. UK students pay an average of £4,500 per year in PhD fees.

International students pay a lot more. International PhD fees in the UK can be as high as £20,000-£35,000 per year.

You’ll also need to factor in living costs, though there are funding routes you can apply for to help with this.

Although A PhD can be expensive, it can give you educational, career and personal benefits. It's worth weighing up whether these benefits are worth the financial commitment.

We can talk to you about whether this is the right option for you.

Funding options

The admissions office for your PhD should be able to tell you if there are any studentships available. Studentships vary between institutions and departments. They sometimes offer a maintenance grant and/or payment of tuition fees.

Studentships are usually offered for very specific research projects at both PhD and Master's level. Studentships at Newcastle are advertised on the individual school or institute's pages . Ask the admissions office if there are research assistantships available within the department. These are salaried positions within the department. The work could be registered for a higher degree, or you could be given time to pursue your studies.

Conditions and salary vary, so find out exactly what your duties will involve.

More information

• FindAPhD - details of studentships • jobs.ac.uk - PhD studentship information

If you are eligible, you could get student finance in the form of a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan. This can help with course fees and living costs. It doesn’t usually cover the full cost of a PhD.

You can apply for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan in any year of your course. But if you apply after your first year, you might not get the full amount.

The amount you’ll get is not based on you or your family’s income. The loan is paid directly to you.

Doctoral Loan: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Doctoral Loans & Funding - Information for Postgraduates (ucas.com)

You can apply for grants from charities and trusts. Some PhD candidates begin by applying to charities and trusts that have an interest in their area of research. This could include medical research or education for example.

Often the funding is in smaller amounts, but you can apply to more than one charity or grant making trust at a time.

Find a PhD has a guide on funding a PhD through charity and trust funding .

You can find details of charities and grant making trusts in the following publications from the Robinson Library:

The Directory of Grant Making Trusts 2022/23
The Grants Register
Charities Digest

Part time study and work

Some PhD students complete a part time PhD and part time work at the same time. Some universities offer part time teaching positions which you can do alongside your research.

Business and industry funding

You could gain funding from a company who has an interest in your research. Current employees may be funded to pursue research that supports the commercial objectives of the company.

Some banks offer postgraduate or professional study loans. Each individual bank will have their own terms and conditions so it is worth comparing options before committing to one lender.

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Research Council funding

If you're looking to secure PhD funding in 2024/25, your first move should be to find out whether you're eligible for a non-repayable Research Council studentship

RESEARCH COUNCIL GRANTS AT A GLANCE

Research Councils fund PhD students in different subject areas.
Grants can cover tuition fees and living costs.
Apply to the university, not the Research Council.
You don't have to repay the money.
Alternatively, take out a PhD loan .

Who awards Research Council funding for postgraduate study?

Research Councils in the UK provide funding for different subjects of academic research. The seven councils are:

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

These organisations are grouped together with Innovate UK and Research England under the umbrella organisation UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). This non-departmental public body supports around a fifth of all UK-based postgraduate researchers. You can learn more about the individual Research Councils at UKRI - Councils.

One of UKRI's priorities is funding the training of new researchers, which means that if you're studying for a  PhD  or research  Masters  you may be able to access a non-repayable Research Council grant.

Research Council funding is distributed directly to universities based on their research aims. To obtain funding, individual or groups of universities set up Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) or Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) within which they train PhD students.

It's then up to the universities (not the Research Councils) to decide who to award studentships to - usually based on academic merit following a competitive application process.

Contact the university you want to study at to find out what's available, whether you're eligible, what the selection criteria is and how to apply. Your proposed PhD supervisor will be able to help.

How much Research Council funding can I receive?

There are two main parts to a Research Council studentship. In 2024/25 they're worth:

£19,237 as a minimum Doctoral stipend to cover living expenses
£4,786 for PhD tuition fees.

The figures are slightly higher if you're studying in London due to the high cost of living, and will also typically rise with inflation each year. Additional allowances may be available for specific costs related to your studies. Read more at UKRI - Get a studentship to fund your Doctorate .

Research Councils also pay Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) to those who are eligible.

The funding does not have to be paid back, and grants usually cover the full three or four years of your PhD study.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for Research Council funding, you'll need to meet a range of criteria:

Your undergraduate results  - holding a 2:1 or higher undergraduate degree.
Extra qualifications and experience  - obtaining a Masters degree (or equivalent postgraduate qualification), as well as carrying out professional research or work experience. These aren't necessary requirements but will enhance your application.
Your financial situation  - Research Council funding is awarded on a merit basis. However, you can't be receiving any other form of government funding or working full time if you're hoping to submit an application. Part-time workers may still be eligible for reduced funding.
Your residency  - If you're a UK student who's been resident in the UK for three years, you'll normally be able to receive a full studentship for both living costs and fees. As an international student you'll also be eligible for a full award covering your fees, living costs and other expenses. However, universities have placed a limit on the number of studentships available to international students, with this capped at 30% of the institution's total.

Is my course eligible for Research Council funding?

Research Council studentships are open to both research Masters and PhD students, although it is PhD applicants who receive the majority of the funding. In 2022/23, UKRI committed over £3billion to the seven Research Councils in the form of research and innovation awards and fellowships, and it plans to dedicate more than £500million in 2024 to support Doctoral studentships as part of its new Doctoral landscape awards.

Your university department will be able to tell you whether your programme is eligible for funding, as well as offering advice on how to submit a high-standard application.

For those receiving a PhD studentship grant, further help is available in the form of UKRI training and development to support you in getting the most out of your Doctorate.

If you can't get Research Council funding, you may be eligible for a PhD loan worth up to £29,390 (2024/25) - but you aren't allowed to combine the two types of funding.

How do I apply?

You'll normally be able to apply for the funding only after you've been accepted onto a PhD programme.

While application processes may differ, each will follow the same outline. You'll need to be prepared - if you start your research as soon as you've decided you'd like to study for a PhD you'll have a greater idea of what's on offer, what you'd like to do and the steps you need to take to get there.

Your funding application will usually need to contain:

A research proposal  - the most passionate students, who can show how their research is going to positively impact their career and the field they're working in, are generally more successful. Get tips on how to write a successful research proposal .
A justification of resources  - this is a breakdown of what you'll be spending and where throughout your studies, and why this spending is important.
A personal statement  - as well as impressing with your proposal, you might be asked to provide a written statement explaining why you deserve funding. Highlight your financial circumstances but also your skillset and enthusiasm.
References  - ideally provided by your undergraduate or postgraduate tutor, your references should be from those who can comment on your academic achievements or work ethic.

Generally speaking, applications can be made early in the academic year and will close in January/February, but you should bear in mind that opportunities for funding are open throughout the year so deadlines may vary.

How can I increase my chances of success?

The UKRI awarded 6,000 research and innovation grants and fellowships in 2022/23. Therefore, with competition so fierce, you'll need a polished application to stand a chance of being considered. There are always more applications than there are grants available.

Your prospects of receiving funding are typically higher if your research is in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field. This is because there are more funding places on offer to STEM applicants, particularly in the field of engineering. For instance, while the EPSRC offered 600 PhD grants and studentships in 2022/23, the number of AHRC and ESRC grants awarded totalled just 294 and 351 respectively.

It's also important to ensure that your application is compelling. Universities want proof that they're funding worthwhile research in a meaningful and interesting area. They expect assurances that you'll complete your work to a high standard and in keeping with set deadlines.

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Imperial College London Imperial College London

President's PhD scholarships

What the scholarship covers

Check if you're eligible

How to apply, review and selection, when you'll hear, current scholar or imperial staff member.

If you have a question about the application process/application form, please speak with the relevant Admissions department and/or your department or supervisor.

If you have a question about our President's PhD Scholarships, please email the Student Financial Support team: [email protected]

If you are a high performing undergraduate or Master's student and have a strong desire to undertake a PhD programme at a world-class research institution, a President's PhD Scholarship could provide you with the outstanding opportunity to receive full funding for tuition fees and a generous stipend for a 3.5 year PhD place at Imperial College London.

The President’s PhD Scholarships allow students to undertake a research project of their choosing with the support of an excellent supervisor, alongside cohort-building opportunities with other President's PhD Scholars.

Meet our scholars

Read stories of Imperial students who have received a President's PhD Scholarship.

What the scholarship covers

Each of the 50 scholarships available provides the following support during the 3.5 years of study:

Full funding for tuition fees
A stipend of £25,150 (2024-25 rate) per annum to assist with living costs
A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study
A programme of bespoke opportunities and events delivered by the Graduate School

You will also have access to the full range of support available to postgraduates at Imperial, including tailored support for disabled and international students, and the wider Graduate School programme of professional skills courses.

This competitive scheme has higher than usual eligibility requirements, attracting candidates that show excellent academic performance and promising research potential.

We accept applications from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality.

The scholarship applies to both full- and part-time study.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, as we recognise that diversity not only benefits Imperial but also helps the sector to better represent the communities that we serve.

Academic criteria

Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated Masters degree; or if this has not been achieved
Candidates must be in receipt of (or where this has yet to be received be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to) a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification.

This allows candidates who have demonstrated excellence at Master's level, but not achieved a first class undergraduate degree, to be able to apply to the scheme.

Candidates with only a single undergraduate degree or integrated Master’s must still must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent.

Other criteria

Applications are accepted from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality, although some departments may be unable to support international candidates.
The scheme is only open to new PhD applications. Current registered Imperial PhD students are not eligible to be considered for a President's PhD Scholarship.

Read our scholarships terms and conditions .

Applications for this scholarship scheme will be considered at three points throughout the academic year – see 'When you'll hear' below.

Before you apply

You must have made contact with a supervisor in an academic department at Imperial College London who has agreed to supervise your research project.
Supervisors are limited to supervise one scholar at any time. Please review the President's PhD Scholarships - Unavailable Supervisors page for more information.

Application process

There isn't specific scholarship application form.
You should submit your application for admission to study at Imperial through our online admissions system and your department will put you forward for the scholarship based on academic merit and potential.

Scholarship-specific instructions for the admissions process are below; you must also meet any additional application requirements stated by your department of choice.

Additional admissions instructions

For the 2024–25 academic year, the earliest start date for funded places is 1 August 2024, the latest start date is 1 November 2024.
the first page should be a personal statement (motivations for applying to Imperial and the scholarship, and any other supporting information not included elsewhere on the form that you feel will enhance your application)
the second page should be your research proposal. You may submit updated versions of this statement if required following application submission if your department shortlists you for the scholarship. You are encouraged to write in the first person.
When prompted for the names of two academic referees , these should be people who can provide an academic reference in support of your application (e.g. your personal tutor or your thesis supervisor). You should not include your proposed PhD supervisor. You are encouraged to share this guidance with your two referees, noting, in particular, the recommendation to use ‘they/them’ language (rather than gender pronouns).
To be considered for the President's PhD Scholarship scheme, you must select this option in the funding section of the additional questions tab within the online application form.

50 scholarship places are available. Applications will be reviewed by a two-stage process:

Candidates meeting or predicted to meet the eligibility criteria will be reviewed by the Department to which they have applied. Departments will select a shortlist of candidates to present to the College Selection Panel for consideration.
A Faculty allocation stage will score and rank candidates in Departmental shortlists, making initial offers to the most promising candidates. Faculty Vice Deans present these candidates with justification for offers at the College Selection Panel.
The College Selection Panel makes additional offers from a ring-fenced allocation to candidates that meet widening participation or other strategic alignment goals.

Assessment criteria

Candidates are assessed by the Faculties and College Selection Panel against the following criteria:

past academic results
transcripts
relative class position
distinctions
the candidate’s research experience to date
their interest in discovery
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We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that you don't need to pay back and are awarded based on personal circumstances or academic achievement. Funding at postgraduate level is competitive so it’s a good idea to plan financially before starting your course.

The London Arts and Humanities Partnership Studentship

What is available.

LAHP is a Doctoral Training Partnership co-funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and eight Higher Education Institution (HEI) partners. The School of Advanced Study is one of these partners.

LAHP funds up to 90 PhD studentships each year at these HEIs in subjects across the Arts & Humanities. Of these studentships, 10% are Collaborative Doctoral Awards with a cultural or other external partner. There are separate competitions for CDA and open studentships.

Eligibility

Find out more regarding the student eligibility criteria for these studentships.

How to apply

Applications open via the LAHP application portal .

The deadline for applications for 2024/25 entry was the 26th January 2024.

University of London Scholars Awards

The University of London Scholars award is open to home and international students who have been offered a place on the School's MPhil/PhD Programme for September 2024 entry. There are two awards to a value of £15,000 each to cover fees plus maintenance for a maximum of three years.

To be eligible to apply applicants must have an offer on the School's MPhil/PhD programme for September 2024 entry.

This scholarship is not available to distance learning students.

The initiative is in support of the University of London’s strategy to help young people across London flourish – while narrowing social, economic and health inequalities. As well as aiming to close the attainment gap between students

The awards therefore prioritise students from disadvantaged backgrounds. We define disadvantaged as:

Students with low household income or low socio-economic status (including those with an annual household income of £25,000 or less)

Students receiving Universal Credit or income-related benefits because they are financially supporting themselves or financially supporting themselves and someone who is dependent on them and living with them, such as a child or partner

Students who are care-experienced

Students who have caring responsibilities

Neither of the students’ parents can be found or it is not reasonably practicable to get in touch with either of them (estranged students)

Refugees and asylum seekers

Students with a disability

Veterans - people who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who have been discharged or released 

Applicants will need to describe how the above criteria applies to them and what difference receiving such an award will make to their education and opportunity.

Complete the online studentship application form and send any supporting evidence to [email protected] .

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Yusuf Ali Scholarship offered by Institute of Commonwealth Studies

The Yusuf Ali Fund was established in 1956, following the death of Mr Yusuf Ali. Its purpose then was to assist University of London students from India and Pakistan and was used in a discretionary manner for many years.

Today, we are honoured to offer the Yusuf Ali Scholarship for students of Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi descent to enable them to study on one of the campus-based postgraduate programmes offered by the Institute of Commonwealth Studies and the Human Rights Consortium at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Currently, these are for our research degrees only .

Awards will range in value between £3,000 and £7,795, depending on the financial need of applicants. The decision to make an award will be dependent on the excellence of the applicant’s academic and professional experience. The total amount awarded to any applicants is at the discretion of the selection panel.

Applications should be sent to Kay Musonda , Institute Administrator, including:

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The deadline for applications are 23:59 (BST), 30 April 2024. Any applications received after this time may not be considered.

Rubinstein Scholarship offered by the Warburg Institute

The Rubinstein Scholarship is open to home students who have been offered a place on the Warburg Institute’s MPhil/PhD Programme .

It covers home fees and provides an annual £18,000 maintenance payment for a maximum of three years. This scholarship is not available to distance learning students.

To be eligible to apply students had to have been offered a place on the PhD programme and be categorised as an home student.

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit.

To find out more and apply please visit the Warburg Institute site.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday, 26th April 2024.

UK PhD Government Loans

You may be eligible for a UK PhD loan of up to £28,673 from Student Finance England or Student Finance Wales for a doctoral degree in any subject. These loans will be available to English-resident students and support all types of doctorate degree at universities within the UK. Find out more details about eligibility and repayment.

Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)

The SAAS are an agency of the Scottish Government giving financial support to eligible students doing a course of higher education in the UK. Apply now and find out more information about their loan scheme. If you are applying for funding from the SAAS you will need to contact us beforehand so that we can get this set up for you.

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The School of Advanced Study participates in the Federal Direct Loan programme. Unsubsidized Loans and Plus Loans are available through the Direct Loan programme operated by the US Education Department. Direct Loans are educational loans to assist US citizens with the costs of studying.

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For consideration in internal funding competitions, you must submit your completed application by 19 January 2024.

If you are applying for or have secured external funding (for example, from an employer or government) or are self-funding, you must submit your application before the below deadline to be considered. You will not be able to apply after this date has passed.

For September 2024 entry: 30 June 2024

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PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): £6,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,500
PhD (part-time) UK students (per annum): £3,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £10,750

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There are a range of scholarships, studentships and awards to support both UK and overseas postgraduate researchers, details of which can be found via the links below.

To apply University of Manchester funding, you must indicate in your application the competitions for which you wish to be considered. The deadline for most internal competitions, including School of Environment, Education and Development studentships is 19 January 2024.

All external funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting the funding application form and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form, both of which will be stated in the funding competition details below.

For more information about funding, visit our funding page to browse for scholarships, studentships and awards you may be eligible for.

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PhD Funding – A Checklist of Possible Sources

There are probably more funding opportunities for your PhD than you think. It is worth making sure you have investigated them all.

Funding bodies support PhD students in different ways. Some pay course fees only, some include a stipend (maintenance costs) or travel expenses, and others offer a one-off award to ease the financial burden of academic study.

Each funding body will have its own criteria for eligibility. At PhD level full funding will tend to be awarded on academic merit, but there are also some that take into account financial background and other criteria such as gender (such as in the case of the British Federation of Women Graduates).

Research Councils

The seven Research Councils invest in the region of £380 million into doctorate research every year. However, funding is made available through the participating universities rather than the research councils themselves. Universities set up Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) or Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in order to receive funding.

It is then up to the universities to decide who to award studentships to – usually based on academic merit following a competitive application process.

Eligibility criteria and award amounts are standardised and you will find many other funded PhDs referring to research council rates when defining their own. Research council studentships include fees and a minimum stipend per annum which is paid tax-free.

The seven Research Councils include:

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

The above organisations have been grouped together with Innovate UK and Research England in 2018, and the umbrella organisation is called UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) .

UKRI’s key objectives include providing funding for the training of new researchers.

Academic institutions

Universities, colleges and research institutes also fund their own studentships, and these are typically listed on the institution’s own website alongside its research council-funded studentships. Some will offer fees only, while others may offer a stipend as well. Amounts may vary although many use the research council rates as a benchmark.

Commercial and charitable organisations

A number of non-academic organisations help fund research at PhD level in collaboration with the university hosting the study. CASE (Cooperative Awards in Science and Engineering) studentships are for four-year PhDs. These are part-funded by a non-academic ‘co-operating body’ such as a UK industrial firm, public sector organisation or charity. Students spend at least three months of the PhD working in-situ at the co-operating body which makes a financial contribution to both the student and the project. Students often find these to be good avenues for finding full-time work at the end of their placement, and will have gained valuable hands-on work experience. There are also CASE-Plus studentships where students spend a further year working full-time on the premises of the co-operating body as an employee following the PhD.

A number of charitable organisations, foundations and trusts can help fund PhDs:

The Wellcome Trust

Cancer Research UK

The British Academy

The British Federation of Women Graduates

The Institution of Civil Engineers

Institution of Engineering & Technology

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Royal Geographical Society

Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland

Leverhulme Trust

Action Medical Research

The Grundy Educational Trust .

Self-funding

If you are having difficulty in getting funding from the above sources, you may be able to fund your own way through a PhD. You may be eligible for Professional and Career development loans. It is wise to review the specific application criteria to ensure that you are eligible.

A further option is to study part-time while working. This could however place additional demands on your time and financial situation. Be aware that if you have managed to access some funding elsewhere, you may be prohibited from working during your PhD as part of the stipulations of the award.

The jobs.ac.uk website lists some excellent PhD opportunities as well as a wide range of jobs – do take a look at them!

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A PhD is a postgraduate research degree, usually lasting three or four years, if undertaken full time. It involves independently conducting original and significant research in a specific field and is normally assessed by a written thesis and oral examination.

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Alzheimer’s Research UK: PhD scholarships Funding to undertake a PhD involving biomedical research in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Applications are made by the prospective supervisor. Funding: Stipend plus tuition fees and research/travel costs Duration: 36 months

Alzheimer’s Society: PhD studentships Funding to undertake a PhD involving biomedical research in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Applications are made by the prospective supervisor. Funding: Up to £85,000 (£91,000 for London) Duration: Three years

British Heart Foundation: Non-clinical PhD studentships Funding to undertake a PhD in cardiovascular science. Applications are made by the prospective supervisor. Funding: Stipend, tuition fees, consumables Duration: Three years

British Heart Foundation: Four-year PhD programme Funding for research organisations to provide a PhD studentship programme in cardiovascular research. Career stage: Prospective students should apply to individual research institutions Funding: Student stipend, tuition fees, research consumables Duration: Four years

MRC: Studentships Find out more about how MRC funds and supports PhD students at universities and MRC units, institutes and centres.

National Centre for the Replacement Refinement & Reduction of Animals in Research: PhD studentships Funding to undertake a PhD studentship relevant to any area of medical, biological or veterinary research which supports the development and application of the 3Rs. Funding: Cash-limited award of £30,000 pa (£90,000 total over three years) Duration: 36 months

National Institute for Health Research: Doctoral fellowships Funding to undertake a PhD in an area of NIHR research. Funding: Fully funded including current salary Duration: 36 months with p/t options

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Epsrc supported engd: enhancing the penetration of cosmetic actives into the skin, funded phd project (uk students only).

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

EPSRC supported EngD: Towards net-zero manufacture of chilled/refrigerated prepared foods

Development and assessment of technology enabling the robust and reproducible construction of human bioengineered tissues and their transportation, performance assessment of wheel-rail interface friction management products on the harold 2.0 full-scale bogie test rig, large language models: a philosophical assessment of their capabilities, dietary adaptation of bifidobacterium in the weaning infant gut (warrenf_q24dtp), competition funded phd project (uk students only).

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

Developing improved diagnostic tests for vitamin B12 (WARREN_Q24CASE)

Advancing battery intelligence using digital parameterisation of battery electrode microstructures, epigenetic profiling of cereal fungal invaders. (saunders_j24dtp1), thanos: thiopeptide antibiotics biosynthesis (ghilarov_j24dtp), ticking clocks, thriving crops: developing climate-resilient crops through circadian biology. (dodd_j24dtp), an investigation into the use of predictive student analytics in higher education and the impact on student engagement and well-being, self-funded phd students only.

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Get a studentship to fund your doctorate
Our expectations for research organisations, supervisors and students are set out in the statement of expectations for doctoral training. You could get: a minimum stipend of £19,237 per year for your living costs, which is paid to you in regular instalments. support for your tuition fees (minimum £4,786 per year)
Get PhD funding in 2024
Full studentship - These add a non-repayable, tax-free maintenance grant known as a 'stipend'. In 2024/25, this is worth a minimum of £19,237 and it can be used towards living costs - see UKRI - Find studentships and Doctoral training. For example, at The University of Manchester, the School of Social Sciences PhD studentship includes tuition ...
International PhD Funding for 2024
International PhD Funding for 2024. There are lots of scholarships available for a PhD in UK for international students. Many funded projects are available to students of all nationalities. Government bodies, charities and universities also offer separate international PhD scholarships and grants. Our guide explains the best ways to fund a PhD ...
PhD Programmes, Research Projects & Studentships in the UK & Europe
Exceptional research and doctoral training. 5-year funding available. Multiscale Models for Life CDT: funded projects for Oct 24 start. Final UK Wellcome health data science PhD Studentship available for Oct 2024. Exceptional research and doctoral training. 5-year funding available.
PhD Funding
You may be able to get a PhD loan of up to £27,892 for a UK doctorate. Our guide explains eligibility, applications and repayments. A range of scholarships may be available to help you fund a PhD. Our guide explains the different types of award with tips for making a successful funding application.
Funded PhD research programmes 2025 UK
The funding for the PhD usually covers the full fee and a stipend at the UKRI rate plus an allowance of £1,500 per year for researcher training for three years (or part-time equivalent). Successful candidates benefit from expert supervisory teams, a programme of postgraduate researcher development workshops and membership of specialist ...
PhD funding : Fees and funding : Study with us : University of Sussex
PhD loans. You may be eligible for a PhD loan of up to £28,673. Read more about PhD loans.. The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding. The University also subscribes to the The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online.The Guide contains a huge database of funding opportunities, comprehensive guidance written by successful applicants, and numerous tools to help you prepare a ...
Funding for a PhD
It's possible to begin as a self-funded student and win funding later. The financial cost of a PhD. There won't usually be an application fee for PhDs but there are tuition fees. PhD fees in the UK range from £4,500 to £35,000 per year depending on your nationality. UK students pay an average of £4,500 per year in PhD fees.
Scholarships and funding
Many universities offer fully-funded postgraduate studentships for PhD programmes. Find out more. Institution-specific scholarships. Many UK higher-education institutions offer their own scholarship programmes. These are offered based on a number of factors, which can be broadly split out into the following categories:
Research Council funding
For those receiving a PhD studentship grant, further help is available in the form of UKRI training and development to support you in getting the most out of your Doctorate. If you can't get Research Council funding, you may be eligible for a PhD loan worth up to £29,390 (2024/25) - but you aren't allowed to combine the two types of funding.
Funding a PhD
Get the latest advice about how PhD Loans work in the UK and how you may be eligible for a loan of up to £28,673 to fund your PhD programme. PhD Studentships Learn more about how PhD Studentships work in the UK and how you may be eligible for £15,609 towards funding your PhD programme.
Postgraduate scholarships for international students
You can apply for a Marshall Scholarship to do a masters or a PhD if all the following apply: you graduated from a 4-year undergraduate course in the USA in the last 3 years. you got a GPA of 3.7 ...
Doctoral Loan: Overview
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President's PhD scholarships
Each of the 50 scholarships available provides the following support during the 3.5 years of study: Full funding for tuition fees. A stipend of £25,150 (2024-25 rate) per annum to assist with living costs. A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study. A programme of bespoke opportunities and events delivered by the ...
MPhil/PhD Funding
MPhil/PhD Funding Master's Funding Other Funding Sources Tuition Fees Go back; Student profiles FAQs Institute Webinars, Open Days and Visits ... You may be eligible for a UK PhD loan of up to £28,673 from Student Finance England or Student Finance Wales for a doctoral degree in any subject. These loans will be available to English-resident ...
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PhD (full-time) UK students (per annum): £6,000 International, including EU, students (per annum): £21,500 PhD (part-time) ... Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (High Income Countries) School of Environment, Education and Development Enhancing Racial Equality (SERE) Studentship - Competition Closed for 2024 Entry ...
Applying for a PhD in the UK
There are over 150 universities in the UK. The vast majority are public universities, meaning that they receive funding (including budgets for PhD studentships) from the UK Government.All British universities are free to pursue their own research objectives, but the amount of funding each institution receives is partly based on regular assessments of its performance as part of the Research ...
PhD Funding
The seven Research Councils invest in the region of £380 million into doctorate research every year. However, funding is made available through the participating universities rather than the research councils themselves. Universities set up Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) or Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in order to receive funding.
Funding for postgraduate study
If you're starting a master's degree, you could get a Postgraduate Master's Loan to help with course fees and living costs. You can get up to: £12,471 if your course starts on or after 1 ...
PhD studentships and doctoral fellowships
Funding to undertake a PhD studentship relevant to any area of medical, biological or veterinary research which supports the development and application of the 3Rs. Funding: Cash-limited award of £30,000 pa (£90,000 total over three years) Duration: 36 months. National Institute for Health Research: Doctoral fellowships.
How to Fund a PhD in the UK if You Can't Afford to Do it Yourself
Consider taking out a postgraduate loan. If you're from the EU or the UK, you're eligible to take out a PhD loan of up to £25,000 from the UK government. Repayments are 6% of your annual income when it reaches £21,000. You would get £8,300 a year on average if your PhD takes three years, less if it takes longer.
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Doctoral Positions in Management in various areas of specialisation, with five-year funding for all admitted PhD candidates. Read More. PhD Opportunities in Global & Public Health. Read More. ... Fully Funded ScootFit and Swansea PhD Scholarship: Scooting for the Stars: Utilising Scooting as a Novel Tool for Balance Enhancement in Children (RS591)
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British Council Scholarships for Fall 2025 Admissions in UK
3. Commonwealth Scholarships: Pursue Your Postgraduate Dreams. Who can apply? Talented individuals from Commonwealth countries seeking master's or PhD studies in the UK. Funding: Typically includes full tuition, a living stipend, and travel costs. Get Ready! Applications open in September 2024 and close in December 2024.
A Simple Introduction to PhD Funding
Funding changes - the past few years have seen the introduction of PhD loans and the announcement of government studentships for international students - and that's just in the UK. When it comes to PhD funding it can literally pay to stay updated. So there you have it: a quick and - hopefully - simple introduction to funding a PhD.
UK Scholarships
The Adam Smith Business School offers a respected MRes/PhD program in Economics. It begins with a 2-year MRes course. Students who do well in the MRes will have priority for the 3-4 year PhD phase. Funding is renewed each year and includes a small teaching duty starting from the second year.
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Guide to NERC PhD Funding

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Guide to BBSRC PhD Funding

Guide to STFC PhD Funding

PhD Loans – 2023 Guide for Doctoral Students

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