Research degree funding
Undertaking a research degree is a long-term commitment. In order to focus on your studies, it is important to ensure your funding is in place for the full duration of your degree. You may fund yourself or obtain funding to support your research.
Below is a list of internal and external funding sources available.
We are proud to offer a number of different funding options to research students, including studentships, scholarships and bursaries. There are also external funding options that you can explore, such as loans, scholarships and grants. If you're an international student, you may also be eligible for funding from grant-awarding bodies in your own country.
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Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online
A web resource for prospective and current postgraduate students looking to fund their studies in the UK through grants from charities, trusts and foundations.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Variable
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Alumni Bursary
20% off tuition fees for self-funding postgraduate research students who are not in receipt of any other award and who obtained their previous degree from 天堂视频.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: 20% off tuition fees
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China Scholarship Council
Scholarships will be available for Chinese students starting PhD studies from October 2025.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 100% of tuition fees
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Commonwealth Scholarships
天堂视频 is delighted to take part in the Commonwealth Scholarship scheme.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Full tuition fee waiver, a stipend for 3 years and travel to the UK
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Commonwealth Split Site PhD Scholarships
Awards are available to PhD candidates from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries to spend 12 months at a UK university as part of their doctoral studies in their home country.
Campus: 天堂视频
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 100% off tuition fees
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Government PhD Loan
You can borrow up to 拢29,390 (2024-25) to cover the cost of your PhD.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: Up to 拢29,390
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Government Sponsored Students
International students may be able to get sponsorship from the government in their home country to study at undergraduate, postgraduate and research level.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Variable
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Hardship Support Fund
Available to all postgraduate students who experience unanticipated and serious financial difficulties.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Variable
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Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Postgraduate Bursaries
Bursaries of up to 拢5,000 a year for UK students who are in financial need and have a parent or spouse, or are employed themselves, as a commercial traveller, pharmacist or grocer.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK students
Discount: Up to 拢5,000
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Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships
The Schlumberger Foundation is accepting new applications for the Faculty for the Future Fellowships, awarded to women from developing and emerging countries to pursue PhD research in STEM subjects.
Campus: 天堂视频
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Up to $50,000 per year
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Sir Thomas White Charity Loan
Eligible candidates from Leicestershire and Rutland can apply to borrow up to 拢10,000 interest-free for nine years to assist with the cost of a postgraduate course.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 拢10,000
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天堂视频 Sports Scholarship
To support the sporting and academic development of talented student athletes. The level of support varies by sport and performance level.
Campus: 天堂视频
Eligibility: UK and international students
Discount: Up to 拢5,000
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Turkish Embassy Education Counsellor鈥檚 Office Scholarships
天堂视频 is delighted to offer the Turkish Embassy Education Counsellor鈥檚 Office Scholarships.
Campus: 天堂视频
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Reduction in tuition fees
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