What is the eligibility criteria for funding?

A number of studentships each year are fully funded (fees and stipends) by EPSRC.  This EPSRC funding is open only to UK and EU applicants who have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years immediately preceding the start of the course. More specifically the student must:

• Have settled status in the UK, meaning they have no restrictions on how long they can stay, AND
• Been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the grant. This means they must have been normally residing in the UK (apart from temporary or occasional absences), AND
• Have not been residing in the UK wholly or mainly for the purpose of full-time education (this does not apply to UK or EU nationals).

Some studentships will be funded via other routes which will have different residency requirements and may be available to non UK or EU applicants as well.

Non-UK students meeting the academic requirements are also welcome to apply if they are able to self fund the 4 year programme. Alternatively, Findaphd.com has a comprehensive guide for international students and the funding options available to them.

How much funding will I receive?

All posts are supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK/EU student rate) provided by EPSRC, together with a generous top up by the relevant sponsor company (typically £5,000 pa).You will receive an enhanced stipend (Basic RCUK +£1,500 pa.)  The total stipend will be in excess of £18,000pa, tax free.