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Research

Funding for Postgraduate Researchers

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Undertaking a research degree can be very costly and obtaining funding to study at this level is highly competitive. You should consider how to fund your research as early as possible and include details in your application. You need to ensure you are able to support yourself for the duration of your study and may, if appropriate, consider seeking a number of different sources.

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BU's fully funded PhD studentships

More information is available on the studentship webpages.

Research Councils

The Research Councils fund world-class fundamental research, ranging from the most basic, blue skies investigator-led research, through longer-term strategic research, observation and survey, to more applied research activities. Research Councils also invest in postgraduate training, which is published on its website. This information can be accessed at:

  • Arts & Humanities Research Council: (AHRC)External Link
  • Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council: (BBSRC)External Link
  • Economic & Social Research Council: (ESRC)External Link
  • Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council:(EPSRC)External Link
  • Medical Research Council: (MRC)External Link
  • Natural Environment Research Council: (NERC)External Link

Industrial Sponsorship

If you work in industry, your employer may give you paid leave for study, or pay for all or part of your tuition fees and other costs such as examination fees and books. This is only likely, however, if the course is directly relevant to your work. Industry and commercial companies also contribute to the CASE studentships (Co-operative Awards in Science and Engineering) offered by a number of the Research Councils.

Scholorships from Agencies and Charities

Other Useful Funding Websites

Funding for International Research Students

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