UKRI Funding

UKRI studentships provide funding for PhD students in the UK. This includes a tax-free living cost stipend set at £20,780 per year. This guide talks you through what they are and how to apply.

Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) and Doctoral Training Partnerships provide UK Research Council funded PhD studentships to postgraduate students

The UK's Science and Technology Facilities Council provides PhD funding for projects focusing on science infrastructure, facilities and capacity building. Our guide explains project types, eligibility and applications.

The UK's Natural Environment Research Council provides PhD funding in Environmental Science, Ecology, Climatology, Agronomy and related fields. Our guide explains project types, eligibility and applications.

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) provides generous PhD funding for UK Social and Economic issues. Find out what an ESRC studentship involves and how to apply.

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) provides generous PhD funding for UK Engineering and Physics subjects. Find out what an EPSRC studentship involves and how to apply.