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PGR Funding Policy

As approved by the Postgraduate Research Subcommittee of Senate. The changes to this policy came into effect on 01 October 2025 and apply to all current PGRs regardless of when their funding started. Decisions made under the previous policy remain unchanged.

This policy outlines the terms and conditions for Postgraduate Research (PGR) students receiving funding. All funded PGR students must comply with University regulations and the specific conditions of their scholarship offer. This includes maintaining enrolment and meeting any relevant visa requirements.

Doctoral projects must be designed to ensure that funded PGR students submit their thesis within the prescribed funded period. Stipends are paid monthly, and tuition fee payments are made directly to the University. Funded PGR students must disclose any alternative funding sources immediately. Employment alongside a full-time scholarship is permissible only under certain conditions.

Eligible funded PGR students with disabilities can access additional funding through the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA).

Research Training Support Grants (RTSG) and Travel Grants fund eligible doctoral research-related costs such as laboratory consumables, fieldwork, conferences, and specific equipment. However, certain costs, including immigration to the UK, supervisor travel, and personal memberships, are not covered.

Funded PGR students are expected to reside within a reasonable travel time to the University or their collaborative organization. Part-time study is accommodated with adjusted funding periods.

Paid leave is available for medical and family reasons. Additional paid leave can be requested for domestic emergencies, carer responsibilities, and public duties. Paid leave includes an extension to the funding period, provided the student remains enrolled at the University.

Scholarships may be terminated if the conditions of this policy are breached. For students funded by UKRI training grants, additional conditions apply, including the sharing of information with UKRI and publication on public databases.

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