Research council awards

About the project

Current UK/EU postgraduate students may be eligible for Research Council funded opportunities.

Master's guidance

University scholarships are awarded up to £1,300 to assist those who receive Research Council funding.

Arts and Humanities Research Council

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) administers three postgraduate awards schemes.

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) covers a wide range of disciplines.

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is responsible for funding research in engineering and the physical sciences

Economic and Social Research Council

The University of Edinburgh is a member institution of the Scotland-wide Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) which is funded and accredited by the Social and Economic Research Council (ESRC)

Medical Research Council

The Medical Research Council (MCR) offer studentships within biomedical or related biological subjects.

Natural Environment Research Council

The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) offers research awards in a number of subject areas.

Science and Technology Facilities Council

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) support research in particle physics, astronomy, astrophysics, nuclear physics, and solar system science.

This article was published on Monday 29 July 2024

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