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Research areas

Doctoral StudiesDoctoral studies

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Funding and fees

University of Reading

In general, studentship opportunities will vary according to where you are from and which subject you will be studying.

Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
studentships, loans, travel funding
PhD Doctoral Studies

The Doctoral College at Ulster

Ulster University

Funded opportunities exist throughout the year and our Annual Scholarship Competition runs from December to February each year....

Location
Coleraine, United Kingdom
Deadline
See university guidance
Funding
self-funded
PhD Doctoral Studies

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Doctoral College

Ulster University

If you want to make changes to your study, apply for an Extension of Time or a Leave of Absence, please login to PhD Manager using your…

Location
Coleraine, United Kingdom
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Funding
The Doctoral College distributes funding to Faculties, who are responsible for the research training and support of postgraduate researchers. Funded postgraduate researchers should contact their unit to access funding for this. You should first discuss this with your supervisors, who will be able to advise you and read a draft submission. If the submission is accepted, you will need to ask the relevant Research Director (your supervisor will advise, or see the list of Faculty Contacts) for prior approval. Before you do this, you will need to estimate the full costs of attendance (including registration, travel, accommodation and any other foreseeable expenses) and include brief details and a total amount when you email the request. If your request is for more than £1,000 you will also need to provide a business case outlining the purpose of the trip, the expected benefits, the estimated costs, and justification for the trip. Please submit prior approvals through the Claimant Portal . The process is straightforward but please ensure that estimated costs are likely to cover actual expenditure, as you may not be able to claim the full amount if you have underestimated it. While y