Research degree funding

About the project

Undertaking a research degree is a long-term commitment. In order to focus on your studies, it is important to ensure your funding is in place for the full duration of your degree. You may fund yourself or obtain funding to support your research.

Below is a list of internal and external funding sources available.

We are proud to offer a number of different funding options to research students, including studentships, scholarships and bursaries. There are also external funding options that you can explore, such as loans, scholarships and grants. If you're an international student, you may also be eligible for funding from grant-awarding bodies in your own country.

• Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online A web resource for prospective and current postgraduate students looking to fund their studies in the UK through grants from charities, trusts and foundations. Campus: Both campuses Eligibility: UK and international students Discount: Variable

Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online

• Alumni Bursary 20% off tuition fees for self-funding postgraduate research students who are not in receipt of any other award and who obtained their previous degree from Loughborough University. Campus: Both campuses Eligibility: UK and international students Discount: 20% off tuition fees

Alumni Bursary

• China Scholarship Council Scholarships will be available for Chinese students starting PhD studies from October 2027. Campus: Both campuses Eligibility: International students Discount: 100% of tuition fees

China Scholarship Council

• Commonwealth Scholarships Loughborough University is delighted to take part in the Commonwealth Scholarship scheme. Campus: Both campuses Eligibility: International students Discount: Full tuition fee discount, a stipend for 3 years and travel to the UK

Commonwealth Scholarships

• Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Postgraduate Bursaries Bursaries of up to £5,000 a year for UK students who are in financial need and have a parent or spouse, or are employed themselves, as a commercial traveller, pharmacist or grocer. Campus: Both campuses Eligibility: UK students Discount: Up to £5,000

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust Postgraduate Bursaries

• Postgrad Solutions Bursary Five bursaries worth £2,000 each towards your postgraduate studies for the 2026/27 academic year. Campus: London Eligibility: UK and international students Discount: £2,000

Postgrad Solutions Bursary

• Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships The Schlumberger Foundation is accepting new applications for the Faculty for the Future Fellowships, awarded to women from developing and emerging countries to pursue PhD research in STEM subjects. Campus: Loughborough Eligibility: International students Discount: Up to $50,000 per year

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

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