Research degrees funding overview
The Prospects website provides information about funding postgraduate study in the UK. It offers guidance on finding funding from public funding bodies as well as charities, trusts and foundations.
University scholarships and funding
You can search our postgraduate scholarships database for information about scholarships available to UK/ EU and international research degree students. Some schools at the University offer their own scholarships so you should contact them directly to check whether they offer any funding not included in the database.
Our scholarships and funding include:
- Leeds doctoral scholarships – fully funded postgraduate research scholarships for UK, EU and international applicants
- If you’re a former student of the University of Leeds you could be eligible for a 10% alumni tuition fee bursary
- Two sports scholarships are available to support elite athletes
- Scholarships available to forced migrants to the UK
UK Research Councils
If you are a UK or EU student you could be eligible to apply for Research Council funding.
Extra financial help
You may be eligible for further support if you:
- have a disability
- are in financial hardship