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 the funding section of our research opportunities directory for information about scholarships from across our schools and subject areas. These are available to UK/ EU and international research degree students.
Our scholarships and funding include:
- Leeds doctoral scholarships – fully funded postgraduate research scholarships for UK and EU 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