UKRI-BBSRC funded studentship
Projects advertised during the main SWBio DTP recruitment period (this period will be indicated by an application deadline) are all 4 years fully-funded (subject to being made a studentship offer following the SWBio interview day).
A fully-funded four year SWBio DTP studentship will cover:
- a stipend* (at the standard UKRI rate; £18,622 per annum for 2023-2024)
- research and training costs
- tuition fees **
- additional funds to support fieldwork, conferences and a 3-month placement
A limited number (up to 30%) of UKRI fully-funded studentships are available through the SWBio DTP, that applicants who would be classed as an International student are eligible for. This also means that there are normally no restrictions on applying to any project that is advertised (unless otherwise indicated). Further information about residence criteria >>
* An enhanced stipend is available for students with a recognised veterinary degree qualification (£27,820 per annum for 2023-2024). There may also be enhanced stipends associated with projects that have a CASE partner (CASE projects are highlighted as *CASE in the project lists).
** International students will not be required to cover the difference between home and international tuition fees.
Further funding information
Your PhD stipend:
- As you are under a contract of training for your PhD and not a contract of employment, your stipend is tax-free
- Increases every year with inflation
Your student status:
- You may be exempt or eligible for a discount for your Council Tax
- There are many student discounts that you can take advantage of (e.g. discounts on food, drink, travel, shopping) – to access these, you will often be required to purchase a separate student card
Considerations for international students
A UKRI fully-funded studentship will only cover what is listed under the ‘UKRI-BBSRC funded studentship’ section. However there may be other costs that you may encounter and need to take into consideration which will not be covered by the studentship or via the institution. For example, visa fees, healthcare surcharge, relocation costs and COVID-19 related quarantine costs.