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Postgraduate funding is generally more limited than
for undergraduate study, so it is important to research as many options
as possible and apply early to any funding schemes before enrolling on
your chosen course.
| British Foundation for Women Graduates | Female postgraduate students in the final year of their PhD or writing up |
| Direct Gov | Contains some useful information and links about sources of funding for Postgraduate Students |
| Family Action | Is a charitable body which provides services to disadvantaged and socially isolated families. They provide grants to low income students and you can use their online search to see what is available |
| The Nuffield Foundation | Works to improve social well-being by funding research and innovation in education and social policy and provides funding for science, education and social policy |
| Open Society Foundations | Works to implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media and offer funding for worldwide study |
| Professional and Career Development Loans | Professional and Career Development Loans are bank loans to pay for courses and training that help with your career or help get you into work. You begin repayment of the loan once you complete your course of study |
| Prospects | Lists research funding opportunities as well as containing careers advice information and work experience opportunities |
| Research Councils UK (RCUK) | Provides information about funding via each Research Council |
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Scholarship Search |
A useful scholarship search engine |
| UCL’s Graduate School and your Departmental Administrator (check list of Departments and Faculties) | May also be able to give you more information and assistance concerning research funding at UCL |
| Wingate Scholarships | Are awarded to outstanding individuals of great potential or proven excellence who need financial support to undertake creative or original work |
Top tips for funding applications
1. Prepare in advance. You should start looking for funding around 10-12 months before you intend to start your studies. If the deadline for an award has passed, it is unlikely that the funding body will accept late applications.
2. Check eligibility criteria. This may seem
obvious, but most funding bodies have strict criteria for the allocation
of funding. Contact the funder if you are unsure.
3. Spend time on your application. Funding bodies receive lots of applications, so it is important that you take time to communicate your skills, interests and qualifications properly. If you are making multiple applications do not just copy and paste the same content into every application form – make sure you tailor applications accordingly.
4. Find a suitable referee. Start contacting potential referees now, in case you are required to submit a reference with your application.
5. Have a contingency plan. It is important to be realistic about the chances of receiving funding and you should always look for alternative sources of funding for your studies.
Please report any broken links to studentfunding@ucl.ac.uk
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