Funding & benefits
ask you to do work that is not part of your studentship in return for your stipend
charge you any additional tuition fees during your UKRI funded period (other than some international fees)
“We provide funding to UK universities and other eligible research organisations, to cover the fees and living costs of postgraduate research students.”
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
UKRI-funded studentships is an official-source-verified opportunity offered by UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder in United Kingdom. Eligible academic level: PhD / Doctoral. Recorded funding: Funding & benefits. Application deadline: Not stated by the official source — check the official page. Review the verified eligibility, benefits and official application route below before applying. You must be resident in the UK for the majority of your studies, with any overseas time limited to fieldwork or a long-term attachment. International students can usually apply, but the number of places available to them is limited.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
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Eligibility requirements
- Research organisations have their own eligibility criteria which you will need to meet.
- You must be resident in the UK for the majority of your studies and any time spent overseas should be for the purpose of fieldwork or a long-term attachment.
- International students can usually apply, but the number of places available to international students is limited. International students will also need to make sure they follow their visa conditions.
- International students can usually apply, but the number of places available to international students is limited.
“You must be resident in the UK for the majority of your studies and any time spent overseas should be for the purpose of fieldwork or a long-term attachment.”
We do not provide doctoral funding directly to students and you cannot apply directly to us.
Should you apply?
This is a PhD / Doctoral-level opportunity working in All study areas. The decisive requirement, in UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder's words, is: "You must be resident in the UK for the majority of your studies and any time spent overseas should be for the purpose of fieldwork or a long-term attachment."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: International students can usually apply, but the number of places available to international students is limited..
- Study destination: United Kingdom.
Review carefully if
- We do not provide doctoral funding directly to students and you cannot apply directly to us.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does UKRI-funded studentships pay?
UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder states: "We provide funding to UK universities and other eligible research organisations, to cover the fees and living costs of postgraduate research students."
Who can apply?
In UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder's own words: "You must be resident in the UK for the majority of your studies and any time spent overseas should be for the purpose of fieldwork or a long-term attachment."
Can international applicants apply?
Yes. The eligibility record states: International students can usually apply, but the number of places available to international students is limited.
What level of study is it for?
It is for PhD / Doctoral level applicants at UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder in United Kingdom.
Is there a deadline?
The official page does not state a closing date. Confirm timing directly with UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder before preparing an application.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 5 Oct 2026 · Verified yesterday
About UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder
UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder is based in United Kingdom and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.
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