Funding

Successfully appointed candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be awarded an NRPDTP PhD Studentship, which covers tuition fees, stipend and research funding.

International Candidates
With effect from 2021/22, international applicants (as defined by UKRI via their International Eligibility criteria for UKRI funded studentships (Annex B)) are eligible to apply for fully-funded NRPDTP studentships (please see details below). Sponsor requirements limit the proportion of international students appointed each year through individual doctoral training programmes to 30% of the total intake.

NRPDTP PhD Studentship details

NRPDTP PhD Studentships are funded for 4 years.

TUITION FEES
The Programme pays the tuition fees for the 4-year degree. For information on university fees and funding relating to postgraduate research degrees please visit the  UEA website.

STIPEND
A student Stipend to cover living expenses for each year of study* at the UKRI national minimum rate (2025/6 stipend rate is £20,780)

RESEARCH TRAINING SUPPORT GRANT (RTSG)
A Research Training Support Grant of £5,000 per annum*.

*Some CASE studentships may offer an enhanced stipend and/or RTSG from the Non-Academic Partner associated with the project.