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 (2024/5 stipend rate is £19,237)

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.

VISA COSTS
For NRPDTP research students starting 2024/5, the NRPDTP will contribute up to a maximum of £3,500 per student for visa application costs and immigration health surcharge costs where applicable. Funds will be paid on submission of appropriate evidence once the student enrols and registers on the course. These contributions are only available for a student’s individual costs and will not be paid for costs relating to any accompanying dependents. Please note that the programme cannot contribute towards costs in excess of £3,500 and cash advances prior to registration are not permitted. You should ensure therefore that you have the available funds to support your visa application before committing to the programme (https://www.gov.uk/student-visa).