Fees and Funding
There is a wide range of financial support available for students at the University of Nottingham. The support available depends on many factors, such as:
- the subject being studied
- award level
- where you live
- income
General funding information, including bursaries and scholarships
Postgraduate funding
General information
Masters degree funding
Midlands Graduate School (ESRC) Funding (1+3)
Applications closed.
Routes into Masters Scholarships
Applications closed for 2023 entry.
Aimed at home students wanting to do an on-site Masters and intending to progress on to PhD study. The course can be done either full-time (one year) or part-time (two years). This scholarship is only open to Home students.
The studentships cover:
Full scholarship details
Scholarships for international students
(Various closing deadlines)
Postgraduate loans are available for eligible students who are studying a taught Masters course.
Please check the eligibility requirements and terms and conditions for part-time students.
Full details on the Student Services website
Research degrees funding
Sir Francis Hill Postgraduate Scholarship
This scheme is open for applications
Fund your PhD studies with the Sir Francis Hill Postgraduate Scholarship. This award covers 100% of UK tuition fees and an annual living allowance, funded by a bequest under the will of Sir Francis Hill, Chancellor of the University from 1971 to 1978.
One scholarship is available in each academic year. The tuition fee and annual living allowance is set at UK Research Council rates (£4,682 and £18,022 in 2023/24).
This is a competitive award and each School is only allowed to submit one application to the Researcher Academy.
Eligibility
Students with a conditional or an unconditional offer on a PhD research programme at the University of Nottingham, or who are currently in the first year of their PhD are eligible to apply. International students are eligible to apply but funding is only at the level of Home fees and maintenance grant. Each School may nominate one student. The award is for full-time or part-time students.
Application
The application form gives the process for its completion and an indication of how applicants will be assessed.
- Section one of the form to be completed by the student
- Section two to be completed by two supervisors
- Section three to be completed by the Director of Postgraduate Studies
Applications for 2023 entry are now closed.
Application Form
Applicants wishing to study in the School of English should submit their application electronically to graeme.docherty@nottingham.ac.uk.
More Information
Midlands4Cities AHRC PhD funding
The Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (M4C DTP) provides UK/EU research candidates with:
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funding
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expert supervision (including opportunities for cross-institutional supervision)
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training
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access to a wide range of facilities
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cohort events
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placement opportunities with regional, national and international partners in the creative and cultural sectors
Full details and how to apply

Midlands Graduate School (ESRC) Funding
Applications deadline: Tuesday 24 January 2023 (23:59 GMT).
Scholarships for international students
(Various closing deadlines)
Student Loans Company
Other postgraduate funding
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