There are three main elements of funding for Doctoral Research:

1. Tuition fees
2. The cost of research, sometimes called the training support fund (TSF). This amount varies by discipline and project and should be discussed with your potential supervisor
3. Stipend, which is to cover your living costs and personal expenses

Scholarships can provide funds for all or just some of these costs, so please ensure you understand what the scholarship is covering before applying or accepting.

When considering funding you should also consider any costs associated with moving to Bath, eg relocation expenses and, if you require a visa to study in the UK, visa fees and the immigration health surcharge (IHS). The majority of scholarships do not cover these costs.

Find funding for:

• engineering and design
• humanities and social sciences
• management
• science

Research with impact scholarships

Our generous community supports the leaders of tomorrow to research global challenges through philanthropic gifts funding doctoral scholarships. The Scholarships are aligned with research in the areas of sustainability; health and wellbeing; and digital.

If you are an overseas applicant and you can demonstrate excellence in academic achievement, you may be eligible for a Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship.

Also find funding opportunities if you're from:

• Canada
• China
• Commonwealth countries
• Newton Fund partner countries - see the full list of Newton Fund partner countries on the British Council's website
• Turkey
• USA
• The Americas: North, Central, South or Caribbean
• Further international sponsorship opportunities

Depending on your specialism, funding is available from a wide range of sources including:

• the Doctoral College
• research councils
• charities
• trusts
• individual partners or sponsors