Research degree funding
Undertaking a research degree is a long-term commitment. In order to focus on your studies, it is important to ensure your funding is in place for the full duration of your degree. You may fund yourself, or obtain funding to support your postgraduate studies.
Below is a list of internal and external funding sources available to research degree students.
We are proud to offer a number of different funding options to research students, including studentships, scholarships and bursaries. There are also external funding options that you can explore, such as loans, scholarships and grants. If you're an international student, you may also be eligible for funding from grant-awarding bodies in your own country.
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GREAT Turkey Scholarships
In partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, we will be offering a full tuition fee scholarship to a Turkish student applying for a PhD programme in any subject area.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: 100% of International tuition fees (for 3 years)
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Loughborough Sports Scholarship
To support the sporting and academic development of talented student athletes. The level of support varies by sport and performance level.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Between £500 and £3,500
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Alumni Bursary
20% off tuition fees for self-funding postgraduate research students who are not in receipt of any other award, and who obtained their previous degree from Loughborough University.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: 20% off tuition fees
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Central England NERC Training Alliance (CENTA)
The Central England NERC Training Alliance, is a consortium of research intensive universities and research institutes that are working together to provide excellence in doctoral research training.
Campus: Loughborough
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Variable
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Government PhD Loan
You can borrow up to £25,000 to cover the cost of your PhD
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU students
Discount: Up to £25,000
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Government Sponsored Students
International students may be able to get sponsorship from the government in their home country to study at undergraduate, postgraduate and research level.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: International students
Discount: Variable
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Hardship Support Fund
Available to all postgraduate students who experience unanticipated and serious financial difficulties.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU and international students
Discount: Variable
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Sir Thomas White Charity Loans
Sir Thomas White Loan Charity provides education loans up to the sum of £10,000 to postgraduate students who have been resident in Leicester.
Campus: Both campuses
Eligibility: UK / EU students
Discount: Up to £10,000