Funding

E5 DTP standard studentships are fully-funded for 4 years (48 months). They include and cover:

• Stipend based on the UKRI standard rate, reviewed on an annual basis (currently £19,237 for 2024/2025), paid monthly;
• Fees (Home Fees or International Fees*);
• Research Costs to cover expenses needed for the research (e.g. equipment, consumables, fieldwork costs, conference travel and accommodation expenses, specific software). The Research Costs include the standard research costs allocation (RTSGs) plus, in some cases and depending on the project's specific requirements, some Additional Research Costs (ARCs)

The expectation is that the thesis is submitted by the end of the funding.

All applicants should be aware of the other studying and living costs before applying for the programme.

There are a number of university financial support schemes that students can apply to once they are enrolled on course. Please note that most of them are competitive and have strict eligibility criteria. One should not assume that they will get support via one or the other scheme.

*The University of Edinburgh will cover the difference between Home and International fees for international students

Although the University of Edinburgh covers the difference between Home and International fees for international applicants, costs associated with the Visa, the IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) and the travel ARE NOT covered by the E5 DTP.

Applicants are advised to find out about financial requirements, together with the Visa application procedure, ahead of submitting their application, via our Student Immigration Service.

Please also see the International Applicants page for more information.