CSSAH Postgraduate fund 2025/26

The College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities has set aside funding in 2025/26 for bursaries for postgraduate research students (PGRs). The maximum allocation will be for £350 per PGR per year (though funding might be capped at a lower level, depending on the overall number of applications). PGRs can apply more than once (min. £50), but only to a maximum of £350 over the course of the year.

Eligibility

PGRs must:

• be post-probation and
• not have access to other funds (i.e. self-funded primarily). Those in receipt of fees-only scholarships may apply.

What is the fund for

• Financial assistance to present at conferences (including conference fees, travel and accommodation);
• training to support research and
• travel for data collection.

What the fund cannot cover

• Activities unrelated to thesis;
• books;
• conference attendance only;
• consumables;
• downloads or reproductions;
• equipment;
• proof reading;
• RA employment;
• registration/membership costs;
• research assistance;
• subsistence.

Applications must spell out related costs and have supporting documentation. It is essential that applicants have a supporting reference from their supervisor/s for any applications.

Application deadlines

• 31 October 2025: for activities in November, December and January (retrospective applications for August to October are permitted)
• 31 December 2025: for activities in February, March and April
• 31 March 2026: for activities in May, June and July.

Applications are then considered by a panel by the start of the next month.

Apply now for the 2025/26 CSSAH PGR Fund

Successful applicants will be required to produce a short report at the end of the funding period indicating how the money has been spent and what outputs have been achieved. The submitted report must include copies of receipts for all expenditure. Payment of an award is made via bank transfer on completion of a bank details form once an award has been made.

If you have any queries please contact the College Deputy Director of PGR, Dr Bernhard Forchtner (bf79@le.ac.uk) or Louise Taylor (cssahpgrfund@le.ac.uk).