College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities
CSSAH Postgraduate fund 2024/25
The College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities has set aside funding in 2024/25 for bursaries for postgraduate research students (PGRs). The maximum allocation will be for £300 per PGR per year. PGRs can apply more than once (min. £50), but only to a maximum of £300 over the course of the year.
To be eligible, 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.
The fund is available for:
- financial assistance to present at conferences (including conference fees, travel and accommodation);
- training to support research and
- travel for data collection.
The PGR Fund cannot cover costs of:
- 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.
Students must apply by:
- 26 October 2024: for activities in November, December and January (retrospective applications for August to October are permitted) (now closed)
- 6 January 2025: for activities in February, March and April (now closed)
- 26 March 2025: for activities in May, June and July. (now closed)
- 31 May 2025: retrospective activities in April and May and upcoming activities in June and July
Applications are then considered by a panel by the start of the next month.
Apply now for a 2024/25 bursary
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).