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

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. 

Note that the PGR Fund does not cover costs of downloads or reproductions; proof reading; etc. It also does not cover conference attendance only; activities unrelated to thesis; registration/membership costs; subsistence; consumables; books; equipment; research assistance; RA employment.

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
• 26 March 2025: for activities in May, June and July.

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

Apply now for a 2024/25 bursary

• 2024/25 CSSAH PGR Fund application form

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).