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Nsf 24-597: u.s. national science foundation research traineeship program, program solicitation, document information, document history.

Posted: August 16, 2024
Replaces: NSF 21-536

Program Solicitation NSF 24-597

Directorate for STEM Education
Division of Graduate Education

Directorate for Biological Sciences

Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering

Directorate for Engineering

Directorate for Geosciences

Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences

Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships

Office of Integrative Activities

Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitting organization's local time):

November 14, 2024

September 08, 2025

September 8, Annually Thereafter

Important Information And Revision Notes

Proposals may be submitted under two tracks (i.e., Track 1 and Track 2). All projects should include a focus on STEM graduate students in research-based PhD and/or master's degree programs. Track 1 proposals may request a total budget up to $3 million for projects up to five years in duration; Track 2 proposals may request a total budget up to $2 million for projects up to five years in duration; NSF requires that Track 2 proposals focus on programs from institutions not classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity (R1). For R1 and other institution of higher education (IHE) classifications, please refer to Carnegie Basic Classifications: https://carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu/carnegie-classification/classification-methodology/basic-classification/ . Other requirements for Track 1 and Track 2 are identical.

The NRT Program accepts proposals in any interdisciplinary or convergent research theme of national importance and encourages specific priority research areas that change periodically. All interdisciplinary or convergent research themes should align with NSF or other national STEM research priority areas and have high potential to develop novel, innovative practices in graduate education. Proposers should describe the importance of the NRT project's thematic focus to the Nation and the particular need to train students for a variety of careers in that thematic area.

The minimum trainee stipend amount has been increased from $34,000 to $37,000 for a 12-month appointment.

Proposals for planning grants are encouraged but not required to facilitate collaborative trans-disciplinary and training activities in anticipation of submission of Track 2 proposals. Please refer to Section II.F for additional information.

Important Information

Please note restrictions on institutional eligibility. The number of NRT proposal submissions allowed per institution for Tracks 1 and 2 combined remains limited to two (2) submissions total. All Track 1 and/or Track 2 NRT proposals will be counted toward this total limit of two proposals per institution. Planning proposals, described in Section II, Program Description, are excluded from this limitation. The number of NRT proposal submissions per PI or co-PI remains limited to one submission total across all Tracks.

Any proposal submitted in response to this solicitation should be submitted in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. The NSF PAPPG is regularly revised and it is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets the requirements specified in this solicitation and the applicable version of the PAPPG. Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.

Summary Of Program Requirements

General information.

Program Title:

U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program

The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in research-based master's and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to pursue a range of STEM careers. The program is dedicated to effective training of STEM graduate students in high priority interdisciplinary or convergent research areas, through a comprehensive traineeship model that is innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with changing workforce and research needs. Proposals are requested that address any interdisciplinary or convergent research theme of national priority, as described in section II.D below. The NRT program addresses workforce development, emphasizing broad participation, and institutional capacity building needs in graduate education. The program encourages proposals that involve strategic collaborations with the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, national laboratories, field stations, teaching and learning centers, informal science centers, and academic partners. NRT especially welcomes proposals that reflect collaborations between NRT proposals and existing NSF Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative , Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) , Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) , NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) , and NSF STEM Ed Organizational Postdoctoral Fellowship program (STEM Ed OPRF) projects, provided the collaboration will strengthen both projects. Researchers at minority serving institutions and emerging research institutions are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. Collaborations between NRT proposals and existing NSF INCLUDES projects should strengthen both NRT and INCLUDES projects.

Broadening Participation In STEM

NSF recognizes the unique lived experiences of individuals from communities that are underrepresented and/or under-served in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and the barriers to inclusion and access to STEM education and careers. NSF highly encourages the leadership, partnership, and contributions in all NSF opportunities of individuals who are members of such communities supported by NSF. This includes leading and designing STEM research and education proposals for funding; serving as peer reviewers, advisory committee members, and/or committee of visitor members; and serving as NSF leadership, program, and/or administrative staff. NSF also highly encourages demographically diverse institutions of higher education (IHEs) to lead, partner, and contribute to NSF opportunities on behalf of their research and education communities. NSF expects that all individuals, including those who are members of groups that are underrepresented and/or under-served in STEM, are treated equitably and inclusively in the Foundation's proposal and award process.

NSF encourages IHEs that enroll, educate, graduate, and employ individuals who are members of groups underrepresented and/or under-served in STEM education programs and careers to lead, partner, and contribute to NSF opportunities, including leading and designing STEM research and education proposals for funding. Such IHEs include, but may not be limited to, community colleges and two-year institutions, mission-based institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), women's colleges, and institutions that primarily serve persons with disabilities, as well as institutions defined by enrollment such as Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs).

"Broadening participation in STEM" is the comprehensive phrase used by NSF to refer to the Foundation's goal of increasing the representation and diversity of individuals, organizations, and geographic regions that contribute to STEM teaching, research, and innovation. To broaden participation in STEM, it is necessary to address issues of equity, inclusion, and access in STEM education, training, and careers. Whereas all NSF programs might support broadening participation components, some programs primarily focus on supporting broadening participation research and projects. Examples can be found on the NSF Broadening Participation in STEM website.

Cognizant Program Officer(s):

Please note that the following information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.

Daniel Denecke, telephone: (703) 292-8072, email: [email protected]
Kathleen Ehm, telephone: (703) 292-5032, email: [email protected]
Karen McNeal, telephone: (703) 292-2138, email: [email protected]
Damon L. Tull, telephone: (703) 292-8151, email: [email protected]
Elizabeth A. Webber, telephone: (703) 292-4316, email: [email protected]
47.041 --- Engineering
47.049 --- Mathematical and Physical Sciences
47.050 --- Geosciences
47.070 --- Computer and Information Science and Engineering
47.074 --- Biological Sciences
47.075 --- Social Behavioral and Economic Sciences
47.076 --- STEM Education
47.079 --- Office of International Science and Engineering
47.083 --- Office of Integrative Activities (OIA)
47.084 --- NSF Technology, Innovation and Partnerships

Award Information

Anticipated Type of Award: Standard Grant

Estimated Number of Awards: 18 to 20

NRT Track 1 Awards (12-14 awards each year) are expected to be up to five years in duration with a total budget up to $3,000,000.

NRT Track 2 Awards (4-6 awards each year) are expected to be up to five years in duration with a total budget up to $2,000,000.

NRT Track 2 Planning Grants (3-4 awards per year), are expected to be up to $100,000 per year (including indirect costs) and for up to two years in duration.

Anticipated Funding Amount: $53,000,000

Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds.

Eligibility Information

Who May Submit Proposals:

Proposals may only be submitted by the following: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) - Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus.

Who May Serve as PI:

Track 1 and Track 2: The PI must be on the faculty of the submitting institution.

Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization: 2

An eligible IHE may participate in only two (2) proposals per NRT competition as lead or collaborative non-lead. All Track 1 and/or Track 2 NRT proposals will be counted toward this total limit of two proposals per institution. Participation includes serving as a lead institution or a non-lead institution (i.e., as part of a separately submitted collaborative proposal or as a sub-recipient) on any proposal . Organizations participating only as evaluators on projects are excluded from this limitation. Planning proposals, described in Section II, Program Description, are also excluded from this limitation. Proposals that exceed the organizational eligibility limit will be returned without review regardless of whether the institution on such a proposal serves as lead or non-lead collaborative institution. Potential PIs are advised to contact their institutional office of research regarding processes used to select proposals for submission.

Limit on Number of Proposals per PI or co-PI: 1

An individual may serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on only one (1) proposal submitted to the NRT program per annual competition. Proposals that exceed the PI/co-PI eligibility limit (beyond the first submission based on timestamp), will be returned without review regardless of the individual's role (PI or co-PI) in the returned proposal.

Proposal Preparation and Submission Instructions

A. proposal preparation instructions.

Letters of Intent: Not required
Preliminary Proposal Submission: Not required
Full Proposals submitted via Research.gov: NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) guidelines apply. The complete text of the PAPPG is available electronically on the NSF website at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg .
Full Proposals submitted via Grants.gov: NSF Grants.gov Application Guide: A Guide for the Preparation and Submission of NSF Applications via Grants.gov guidelines apply (Note: The NSF Grants.gov Application Guide is available on the Grants.gov website and on the NSF website at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=grantsgovguide ).

B. Budgetary Information

C. due dates, proposal review information criteria.

Merit Review Criteria:

National Science Board approved criteria. Additional merit review criteria apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.

Award Administration Information

Award Conditions:

Additional award conditions apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.

Reporting Requirements:

Additional reporting requirements apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.

I. Introduction

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) graduate education is poised to undergo major transformations. There are multiple drivers for such change including: (i) recent major national reports on the state of STEM graduate education 1 ; (ii) the accelerating pace of science and engineering discoveries and technological innovations, (iii) national STEM workforce and demographic trends; (iv) the growing globalization of science and engineering; (v) the potential to align graduate education practices and models with an increasing understanding of how people learn; and (vi) calls for new models for graduate education at the national and international levels leveraging the high impact educational practices that enhance student engagement and increase student success. In addition, there is increasing recognition that addressing the grand challenges in science and engineering requires interdisciplinary and convergent approaches, as well as broader professional training that is not characteristic of most graduate programs. 2 These realities and the increasing calls for new approaches to STEM graduate education represent an extraordinary opportunity. Accordingly, this NRT solicitation encourages proposals to test, develop, and implement innovative and effective STEM graduate education models, promote interdisciplinary and broad professional training of graduate students, broaden participation in the STEM workforce, and foster fundamental research advances in support of national priorities.

1 The Path Forward: The Future of Graduate Education , Commission on the Future of Graduate Education in the United States, 2010; Advancing Graduate Education in the Chemical Sciences, American Chemical Society, 2012; Biomedical Research Workforce Working Group Report , National Institutes of Health, 2012; Understanding PhD Career Pathways for Program Improvement , Council of Graduate Schools, 2014; Revisiting the STEM Workforce: A Companion to Science and Engineering Indicators 2014 , National Science Board, 2015; Professional Development: Shaping Effective Programs for STEM Graduate Students , Council of Graduate Schools, 2017; Graduate STEM Education for the 21 st Century , The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, 2018; The Science of Effective Mentorship in STEM , The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, 2019; Promising Practices for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Opening Doors , The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, 202; " PhD training is no longer fit for purpose — it needs reform now", Editorial, Nature, 613:414, 2023 .

2 Convergence: Facilitating Trans-disciplinary Integration of Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, and Beyond , The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, 2014; Enhancing the Effectiveness of Team Science , The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, 2015; Kuh, G.D., High-Impact Educational Practices: What They Are, Who Has Access to Them and Why They Matter , Report from the Association of American Colleges and Universities, 2008.

II. Program Description

A. Focus and Goals

The NRT Program is dedicated to shaping and supporting highly effective training of STEM graduate students in high priority interdisciplinary or convergent research areas through the use of comprehensive traineeship models that are innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with changing workforce and research needs. The goals of the program are to:

Catalyze and advance cutting-edge interdisciplinary or convergent research in high priority areas;
Increase the capacity of U.S. graduate programs to produce diverse cohorts of interdisciplinary STEM professionals with technical and transferable professional skills for a range of research and research-related careers within and outside academia; and
Develop innovative approaches and knowledge that will promote transformative improvements in graduate education.

Creation of sustainable programmatic capacity at institutions is an expected outcome. Consequently, all proposals should describe mechanisms to institutionalize effective training elements after award expiration and provide appropriate documentation of institutional support for such efforts (see Full Proposal Content, section 8a).

B. NRT Traineeship and Trainees

NRT traineeships are dedicated to the comprehensive development of graduate students as versatile STEM professionals for a range of research and research-related careers within and outside academia. Accordingly, proposals should focus on and demonstrate strong commitment to technical and professional training of STEM graduate students that emphasizes research training and extends beyond into other aspects of students' professional development. Specifically, NRT projects are expected to develop trainees' technical skills broadly, including facility and/or familiarity with the techniques, languages, and cultures of fields integral to the interdisciplinary or convergent research theme; foster the development of transferable professional skills; and provide trainees with mentoring and vocational counseling from professionals who have the backgrounds, experience, and skills to advise trainees on how to prepare for a variety of STEM career pathways.

NRT is intended to benefit a population of STEM graduate students including and beyond those students who receive an NRT stipend. An NRT trainee is thus defined as a STEM graduate student who is accepted into an institution's NRT program and completes the required NRT elements (e.g., courses, workshops, projects, and other training activities specific to the NRT experience) set by the program regardless of whether they receive an NRT stipend or are funded by other sources. To further maximize the number of students benefiting from NRT activities, selected NRT program elements (for example, professional development opportunities) should be made available to other STEM graduate students who are not NRT trainees.

NRT trainees must be master's and/or doctoral STEM students in a research-based degree program that requires a thesis or dissertation. If an NRT proposal from an institution includes both master's and doctoral students, the proposal should identify any differences in NRT program requirements, as well as mechanisms to foster the development of a collective NRT graduate student community. NRT stipends and support for customary costs of education (tuition and required fees) are limited to U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents. However, international students can participate as non-stipend-supported NRT trainees or as non-trainees.

C. Key Features of NRT Projects

NRT projects demonstrate comprehensive approaches to graduate training and should include the following key features that are central to the NRT Program:

Development of innovative and potentially transformative interdisciplinary approaches to STEM graduate education;
Facilitation and advancement of novel, potentially transformative interdisciplinary or convergent research in areas of high priority to the nation;
Comprehensive training of STEM graduate students, including the development of technical and professional skills for both research and research-related careers within and outside academia;
Extension of NRT program elements to non-stipend-supported NRT trainees and to non-trainees to benefit a larger population of STEM graduate students across an institution;
Dissemination of insights gained and results from NRT training approaches;
Incorporation of evidence-based strategies to broaden participation of students from diverse backgrounds; and
Implementation of robust program assessment and evaluation that is central to the traineeship and routinely informs and improves practice.

D. Priority Research Areas

The NRT Program accepts proposals in any interdisciplinary or convergent research theme of national importance and encourages specific priority research areas that change periodically. All interdisciplinary or convergent research themes should align with NSF or other national STEM research priority areas, for example as indicated in the NSF Strategic Plan and NSF Annual Budget Request to Congress , and have high potential to develop novel, innovative practices in graduate education. Proposers should describe the importance of the NRT project's thematic focus to the nation and the particular need to train students for a variety of careers in that thematic area.

All proposals, regardless of research area, must clearly describe an overarching interdisciplinary or convergent research focus and outline how the research theme will foster high-return, interdisciplinary synergies. Proposals should also describe how the training and research elements will be integrated and justify the need for bold and innovative approaches to train graduate students in the thematic area. In keeping with the broader goals of the NRT program, proposals should demonstrate significant impact on the design and testing of new curricula and career-focused training approaches specific to the research focus area. Proposals should also discuss the project's potential to have impact beyond the institution, including the possible broad adoption of approaches, curricula, and instructional material within the relevant disciplines.

E. Program Tracks

Proposals may be submitted under two tracks (i.e., Track 1 and Track 2).

Track 1 proposals may request a total budget of up to $3 million (up to five years in duration) for projects with a focus on STEM graduate students in research-based PhD and/or master's degree programs. All Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members and that award a research-based master's degree and/or a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation are eligible to apply to Track 1.

Track 2 proposals may request a total budget of up to $2 million (up to five years in duration) for projects with a focus on STEM graduate students in research-based PhD and/or master's degree programs. Eligibility to submit to Track 2 is limited to non-R1 Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members, that award a research-based master's degree and/or a research-based doctoral degree in STEM disciplines supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation. Such institutions include Master's Colleges and Universities that award fewer than 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees per year, Doctoral/Professional Universities (D/PU) that award fewer than 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees per year, and Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2, as defined in the Carnegie classification of higher education institutions). Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity (R1) are not eligible for Track 2 consideration.

Aside from these eligibility requirements, other requirements for Track 1 and Track 2 are identical.

F. Track 2 Planning Proposals

In addition to the tracks described above, the NRT program encourages submission of planning proposals to facilitate collaborative trans-disciplinary and training activities in anticipation of submission of Track 2 proposals.

To be eligible for submission of a planning proposal or receipt of a planning award, the submitting institution must be eligible to submit a proposal in response to this program solicitation. Track 2 planning proposals may be submitted outside the deadline dates specified in the solicitation by following the process outlined below.

Before preparing and submitting a planning proposal, the PI must contact an NRT Program Officer to provide a concept outline of the project and to discuss the types of activities for which funding would be requested in the proposal. If approved, the NRT Program Officer will invite submission of the planning proposal by email. The email confirming approval to submit a planning proposal must be uploaded in the Program Officer Concurrence Email section of Research.gov .

Additional guidance on the preparation and submission of planning proposals is contained in Chapter II.F of the PAPPG.

Pending availability of funds, the NRT program anticipates funding approximately 3-4 planning grants per year.

III. Award Information

Estimated Number of Awards: 8 to 20

NRT Track 1 Awards (14-16 awards each year) are expected to be up to five (5) years in duration with a total budget up to $3,000,000.

NRT Track 2 Awards (4-6 awards each year) are expected to be up to five (5) years in duration with a total budget up to $2,000,000.

IV. Eligibility Information

Additional Eligibility Info:

Proposals may only be submitted by the following: Track 1: All Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members and that award a research-based master's degree and/or a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation. Track 2 and Track 2 Planning Grants: Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members that award a research-based master's degree and/or a doctoral degree in STEM disciplines supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation including: Master's Colleges and Universities and D/PU Doctoral/Professional Universities that award fewer than 20 research/scholarship doctoral degrees and Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity (R2, as defined in the Carnegie classification of higher education institutions). Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity (R1) are not eligible for Track 2 consideration. Track 1 and Track 2: The NRT program encourages proposals from designated Minority Serving Institutions and Emerging Research Institutions .

V. Proposal Preparation And Submission Instructions

Full Proposal Preparation Instructions : Proposers may opt to submit proposals in response to this Program Solicitation via Research.gov or Grants.gov.

Full Proposals submitted via Research.gov: Proposals submitted in response to this program solicitation should be prepared and submitted in accordance with the general guidelines contained in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG). The complete text of the PAPPG is available electronically on the NSF website at: https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg . Paper copies of the PAPPG may be obtained from the NSF Publications Clearinghouse, telephone (703) 292-8134 or by e-mail from [email protected] . The Prepare New Proposal setup will prompt you for the program solicitation number.
Full proposals submitted via Grants.gov: Proposals submitted in response to this program solicitation via Grants.gov should be prepared and submitted in accordance with the NSF Grants.gov Application Guide: A Guide for the Preparation and Submission of NSF Applications via Grants.gov . The complete text of the NSF Grants.gov Application Guide is available on the Grants.gov website and on the NSF website at: ( https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=grantsgovguide ). To obtain copies of the Application Guide and Application Forms Package, click on the Apply tab on the Grants.gov site, then click on the Apply Step 1: Download a Grant Application Package and Application Instructions link and enter the funding opportunity number, (the program solicitation number without the NSF prefix) and press the Download Package button. Paper copies of the Grants.gov Application Guide also may be obtained from the NSF Publications Clearinghouse, telephone (703) 292-8134 or by e-mail from [email protected] .

In determining which method to utilize in the electronic preparation and submission of the proposal, please note the following:

Collaborative Proposals. All collaborative proposals submitted as separate submissions from multiple organizations must be submitted via Research.gov. PAPPG Chapter II.E.3 provides additional information on collaborative proposals.

See PAPPG Chapter II.D.2 for guidance on the required sections of a full research proposal submitted to NSF. Please note that the proposal preparation instructions provided in this program solicitation may deviate from the PAPPG instructions.

The following instructions supplement or deviate from the guidance in the PAPPG. Proposals that are missing required sections and/or exceed the 20-page limit for the Project Description will be returned without review.

Project Title: Provide a short informative title that begins with the prefix "NRT:".

1. Cover Sheet: If international activities are proposed, whether or not they will be funded via the NRT award, the international activities box should be checked and the individual countries listed. For planning purposes, use March 1 as the award start date for FY2025 and subsequent competitions.

2. Project Summary : The Project Summary must include the following labeled sections: Overview, Intellectual Merit, and Broader Impacts. Overview: Provide a summary description, in a section labeled Overview, that addresses the research area and theme, the training plan, and the research-education integration. The project summary Overview must include the expected number of NRT trainees who will receive an NRT stipend, the number of additional NRT trainees who will not receive an NRT stipend, and the estimated grand total number of graduate students that will participate in project-funded activities. The number should be disaggregated to make clear the estimated number of master's students, doctoral students, or both that the program will serve. The summary should be written in a manner that will be informative to STEM professionals working in the same or related fields and understandable to a scientifically literate lay reader. Keywords: The last line of the Overview section must also include 5-10 keywords that describe the project's scientific/engineering research and/or education focus area(s). This information is intended to assist in identifying reviewers with the knowledge and expertise needed to review the proposal. Indicate as a keyword the Track (Track 1 or Track 2) for which the proposal should be considered. Keywords should be prefaced with "Keywords" followed by a colon and each keyword set should be separated by semicolons. For example, they might appear as, Keywords: sustainability; nanotechnology; water resources; renewable energy; equity; Track1.

3. Project Description (20-page limit): The Project Description must contain only Sections 3a through 3l as described below, with the provided headings used in the order listed. The Project Description cannot exceed 20 pages, including tables and illustrations. The relative attention given in the proposal narrative to the research and training elements should reflect the principal goal of the NRT program: highly effective training of STEM graduate students in an interdisciplinary or convergent research area through a comprehensive traineeship approach that comprises elements that are innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with changing workforce and research needs.

3a. List of Core Participants : Specify, in tabular form, up to 10 core participants, including the PI, co-PIs, other faculty and senior/key personnel, lead evaluator, and external collaborators. The core participants must be designated as Senior/Key personnel in the proposal and must provide the Senior/Key Personnel Documents required by the PAPPG. Provide each individual's name, project role, departmental and/or institutional/organizational affiliation, and discipline(s). The lead evaluator must be one of the 10 core participants. Proposals that include more than 10 core participants will be returned without review.

3b. Theme, Vision, and Goals : Describe the overarching research theme, vision, and goals of the proposed NRT with a focus on implementing new approaches to training STEM graduate students in the targeted interdisciplinary or convergent (see Convergence Research at NSF ) research area, through a comprehensive traineeship. Identify the potential of the NRT project to provide added value to the current degree programs and methods of graduate training at the institution(s). Emphasize the graduate training needs in the project's thematic research field, both at the host institution(s) and nationally. In addition, describe the need for professionals with master's and/or doctoral degrees in the project's thematic research area. Articulate how the proposed NRT project will foster interdisciplinary synergisms emerging from ongoing research activities and/or via NRT-funded initiatives. Describe how the proposed NRT complements and builds on other ongoing or prior institutional efforts to improve STEM graduate education, including discussion of lessons learned from any other prior or currently active NRTs at the institution. Proposers should describe how the NRT project would benefit STEM graduate students beyond NRT trainees and how training innovations from the program will be communicated broadly beyond the institution. Address implications of the proposed NRT project for broadening participation in STEM programs and STEM careers to students from underrepresented groups. NRT proposals should reference existing NRT literature and/or programs when appropriate to demonstrate how their proposed project advances the larger NRT program beyond the existing portfolio of graduate STEM educational innovation.

3c. Education and Training : The NRT program focuses on creating innovations in STEM graduate education within a traineeship environment to prepare scientists and engineers of the future. Describe the adopted traineeship model and its components, including the justification and rationale for their inclusion, and how they are integrated with NRT research activities. The approaches should be innovative, evidence-based, aligned with changing workforce and research needs, transferable, and dedicated to developing versatile STEM professionals. Identify what is lacking in the current approaches to STEM graduate education institutionally and nationally and how the NRT will help meet those needs, both within the participating departments and across the institution(s). Projects should be aligned with institutional missions, and proposals should include evidence of that alignment to support the expected outcome of developing sustainable programmatic capacity at an institution.

The proposal should describe the STEM graduate population that will be served. Accordingly, the proposal should specify the anticipated numbers of NRT trainees supported with NRT stipends and NRT trainees not supported with NRT stipends. An estimate of the number of other STEM graduate students expected to take one or more of the NRT project's elements should also be provided. These numbers should distinguish doctoral and master's degree students.

NRT training is expected to span the duration of a student's master's or doctoral program. Thus, proposals should include a timeline of logically phased, progressive training elements over the entire degree program(s). Training should be integrated with degree program requirements so that the anticipated time-to-degree is not extended.

Projects must articulate explicit approaches to provide trainees with training and vocational counseling for both research and research-related careers, within and outside academia; preparation and structured use of individual development plans for trainees is highly recommended.

3d. Required skills and competencies : Projects must provide explicit, formal training in the following:

3d(i). Communication. Improved communication skills are an expected outcome of the NRT program and communication training should include minimum competencies. The communication training should prepare trainees to identify and explain the potential benefits and broader impacts of their research discoveries to a range of stakeholders, including policy makers and the general public.

3d(ii). Teamwork. Improved skills in teamwork, team science, or collaboration is another expected outcome; projects should clarify how these skills will be developed, and their relevance to the proposed interdisciplinary or convergent research.

3d(iii). Ethics. Improved skills in ethical deliberation, ethical decision-making and/or competencies related to research ethics and social responsibility is another expected outcome of the NRT program. Projects should address: how the training will prepare trainees to conduct responsible research in a range of career environments, relevance of the training to the proposed interdisciplinary or convergent research, and how students will develop competencies.

Appropriate rubrics to measure the above skills and mechanisms for regular, structured feedback to trainees should be described in the Performance Assessment/Project Evaluation section (3i, below).

3d(iv). Additional skills. Projects should include plans to provide trainees with other transferable professional skills (e.g., project management, leadership, teaching, entrepreneurship, conflict resolution, mentorship, and outreach) that are relevant to the proposed research projects and potential trainee career paths.

Collaborations with non-academic partners (e.g., industry, national/government laboratories, non-government organizations, government agencies, independent laboratories, and research, education, outreach, and informal science centers) are encouraged to promote the trainees' professional development. Internships and international experiences are encouraged if they provide marked added value, including authentic mentorship by hosts. If internships are included, proposers should describe pre-internship orientation for trainees and hosts, duration, and expected outcomes. Letters of support from internship host organizations are strongly encouraged (see section 7a, below). The NRT program encourages projects that foster development of a global perspective, through experiences abroad and/or activities at the home institution(s).

3e. Major Research Efforts. Describe examples of the novel, potentially transformative research that the NRT will catalyze through interdisciplinary synergies emerging from currently funded activities at the institution(s) and/or via separate NRT-funded interdisciplinary or convergent initiatives. Explain the need for the proposed NRT research and how it would substantially advance, inform, and transform research beyond funded initiatives already underway at the institution(s). NRT funding should be used to complement rather than supplant other research funding. If the institution has prior or currently active NRTs, the novelty and distinction of the research themes and efforts should be clearly explained.

3f. Broader Impacts. The Project Description must contain, as a separate section labeled 'Broader Impacts' within the narrative, a discussion of how both the training components and the major research efforts will contribute more broadly to the achievement of societally relevant outcomes. Such outcomes in the context of NRT include, but are not limited to: development of a diverse, globally competitive STEM workforce; full participation of the broad spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes underrepresented and under-served communities; improved STEM education and educator/faculty development; enhanced infrastructure for research and education; increased partnerships and collaborations (both domestic and international) between academia, industry, and others. Proposers should indicate how the project will impact the training of STEM graduate students beyond the disciplines and institutions described in the proposal, contribute to the development and adoption of evidence-based teaching and learning practices, and advance research on effective models for graduate education.

3g. Recruitment, Mentoring, and Retention. NSF recognizes the unique lived experiences of individuals from communities that are underrepresented and/or under-served in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and the barriers to inclusion and access to STEM education and careers that impact some students. Describe plans for increased outreach and engagement to support recruitment, mentoring and retention of trainees representative of the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer which includes members of underrepresented and under-served communities. All NRT projects are encouraged to use the NSF Education and Training Application (ETAP) for recruitment of applicants. ETAP is a free and customizable common application system that connects individuals (such as students and teachers) with NSF-funded education and training opportunities.

3g(i). Demographic Table. All proposals must include a TABLE with quantitative data showing recruitment (enrollment), retention, and graduation outcomes of domestic (i.e., NRT-traineeship eligible) graduate students from all groups, to include underrepresented groups and, separately, for students from other groups (combined) in participating departments for each of the five years preceding the submission date, including time-to-degree completion. Departmental data should be presented separately and should not be aggregated. Tables should include data on students from groups that will be the focus of project broadening participation efforts. Comparisons with national-level data are strongly encouraged. Proposals that do not include the required table will be returned without review.

3g(ii). Broadening Participation Strategy. Proposals should describe in detail: the evidence base for outreach and engagement efforts to support recruiting, mentoring, retention, and broadening participation strategies; the rationale for strategies that will be used to pursue diversity goals; and successes of any existing recruiting or retention programs that will be leveraged through the project. Proposers must explain how their processes for admission to the NRT program and their actions to broaden participation will be coordinated with the admissions policies and procedures of the department(s) and university. Proposers are especially encouraged to establish linkages, as appropriate, with the components of the national network of NSF INCLUDES projects as well as REU, LSAMP, S-STEM and other relevant NSF projects (see https://www.nsf.gov/od/broadeningparticipation/bp_portfolio_dynamic.jsp ).

3h. Organization and Management. Present the plans for the organization and management of the NRT project, including the responsibilities of key personnel and reporting lines. Describe how the leadership team will foster a sense of community among project participants (faculty, trainees, evaluator(s), staff, and collaborators) and convergence among the disciplines through activities and practices. The PI must possess the scientific, teaching, and mentoring expertise and the project management experience necessary to lead and administer the NRT; core teams should represent research expertise in all of the primary fields engaged through the project. Projects should include a NRT Project Coordinator (75%-100%) as a member of the management team. The Project Coordinator should not be a core participant described in the 3a Table. Proposers should identify formal mechanisms for recurring, substantive communication with administrators (e.g., department chairs, college deans, graduate school dean(s), provost(s), and others) about the NRT's progress and any institutional barriers.

If a collaborative project is proposed, describe the role of the non-lead institution(s) and its (their) participating personnel, the organizational structure(s), and the mechanisms for project communication. A collaborative proposal should be submitted only if the partner institution(s) has (have) a significant role and substantially enhance(s) the training program. Collaborative projects involving trainees at more than a single lead institution should describe practices to ensure that trainees at the participating institution(s) are equal partners, with strong mentorship and comparable access to training activities.

3i. Performance Assessment/Project Evaluation. Projects should include plans to evaluate the success of the research and traineeship activities. In particular, the proposal should identify specific competencies and outcomes along with performance measures and an evaluation timetable. Although the focus should be on trainees, the evaluation plan should also assess how the NRT project affects faculty teaching and research, academic programs, and institutional policies regarding interdisciplinary collaboration in STEM graduate education. The assessment plan should describe how and when assessment outcomes including trainee feedback would be shared with project participants, including trainees and institutional administration, and inform the project implementation practices. Proposals should include plans for communicating assessment results both within the NRT community and more broadly through publications and professional meetings. The description of the dissemination of these results should address how the evaluation and project team will work together to produce publications/reports that address the efficacy and/or effectiveness of the educational training approach through the collected evaluation data. Evaluation budgets should include time for the evaluator to work on publications with the project team.

The project team should ensure that the project benefits from an unbiased and external perspective in project assessment/evaluation activities. Project evaluator(s) can be from an internal or external assessment unit or consulting entity. If a project chooses to involve an individual or team from the lead or collaborating institution(s) in the evaluation, then the project must provide justification and explain how bias would be mitigated and managed. This section should also describe project evaluation sustainability plans including the efforts that will be made so that the assessment/evaluation tools that are developed/implemented during the project period are available to the academic community at the participating institution/s beyond the award period. The lead evaluator must be listed as one of the 10 core participants. This requirement does not impact institutional eligibility, as organizations participating solely as project evaluators are excluded from the institutional eligibility limits on numbers of proposals submitted (see Section IV).

3j. Independent Advisory Committee. An independent advisory committee composed of individuals external to the institution(s) is required to provide guidance on a regular basis throughout the project. Describe plans for regular advisory committee meetings to meet regularly and mechanisms for the committee to provide advice to the leadership team based on the evaluator's findings and other formal and informal information obtained from the leadership team, other participants, trainees, and administrators.

3k. Recent Student Training Experiences. Describe the experience of the PI and co-PIs and other senior/key personnel with leading or participating in STEM education and training over the past five years. Describe any overlap and/or complementarity between the training and the proposed NRT program.

3l. Results from Prior NSF Support. The PI and co-PIs who have received NSF funding (including any current funding) from an award with an end date in the past five years must provide information on the prior award, major achievements, and relevance to the proposed NRT project. Individuals who have received more than one prior award must report on the award most closely related to the proposal. A complete bibliographic citation for each publication resulting from an NSF award must be included in either the Results from Prior NSF Support section or in the References Cited section of the proposal.

4. Budget and Allowable Costs : Provide an annual budget for up to five years. The proposed budget for Track 1 proposals can be up to $3,000,000 (maximum). The proposed budget for Track 2 proposals can be up to $2,000,000 (maximum). Proposal budgets for both tracks should be consistent with the costs to develop, offer, administer, and evaluate the program elements (e.g., courses, workshops, internships) and the number of trainees supported. Requests for trainee support and programmatic elements must be commensurate with the goals specified in the proposal.

4a. Trainee Support. Include all trainee support (e.g., stipend, costs of education, travel) as Participant Support Costs in the budget. NRT stipend and education costs are intended for those trainees (i.e., research-based master's and/or doctoral students) whose research is aligned with the project's research theme or focus area(s). Trainees receiving stipend and cost-of-education support (i.e., NRT-stipend-funded trainees) must be full-time students and be United States citizens, nationals, or legal permanent residents. The NSF minimum contribution to NRT stipends is $37,000 per year per NRT-stipend-funded trainee for a 12-month appointment. Stipend-funded trainees are expected to minimally receive the equivalent of one year of $37K stipend support that may be distributed over their traineeship tenure. NRT-stipend-funded trainees cannot be charged tuition or any other required costs of education while they are receiving a NRT stipend. Thus, the budget should include customary costs of education (i.e., tuition and required fees) for NRT-stipend-funded trainees. NSF will provide not less than $16,000 per NRT-stipend-funded trainee for costs of education, so the budget should include at least that amount per trainee. Non-NRT-stipend-funded trainees may be supported to participate in training elements and research and/or travel related to the project. Additional costs for all trainees (NRT-stipend-funded and non-NRT-stipend-funded) to participate in programmatic and training elements should be designated as Travel, Subsistence, or Other Participant Support Costs in the budget.

4b. Faculty/Senior/Key Personnel Salaries. Salary support must be consistent with contributions to the traineeship. Support for postdoctoral fellows is not allowed unless they explicitly have an instructional or other training role.

4c. Other Budget Items. Other budget requests (e.g., non-trainee travel, equipment, and research support) must reflect the training focus of the program, including programmatic elements and non-NRT-stipend-supported trainee support. Projects should budget for an NRT Project Coordinator (75%-100% appointment) and an evaluator. The budget should include funds for the PI, one trainee, the Project Coordinator, and an evaluator to attend an annual NRT meeting in Washington, DC.

5. Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources : Provide a description of the facilities and major instrumentation that are available for training purposes.

6. Senior/Key Personnel Documents : In accordance with the guidance in the PAPPG, the following information must be provided for all individuals designated as Senior/Key Personnel. For this solicitation, up to 10 core participants may be listed as Senior/Key personnel, including the PI, co-PIs, other faculty and senior/key personnel, lead evaluator, and external collaborators. The lead evaluator must be one of the 10 core participants. Proposals that include more than 10 core participants will be returned without review.

Biographical Sketch
Current and Pending (Other) Support
Collaborators & Other Affiliations Information
Synergistic Activities

7. Special Information and Supplementary Documentation : Some supplementary documents are required (e.g., institutional support letter [maximum two pages], letters of collaboration for certain organizations that appear in the budget, and the Data Management and Sharing Plan), while others are optional (e.g., partner letters of support [maximum one page]). Letters of collaboration have mandatory eligibility language that must be added. Proposals that lack required supplementary documents or that exceed the page limitations described below will be returned without review.

7a. Letters of Collaboration and Support. (i) Institutional Letters of Support: For both Tracks, one letter of support, up to two pages in length and submitted as a Supplementary Document, is required from the appropriate senior university administrator at the lead institution. These support letters should describe institutional support for the traineeship program and how successful programmatic elements and any associated institutional policies and infrastructure will be sustained after award expiration. (ii) Letters of Support (Other): Up to eight other optional letters of support, each no more than one page long, may be provided from partner organizations or institutions, including international entities, that would play a significant collaborative role in the project but do not appear in the budget. (iii) Letters of Collaboration: A letter of collaboration (see the PAPPG for a recommended format) is required from each NRT-eligible partner organization that appears in the budget (e.g., external evaluator, collaborating higher education institution, etc.). Each letter of collaboration must include the following appropriate statement at the conclusion of the letter: "We agree to partner on this NRT project, understanding that serving as a non-lead organization on a proposal will count toward our organizational eligibility limit of two NRT proposals per annual competition." OR "We agree to partner on this NRT project as a sub-recipient" The letters of collaboration should not include endorsements or advocacy for the project.

7b. Data Management and Sharing Plan. The PI should follow the data management requirements and plans for the Directorate, Office, Division, Program, or other NSF unit most closely aligned with the research theme of the NRT traineeship. The Data Management and Sharing Plan should address project data collection associated with both research and educational activities.

No other items or appendices are to be included. Full proposals containing items, other than those required above or by the PAPPG, will not be accepted or will be returned without review.

Cost Sharing:

Inclusion of voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited.

Other Budgetary Limitations:

Other budgetary limitations apply. Please see the full text of this solicitation for further information.

D. Research.gov/Grants.gov Requirements

For Proposals Submitted Via Research.gov:

To prepare and submit a proposal via Research.gov, see detailed technical instructions available at: https://www.research.gov/research-portal/appmanager/base/desktop?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=research_node_display&_nodePath=/researchGov/Service/Desktop/ProposalPreparationandSubmission.html . For Research.gov user support, call the Research.gov Help Desk at 1-800-381-1532 or e-mail [email protected] . The Research.gov Help Desk answers general technical questions related to the use of the Research.gov system. Specific questions related to this program solicitation should be referred to the NSF program staff contact(s) listed in Section VIII of this funding opportunity.

For Proposals Submitted Via Grants.gov:

Before using Grants.gov for the first time, each organization must register to create an institutional profile. Once registered, the applicant's organization can then apply for any federal grant on the Grants.gov website. Comprehensive information about using Grants.gov is available on the Grants.gov Applicant Resources web page: https://www.grants.gov/applicants . In addition, the NSF Grants.gov Application Guide (see link in Section V.A) provides instructions regarding the technical preparation of proposals via Grants.gov. For Grants.gov user support, contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726 or by email: [email protected] . The Grants.gov Contact Center answers general technical questions related to the use of Grants.gov. Specific questions related to this program solicitation should be referred to the NSF program staff contact(s) listed in Section VIII of this solicitation. Submitting the Proposal: Once all documents have been completed, the Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) must submit the application to Grants.gov and verify the desired funding opportunity and agency to which the application is submitted. The AOR must then sign and submit the application to Grants.gov. The completed application will be transferred to Research.gov for further processing. The NSF Grants.gov Proposal Processing in Research.gov informational page provides submission guidance to applicants and links to helpful resources including the NSF Grants.gov Application Guide , Grants.gov Proposal Processing in Research.gov how-to guide , and Grants.gov Submitted Proposals Frequently Asked Questions . Grants.gov proposals must pass all NSF pre-check and post-check validations in order to be accepted by Research.gov at NSF. When submitting via Grants.gov, NSF strongly recommends applicants initiate proposal submission at least five business days in advance of a deadline to allow adequate time to address NSF compliance errors and resubmissions by 5:00 p.m. submitting organization's local time on the deadline. Please note that some errors cannot be corrected in Grants.gov. Once a proposal passes pre-checks but fails any post-check, an applicant can only correct and submit the in-progress proposal in Research.gov.

Proposers that submitted via Research.gov may use Research.gov to verify the status of their submission to NSF. For proposers that submitted via Grants.gov, until an application has been received and validated by NSF, the Authorized Organizational Representative may check the status of an application on Grants.gov. After proposers have received an e-mail notification from NSF, Research.gov should be used to check the status of an application.

VI. NSF Proposal Processing And Review Procedures

Proposals received by NSF are assigned to the appropriate NSF program for acknowledgment and, if they meet NSF requirements, for review. All proposals are carefully reviewed by a scientist, engineer, or educator serving as an NSF Program Officer, and usually by three to ten other persons outside NSF either as ad hoc reviewers, panelists, or both, who are experts in the particular fields represented by the proposal. These reviewers are selected by Program Officers charged with oversight of the review process. Proposers are invited to suggest names of persons they believe are especially well qualified to review the proposal and/or persons they would prefer not review the proposal. These suggestions may serve as one source in the reviewer selection process at the Program Officer's discretion. Submission of such names, however, is optional. Care is taken to ensure that reviewers have no conflicts of interest with the proposal. In addition, Program Officers may obtain comments from site visits before recommending final action on proposals. Senior NSF staff further review recommendations for awards. A flowchart that depicts the entire NSF proposal and award process (and associated timeline) is included in PAPPG Exhibit III-1.

A comprehensive description of the Foundation's merit review process is available on the NSF website at: https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/merit_review/ .

Proposers should also be aware of core strategies that are essential to the fulfillment of NSF's mission, as articulated in Leading the World in Discovery and Innovation, STEM Talent Development and the Delivery of Benefits from Research - NSF Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2022 - 2026 . These strategies are integrated in the program planning and implementation process, of which proposal review is one part. NSF's mission is particularly well-implemented through the integration of research and education and broadening participation in NSF programs, projects, and activities.

One of the strategic objectives in support of NSF's mission is to foster integration of research and education through the programs, projects, and activities it supports at academic and research institutions. These institutions must recruit, train, and prepare a diverse STEM workforce to advance the frontiers of science and participate in the U.S. technology-based economy. NSF's contribution to the national innovation ecosystem is to provide cutting-edge research under the guidance of the Nation's most creative scientists and engineers. NSF also supports development of a strong science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce by investing in building the knowledge that informs improvements in STEM teaching and learning.

NSF's mission calls for the broadening of opportunities and expanding participation of groups, institutions, and geographic regions that are underrepresented in STEM disciplines, which is essential to the health and vitality of science and engineering. NSF is committed to this principle of diversity and deems it central to the programs, projects, and activities it considers and supports.

A. Merit Review Principles and Criteria

The National Science Foundation strives to invest in a robust and diverse portfolio of projects that creates new knowledge and enables breakthroughs in understanding across all areas of science and engineering research and education. To identify which projects to support, NSF relies on a merit review process that incorporates consideration of both the technical aspects of a proposed project and its potential to contribute more broadly to advancing NSF's mission "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense; and for other purposes." NSF makes every effort to conduct a fair, competitive, transparent merit review process for the selection of projects.

1. Merit Review Principles

These principles are to be given due diligence by PIs and organizations when preparing proposals and managing projects, by reviewers when reading and evaluating proposals, and by NSF program staff when determining whether or not to recommend proposals for funding and while overseeing awards. Given that NSF is the primary federal agency charged with nurturing and supporting excellence in basic research and education, the following three principles apply:

All NSF projects should be of the highest quality and have the potential to advance, if not transform, the frontiers of knowledge.
NSF projects, in the aggregate, should contribute more broadly to achieving societal goals. These "Broader Impacts" may be accomplished through the research itself, through activities that are directly related to specific research projects, or through activities that are supported by, but are complementary to, the project. The project activities may be based on previously established and/or innovative methods and approaches, but in either case must be well justified.
Meaningful assessment and evaluation of NSF funded projects should be based on appropriate metrics, keeping in mind the likely correlation between the effect of broader impacts and the resources provided to implement projects. If the size of the activity is limited, evaluation of that activity in isolation is not likely to be meaningful. Thus, assessing the effectiveness of these activities may best be done at a higher, more aggregated, level than the individual project.

With respect to the third principle, even if assessment of Broader Impacts outcomes for particular projects is done at an aggregated level, PIs are expected to be accountable for carrying out the activities described in the funded project. Thus, individual projects should include clearly stated goals, specific descriptions of the activities that the PI intends to do, and a plan in place to document the outputs of those activities.

These three merit review principles provide the basis for the merit review criteria, as well as a context within which the users of the criteria can better understand their intent.

2. Merit Review Criteria

All NSF proposals are evaluated through use of the two National Science Board approved merit review criteria. In some instances, however, NSF will employ additional criteria as required to highlight the specific objectives of certain programs and activities.

The two merit review criteria are listed below. Both criteria are to be given full consideration during the review and decision-making processes; each criterion is necessary but neither, by itself, is sufficient. Therefore, proposers must fully address both criteria. (PAPPG Chapter II.D.2.d(i). contains additional information for use by proposers in development of the Project Description section of the proposal). Reviewers are strongly encouraged to review the criteria, including PAPPG Chapter II.D.2.d(i), prior to the review of a proposal.

When evaluating NSF proposals, reviewers will be asked to consider what the proposers want to do, why they want to do it, how they plan to do it, how they will know if they succeed, and what benefits could accrue if the project is successful. These issues apply both to the technical aspects of the proposal and the way in which the project may make broader contributions. To that end, reviewers will be asked to evaluate all proposals against two criteria:

Intellectual Merit: The Intellectual Merit criterion encompasses the potential to advance knowledge; and
Broader Impacts: The Broader Impacts criterion encompasses the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes.

The following elements should be considered in the review for both criteria:

Advance knowledge and understanding within its own field or across different fields (Intellectual Merit); and
Benefit society or advance desired societal outcomes (Broader Impacts)?
To what extent do the proposed activities suggest and explore creative, original, or potentially transformative concepts?
Is the plan for carrying out the proposed activities well-reasoned, well-organized, and based on a sound rationale? Does the plan incorporate a mechanism to assess success?
How well qualified is the individual, team, or organization to conduct the proposed activities?
Are there adequate resources available to the PI (either at the home organization or through collaborations) to carry out the proposed activities?

Broader impacts may be accomplished through the research itself, through the activities that are directly related to specific research projects, or through activities that are supported by, but are complementary to, the project. NSF values the advancement of scientific knowledge and activities that contribute to achievement of societally relevant outcomes. Such outcomes include, but are not limited to: full participation of women, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); improved STEM education and educator development at any level; increased public scientific literacy and public engagement with science and technology; improved well-being of individuals in society; development of a diverse, globally competitive STEM workforce; increased partnerships between academia, industry, and others; improved national security; increased economic competitiveness of the United States; and enhanced infrastructure for research and education.

Proposers are reminded that reviewers will also be asked to review the Data Management and Sharing Plan and the Mentoring Plan, as appropriate.

Additional Solicitation Specific Review Criteria

B. Review and Selection Process

Proposals submitted in response to this program solicitation will be reviewed by Ad hoc Review and/or Panel Review.

Reviewers will be asked to evaluate proposals using two National Science Board approved merit review criteria and, if applicable, additional program specific criteria. A summary rating and accompanying narrative will generally be completed and submitted by each reviewer and/or panel. The Program Officer assigned to manage the proposal's review will consider the advice of reviewers and will formulate a recommendation.

After scientific, technical and programmatic review and consideration of appropriate factors, the NSF Program Officer recommends to the cognizant Division Director whether the proposal should be declined or recommended for award. NSF strives to be able to tell proposers whether their proposals have been declined or recommended for funding within six months. Large or particularly complex proposals or proposals from new recipients may require additional review and processing time. The time interval begins on the deadline or target date, or receipt date, whichever is later. The interval ends when the Division Director acts upon the Program Officer's recommendation.

After programmatic approval has been obtained, the proposals recommended for funding will be forwarded to the Division of Grants and Agreements or the Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support for review of business, financial, and policy implications. After an administrative review has occurred, Grants and Agreements Officers perform the processing and issuance of a grant or other agreement. Proposers are cautioned that only a Grants and Agreements Officer may make commitments, obligations or awards on behalf of NSF or authorize the expenditure of funds. No commitment on the part of NSF should be inferred from technical or budgetary discussions with a NSF Program Officer. A Principal Investigator or organization that makes financial or personnel commitments in the absence of a grant or cooperative agreement signed by the NSF Grants and Agreements Officer does so at their own risk.

Once an award or declination decision has been made, Principal Investigators are provided feedback about their proposals. In all cases, reviews are treated as confidential documents. Verbatim copies of reviews, excluding the names of the reviewers or any reviewer-identifying information, are sent to the Principal Investigator/Project Director by the Program Officer. In addition, the proposer will receive an explanation of the decision to award or decline funding.

VII. Award Administration Information

A. notification of the award.

Notification of the award is made to the submitting organization by an NSF Grants and Agreements Officer. Organizations whose proposals are declined will be advised as promptly as possible by the cognizant NSF Program administering the program. Verbatim copies of reviews, not including the identity of the reviewer, will be provided automatically to the Principal Investigator. (See Section VI.B. for additional information on the review process.)

B. Award Conditions

An NSF award consists of: (1) the award notice, which includes any special provisions applicable to the award and any numbered amendments thereto; (2) the budget, which indicates the amounts, by categories of expense, on which NSF has based its support (or otherwise communicates any specific approvals or disapprovals of proposed expenditures); (3) the proposal referenced in the award notice; (4) the applicable award conditions, such as Grant General Conditions (GC-1)*; or Research Terms and Conditions* and (5) any announcement or other NSF issuance that may be incorporated by reference in the award notice. Cooperative agreements also are administered in accordance with NSF Cooperative Agreement Financial and Administrative Terms and Conditions (CA-FATC) and the applicable Programmatic Terms and Conditions. NSF awards are electronically signed by an NSF Grants and Agreements Officer and transmitted electronically to the organization via e-mail.

*These documents may be accessed electronically on NSF's Website at https://www.nsf.gov/awards/managing/award_conditions.jsp?org=NSF . Paper copies may be obtained from the NSF Publications Clearinghouse, telephone (703) 292-8134 or by e-mail from [email protected] .

More comprehensive information on NSF Award Conditions and other important information on the administration of NSF awards is contained in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) Chapter VII, available electronically on the NSF Website at https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg .

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

Build America, Buy America

As expressed in Executive Order 14005, Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers (86 FR 7475), it is the policy of the executive branch to use terms and conditions of Federal financial assistance awards to maximize, consistent with law, the use of goods, products, and materials produced in, and services offered in, the United States.

Consistent with the requirements of the Build America, Buy America Act (Pub. L. 117-58, Division G, Title IX, Subtitle A, November 15, 2021), no funding made available through this funding opportunity may be obligated for infrastructure projects under an award unless all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in the project are produced in the United States. For additional information, visit NSF's Build America, Buy America web page

Special Award Conditions:

Award recipients should be prepared to contribute to NRT program evaluation, including participation in systematic data collection via NSF monitoring systems, contributions at NSF-sponsored PI meetings, including PI attendance at a one-day virtual orientation meeting during the first year of the project, and periodic cross-award, joint video conferences to share insights, effective practices, and evaluation findings.

C. Reporting Requirements

For all multi-year grants (including both standard and continuing grants), the Principal Investigator must submit an annual project report to the cognizant Program Officer no later than 90 days prior to the end of the current budget period. (Some programs or awards require submission of more frequent project reports). No later than 120 days following expiration of a grant, the PI also is required to submit a final annual project report, and a project outcomes report for the general public.

Failure to provide the required annual or final annual project reports, or the project outcomes report, will delay NSF review and processing of any future funding increments as well as any pending proposals for all identified PIs and co-PIs on a given award. PIs should examine the formats of the required reports in advance to assure availability of required data.

PIs are required to use NSF's electronic project-reporting system, available through Research.gov, for preparation and submission of annual and final annual project reports. Such reports provide information on accomplishments, project participants (individual and organizational), publications, and other specific products and impacts of the project. Submission of the report via Research.gov constitutes certification by the PI that the contents of the report are accurate and complete. The project outcomes report also must be prepared and submitted using Research.gov. This report serves as a brief summary, prepared specifically for the public, of the nature and outcomes of the project. This report will be posted on the NSF website exactly as it is submitted by the PI.

More comprehensive information on NSF Reporting Requirements and other important information on the administration of NSF awards is contained in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) Chapter VII, available electronically on the NSF Website at https://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=pappg .

PIs will be required to submit annual and final annual project reports that differ from the standard reporting format contained in Research.gov. Instructions for preparing and submitting such reports will be provided to the PI. NRT PIs are required to submit their annual and final annual project reports through a special NRT web-based reporting system that standardizes the collection of information across NRT sites.

VIII. Agency Contacts

Please note that the program contact information is current at the time of publishing. See program website for any updates to the points of contact.

General inquiries regarding this program should be made to:

For questions related to the use of NSF systems contact:

NSF Help Desk: 1-800-381-1532
Research.gov Help Desk e-mail: [email protected]

For questions relating to Grants.gov contact:

Grants.gov Contact Center: If the Authorized Organizational Representatives (AOR) has not received a confirmation message from Grants.gov within 48 hours of submission of application, please contact via telephone: 1-800-518-4726; e-mail: [email protected] .

IX. Other Information

The NSF website provides the most comprehensive source of information on NSF Directorates (including contact information), programs and funding opportunities. Use of this website by potential proposers is strongly encouraged. In addition, "NSF Update" is an information-delivery system designed to keep potential proposers and other interested parties apprised of new NSF funding opportunities and publications, important changes in proposal and award policies and procedures, and upcoming NSF Grants Conferences . Subscribers are informed through e-mail or the user's Web browser each time new publications are issued that match their identified interests. "NSF Update" also is available on NSF's website .

Grants.gov provides an additional electronic capability to search for Federal government-wide grant opportunities. NSF funding opportunities may be accessed via this mechanism. Further information on Grants.gov may be obtained at https://www.grants.gov .

About The National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent Federal agency created by the National Science Foundation Act of 1950, as amended (42 USC 1861-75). The Act states the purpose of the NSF is "to promote the progress of science; [and] to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare by supporting research and education in all fields of science and engineering."

NSF funds research and education in most fields of science and engineering. It does this through grants and cooperative agreements to more than 2,000 colleges, universities, K-12 school systems, businesses, informal science organizations and other research organizations throughout the US. The Foundation accounts for about one-fourth of Federal support to academic institutions for basic research.

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Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities (FASED) provide funding for special assistance or equipment to enable persons with disabilities to work on NSF-supported projects. See the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide Chapter II.F.7 for instructions regarding preparation of these types of proposals.

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Level 2. First year graduate student currently enrolled in a graduate degree-granting program, who has never applied to GRFP before as a graduate student or returning graduate student, or a student currently enrolled in a joint bachelor’s-master’s degree program (must have completed three academic years in program).

Level 3. Second year graduate student who has completed no more than one academic year of graduate study while enrolled in any graduate degree-granting program, does not have a graduate degree, and has never applied to GRFP before as a graduate student or returning graduate student.

Level 4. Returning graduate student who is not currently enrolled in a degree-granting program, and may have more than one academic year in a graduate-degree granting program and/or a master’s or professional degree, followed by an interruption of at least two years just prior to the GRFP application deadline. Note: address the reasons for the interruption and why you should be considered to be in the early stages of your graduate education in the Personal, Relevant Background and Future Goals Statement.

GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who have demonstrated the potential to be high achieving scientists and engineers, early in their careers. Applicants must be pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education at accredited US institutions.

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PhD Funding Options

Finding funding for a PhD can seem challenging, but it may not be as hard as you think.

In fact, there are a wide range of options available: from Research Council studentships and doctoral student loans to funding from universities and independent charities , as well as a wide range of other PhD scholarships.

We've filled this section with detailed guides to all the different types of postgraduate funding that could be available for your PhD. You can also read our quick overview of the main options, or check out our advice on applying for PhD funding .

Who funds PhDs? And how do scholarships and studentships actually work? If you're new to PhD funding, start with this simple guide.

How do you actually go about applying for PhD funding? Our guide offers some simple advice and answers common questions students may have.

You may be able to get a PhD loan of up to £27,892 for a UK doctorate. Our guide explains eligibility, applications and repayments.

A range of scholarships may be available to help you fund a PhD. Our guide explains the different types of award with tips for making a successful funding application.

The seven UK Research Councils provide government studentships for PhD research in different subject areas. Our simple guide explains how this funding works, what you can get and how to apply successfully.

Universities often have funding available for their PhD students, with support ranging from full studentships to fee waivers, small grants and other partial funding. Our guide explains the kinds of award an institution might offer and shows you where to start looking for them.

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GREAT Scholarships 2024

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How to apply for a research grant to fund your studies

If you’re planning to study for your PhD, or even a Master’s degree, you’ll likely want to apply for a research grant to help fund your studies. But how exactly do you do this?

Knowing exactly what to include in your research proposal, who to submit it to and when to apply won’t come easy for most of us, even if they are essential to studying for your postgraduate qualification.

Fear not, however, we’ve got you covered.

Decide on your research proposal

If you want to apply for a research grant, you’re first going to need a fully formed research proposal. If you are currently in education looking to go onto further study, you can ask your current professor to help you with this. If not, don’t worry too much, you can still write it yourself.

The main thing a research funder wants to understand is the purpose and impact of your research. You need to convince them your research is worth investing into and they will get high ROI.

Finalising your proposal is the first step of applying for funding. Source: Shutterstock

This means you need a clear idea of the topic you are researching, an understanding of why you’re are studying it, and an estimate of the impact your research will have on society, the industry or the academic community.

Bear in mind, your funder will want to benefit from your research, so ensure you are choosing bodies within your field and that will see the value of your proposal.

Identify relevant bodies that might fund you

After fine-tuning your proposal to something you are genuinely passionate about, you can begin finding suitable research funders to make your study abroad dreams a reality – be wary of doing this step before finalising your proposal, or you may end up studying something that can be funded but you don’t genuinely enjoy.

Unlike with most university courses, where you study is likely to be determined where you can get funding. If you are committed to studying in a particular part of the world, only bother looking for funding bodies in these areas, but the more flexible you are, the more funding you can apply to.

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Most countries have research and development funds, so these can always be lucrative funders. Corporations in the field may also have a budget for research, and universities themselves can sometimes offer funding.

It’s also worth looking if governments, universities or businesses are advertising funded research, as the projects they may be investigating could overlap with yours.

Funding bodies will have established criteria on how to go about applying for a grant. This can be found on their website, and differ from body to body. A quick google of funding agencies in the area your in should bring up these pages. It’s worth taking time to read the different application criteria to see:

If your research fits in with their funding criteria
Your proposal meets their application guidelines.

The longer your list, the better for potential funders and thus, the better chance you have of receiving funding.

Submit your grant proposal

Once you have identified some potential funding bodies, you can begin submitting your proposal.

This involves tailoring your research plan to fit the investor you are writing to and making your research relevant to them.

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Time is of the essence here, and you should spend as long as you need ensuring you have adequately met all the criteria they need. This might include budget, long-term and short-term impact, a progress timeline showing a which point you will complete key milestones and any added support you may need.

Some applications may be made online, while others may be written or require a face-to-face meeting.

To ensure you can start your research in a timely fashion, you should apply at least two months before you intend to begin your studies.

You can also follow your proposal up with an email to further explain your passion for contributing to the field. This will help you to stand out against other applicants and reinforce your commitment to your studies.

Wait for the response

Once you have formulated and submitted your proposal, you must then do the hardest part of all – wait for a decision. This can be nerve-wracking, especially if you applied online without a chance to speak to the funding bodies directly.

You are likely to hear back the same way you applied – however, some investors may prefer to speak on the phone to discuss the criteria of their funding and what is expected of you.

There is no objective timeframe as to how long you may be waiting to hear back, but it can be useful to check when the application closing date is, or when you said you would be starting your studies. This can provide a benchmark as to when you will hear, so you’re not unnecessarily panicking the entire time.

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2024 Grant Application

The UCSC Center for Labor and Community (CLC) is a dynamic new hub for high-impact research and policy advocacy on issues related to the world of work in the Central Coast region of California and beyond. The CLC will award four research grants of up to $7,500 for UCSC graduate students working on innovative, original research projects focused on labor rights, labor subjectivities, labor markets, labor movements, and/or labor-community coalitions and organizing, in either a domestic, international or comparative context. Proposals that are interdisciplinary, collaborative, and/or involve community-engaged research methods will be especially welcomed.

Funds can be used for local, domestic, and international travel, research supplies, and services to facilitate distinct data collection techniques, including archival research, fieldwork, and surveying. The funds should be spent by the end of Summer 2024 (September 21, 2024).

Selection Criteria will include:

Relevance to the core goals and commitments of the CLC
Originality of the research contribution
Strength of rationale
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Appropriateness of project scope and of budget projections

Eligibility

Any graduate student in good academic standing at UC Santa Cruz is eligible to apply.

Requirements

To apply, students must demonstrate that labor is a primary field of their research project and they must be in good academic standing. In addition to submitting a four-page proposal, CV, and itemized budget, applicants must be recommended by a member of the UC Santa Cruz faculty.

How to apply

Please prepare the following in PDF form . Items 1-3 should be submitted by the applicant, using the Application Form .

Project abstract (200 words or less)
Description of research activities, rationale for activities, significance for the field of labor studies and labor movement, and timeline
What organizations and/or individuals will be involved (and in what capacities), and their relevant expertise or areas of work
Intended outcomes of the research
The relevance of the project to the goals and commitments of the Center for Labor and Community
If the research involves human subjects, applicants are strongly encouraged to obtain IRB approval prior to submission or provide a statement of plan and timeline to secure IRB approval
Detailed budget for up to $7,500
An abbreviated CV of all key personnel, if applicable (please put all CVS together in one PDF document)
Confirms the graduate student is in good academic standing
Comments on the feasibility and relevance of the project to the students’ academic training
Comments on the degree that the proposed project aligns with the Center for Labor and Community’s research areas of interest

Acknowledgement

Recipients are expected to acknowledge support from the Center for Labor and Community in any publications or other research products linked to the sponsored research.

Completed applications (including the faculty recommendation letter) are due no later than March 1, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Vicente Vega, Administrative Research Coordinator of the Center for Labor and Community, at [email protected] .

Funding for Postgraduate Opportunities

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Postgraduate Awards for Study or Research

Award	Purpose	Eligibility	Deadline
*	Postgraduate study University of Oxford, UK	All nationalities Ages under 24, GPA 3.7+	June
*	Postgraduate study University of Oxford, UK	US citizens, permanent residents, DACA Aged under 24, GPA 3.7+	August
*	Postgraduate study University of Oxford, UK	US citizens GPA 3.7+	August
	Academic study or research 140 countries	US citizens, no age limit Requirements vary by country	August
	One-year master’s degree Tsinghua University, Beijing	All nationalities, aged 18 to 29 Mandarin proficiency not required	September
*	One-year graduate degree (STEM) University of Cambridge	US citizens Graduating seniors or recent alumni	October
	Postgraduate study Cambridge University	Non UK citizens No age limit	October
*	1 or 2 years postgraduate study Oxford, Cambridge, or Edinburgh	US citizens Graduating seniors	October
	Any postgraduate degree Stanford University	Within 5 years of Bachelor's degree All nationalities	October
	One-year internship in Asia	US citizens or permanent residents Minimal experience in Asia preferred	October
*	Two-year Master's degree at Sciences Po (Paris Institute of Political Studies)	US Citizens, current Yale seniors Aged 19 to 25, GPA 3.7+ French language not required	October
*	One year research internship Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace	All nationalities Yale seniors or recent graduates	November
	Any postgraduate degree US Universities	Must have New American status Aged under 30	November
*	Graduate study in the US or abroad Public service careers	US citizens and nationals	November
	Master's in China Studies Peking University	US citizenship not required Preference for candidates under 25	November
	Graduate study Aligns with Rotary's area of focus	All nationalities Rotary district approval	December
*	Graduate study US or foreign universities	US citizens and nationals	January
*	One year of travel outside the US Project in the visual and fine arts	All nationalities Within 3 years of Bachelor's	January
*	Intensive language study China, Taiwan, Japan & South Korea	All nationalities Must be enrolled at Yale to apply	January
*	One year postgraduate study Oxford or Cambridge	All nationalities Graduating seniors	February
*	One year Master's course King's College, Cambridge	All nationalities Graduating seniors	February
*	Postgraduate study Clare College, Cambridge	All nationalities Graduating seniors	February
*	Work/Research/Independent Study Countries with strained US relations	All nationalities Undergrads (2nd yr+) & Grad students	February
*	Graduate study Mainland China	Non-Chinese nationals Aged under 30	February

The following post-graduate opportunities are listed under the Common Application entitled " Yale College Postgraduate Fellowships. " Links for each fellowship can be found on the Yale College Postgraduate Fellowship Common Application page in the Student Grants Database.

Award	Purpose	Eligibility	Deadline
Robert C. Bates Postgraduate Fellowship*	3-12 month project/internship/research Outside the continental US	All nationalities Graduating seniors	February
Cohen Public Service Year-long Fellowship*	9-12 month project Domestic or International	All nationalities Graduating seniors	February
Frederick Mortimer Clapp Fellowship*	12 month project writing English poetry Based in US for duration of project	All nationalities Graduating seniors	February
Gordon Grand Fellowship*	9-12 month travel/internship/research Business sector or public affairs Domestic or International	All nationalities Graduating seniors	February
Charles P. Howland Fellowship*	9-12 month public service project International	All nationalities Graduating seniors	February
Parker Huang Travel Fellowship*	10-12 month language study/research/internship Non-English-speaking country	US citizens Graduating seniors	February
Yale Glee Club Service through Music Fellowship*	9-12 month music & public service projects Domestic or International	All nationalities Seniors & Grad students	February

* Yale competition/nomination process. Visit the Yale Student Grants Database for exact deadlines.

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Funding for Research

The Office of Research Development (ORD) manages research funding opportunities, including institutionally limited “limited submissions” and OVPR’s internal grant programs. The ORD team offers consultations on external funding and strategic application advice.

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Limited submissions are external funding opportunities in which a funder requests a limited number (usually 1 or 2) applications from the University. If there is broad interest in an opportunity (i.e., more than the limit), ORD will coordinate an internal competition, and peer reviewers will select a nominee(s) to advance. Investigators must have institutional approval to submit to a limited opportunity.

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Research Commons : Funding opportunities are offered internally from dozens of U-M units to U-M researchers each year. Research Commons promotes all open internal opportunities. Bookmark the site and check back regularly–there are always new opportunities.

OVPR’s Research Catalyst & Innovation (RCI) Program : Administered by ORD, the RCI funding program provides research funding to support projects and units across diverse disciplines.

Keep apprised of internal funding opportunities by subscribing to the Research Blueprint .

ORD and colleagues around campuses can consult on external funding and strategies for pursuing these opportunities.

PIVOT : U-M researchers can access the searchable PIVOT database via the U-M Library. PIVOT contains thousands of funding opportunities from governmental, foundations and international sponsors.
U-M Foundation Relations offers guidance on pursuing funding from a range of foundation sources, or contact Laura Williams ( [email protected] ), Director of Research Foundations Partnerships, OVPR.
Grants.gov : Search grant funding available from all 26 federal agencies.
More resources on finding funding are available at funding.research.umich.edu

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How to Pay For Graduate School With Scholarships, Grants And Fellowships

A master’s degree can often guarantee higher earnings than a bachelor’s degree, but it can also come with more student loan debt. Approximately 60% of those who complete graduate school have student loans , with an average balance of $66,000, according to a study by Northeastern University.

But before you get discouraged by the cost of earning a master’s degree, know that you may not have to pay the full price yourself. By using graduate school scholarships, grants and fellowship programs, you can save money and reduce the need for student loans. We’ll walk you through how to find the right program for you, without having to pull out more in student loans .

How to Find Free Ways to Pay For Grad School

The median earnings for master’s degree holders is $77,844—nearly $13,000 more than those with a bachelor’s degree. However, the cost of graduate school can be steep. The National Center for Education Statistics reported that the average cost of tuition and fees—not including room and board—is $19,314 per year, or over $38,000 to complete a two-year program.

Thankfully, there are many financial aid programs specifically designed for graduate students, including scholarships, grants and fellowships.

Graduate School Scholarships

Scholarships for graduate students are awarded by schools, nonprofit organizations and private companies. They’re usually based on academic and professional achievements. There are thousands of scholarship opportunities available; below are just a sampling of potential awards.

American Indian Education Fund : Through the graduate school scholarship program, the American Indian Education Fund awards scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000 to eligible American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students pursuing a graduate or doctoral degree.
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund : The Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on social change. Its scholarship program gives up to $15,000 to graduate students that plan to use their degrees to advocate against racism, sexism, homophobia and other forms of oppression.
Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship : Awarded by the American College of Healthcare Executives , this scholarship gives recipients up to $5,000. It’s for students in their final year of a healthcare management graduate program.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation : The ASHFoundation scholarship offers awards of $5,000 for those who are enrolled in a communication sciences and disorders graduate program.

Grants for Grad School

While scholarships are usually based on past achievements, grants are awarded based on your financial need. As a graduate student, you may be eligible for federal or state grants, and some nonprofit organizations issue grants as well. For example:

American Association of University Women : Through the Career Development Grant , women going to graduate school to advance their careers or change fields can get up to $12,000. To qualify, the applicant must be studying education, health, medical sciences or the social sciences.
TEACH Grant : With a federal TEACH Grant , you can get up to $4,000 per year to pay for your graduate degree. However, you must commit to teaching in a high-need subject for at least four years in an elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students. Otherwise, your grant is converted into a student loan and must be repaid with interest.
California State University Grant Program : This program gives eligible graduate students that are California residents up to $7,176 to pay for their degrees. Awards are determined by financial need and the degree you’re pursuing.

Fellowships for Graduate Students

Fellowships are often awarded based on your future potential, rather than your past achievements. Issued by government agencies, companies and nonprofit organizations, fellowships are designed to give you the funding you need to advance your career or complete your research. Here are a few to consider:

Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship : The Goldman Sachs MBA Fellowship program is for first-year MBA students pursuing a summer associate position with the company. Students must be Black, Hispanic or Latino, Native American or identify as women. Fellowship recipients will get $35,000 on top of their summer associate salary.
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship : The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship is for immigrants and the children of immigrants that the organization believes will make significant contributions to society or culture. Fellows receive up to $90,000 over two years.
National Science Foundation Fellowship : The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program recruits individuals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. Past recipients include over 40 Nobel Laureates. It’s a five-year award program totaling $138,000 in financial assistance.

Grants vs. Scholarships

Grants and scholarships are two types of aid that usually don’t have to be repaid, but they work differently. Here’s how they compare.

	Grants	Scholarships

When To Apply for Scholarships and Grants

Begin applying for scholarships and grants as soon as possible. Ideally, you’ll back about these awards before the school year starts (or early on) so you can determine if you have any funding gaps.

The actual deadlines for scholarships and grants can vary. Most scholarship deadlines fall between October and May, according to Scholarship.com. Since scholarships may involve writing essays and submitting recommendations, it’s best not to wait to apply.

You’ll need to complete the FAFSA for state, federal and institutional aid. The application opens each October before the start of the school year and closes in June of that school year. For example, the 2023-2024 school year application opened on October 1, 2022 and closes on June 30, 2024.

States may also have their own FAFSA deadline . Submit your application soon after the open dates since money may be limited and funds could be awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis.

3 Tips To Apply for Scholarships and Grants

If you’re looking for grants and scholarships for graduate students, follow these tips:

1. Fill Out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Even as a graduate student, completing the FAFSA is a crucial first step in applying for financial aid. It’s what the government and many schools use to determine your eligibility for awards, including grants and student loans.

2. Apply for Multiple Opportunities

You’re not limited to only one or two awards. You can combine multiple scholarships and grants to reduce your expenses. You can find scholarships for graduate students using resources like The College Board’s Scholarship search tool , Sallie Mae’s database , and FastWeb .

3. Pay Attention to Deadlines

Deadlines vary by issuing organization, so research available opportunities early and set reminders for applicable deadlines. Make sure you follow the program’s application directions and submit your materials by its deadline.

Applying for Fellowships

The application process for fellowships can be more involved than it is for graduate school scholarships and grants. Most fellowship programs are highly competitive, and require evidence of your potential within your field. You may need to complete a research proposal, submit multiple letters of recommendation, collect transcripts and create a detailed curriculum vitae (CV).

To find fellowship opportunities, you can check with your university and related professional associations. You can also search for fellowships using ProFellow.com .

Paying for Graduate School

While graduate school can be expensive, earning a master’s degree can have a positive return on your investment. And by utilizing grants, fellowships and scholarships for graduate students, you can lower your education costs so you don’t need to borrow as much money to pay for school. With some extra work and a little luck, you may be able to completely avoid graduate student loans .

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Frequently asked questions (faqs), what are other financing options for grad school.

If scholarships, grants and fellowships can’t cover the full cost of grad school, you could use loans to pay for the remaining expenses. Financing options include:

Unsubsidized Direct loans. Unsubsidized Direct loans are federal loans for undergraduate and graduate students not based on financial need. These loans come with fixed interest rates and can qualify for loan forgiveness programs and income-driven repayment (IDR) plans like the new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
Grad PLUS loans. Grad PLUS loans are federal loans specifically for graduate and professional students. Interest rates on grad PLUS loans are higher than other federal loans, so it’s best to use them only after exhausting all other federal loan options. Grad PLUS loans may also qualify for loan forgiveness programs and IDR plans, including the new SAVE plan.
Private student loans. Lenders offer private student loans , but these loans don’t have the same borrower benefits as federal loans. However, interest rates on private graduate student loans may be lower than federal loans if you have good credit.

Are there any requirements for receiving grants and scholarships?

Grants are typically offered based on the applicant’s financial need, while scholarships may be based on financial need and professional, athletic or academic achievements.

When qualifying for grants, the cost of your school and your family’s ability to contribute to your education are considered. Scholarship applications may require a copy of your college transcripts, essays and other documentation showing a record of achievement.

How can I improve my chances of getting financial aid for grad school?

First, apply for financial aid early. Applying early could improve your chances of getting need-based aid since it can be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Next, consider applying to several schools to receive and compare multiple offers. If you don’t get as much aid as expected or your financial situation changes after submitting the FAFSA, you could ask the school to reevaluate your offer, which might help you get more assistance.

How is a fellowship different from a scholarship?

A graduate fellowship is an academic or professional enrichment opportunity. Typically, fellows receive a stipend in cash while training, studying, researching or participating in a project. You can use the stipend funds to pay for school or other expenses. Scholarships generally don’t require ongoing professional development and are based on past achievements. Funds from scholarships may also go directly to the school to cover tuition.

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Grants offered by IAS support PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and institutions in low-income countries.

Available to IAS Student Members

Postgraduate research grants.

Postgraduate Research Grants are designed to help IAS members who are PhD students by offering financial support for fieldwork, data acquisition and analysis, visits to other institutes to use specialized facilities, or participation in field excursions directly related to the PhD research subject.

Travel Grants

IAS sponsors selected sedimentology-related meetings by awarding travel grants to participating IAS student members. Travel grants are not intended to cover all expenses (i.e. travel, housing, registration) entirely, but rather to help alleviate the overall costs students may be facing when participating in such meetings.

Judith McKenzie Field Work Award

Judith McKenzie Field Work Awards are open to Student Members and aim to promote sedimentological field observations for the newest generation of earth scientists. The awarded budget will support fieldwork by master’s students. The funding behind this award was donated by Judith McKenzie, coming from the IUGS Emile Argand Award, presented to her in 2016. Judith McKenzie is Professor Emeritus of Earth System Sciences in the Geological Institute, Department of Earth Science at ETH Zürich, past IAS-president and co-founder of the IAS Summer Schools.

Available to IAS Ordinary Members

Postdoctoral research grants.

Postdoctoral Research Grants are open to IAS ordinary members and are intended as a seed to assist early-career post-doctoral researchers in either establishing a proof of concept, in order to support applications to national research funding bodies, or to fund areas of a project that were not included in the original project scope.

Institutional Grants

Institutional Grants aim to build capacity in less-developed countries. This grant is open to full IAS members who are employed at institutions based in low-income and lower-middle-income economies as defined by the World Bank. The purpose of this grant scheme is to allow Earth Science Departments to acquire sedimentological equipment for teaching and research. The award is made to the institution and not to an individual.

North Sea Core

The IAS in collaboration with North Sea Core CIC sponsors the distribution of core samples for teaching from a range of depositional environments to academic institutions that do not have the funds to acquire these themselves. The scheme is open to IAS Ordinary Members, who apply on behalf of their institutions. Core samples remain the property of the institution to be used exclusively for teaching. Twenty sets of core samples are awarded each year across two application rounds, with shipping costs covered by the scheme.

Beckman announces 2024 research seed grant awardees

The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology funded two research projects in 2024 as part of its research seed grant program . The program supports interdisciplinary research projects and is now in its second year.

This year, two research projects beginning in May 2024 received $75,000 per year for up to two years.

Research projects seeded by the Beckman Institute anticipate growth and typically lead to external funding proposals after the two-year seeding term.

Exploring how ASD-related genes influence brain networks that guide behavior

Side-by-side headshots of Benjamin Auerbach, Howard Gritton and Brad Sutton.

The CDC estimates that “1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder,” or ASD.

ASDs have a wide range of symptoms characterized by neurodivergent behavior and atypical communication. A blend of genetic alterations in the brain causes these symptoms; determining which genes affect what behaviors can be challenging.

Together, Howard Gritton , a professor of comparative biosciences and bioengineering; Benjamin Auerbach , a professor of molecular and integrative physiology and neuroscience; Brad Sutton , a professor of bioengineering and the technical director of Beckman’s Biomedical Imaging Center and Jozien Goense , a professor of psychology and bioengineering will study how genetics contribute to biological behaviors that underpin ASDs.

"Understanding how the brain works, and how it may work differently in neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, requires access to brain function at multiple levels of analysis, from genes to cells to circuits to behavior,” Auerbach said.

Neurons use electrical signaling to communicate over short and long distances. The researchers will determine how specific gene alterations may modify how neurons connect and communicate in the context of behavioral symptoms of ASD.

“We hope to uncover how gene-cell type interactions contribute to autism-relevant behaviors by manipulating each independently,” Gritton said.

The team will manipulate genes in distinct cell types and use whole-brain imaging to study how those alterations affect brain function and behavior, addressing a previously intractable problem.

“We can explore the broad impacts of a few genetic changes and find mechanisms for targeting therapeutic interventions,” Sutton said.

The researchers will use functional magnetic resonance imaging to evaluate relationships between ASD characteristics and the brain’s structural and functional neural pathways, an approach with potential to transfer into clinical settings and inform novel treatment targets without problematic side-effects.

"The use of functional connectomics in this way is unique, and the work done here will be instrumental for enabling new projects and applications using these techniques across campus,” Goense said.

Researching the effects of collagen dysfunction on tissue

Side-by-side headshots of Bruce Damon, Mariana Kersh and Christina Laukaitis.

Collagen-based tissues like tough, fibrous tendons or soft, flexible skin serve diverse purposes in the body. These tissues are made from the same building blocks, but each tissue type develops differently and has varying levels of mechanical resilience and functionality.

Collagen is an important protein that provides structural support in these tissues, and its quality is also an important factor. For example: anew rubber band resembling healthy tissues is mechanically resilient and returns to its original shape after being stretched, while a used rubber band resembling older, damaged or dysfunctional tissues may not be as resilient.

Collagen dysfunctions are thought to be an underlying cause of symptoms associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which leads to impaired function of connective tissues in the body. A non-invasive clinical method of distinguishing healthy tissue from impaired tissue does not yet exist.

Together, Mariana Kersh , a professor of mechanical science and engineering and biomedical and translation science; Bruce Damon, a professor of bioengineering and the co-director of the Carle Illinois Advanced Imaging Center ; and Dr. Christina Laukaitis, a geneticist and clinical associate professor, will use quantitative MRI to study the relationship between tissue microstructure and composition and their biomechanics function.

The researchers will use a collagen missense mutation model (in which the amino acid building blocks of collagen proteins are arranged incorrectly), to understand the effects of human diseases that cause collagen dysfunction.

By developing a method to identify damaged tissues and examine their mechanical function using MRI, the team hopes to provide a pathway to enable earlier diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of collagen injuries and disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

“This exciting project will let us start to bridge the gap between fundamental science and clinical translation by incorporating our three areas of expertise: engineering, imaging and clinical genetics. This work is only the beginning toward our interests in translating research to improve the wellbeing of others," Kersh said.

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The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding

Co-written by two former PhD students with experience of self-funding, this guide offers a look at less well-trodden ways of funding your studies. Many universities subscribe to the Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding , which provides practical advice and application tips, as well as a searchable database of over 1,000 grants.

You can find out more from one of the co-authors in his guide to alternative Masters funding , written for FindAMasters.

The Grants Register

Published annually, the Grants Register is a directory of information on over 3,500 awarding bodies. Unfortunately, it’s only available in the form of a book, and isn’t online. However, universities and local libraries will often have a copy of the publication.

Large charitable trusts

When you first think of charities, you might think of small-scale, cash-strapped organisations. And, while this may be the case for some of the associations you come across, it’s certainly not true for several major sources of charity funding for postgraduate students: trusts and foundations .

The Wellcome Trust

The Wellcome Trust is a global organisation with an endowment of over £20 billion. It focuses on biomedical research but also offers funding opportunities for humanities and social sciences projects that are related to health.

The Leverhulme Trust

Established in 1925, the Leverhulme Trust is another research-centric trust with a broad remit covering the Arts, Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences. Most of its funding is aimed at relatively established researchers, but it’s always worth checking to see if there’s a scheme positioned for prospective Masters students.

The Nuffield Foundation

The Nuffield Foundation aims to fund research that will improve social policy in the areas of education, justice and welfare. The majority of its funding is set aside for research projects rather than Masters student grants, but it’s worth checking to see if you’re eligible for any support.

Small charities

It’s important not to overlook the thousands of small charities that operate across the UK. Even though their educational grants might not be as substantial as those provided by larger bodies, they can be a valuable source of funding for postgrads hoping to top up their finances.

If you try really hard, you might even be able to fund your entire degree using small grants from charities (just ask Luke from the Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding ).

Although it would be impossible to list all of them (after all, that’s the job of the Grants Register and Turn2us ), we thought it would be useful to show you how diverse these organisations are. Who knows, maybe you’ll discover that you’re eligible for a Masters grant from a charity you didn’t know existed!

Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust

This charity offers postgraduate bursaries to students who are the child, spouse, widow or widower of a travelling sales representative, pharmacist or grocer (or employed as one themselves). Please note that this is a separate organisation to the Leverhulme Trust mentioned above (although both were established by the Will of the same man, William Hesketh Lever).

Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence

If you can prove that you’re descended from one of the signers of the American declaration of independence, you could receive a scholarship from this organisation.

The Vegetarian Charity

The Vegetarian Charity offers small grants to young vegetarians and vegans.

The Sir Richard Stapley Educational Trust

The Stapley Trust provides grants of between £550 and £1,250 for UK-based students taking higher postgraduate degrees, postgraduate certificates and postgraduate diplomas in any subject, or Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine as a second degree.

The Leathersellers’ Company

You don’t have to be a leatherseller to receive a scholarship from the Leathersellers’ Company ! Their educational awards are open to all UK students on full-time degrees (apart from postgraduate conversion courses).

Clan Forsyth Society

If you play your cards right (and happen to have Forsyth as a surname), you could apply for a small grant from the Clan Forsyth Society .

Masters funding

Know more about how to fund a Masters from the kinds of postgraduate loans available to crowdfunding your Masters degree.

Applications for postgraduate charity funding

No two applications for charity funding will be the same. However, there are some general rules and tips that you should bear in mind when applying for a charitable grant for a postgraduate course.

Most charities will ask that you submit a short personal statement detailing your circumstances and describing a little about yourself. You should make sure to read their specifications very carefully for what they want this statement to cover, but these tips are a good place to start:

Avoid jargon – Assume that you’re writing for a well-educated audience without a background in your discipline. Try not to use too many technical terms.
Financial situation – Explain why you’re in need of support from a charity and what your funding deficit is.
Other support – If you’ve already received an award from a charity, be sure to mention this – it’ll show that you’re committed to financing your studies. Charities often prefer to be part of a support network rather than the sole source of funding for a student.
Tone of voice – Be humble but positive about your prospects.
Societal benefits – If your programme will benefit the wider community, mention this in your statement.
Career path – Explain what you want to do after you’ve finished your Masters, and how a postgraduate qualification will help you achieve this. Make sure that the charity knows that you’re not simply studying a Masters for the sake of it, but with a tangible destination in mind.

When applying for postgraduate funding from a smaller charity – perhaps one without an established online presence – it would be wise to contact them in advance , double-checking that you’re eligible and that they’re currently accepting applications.

If you’re rejected, (politely!) ask the charity for the reasons behind your rejection and incorporate any feedback into your next application.

It’s a good idea to think of charity funding as a ‘portfolio’, combining lots of small pots of money to make a substantial source of financial support for your Masters. Portfolio funding , as this is known, requires plenty of organisation and dedication, but can be a viable option for resourceful postgraduates.

Persistence is key : try not to be disheartened by a lack of success and bear in mind that you may end up sending a lot of applications. It’s a good idea to cast your net far and wide, knowing that perseverance is usually rewarded.

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The ultimate postgraduate student funding guide.

Are postgraduate degrees funded?

How do you fund a postgraduate degree?

How do you support yourself financially?

Do postgraduate students get a maintenance loan?

Surviving student life can be a tricky business, which is why it’s crucial to get on the right financial track from the get-go.

Have you been pulling your hair out trying to navigate through the onslaught of funding sources and figure out how the heck you’re going to make this whole postgraduate study thing work?

Fear not! This postgraduate funding guide talks through all the options available to you, providing essential student hacks, tips and tricks, and funding resources that can help make your postgraduate dreams come true.

How much does postgraduate study cost?

The real cost of postgraduate study is different for every student. Tuition fees vary widely from subject to subject, university to university, and whether you’re a home or international student.

The average masters tuition fee for home students in the UK is £8,740 – which is a great investment for your future. Living costs can vary drastically depending on where you go to university, and also on your lifestyle. Fees are normally higher for international students.

It is also useful to consider the additional costs of being a student, such as rent, bills and living expenses.

	Per week	Per year
Average Rent (Student halls)	£535	£6420
Average Rent (Private accommodation)	£439	£5268
Household bills (Private accommodation)	£79	£948
Transport (Student bus pass)	£69	£828
Food	£133	£1596
Course materials	£24	£208
Mobile phone	£24	£288
Going out	£69	£828
Clothes, healthcare and other miscellaneous costs	£26	£312
Total	£863-£880	£10,276-£10,480

Additional costs to consider for EU and International students:

	Cost
Student visa application (from outside of the UK)	£490 (per application)
Immigration Healthcare Surcharge	£470 (per year)
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The short answer is yes, postgraduate degrees are funded. There are several ways to get funding help for your postgraduate degree, from government loans, bursaries, scholarships, studentships and more.

Many universities also offer alumni discounts for graduates continuing their studies at the same university. For instance, if you chose to continue studying a masters degree after finishing your bachelors degree, the university might offer the masters course at a reduced rate.

Maintenance loans are not available to postgraduate students. Masters student finance systems operate differently to the undergraduate loan process, which involves a maintenance loan. Postgraduate government loans are sent directly to you to assist with maintenance and living expenses.

Types of postgraduate funding

Uk government student loans.

Student loans are one of the most common ways to fund a university degree. It’s what most undergraduates use to fund their bachelors degree.

But, can the government fund your masters?

Yes, the UK government provides postgraduate loans to masters students. This is the main source of funding support for most postgraduate students. Masters students are potentially eligible for up to £12,167* in student loans, intended to assist with course fees and living costs.

Masters loans

For masters student loans, the following funding is available to eligible students:

£12,167 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2023

£11,836 for courses starting on or after 1 August 2022

£11,570 for courses starting between 1 August 2021 and 31 July 2022

Postgraduate doctoral loans

For doctoral students, the following funding is available to eligible students:

£28,673 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2023

£27,892 for courses starting on or after 1 August 2022

£27,265 for courses starting between 1 August 2021 and 31 July 2022

Research councils

For postgraduates, a good place to start when seeking funding is with an appropriate research council, such as the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) . The problem is, money’s limited and the chances of actually getting funding from research councils are fading by the day.

Not only are research councils incredibly competitive, the application process, which is carried out through the university, can be very long. It’s wise not to pin all your hopes on winning funding from a research council. That being said, research councils do fund a large number of UK students.

The research councils include:

Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)

Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC)

Medical Research Council (MRC)

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

District and Local Councils may also offer small awards for local students or those studying a topic relevant to the area.

University bursaries and studentships

These awards however are limited, as they are usually funded through donations or special schemes.

Another fantastic resource worth investigating is PostgraduateStudentships.co.uk . Their site is dedicated to bringing together all the different funding opportunities open to postgraduates, at both taught and research level, across the UK.

Charitable trusts

From the obscure to the ancient, charities that are aimed at funding those wishing to pursue postgraduate study may be just the lifeline you need. Be aware that you will need to dedicate a large amount of time to sifting through the terms and conditions of each funding body. Some trusts will only cover research or equipment and others won’t pay fees.

"Charities are interested in helping young people realise life goals in relation to education and training."

– Luke Blaxhill, Gradfunding.co.uk

Some of the main charities/trusts offering postgraduate funding in the UK include:

The Leverhulme Trust

Wellcome Trust

Funds for Women Graduates

The Royal Society

"From my own experience, the Sir Richard Stapley Trust has been incredibly helpful and generous. But bear in mind that due to the increased need for funding, organizations like this are operating a first come, first served policy."

– Jenna Gorman, postgraduate student at University of Oxford

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If you haven’t heard already, then you’re going to want to check out our Postgrad Solutions Study Bursaries . We have 5 bursaries for 2024 worth £2,000 each that will go towards your postgraduate studies for the upcoming academic year. The forms are super simple and quick to fill in – taking less than 5 minutes! The postgraduate bursaries are suitable for everyone. No matter what your course, you are still eligible to apply. What are you waiting for?

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

The UK Research and Innovation offer postgraduate funding support for a range of disciplines and areas. They provide funding for researchers and researching bodies – offering support for PhD students undertaking research. Explore their funding finder to find out more about the UKRI’s postgraduate funding opportunities.

Chevening UK Government Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global scholarship program. These scholarships are funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) together with partner organisations and they are intended to help outstanding scholars from around the world who have leadership potential. Chevening Scholarships help these outstanding students study postgraduate courses at UK universities.

Postgraduate Student Loans

Prodigy Finance has been revolutionising student finance since 2007. With many postgraduate students needing help funding their postgrad programs, but traditional banks and other lenders having difficulty assessing cross-border risk, they are often hesitant to lend to international students.

That's where Prodigy Finance comes in. In their community model, alumni, impact investors and other private qualified entities fund the next generation of postgraduate students. Their assessment takes into consideration multiple factors such as pre-study salary, university acceptance and future income, to ensure individual loan affordability whilst removing the need for guarantors or co-signers.

Prodigy Finance offers loans to international postgraduate students, as well as UK nationals planning to study at UK universities. If you’re interested in learning more about Prodigy Finance and their loans, visit their FAQs for more details or contact them on [email protected] .

Prodigy Finance is one of many potential funding options for international postgraduate students. Other student funding options are available and Postgrad.com advises you to research all your options thoroughly before making such a commitment. Postgrad.com accepts no responsibility for your choice of loan and does not endorse or support Prodigy Finance. Prodigy Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and entered on the Financial Services Register under firm registration number 612713.

Postgraduate funding application advice

Postgraduate Student Funding Application Advice

Start Early – The earlier you start the better chance you have at finding funding for your postgraduate study. Most funding bodies operate a strict deadline and there is nothing worse than missing a fruitful opportunity because you were a few days late.

Establish Credibility – If you want to establish your credibility then ask your lecturers or tutors to write you a reference in support of your application. Also include a simple statement that highlights the main benefits of your intended research and studies.

Look for advice - Approach potential supervisors now. Ask for their advice on your proposal, and your funding application This will help straighten out any flaws in your application before it is in your funder's hands.

Check Aims and Objectives – There is no point wasting your time applying to funding bodies that have specific requirements or specifications that you are unable to meet. Do your homework if you want to have the best chance at winning their attention.

Know How Much They Award – Before sending a plea asking for £1,000, check to make sure exactly how much the individual body is willing to award. You don’t want to be written off without a look-in because you made a silly faux pas!

Have a Clear Plan – Funding bodies are tightening down the hatches when it comes to parting with their cash, which is why you’ll need a sound plan to convince them that their investment won’t be wasted on you. Organisation is key! Differentiate yourself by demonstrating what you need money for, what you’ll do with an award, and your future ambitions.

Self funding

When all else fails your only option is to fund yourself !

Whether you’ve saved up prior to your course, have been given or lent money by a family member, or work/study part time, don’t give up on your postgraduate dreams just yet.

Funding from part-time work

Another way that many postgraduate students fund their studies is by taking up part-time work.

Depending on your personal circumstances, your tuition fees and student loan eligibility, you might consider getting a part-time job to help fund your postgraduate degree.

Combining paid work with studying can be stressful. Postgraduate study is intensive, a lot more so than your undergraduate degree. If you’re going to avoid falling behind on your studies you’ll have to be constantly on the ball and extremely well organised. It is important to remember that your postgraduate study should always come first.

"You are investing a lot of time, money and personal effort into this qualification, and many graduates are going to have a significant working life ahead of them. Don’t jeopardise that by handing in important assignments late."

– Charlie Ball, Higher Education Careers Service Unit

Ideally, you need to find work that fits with the peaks and troughs of academic life. The long days cramming for presentations. Working around the clock when writing your dissertation . Going on regular field trips.

University student jobs

One potential postgraduate funding option is to work at the university. Whether it’s working in administration, warden, resident assistant, teaching assistant, invigilator, student ambassador or mentor.

There might also be roles in organising conferences and events. The range of in-house university jobs is vast. Plus if you’re lucky you might be able to get a university job that comes with free accommodation.

Nothing up for grabs on your campus? Get savvy and explore the opportunities that may be available in other university departments or even other universities all together.

Where’s the best place to look for student jobs?

Stuck in a rut trying to navigate through the onslaught of job listings?

Skip ‘em and head straight to these sites. If you’ve got a chance at bagging yourself a job these places will be your best bet:

Student Job

Student Gems

Employment 4 Students

Making extra cash on the side

Who said conventional jobs were the only way to make money? You’re a postgraduate now, so it’s time to put your entrepreneurial skills to the test.

Tutor – Talk about something you’re good at with someone who will pay you to be smarter than they are. You are an academic after all.

eBay – You can sell absolutely anything on eBay . If you’ve got a load of unwanted stuff lying around, be it old clothes, phones, or even general bric-a-brac, stick it on eBay and see what you can get for it. Once you’ve rinsed your own personal stash try asking friends or family members if they’ve got anything they no longer want to refill your stock.

Etsy – If you’re the creative type then why not make the most of your artistic skills by starting a shop on Etsy.com ? T-shirts, jewellery, greeting cards and more, Etsy is a vibrant handmade marketplace just waiting to be taken advantage of.

Market Stalls – You might not see yourself as much of a market trader, but getting your hands dirty at the local markets could be one of the quickest ways to bag yourself some additional cash. Buy in bulk from a wholesaler and flog it for cheap!

Freelancing – From graphic design and website creation to blogging and data entry, working online can make you a pretty penny if you’ve got some know-how.

Funding part-time study

Choosing to study part time will give you more time to work and earn the money you need to live. There are plenty of postgraduate courses that offer a part-time study option (over 2-3 years for Masters and 4-6 years for PhDs).

"Speaking as a university academic of many years, the very best option for masters degrees – if you fail to get full funding from a research council or other funding body – is to do the degree part time and work part time to fund it. You get far more time to think, read and develop maturity in your ideas over two years part time than you do over one."

– Ashley Tumson, former grad student

The only stinger is the tuition fees for part time courses are usually more costly than for full time.

Best postgraduate student bank accounts

0% overdraft fees – If you’re anything like the majority of other postgraduate students, you’ll need an overdraft. Whatever bank you choose to go with, just make sure you’re not getting charged for your overdraft.

Beware freebies and gimmicks – Don’t get drawn in by freebies and gimmicks! These short-term offers may seem appealing at first, but you need to be savvy and think about the long-term benefits otherwise you could easily lose out. Banks target students in a hope that they will secure you as a customer for life. Stay on your game and identify the true pros and cons before making a final decision.

Graduate Packages – Find out what preferential terms the bank in question offers graduating students. Also be sure to discover what the repayment terms are, and how they will aid you in paying off any incurred debt.

Top student bank accounts

When it comes to student banking these guys are the biggest players in the market:

Postgrad’s top money saving tips

Looking for tips and tricks to help you save some extra cash each month?

Try giving some of these a whirl:

Buy in bulk

Borrow books from the library or buy them second hand on Amazon

Always ask for a student discount and have your card handy

Shop around to find the most competitive prices

Do your shopping late at night when all the fresh and baked goods have been reduced

Grow your own food - it’s a lot easier than you think

Befriend someone that works in a supermarket

Make the most of loyalty cards

Don’t be influenced by your friends’ spending habits

Only take the amount of cash you can afford to spend when going on a night out

Do your clothes shopping on eBay or wait for the sales

Use coupons

Useful resources

From postgraduate student funding and finance to health and relationships, we’ve scoured the web and compiled a list of the best student resources available.

Postgrad Blog – Postgrad’s very own blog with lots of new posts added specifically regarding funding and bursaries as well as general postgraduate study advice. Plus we have an incredibly useful ‘ Fees and Funding ’ section that you don’t want to miss!

Student Beans – Providing students with discounts, entertainment and advice on all things student, studentbeans.com speaks directly to over 500,000 UK students every month.

Turn 2 Us – We are a charitable service which helps people access the money available to them – through welfare benefits, grants and other help.

The bottom line: postgraduate study is expensive and getting the funding you need can be a battle but don’t let that deter you from following your dreams and enhancing your prospects.

Hopefully this guide will have given you the inspiration, know-how and tools you need to go out there and secure yourself some cash.

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Guide to Funding Your Graduate Studies

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Sources of graduate funding

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This article is adapted from the QS Top Grad School Guide 2018/19. You can download the latest Top Grad School Guide, which includes advice on scholarship applications, for free here.

One of the prevailing concerns for prospective students worldwide is funding. With many countries still seeing rising tuition fees, alongside cuts to government-funded financial aid, obtaining sufficient funding and managing debt are often the biggest obstacles facing students who wish to pursue further education.

To start with, the cost of graduate study can be overwhelming simply to work out. Depending on the location and your circumstances, you may need to account for some or all of the following: tuition fees, semester fees, student services fees, course material expenses, food, travel, accommodation, visa and health insurance costs, childcare and personal expenses. For some, there’s also the “opportunity cost” to calculate, meaning the cost of time spent taking a career break.

The good news? While costs are in many cases higher than ever, leading universities and national governments are focusing on ways to increase funding opportunities and their accessibility.

It’s advisable to start looking for graduate funding opportunities while or even before applying to universities, as the two processes often require very similar applications. In general, applications for funding need to be submitted by spring if you’re starting study in the fall of the same year.

There are many types of funding available for graduate students: merit-based, need-based, need-blind, university-specific, course-specific, subject-specific, career-specific, demographic-specific, country-specific, ability-specific and non-specific… The following is a breakdown of the most common types of graduate funding available around the world.

Home- and host-country governments

For funding opportunities, the first places to check are the Ministry/Department of Education in your home and host countries. International students may not be eligible for all government funding schemes in the host country, so it’s important to thoroughly check opportunities in your home country first.

Typical government-funded aid includes sponsorships, loans, grants, scholarships (also known as studentships in the UK when referring to PhD students) and bursaries, each with distinct rules regarding eligibility, deadlines, application procedures and amount of funding awarded.

Universities and higher education institutions (HEIs)

Many universities and other HEIs offer some sort of financial aid for international students, be it fellowships, scholarships, grants, awards or bursaries. These are distributed on the basis of need, academic merit, or both. Funding information is usually available online – check the scholarship or international section of the university website.

Apply to as many schemes as possible but remember to check the criteria carefully to ensure you fit the requirements. Make sure to highlight your strengths and any exceptional achievements. Those applying for graduate study should also draw attention to any research projects, academic events, papers or conferences to which they have contributed, as well as discussing future research plans.

Scholarships

Scholarships are prestigious, highly coveted and usually the hardest form of financial aid to secure. They don’t need to be repaid and cover the full or partial costs of tuition, sometimes along with a portion of living costs. Scholarships are usually based solely on academic merit, although there are also many specialized scholarships which are targeted at students with certain backgrounds, interests, skills or ambitions. For example, sporting scholarships for the athletically gifted are particularly common in the US, and you don’t have to be on a sports-related course to apply. Discover scholarships by country and subject here .

Teaching and research assistantships

Assistantships (also known as studentships in the US) provide funding for postgraduate students in exchange for time spent working in a teaching or research role. They may be funded by the university department or your supervisor’s research budget, or by an external funding body with vested interests in a particular field of development. Rarely offered for professional degrees such as the JD, MBA or MD, often a requirement for PhD programs, and particularly common in STEM subjects, assistantships are cost-effective for the university and provide valuable teaching and/or research experience for the student.

Students with an assistantship are obliged to carry out specified teaching and/or research activities, stipulated in a contract. In return, you’ll typically receive a modest salary and/or a waiver of your tuition fees. Some universities may also provide funding for field trips and conference participation. When working in this capacity, make sure to remain within the constraints of your student visa, which may specify some employment restrictions.

Charities, trusts, learned societies and special interest groups

Charities, trusts, learned societies and special interest groups often dedicate a portion of their budget to fund graduate studies. While some organizations target specific and niche demographics, many focus on students from lower income backgrounds, those experiencing particular financial difficulty, and/or those with demonstrable academic excellence. Usually awards are made for a year at a time, with renewal possible, and students can secure backing from multiple organizations.

When applying for funding, focus on anything that makes you particularly distinctive. Points to highlight include: the relevance and potential future applications of your research; any ways in which your interests and/or background align with those of the funding organization; any disadvantages or challenges you’ve faced, along with your drive to succeed and potential to do so.

Employer contributions

If you’re starting your postgraduate studies after a period of work, you may be able to persuade your employer to sponsor your education. Most companies are supportive of staff training and development and may even have a budget set aside for the personal and professional development (PPD) of their employees. Professionals requiring further education to become fully qualified include accountants, architects, engineers, social workers, lawyers and teachers.

Employers will be more receptive to your request if you show your aim is to improve your ability in the workplace, advance your career prospects, and/or aid your long-term development within the company, rather than simply indulging your own academic or personal interests. If you do use this route, you may need to sign an agreement which will tie you to the company for a specified period after graduation (usually one to two years).

Student and professional development loans

Dedicated student loans typically have lower repayment rates than regular loans. While common in North America for graduate studies, they are harder to obtain in countries like the UK, which concentrate on providing student loans mainly at undergraduate level. However, a possible alternative is a professional development loan. In the UK, banks offer Professional and Career Development Loans (PCDLs) for students who intend to work in the UK, EU, Norway, Liechtenstein or Iceland upon graduation. The loan funds up to two years of study, covers course fees and some living costs, and has more flexible repayment terms than a regular bank loan.

National research councils

National research councils (RCs) are often the main public-sector distributors of investment in research, including that conducted by postgraduate students. In the UK, there are seven RCs offering competitively sought-after graduate funding covering a wide range of disciplines. Elsewhere, similar investors include the European Research Council for EU countries, the National Research Councils in the US and Canada, the various institutes within the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France, the Australian Research Council (ARC), and the German Research Foundation (DFG).

Eligibility criteria usually stipulate residency within the country where the council is based, a good bachelor’s degree and/or relevant work experience. Funding may provide partial or full fee coverage, along with a cost of living grant (known as a stipend), which is usually tax-free. Competition is intense, but highly specialized subjects typically have fewer applicants. You will usually need to apply via the university, rather than directly to the council.

While graduate funding options are plentiful, they are greatly outweighed by the number of students vying for those opportunities. In addition to the fierce competition involved, these traditional funding routes are also not guaranteed to cover the full costs of graduate study – so creative candidates may consider some alternative avenues:

Peer-to-peer lending

A form of crowdsourcing whereby private loans are given to individuals without the mediation of an official financial institution, peer-to-peer (P2P) or social lending provides funding for a variety of endeavors. Specialized online platforms are often used, with some (such as GraduRates.com and StudentFunder.com) focusing on the student market.

While the lending is unsecured and you may need a solid credit history, P2P lending is more flexible in terms of repayment and interest rates for the borrower, while lenders have the opportunity to invest in a project or career they believe in. It can also provide a more formalized structure when lending among families and friends – turning a favor into a business transaction.

Portfolio funding

Portfolio funding involves securing small amounts of money from multiple sources. This can mean applying for all the types of funding mentioned in this article or sending dedicated letters to a range of sources simultaneously. For this, students prepare a fundraising pack, with a letter asking for help in funding their degree. The letter explains who they are, what they want to study and why, what they will give back (either to the individual they address, or society as a whole) and how to donate.

Student jobs

If you intend to use a student job to supplement your finances, remember that each country has its own rules about whether, where and how international students can work. Typical restrictions include limited working hours during term-time, and rules about whether you can work off-campus or need to stick to jobs within the university. For example, international students in Canada must obtain the Off-Campus Work Permit (OCWP).

Most campuses offer many opportunities for part-time work, including working in a shop or café, in the student union, as an organizer or helper at university events, in an administrative role, or as a student tutor or advisor. You could also consider freelance work as a tutor, capitalizing on skills in fields such as languages, sports, arts or music.

Part-time study

You might also consider enrolling for part-time study, which will mean your tuition fees are spread out over a longer period, while you have more time to work alongside your course commitments. If this is your plan, make sure you have a realistic balance between work and studies. If you do find yourself struggling to cope, your university’s student support team may be able to direct you towards funding opportunities that have opened up since the commencement of the academic year, or at the very least, help you find a better balance or schedule.

Having explored the different avenues available to international graduate students, here are some specific graduate funding resources for six of the most popular destinations:

Australian government’s Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships
Australia Awards , via the AusAID program for students from developing countries
Merit-based international scholarships from individual universities, such as the Adelaide Graduate Research Scholarships (University of Adelaide) and International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (University of Western Australia)
More scholarships to study in Australia…
Government website provides a listing of international scholarships, including the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) offers scholarships for international students, while the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) offers scholarships for Canadian citizens
Competitive graduate scholarships from Canada’s Research Councils (such as NSERC , CIHR , SSHRC , CIFAR )
More scholarships to study in Canada…
Bursaries via the Centre National des Œuvres Universitaires et Scolaires (CNOUS) and the Centres Régionaux des Œuvres Universitaires (CROUS)
Regional scholarships from the website of the Conseil Régional in which your university is based
Eiffel Scholarships for international master’s and PhD students from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MESR)
Graduate scholarships from the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)
PhD students can apply for Industrial Conventions Research Training (CIFRE) funding
French government bursaries via French embassies in some countries.
More scholarships to study in Europe…
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the world’s largest funding organization for international students and offers an online scholarships database
Funding organizations such as the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for PhD students and the Heinrich Böll Foundation
Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst (KAAD) scholarships offered for students from developing countries
Some federal grants and loans are available (some only in cases of hardship)
More scholarships to study in Germany…

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UK government offers tuition fee loans for graduate-level students on accelerated medical/dental programs and special funding for trainee teachers (PCGE or ITT)
Opportunities for funding from the seven government-funded Research Councils : AHRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, ESRC, MRC, NERC, STFC
Scientific studentships from organizations and charities such as Cancer Research UK, Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and the Wellcome Trust
Funding via the British Council , including Erasmus grants and the UK 9/11 Scholarship Fund for surviving victims of the 9/11 attacks
The Fulbright Commission offers Postgraduate Student Awards for postgraduate studies at any accredited UK university (for US students only)
The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme helps provide funding for professional qualifications
Other international schemes include the Chevening Scholarships , the Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme and Marshall Scholarship (for US students only)]
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The Institute of International Education (IIE) provides a database of scholarships
The Fulbright Commission offers Postgraduate Student Awards for postgraduate studies at any accredited US university (for UK students only) and Scholar Awards for UK professionals doing academic work in the US
Research grants from government agencies such as the National Science Foundation
Annual funding directory published by Palgrave Macmillan, called The Grants Register
Individual scholarships offered by universities or states, such as the Kennedy Scholarships for Harvard and MIT and the Frank Knox Fellowships for students from the UK, Australia, Canada or New Zealand to study at Harvard
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) provides international fellowships for women to study in the US
PEO International offers scholarships for women to study in the US or Canada
The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund for Greek students to study in the US
More scholarships to study in the US…
Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) funding includes the Global Access Initiative (GAIN) and PING Scholarships
The Leverhulme Trust offers international postgraduate studentships
Scholarships from the Organization of American States (OAS), including the OAS Special Caribbean Scholarships Program (SPECAF)
The EU’s Erasmus+ program includes a range of international funding opportunities
Online database of EU scholarships via the PLOTEUS project
The European Commission (EC) offers Intra-European Fellowships, International Incoming Fellowships and Initial Training Networks (ITN) for researchers in Europe
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) for Commonwealth countries
More scholarships for international study…

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Harvard’s Institute of Politics Announces Fall 2024 Resident Fellows

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CAMBRIDGE, MA - The Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School today announced the appointment of six Resident Fellows who will join the IOP for the Fall 2024 semester. The fellows bring diverse experience in politics, elected office, polling, journalism, and economic development to address the challenges facing our country and world today.

"We are thrilled to welcome this Fall's cohort of Resident Fellows to Harvard to engage and collaborate with our students and community, and to get their thoughts and insight in the final few months of this year's historic election. Their diverse experiences will no doubt inspire our students to consider careers in public service and prepare them to provide essential political leadership in the months and years ahead," said IOP Director Setti Warren .

"We are excited to have such a remarkable group of Fellows at the IOP this Fall. They bring varied perspectives on how to best approach some of our country's most consequential challenges, and I am confident our students will gain important insight into the fields of politics, civic engagement, journalism, and more," said Michael Nutter , Chair of the Institute of Politics' Senior Advisory Committee, and former Mayor of Philadelphia.

"We are thrilled to welcome the incredibly accomplished members of the 2024 Fall Fellows Cohort as we begin the fall semester prior to the incredibly important U.S. election. As we close out the 'biggest election year in history,' our world remains in the throes of a major period of democratic backsliding. American voters, including many Harvard students, will once again face the possibility of reactionary backsliding and threats to fundamental rights. Closer to home, we are keenly aware of the threats to free speech on campus. While this semester will bring renewed challenges to and debates concerning those fundamental rights, we are hopeful that study groups will remain a source of vibrant, productive, and gratifying discussions on Harvard's campus. In that spirit, this semester's cohort of Fellows will bring in critical perspectives from the varied worlds of governing, policymaking, polling, reporting, and campaigning to equip students with the tools necessary to create a better tomorrow. We are confident that this cohort of Fellows will help this program to remain a bastion of freedom of speech and civil discourse on Harvard's campus," said Éamon ÓCearúil ‘25 and Summer Tan ‘26 , Co-Chairs of the Fellows and Study Groups Program at the Institute of Politics.

IOP Resident Fellows are fully engaged with the Harvard community. They reside on campus, mentor a cohort of undergraduate students, hold weekly office hours, and lead an eight-week, not-for-credit study group based on their experience and expertise.

Fall 2024 Resident Fellows:

Betsy Ankney: Former Campaign Manager, Nikki Haley for President
John Anzalone: One of the nation's top pollsters and strategists, and founder of Impact Research, a public opinion research and consulting firm
Alejandra Y. Castillo: Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development
Asa Hutchinson: Former Governor of Arkansas and 2024 Presidential Candidate
Brett Rosenberg: Former Director for Strategic Planning, National Security Council and Deputy Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, Department of State
Eugene Scott: Host at Axios Live, and former reporter who has spent two decades covering politics at the local, national and international level, including at the Washington Post and CNN

Brief bios and quotes can be found below. Headshots are available upon request.

Betsy Ankney Ankney is a political strategist with over 15 years of experience on tough campaigns. She has been involved in campaigns and Super PACs at the national and state level and played a role in some of the biggest upsets in Republican politics. She has been an advisor to Ambassador Nikki Haley since 2021, serving as Executive Director for Stand for America PAC and most recently as Campaign Manager for Nikki Haley for President. After starting with zero dollars in the bank and 2% in the polls, the campaign defied the odds, raised $80 million, and Nikki Haley emerged as the strongest challenger to Donald Trump. Ankney served as the Political Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee for the 2020 cycle. She advised senate campaigns across the country, working directly with candidates and their campaigns on budgets, messaging, and fundraising. Prior to her work at the NRSC, Ankney managed multiple statewide campaigns, including Bruce Rauner for Governor in Illinois and Ron Johnson for Senate in Wisconsin. For her work on Ron Johnson’s race, she was named “Campaign Manager of the Year” by the American Association of Political Consultants for 2016. Ankney got her start in politics at the 2008 Republican National Convention and served in various roles at the Republican National Committee as well as on multiple campaigns and outside efforts. She serves on the boards of The Campaign School at Yale and The American Association of Political Consultants. She is from Toledo, Ohio and attended Vanderbilt University.

"I am honored to be a part of the fantastic program at the Harvard Institute of Politics. As we enter the final stretch of one of the wildest and most unpredictable election cycles in modern history, I look forward to having conversations in real time about our political process, what to look for, and why it matters." – Betsy Ankney

John Anzalone Anzalone is one of the nation’s top pollsters and messaging strategists. He has spent decades working on some of the toughest political campaigns in modern history and helping private-sector clients navigate complex challenges. He has polled for the past four presidential races, most recently serving as chief pollster for President Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign. In that role, he helped develop the messaging and strategy that drove paid communications, major policy rollouts, speeches, and convention thematics. He has also polled for the campaigns of President Obama and Hillary Clinton, and has helped elect U.S. senators, governors, and dozens of members of Congress. Anzalone works with governors across the country, including current Governors Gretchen Whitmer (MI) and Roy Cooper (NC). He polls regularly for the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Senate Majority PAC, and AARP. With more than 30 years of experience in message development and strategic execution, he has been called on by key decision-makers, executives, and CEOs to provide counsel in a changing world and marketplace. He has extensive experience using research and data to break down complex subjects into digestible messages that resonate with target audiences. He grew up in St. Joseph, Michigan, and graduated from Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He is married and has four children, two dogs, and lives in Watercolor, Florida.

"After a 40-year career in politics I am so excited to give back by sharing and mentoring politically active and curious students, but also to have an opportunity to learn from them myself. During the next three months we will be living the 2024 elections together in real time. There is nothing more exciting than that regardless of your political identity." – John Anzalone

Alejandra Y. Castillo The Honorable Alejandra Y. Castillo was nominated by President Biden and sworn in as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development on August 13, 2021, becoming the first women of color to hold this position. Ms. Castillo led the Economic Development Administration (EDA) between August 2021-2024 through an unprecedented moment of growth and opportunity. As the only federal agency focused exclusively on economic development, she guided EDA’s the implementation of over $6.8 billion dollars in federal funding, powering EDA and its mission to make transformational placed-based investments to support inclusive and equitable economic growth across America. Spanning over two decades of public service and non-profit work, she has served in three Presidential administrations --Biden, Obama and Clinton. Her career has also included a drive to shattering glass ceilings and providing inspiration to multiple generations of diverse leaders. Castillo is an active member in various civic and professional organizations, including the Hispanic National Bar Association, the American Constitution Society, as well as the Council on Foreign Relations. Castillo holds a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook; a M.A. in Public Policy from the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin; and a J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law. A native of Queens, NY., the daughter of immigrants from the Dominican Republic.

"I am excited to join this Fall semester IOP Fellowship class and have the opportunity to engage with students and faculty members across the University. The IOP fellowship presents a great forum to discuss and evaluate the future of U.S. industrial strategy and economic growth in light of the historic federal investments in place-based economic development during the last three years. I am honored to join my colleagues in making this an exciting and informative semester for students." – Alejandra Y. Castillo

Asa Hutchinson Governor Asa Hutchinson is a former Republican candidate for President of the United States. He served as the 46th Governor of the State of Arkansas and in his last election, he was re-elected with 65 percent of the vote, having received more votes than any other Republican candidate for governor in the State’s history. As a candidate for President, Hutchinson distinguished himself as an advocate for balancing the federal budget, energy production and enhanced border security. He also was a clear voice for the GOP to move away from the leadership of Donald Trump. Hutchinson’s time as governor is distinguished by his success in securing over $700 million per year in tax cuts, safeguarding the retirement pay of veterans from state income tax, shrinking the size of state government, creating over 100,000 new jobs and leading a national initiative to increase computer science education. The Governor’s career in public service began when President Ronald Reagan appointed him as the youngest U.S. Attorney in the nation for the Western District of Arkansas. In 1996, he won the first of three consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. During his third term in Congress, President George W. Bush appointed Governor Hutchinson to serve as Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration and later as the nation’s first Undersecretary of Homeland Security for Border Protection. He is a former Chairman of the National Governors. He grew up on a small farm near Gravette. He and his wife, Susan, have four children and seven grandchildren. Governor Hutchinson is currently CEO of Hutchinson Group LLC, a security consulting firm.

"After 8 years as Governor it is time to teach and mentor. I am honored to have the opportunity this fall to share my experiences and perspective but to also learn from the students and my colleagues who will also be resident fellows at the IOP. The timing is historic with our democracy facing a critical choice this fall as to the direction of our country." – Asa Hutchinson

Brett Rosenberg Rosenberg is a foreign policy expert who has served in the White House, Department of State, and Senate. During the Biden Administration, Rosenberg was the inaugural Deputy Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, President Biden’s and the G7’s flagship program designed to meet infrastructure needs in low- and middle-income countries. At the White House, Rosenberg served on the National Security Council as Director for Strategic Planning, working on shaping and realizing approaches to issues spanning from international economics to Western Hemisphere engagement, as well as helping to write the National Security Strategy. Prior to her service in the Biden administration, Rosenberg was Associate Director of Policy for National Security Action, where she remains a senior advisor. Rosenberg began her career in Washington as a legislative aide to then-Senator Kamala Harris, where she advised the senator on a range of domestic and economic policy issues. Rosenberg is a Nonresident Scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and her writing has appeared in outlets including Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, The New Republic, and McSweeneys. She received her A.B. in History from Harvard College and her PhD (DPhil) in International Relations from the University of Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar.

"What a privilege it is to be part of this incredible community in this incredible moment. I can't wait to learn from the students, faculty, and other fellows as we dive in together to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the United States and the world." – Brett Rosenberg

Eugene Scott Eugene Scott is a host at Axios Live, where he travels the country interviewing political and policy leaders. He was previously a senior political reporter for Axios covering 2024 swing voters and voting rights. An award-winning journalist, Scott has spent two decades covering politics at the local, national and international levels. He was recently a national political reporter at The Washington Post focused on identity politics and the 2022 midterm election. Following the 2020 presidential election, he hosted “The Next Four Years,” then Amazon’s top original podcast. He also contributed to “FOUR HUNDRED SOULS: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019,” which topped the New York Times’ bestseller list. In addition to writing, Scott has regularly provided political analysis on MSNBC, CBS and NPR. Scott was a Washington Correspondent for CNN Politics during the 2016 election. And he began his newspaper career at the Cape Argus in Cape Town, South Africa not long after beginning his journalism career with BET News’ “Teen Summit.” Scott received his master’s degree from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and his bachelor’s from the University of North Carolina Hussman School of Journalism and Media. He is a D.C. native and continues to live in the Nation’s Capital.

"Learning from and with the professionals that visited the IOP during my time on campus was one of the highlights of my time at the Kennedy School. I am eager to help lead students in understanding the press and this country as we navigate the final weeks of arguably the most consequential election of our time." – Eugene Scott

Additional information can be found here .

About the Institute of Politics Fellows Program The Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School was established in 1966 as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. The Institute’s mission is to unite and engage students, particularly undergraduates, with academics, politicians, activists, and policymakers on a non-partisan basis to inspire them to pursue pathways in politics and public service. The Institute blends the academic with practical politics and offers students the opportunity to engage in current events and to acquire skills and perspectives that will assist in their postgraduate pathways.

The Fellows Program has stood as the cornerstone of the IOP, encouraging student interest in public service and increasing the interaction between the academic and political communities. Through the Fellows Program, the Institute aims to provide students with the opportunity to learn from experienced public servants, the space to engage in civil discourse, and the chance to acquire a more holistic and pragmatic view of our political world.

For more information on the fellowship program, including a full list of former fellows, visit: iop.harvard.edu

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Funding for students on postgraduate research courses

There are loans and financial awards available to help pay for fees and living costs while your studying for your research degree.

Current scholarship spotlight

This guidance is for students studying for an MPhil, PhD or Doctorate at UCL and includes:

How much does a PhD cost?
UCL studentships and scholarships
Charities and trusts
Government loans

Funding for disabled students

Other sources of funding.

Current PhD Students

How much does a postgraduate research degree cost?

When calculating the cost of a postgraduate research degree there are two elements to consider - tuition fees and living costs.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees will vary from programme to programme and depend on your fee classification . Check the Graduate Prospectus for information on what your fees may be for any particular programme.

Living costs

The amount spent on living costs may vary greatly from student to student and depend on lifestyle and individual circumstances. Information on the cost of study can be found on UCL's cost of study page .

UCL Studentships and Scholarships

Uk research and innovation (ukri) studentships.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are responsible for investing public money in research in the UK. UCL departments apply to specific Research Councils for funding and then nominate the students they believe should receive the awards.

Research Council studentships are open to UK and overseas residents. International students may also apply to a limited number of studentships with 'open eligibility'. This funding will usually pay your PhD fees and may also provide a stipend for living costs, depending on eligibility.

To apply for Research Council funding, contact your UCL department directly and they will confirm their application process.

For further information on eligibility and value, you can check the individual Research Councils' websites: Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Medical Research Council (MRC) Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

UCL Studentships

Individual academic departments may offer their own awards (wholly funded by them or jointly funded with an industrial sponsor). You can do a search of the UCL studentships that are currently available by using the UCL PhD Opportunties Search.

UCL's Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) also provide research positions funded by the Research Councils.

You are also advised to check directly with your admitting department for the most up to date funding information.

If you receive a UCL studentship and have questions about how it is paid, please read this page of information about your studentship .

UCL Scholarships

UCL also administers a range of scholarships for research students from the UK and overseas. Use the scholarship finder to see what might be available .

Charities and Trusts

Some large research charities have substantial budgets for scholarships and grants.

Eligibility requirements for some of the major research charities are available through the links below:

Leverhulme Trust
Wellcome Trust

Many other smaller organisations provide funding to PhD students. Turn 2 Us Grants Search database contains information on over 3,000 charitable funds offering welfare and educational grants, as well as other support and services.

The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online is a portal for alternative sources of funding - especially charities - which can make awards (fees, maintenance, research costs) to any student regardless of subject or nationality. UCL has purchased a licence to the Guide so it’s free for all students and staff to use. If you are a prospective student who has applied to the university, please contact the Student Funding team to access the PIN.

Lists of charitable grants and awards are kept in the following directories which are held in UCL libraries - see references below:

Charities Digest: Selected charities & voluntary organisations

1x Main Library - Reference R 20 CHA
1x IOE Library - Reference Collection, Level 4, RF3 HEW CHA

Directory of Grant Making Trusts

2x Main Library - Reference R 20 DIR
1x IOE Library - Reference Collection, Level 4, RF3 HEW DIR

Grants Register

1x Main Library - Ref Collection M, Reference R 20 GRA
1x School of Pharmacy Library - Reference Shelves, Pharmacy 378.3 GRA

Guide to Educational Grants

1x Main Library - Reference R 20 GUI
1x IOE Library - Reference Collection, Level 4, RF3 EDU

Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need

Government Loans

Some governments provide loans or finanical support to students at PhD level, so it is worth checking with your home government whether there is any support available.

Below are the governmental loans that the UCL funding team help to administer.

Postgraduate Doctoral Loan from Student Finance

Some students may be eligible for a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan from Student Finance. This loan acts as a contribution towards the cost of study. It is unlikely that it will cover the cost of both tuition fees and maintenance. Students can borrow up to £29,390 (2024/5 figure) for their whole course.

Eligibility

Information on the loan including full eligibility details can be found on the Student Finance Doctoral Loan website.

Please note that you must be doing a full standalone doctoral degree to be eligible for the loan. You will not be eligible for the loan if you are studying on a modular/flexible mode of attendance, or if you enter the second or third year of a doctoral course using prior attainment from previous study towards your doctoral degree under UCL's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme .

How your Postgraduate Doctoral Loan might affect your benefits

If you receive means-tested benefits, 30% of the maximum Postgraduate Doctoral Loan that is available in a single academic year is treated by the Department for Work and Pensions as being for living costs and hence will be considered income when assessing any benefit award. For benefit purposes, you will be treated as having this amount, regardless of whether you actually take up the loan.

Interest and Repayment

You’ll be charged interest from the day you get the first payment until your loan is repaid in full or cancelled.

Find out more about interest and repayment of Student Finance loans on the Student Finance repayment website .

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Sharia-compliant loans

The government has been looking into the possibility of an alternative Sharia-compliant funding system which would be available alongside traditional student loans. However, at present, this system is not yet in place.

UCL participates in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans). This is the main U.S. Federal funding available to American students in the UK.

The processing of loans at schools outside the US is different from the process when applying to a school inside the US. Students applying to Direct Loans for study at UCL should follow the instructions carefully as we will not be able to administer your loan unless you submit that application to the Student Funding Office as outlined in the guidance.

Find out more about US Loans

Canadian Loans

Students from Canada may be able to apply for Canada Student Loans and provincial or territorial student assistance.

Find out more about Canadian Loans

Postgraduate research students who have a disability, mental health problem or specific learning difficulty and are being funded by one of the seven UK Research Councils can apply for Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs) to help with additional study-related requirements.

You should contact the Disability Adviser or named contact on disability matters at your Research Council for advice.

The UK Research and Innovation DSA Framework names the DSA contacts at each of the UK Research Councils .

If you have a disability, mental health problem, or specific learning difficulty and are not being funding by a UK Research Council, you may still be able to access some funding for additional study-related costs from Student Support and Wellbeing .

Disabled students who are not awarded a Disabled Students’ Allowance may also be eligible for a Student Health Association Bursary .

As a student, it is unlikely you will be able to claim benefits unless you have a disability or have children.

The charity Turn2Us have guides on what benefits students may be eligible for.

If you are experiencing problems with your benefits, contact the Student Union Advice Service .

Council tax

Full-time students do not need to pay for council tax

From time to time external organisations contact the UCL Funding team with funding opportunities. We place these on an online Hootboard notice board . UCL does not administer or take responsibility for any of these schemes. If you are unable to access the Hootboard when logged in to a Hootboard account, please sign out and refresh the page.

Some students choose to apply for personal loans provided by private finance companies. UCL is not affiliated with or able to endorse any private loan providers.

The UCL Doctoral School list some scholarship and funding opportunities on their website.

Online aggregators like Postgraduate Studentships , Scholarship Search and Postgraduate Funding list schemes.

Find a PhD has a comprehensive guide on funding a PhD

Find out more about external funding options

Current PhD students

There are a number of sources of financial support for PhD students who are currently enrolled at UCL.

The Doctoral School Fellowship

The Doctoral School Fellowship is for current research students who, due to unforeseen circumstances, have their funding interrupted or completely withdrawn.

To qualify candidates must be progressing well academically and demonstrate that without financial assistance they would not be able to complete their studies.

The Financial Assistance Fund

The Financial Assistance Fund is for UCL students who fall into unexpected financial hardship.

Short term loans

Limited cash loans of up to £250 are available to students who have experienced a delay in their normal funding being paid.

External grants and funding

Some charities and organisations give financial support to current students studying particular subjects or in particular circumstances.

One of these is the Funds for Women Graduates who have a range of grants to help female PhD students with living costs.

Reduce costs and increase income

If you are struggling to cover the costs of study, you can look at ways to reduce your costs and increase your income .

As a postgraduate student, you have the opportunity to become a Student Residence Adviser and eliminate your accommodation costs completely by living in UCL halls. In exchange, you work in a team supporting the undergraduates who live in halls, dealing with pastoral and disciplinary issues.

Student Residence Advisor positions are advertised on the UCL Jobs site in May each year.

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Funding for postgraduate study

You can get funding for postgraduate study through loans, studentships, bursaries and grants - you might also get help from your employer.

You can now apply for funding for the 2024 to 2025 academic year.

Search for postgraduate funding on the Scholarship Search website or Prospects website .

Postgraduate Master’s Loan

If you’re starting a master’s degree, you could get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan to help with course fees and living costs. You can get up to:

£12,471 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2024
£12,167 if your course started between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024
£11,836 if your course started between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023

Postgraduate Doctoral Loan

If you’re starting a doctoral degree, you could get a Postgraduate Doctoral Loan to help with course fees and living costs. You can get up to:

£29,390 if your course starts on or after 1 August 2024
£28,673 if your course started between 1 August 2023 and 31 July 2024
£27,892 if your course started between 1 August 2022 and 31 July 2023

It is not based on your income or your family’s and it’s paid directly to you.

Studentships

Studentships are postgraduate positions that have funding attached for fees, living expenses or both. They’re mainly funded by UK Research and Innovation .

Teacher training, social work, medical and healthcare courses

You can apply for funding for:

Initial Teacher Training
social work - through a social work bursary
some medical or healthcare courses - through an NHS bursary
most medical or healthcare courses - through a student loan

Graduate-entry medical students can also get support from Student Finance England for fees charged over £3,465.

Charities and trusts

Charities and trusts sometimes provide grants, often for students from poorer backgrounds or those who’ve achieved academic excellence. Find out more at your local library in these publications:

the Educational Grants Directory
the Charities Digest
the Grants Register
the Directory of Grant Making Trusts

You can also use the Family Action grant search .

Learned societies

Societies sometimes offer funding for postgraduate or postdoctoral research. They include:

the British Academy (for humanities and social sciences - postdoctorate only)
the Royal Academy of Engineering (for engineering)
the Royal Society (for science - postdoctorate only)

You might be able to get funding from:

an individual - sometimes people donate awards to help postgraduates (these are usually offered through your university or college)
your employer - they might sponsor you if the course is relevant to your job
a Disabled Students’ Allowance
the Student Awards Agency for Scotland if you’re from Scotland

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The ULTIMATE guide to Postgraduate Funding

19 th December 2023

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Figuring out how to fund your postgraduate studies can seem immensely confusing, so we’ve created our Ultimate Guide to Postgraduate Funding to help you discover what your options are and how you can pay for your education. Routes for funding postgraduate degrees are quite different to undergraduate degrees, most of which are paid via Student Finance. For postgraduates, you’ll have a few different directions you could follow. From bursaries to budgeting, you will find lots of useful information here for you to consider when applying for your postgraduate degree, along with tips for helping you save money while you study.

How much can a postgraduate degree cost?

What living costs should you consider, what postgraduate degree funding options are there.

Postgraduate loans
Bursaries and scholarships

Teacher Training Bursaries and Scholarships

Nhs learning support fund and social work bursaries, subject related funding, scholarships for under-represented groups, location related funding, disabled students’ allowance, enhanced learning credits scheme for the armed forces, research councils, employer sponsorship, part-time employment, crowdfunding, tips for saving money while studying.

The costs for postgraduate degrees and undergraduate degrees are notably different, while undergraduate degrees are subject to a tuition fee cap (currently £9,250 per year), postgraduate degrees are not. The universities themselves set the tuition fees for postgraduate degrees, which means there can be quite a lot of variation.

Costs for postgraduate degrees average around £11,000 per year, depending on the qualification, course and university. Check out the table below to get an idea of the tuition fees per year for some of the most popular postgraduate qualifications...


	£3,000 - £30,000
	£3,000 - £6,000
	£15,000 - £40,000
	Up to £9,250

To find out up to date costs for degrees that you are interested in, have a browse using our Course Search feature, which can sort courses from the lowest to highest if you’re looking to find an affordable master’s course.

Next: Search for postgraduate courses

Alongside tuition fees, postgraduate students will also need to take into account the associated living costs for the years they will be studying. This will include things like rent, bills, food, travel and course materials, among others. The cost of living will depend on where in the country you live as rent can vary between cities, and some degrees can require you to buy more course materials than others. It’s wise to put together a realistic budget for living costs and plan your monthly expenses accordingly, which could include the items on this list below below...

Rent + Bills
Course materials
Travel
Entertainment
Clothes

A note on Council Tax – as a student, you shouldn’t have to pay it. However, if you live with non-students or with a partner and you want to contribute to the Council Tax bill (bear in mind you don’t legally have to), you should double check that your property is in the right band to avoid unnecessary costs.

There are several options available for postgraduate students when it comes to funding their education. This includes loans from the government specifically for postgraduate students, a range of bursaries and scholarships, employee sponsorships, crowdfunding and even salaried teacher training courses. Previously, the Professional and Career Development Loan scheme was a popular route for postgraduate students, but the government closed applications for it in 2019.

Postgraduate Loans

In 2016, the government introduced loans for students looking to embark on postgraduate studies. This began with the Master’s Loan and continued with the Doctoral Loan introduced in 2018. These are not means-tested loans, and they are paid directly to the student. They can be used to pay for course fees and living costs.

For the Master’s Loan , students can get up to £11,836 for courses that start after 1 August 2022. The loan will be paid in three installments over the academic year (or equally divided across each year of your course if it is longer than one year). You must be taking a full, standalone master’s course worth at least 180 credits, and it can be a taught or research-based master’s.

For the Doctoral Loan , students can get up to £27,892 for courses that start after 1 August 2022. The loan will be divided equally across each year of your course. You must be taking a full, standalone doctoral course, and it can be a taught or research-based course (or a combination of the two).

There are other requirements that you must fulfil to be eligible to receive a postgraduate loan from the government, details of which you will be able to find on the gov.uk website.

Similar to the standard undergraduate degree loan, students will have to start repaying their postgraduate loan once they begin to earn an income over a certain threshold.

Go to: Read more about Loan Options for Postgraduate Students

Bursaries and Scholarships

Bursaries and scholarships are also popular for students looking to make postgraduate education more affordable. The names are sometimes used interchangeably, and they can be quite similar, though getting a scholarship is usually a competitive process, while bursaries are available to any student that qualifies for them. However, neither scholarships nor bursaries have to be repaid.

When looking for bursaries or scholarships, the first place you’ll want to look is the university. There will often be university-wide bursaries as well as department-specific bursaries, depending on your subject and/or circumstances. Some postgraduate courses come with a certain number of scholarships attached.

Most universities also offer discounts on postgraduate courses for alumni. If you have completed an undergraduate degree at a university, you could consider staying on or returning to take advantage of this discount. However, your course is an investment; evaluate the department and the reputation of the course carefully and don’t be enticed solely by cost.

Next: Search for bursaries and scholarships

If you're looking to become a teacher, you might be eligable for a bursary from the government depending on the subject you want to teach. You'll need a 2:2 or higher bachelor’s degree, a master’s or a PhD in the subject to qualify for the bursary, alongside some more terms and conditions which are available on the gov.uk website. The subjects and bursary can be found on the table below...


Chemistry	£27,000
Physics	£27,000
Computing	£27,000
Maths	£27,000
Languages	£25,000
Geography	£25,000
Biology	£20,000
Design and Technology	£20,000
English	£15,000

There are also scholarships available for people looking to become teachers in certain subjects, offered by other independent institutions. Students will need to apply directly to the institution for these scholarships, and meet the institution's critera. The subjects, scholarship amounts and institutions are listed on the label below...


Chemistry	£29,000	The Royal Society of Chemistry
Computing	£29,000	BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Maths	£29,000	The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Physics	£29,000	The Institute of Physics
Languages*	£27,000	The British Council

*French, German and Spanish only

Go to: Read more about How to Fund a PGCE

The NHS provides a Learning Support Fund as additional funding for students on pre-registration postgraduate courses for a number of subjects. Eligible students can get a training grant of £5,000 per academic year which is not means-tested and does not need to be repaid. You’ll have to reapply for the training grant for each academic year of your study. The Learning Support Fund can be received by students studying for the following courses:

Dental Hygiene or Dental Therapy (level 5 or 6 courses)
Dietetics
Midwifery
Nursing (adult, child, mental health, learning disability, joint nursing and social work)
Occupational Therapy
Operating Department Practitioner (level 5 or 6 courses)
Orthoptics
Orthotics and Prosthetics
Paramedic Science (DipHE and FD courses are not eligible for NHS LSF)
Physiotherapy
Podiatry or Chiropody
Radiography (diagnostic and therapeutic)
Speech and Language Therapy

Students can also receive a Specialist Subject Payment of an additional £1,000 aper academic year if they are studying one of these particular courses:

Mental Health Nursing
Learning Disability Nursing
Radiography (Diagnostic and Therapeutic)
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Orthoptics and Podiatry

The Learning Support Fund features more funding alongside the training grant. There is a £2,000 annual Parental Support grant for students who have parental responsibility for a child. The Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses to help pay for excess travel and accommodation for students undertaking clinical placements for their practical training. The Exceptional Support Fund also provides funding for students facing unforeseen financial difficulties.

The NHS can also provide a bursary for postgraduate students who are studying an approved Social Work course, comprised of a non-means-tested basic grant and a means-tested maintenance grant.

You can also look further afield for bursaries and grants, as various charities, trusts, and societies across the UK will offer them to students studying in related subjects, since it is in their interest to further research in that area or train more individuals to work in the sector. Explore the established groups that exist in and around the subject you are looking to study to see if there is funding available to you.

For example, The Royal Geographical Society supports fieldwork projects with grants for master’s and PhD students. Cancer Research UK also supports PhD students looking to help make medical breakthroughs in the line of research. The Scott Trust offers multiple bursaries each year for students looking to take an MA in journalism.

Several societies and trusts offer scholarships to members of under-represented groups to support academics from all backgrounds and build diversity of ideas in sectors that need it. Some companies will even work with the universities themselves to help establish these scholarships and bursaries, so get in touch with the institutions you’re interested in to see if they have any funding that you can receive.

For example, the Windsor Fellowship works with the likes of UCL, DeepMind, Cancer Research UK and Visa to offer scholarships for students from under-represented communities for a variety of postgraduate courses. The Miranda Brawn Diversity Leadership Scholarship offers funding for future diversity leaders, complete with mentoring and training.

You may be able to access funds from a local council or charity where you live, or where you will be living during your studies. Often small towns and rural communities have charities and hardship funds where money goes unclaimed. If you can demonstrate that you were, or are, a contributing member of the community, and that you are hoping to further your education and job prospects, you may be able to secure a financial contribution. Reaching out to your local council to see what is available should form part of your university funding research.

The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) can be used by postgraduate and undergraduate students to support with study-related costs. Students can get up to £25,575 in the 2022 to 2023 academic year to help meet disability-related costs of studying, which can include paying for specialist equipment, non-medical helpers and extra travel expenditure.

Eligible students may be asked to book a needs assessment to determine what will be needed for their courses. The DSA does not need to be repaid. You’ll be able to find more information, including eligibility criteria, on the gov.uk website.

The Ministry of Defence aims to promote "lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces" with its Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC). This scheme provides financial support for a maximum of three separate years to contribute towards the costs of a degree with a qualifying institution. The ELC can be claimed by personnel who have recently left or serving members of the Armed Forces depending on their eligibility.

Research Councils are publicly funded bodies that exist to further research in various academic fields and subject areas. Part of their role is to fund PhD and master’s students. Your university applies for funding, and courses or subjects that have received grants from research councils should advertise this when prospective students are researching courses or applying. You will then have to apply to the department or school, so it varies from university to university as to the competition and application requirements.

If you are interested in completing a postgraduate course to advance your career prospects in the organisation you work for, it’s worth asking if the company will sponsor you in some way. Some businesses will have official schemes in place for this, but if there is no official scheme, it’s up to you to negotiate an arrangement and hope that your employer will see the potential.

Whether you are planning to do a part-time course, either in attendance or through distance learning, or take time out to complete a full-time course, you need to think about the logistics and the terms of your employment. Ensure you are clear on any agreements you make with your employer when arranging your sponsorship, as some agreements may require you to return funds used for your course should you leave the company within a specified period.

If you need to provide an argument for why your employer should sponsor your education, think about presenting how it will help your contribution to the business, how it fits in with your long-term development goals at the organisation and the value it could add to the company.

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Part-time work can help contribute towards living costs while studying for your postgraduate degree. Many places will have part-time jobs, but we also recommend looking to find a part-time job at your university. Whether it’s acting as an ambassador for open day, helping with administration tasks or shifts working at the Students’ Union, they will respect that you are there first and foremost for your education.

You should speak to your tutor prior to finding part-time work to check whether they think you will have enough time to make it a realistic option. Depending on how intense your course is, it may get in the way of assignments and/or increase your stress levels.

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If you are looking for further assistance paying for your tuition fees or living costs, you may want to consider crowdfunding as an option. Appealing to friends, family, and strangers the internet will not be the dependable method for raising the full amount needed for your degree, but combined with other funding routes, crowdfunding a small portion of the money needed can help make progressing through your studies much more achievable from a financial standpoint.

Websites like GoFundMe and Crowdfunder can be used to host your crowdfunding campaigns, though be aware that they will charge fees for using their service. You can use social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram to get the campaign out into the world and post updates. Marketing is a vital part of crowdfunding, as it will allow you to show why taking your postgraduate degree is important. Try to think about how your study will help develop not only your prospects, but also a particular field or specific community.

Alongside the funding options available, many students will also be looking for ways to save money while studying for their postgraduate degree. With that in mind, we’ve put together a handy selection of tips to help you look after your money at university.

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The first place to start is your bank account. As obvious as it sounds, having the right account with benefits tailored to graduates is essential when assessing your funding options for postgraduate study. Some graduate accounts will offer an interest-free overdraft for up to three years, which is useful for clearing your overdraft debt without adding to it in the meantime.

You may want to stick with the bank where you had your student account, but it is worth your time looking around to see what features the graduate accounts from other banks have. This can include different sizes and lengths of overdraft, along with other freebies.

A huge number of shops and brands will offer student discounts, which can really help to save you money. You’ll usually need to show your student ID or provide your university email address to benefit from student discounts. There are also student discount cards available, like the TOTUM card (previously known as the NUS Extra card), which have even more exclusive deals to offer.

Many shops will also have loyalty cards for you to use when you shop to collect points or get money off your purchases. This includes the likes of the Tesco Clubcard, Nectar Card, and the Boots Advantage Card. These cards are almost always free and can be used online and in person, so they’re worth picking up if you regularly shop at these places.

If you need to travel by train frequently, take a look at the selection of Railcards available from National Rail. Many of these, like the 16-25 or the 26-30 Railcard, can let you get 1/3 off train tickets across the country. Students in London can also get an 18+ Student Oyster Photocard to save 30% on Travelcards and Bus and Tram Pass season tickets.

Some universities will offer various incentives to encourage students to travel by bike, including free bike checks. If you already have a bike, or can find a good student discount on one, this can help you save money on train and bus tickets throughout your studies.

Cooking food with housemates is a good way to save money, as these meals will often work out to be cheaper than cooking just for yourself. Plus, you’ll get to spend time with your housemates, and if you’re in student accommodation, this is a great way to make friends.

Similarly, cooking in bulk and freezing portions to eat for the next couple of days is another good way to save money on ingredients, with the added benefit of saving you time in the evenings. You can find plenty of recipes on the internet for bulk cooking, and there are even cookbooks dedicated to bulk cooking, too.

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Research Funding

Allocation of research funding is central to the Society’s work of supporting historians and historical research.

In 2023 the Society awarded £110,085 in funding to historians through open competitions, generously assisted by partner organisations and donors. In 2024, the Society is developing and extending its funding programmes for historians, within and outside Higher Education, and at at all career stages.

Funding is available to historians at three career stages. Please follow the links for further information on:

Postgraduate Research Funding for historians studying for a History Masters degree or PhD
Early Career Research Funding for historians within 5 years of completing a doctorate in History
Open Research Funding for historians further on from PhD completion, or in mid / later career employed in Higher Education or in other sectors aligned to history

The Society runs three additional funding programmes open to historians at all career stages. Please follow the links for more on our annual:

Workshop Grants , enabling historians to come together to discuss projects in detail
Jinty Nelson Teaching Fellowships , to facilitate innovative and creative teaching practice
David Berry Fellowship, to undertake work relating to the history of Scotland or the Scottish people worldwide

Current calls for funding, to September 2024

The following programmes are now open and accepting applications (in order of deadline):

Early Career Fellowship Grants – awards up to a maximum of £2,000 to early career historians to complete a discrete research project lasting no more than six months. Applicants will be early career historians in non-tenured positions within five years of submitting their PhD in a historical subject. Early Career Fellowship Grants are open to members of the Royal Historical Society . Next closing date for applications: Friday 6 September 2024 .
Open Research Support Grants – available to all historians who are more than 5 years on from completion of their PhD. Awards of £500 or £1,000 enable researchers to undertake activities such as visiting archives and historical sites or conducting interviews. Open Research Support Grants may also be used to support travel to academic conferences. Open Research Support Grants are open to members of the Royal Historical Society . Next closing date for applications: Friday 6 September 2024 .
Martin Lynn Scholarships in African History – to assist a postgraduate researcher of African history. The Scholarship is worth £1,500 and is open to Postgraduate Members of the Royal Historical Society . Next closing date for applications: Friday 6 September 2024 .

In addition to these calls, further programmes will be released in the coming months.

Applicants for Royal Historical Society funding must be members of the Society, with exceptions for several Postgraduate grants. To find out how to become a Fellow, Associate Fellow, Member or Postgraduate Member, please see our Join Us page.

Details of current holders of Research Fellowships and recipients of Research Funding are available here .

All enquiries about Research Funding should be sent to the Society’s Membership and Administration Officer at: [email protected] .

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Postgraduate student set to race at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

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Eleanor gunn, 29 aug 2024.

Trinity Hall postgraduate student Jan Helmich is set to compete in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games this weekend, representing Team Germany in the PR3 mixed double sculls category in rowing. Partnering with Hermine Krumbein, Jan enters the race with an impressive track record, having recently won gold at World Rowing Cup II, bronze at World Rowing Cup III, and silver at the 2024 European Rowing Championships. Alongside his impressive athletic career, Jan is also pursuing a PhD with the Department of Engineering at Cambridge.

We recently had the opportunity to talk to Jan about his journey from Trinity Hall to the world stage, and his excitement for the upcoming race.

Where did your rowing journey begin?

I picked up rowing in 2016 at Trinity Hall, when starting my BA in Computer Science. While I had been an active swimmer in my youth, I never had the aspirations to compete at a high level. Somehow, over the course of a few bumps’ seasons and trialling with the University Lightweights, I was offered the opportunity to race for the German Paralympic rowing team.

How do you balance rowing with your PhD at Cambridge University?

I am lucky enough to have a supervisor who is incredibly supportive of my athletic endeavours. As such, I can do a good part of my work and research remotely while on training camps. It also helps that my department is right across from the University Sports Centre so I can pop in for a session during the day. The structured training I received in Cambridge, through the Trinity Hall Boat Club and Cambridge University Boat Club, has put me in the right environment to go from Novice to my first international race over the course of less than three years. To me, this is an attribute to the professional sporting environment that is available at Cambridge.

Can you tell us a bit about your successes leading up to the Games and how it felt to know you were set to compete in the 2024 Paralympics?

It is quite fascinating that I am now starting in the doubles at the Paralympics, as this is the boat class in which I have also made my international debut. While I missed out on a bronze medal in 2018 by a mere fraction of a second, most of my medal successes, including two World and two European Championship medals since then, have been in the Mixed Four.

The moment in which we qualified the boat for Paris was one of the most memorable ones during my career. After having missed out on the Tokyo Paralympics completely, we were actually the first crew overall to qualify for Paris. As there were six spots directly available at the World Championships, we knew that we had done it as soon as we moved into the A-Final, which almost meant more than the bronze medal that followed.

After swapping back over to sculling this season, I have finally managed to leave the curse of the fourth place behind as well. We started strong with a silver medal at the European Championships in Szeged this year and have managed to progress from there. Overall, it’s an exciting place to be in, especially as the PR3 mixed double sculls category is a new boat class for the Paralympics.

How are you feeling going into the weekend?

I am mostly excited going into the races. We have put in the work, trained, and we know what we are capable of. At the end of the day, my goal is to get off the water knowing I’ve left everything out there. If that’s the case, the ranking doesn’t actually matter too much to me. The fact that there is so much to distract us in the Paralympic Village also helps me stay calm and relaxed. Unusually, the Paralympic regatta is much smaller than the World Championships or World Rowing Cups. Without all the Olympic boats, it’s almost empty on the water.

Who has inspired you in your journey to the Games?

I’ve never really been one to obsess too much about icons. Particularly around Cambridge, where it’s all too easy to get lost in the imposter syndrome, it’s incredibly important to find your own way.

While there aren’t many Paralympians, Cambridge has a fair number of Olympic athletes who have shown what is possible. Trinity Hall, too, boasts a roster of Olympic medalists, each of whom symbolizes not only sporting excellence but also academic achievement. For me, however, one who stands out in particular is Imogen Grant, who, like me, only learned to row at Cambridge and still managed to win gold at the Olympics.

Jan will be competing this Friday 30 August from 9:50 am (BST), with races continuing through to Sunday. Tune in to Channel 4 for live coverage of the Paralympic Games throughout the weekend and show your support.

We wish Jan the very best of luck!

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The IHR offers funding opportunities for students to undertake a postgraduate research degree at the Institute.

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Veale Straschnov Student Bursary

The IHR will offer a Veale-Straschnov Doctoral Studentship for new doctoral students at the Institute of Historical Research. This award provides support for mature students, aged 25 and over, seeking to begin a research degree at the Institute.

Awards are funded from a benefaction left to the IHR by Elspeth Veale, in remembrance of her late sister Jean and brother-in-law George Straschnov. Elspeth Veale (1916-2015) trained as a teacher of history and was awarded a one-year research fellowship at the Institute of Historical Research in 1950, where she began work on the history of the English Fur Trade, subsequently published as The English Fur Trade in the Later Middle Ages (1966). She became a university lecturer and Dean of Humanities at Goldsmiths’ College, University of London.

Eligibitity

The Veale-Straschnov Doctoral Studentship is intended to cover the fees of mature students embarking on a doctorate at the Institute of Historical Research. The selection panel will take into account the strength of the applicant’s project; their academic background; and their financial circumstances.

The award will be made for the initial year of study in the first instance, but will only be extended subject to favourable annual academic progress reports. For further information on fees, please see: https://www.sas.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/fees-and-funding

Awards are open to mature students newly-accepted to read for the PhD degree at the IHR. For this purpose a mature student will be understood to be anyone who, on starting his or her doctorate, is aged 25 or over.

The award is only available to new doctoral students joining the IHR from 1 October 2024; doctoral students already on-course are ineligible. Applicants must be UK residents at time of application.

How to Apply

Applicants wishing to be considered for the Veale-Straschnov award should first submit their application to study for the PhD degree at the IHR by completing the relevant Online Application .

Once you have submitted your application to study for the PhD degree , please complete an application to be considered for the Veale-Straschnov award by completing the Veale-Straschnov Award Application

Applications Open Now

Please note that acceptance into the PhD programme does not indicate the conferment of the Veale-Straschnov Award. The School of Advanced Study will inform you of the outcome of your application to PhD study. You will receive separate communication from the IHR regarding your Veale-Straschnov Award application.

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Elaine Paintin Award

The Elaine Paintin Memorial Fund is awarded annually to eligible students of the Institute of Historical Research to support travel and accommodation costs associated with research or conference attendance or skills courses.

Eligibility

The fund is open to all students registered on the MPhil/PhD at the Institute of Historical Research. Applicants are only eligible for one award per academic year.

Amount Awarded

The maximum grant awarded will be £400. Applicants may request to put this awards toward an activity of a higher total cost. Successful applicants will pay their costs up front, and provide relevant receipts upon completion. All approved costs will then be reimbursed.

Please complete an application here: Elaine Paintin Award

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