Funding your doctorate

See our Postgraduate Research Funding page for details of studentships and funding for your doctoral degree at Sussex.  Opportunities include Research Council studentships; University of Sussex studentships and School / subject studentships.

Funding your research

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• Comprehensive database of funding opportunities
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Researcher-Led Initiative (RLI) Fund

Putting on a conference? Want to set up an interdisciplinary study group? Funds are available from the Doctoral School and can be used for a wide variety of activities, providing such events are open to researchers of different levels and across different disciplines.
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Santander Junior Entrepreneurship Associate bursary 2012

The Doctoral School is pleased to announce the launch of the Santander Junior Entrepreneurship Associate Bursaries Scheme. The scheme offers five awards each year, up to a maximum of £2000 each, to University of Sussex Masters and Doctoral students intending to develop a business or social enterprise.

Alumni Travel Grants

The alumni travel grants support study visits and conference attendance in the China, India or the USA, for doctoral students at Sussex. Funding will be limited to £1,500 for any one student.
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