Funding support for international students

You want to study in the UK, make important breakthroughs and inspire others. We want to help you do it. That’s why we’re committed to helping you get the funding you need. Below are some of our main doctoral training grants, plus links to our range of PhD scholarships.

International students sat at a table talking to each other at a cafe at the University of Sussex

As an international student you may be eligible for funding from your country.

Search by country for PhD funding sources

Some of our scholarships are funded, or jointly-funded by Sussex and external funding bodies. Current international funding bodies include:


Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia (CONACyT) 

If you are a research student from Mexico, you may be eligible for the CONACyT scholarship.

CONACyT offers a scholarship programme to help further scientific and technological innovation in Mexico.

Find out more about CONACyT at Sussex


Other sources of funding for international students 

You can also check the Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding Online.

The guide features alternative sources of funding, comprehensive guidance written by successful applicants, and numerous tools to help you prepare a winning grant application.

The guide is password protected and you can use the following authentication PIN to register for the guide: 6789.



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