ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council)

Information for ESRC award holders at the University

The following sections provide information on award administration such as payment details and concessions. For additional information, please contact the Postgraduate Research Student Office.

These sections will provide you with details of

how your stipend will be paid
information about payment dates
information about Interruption of Study, Maternity Leave, Studying away
thesis submission

Terms and Conditions of your funding

Full details of the terms and conditions of your award can below:

ESRC PhD Funding Guide - September 2022

https://www.ukri.org/publications/esrc-postgraduate-funding-guide/

UKRI Standard Terms and Conditions of Training Grant - November 2022

UKRI Training Grant Guidance - November 2022

https://www.ukri.org/publications/terms-and-conditions-for-training-funding/

Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) are intended to help with additional expenditure for the costs of study-related requirements that may be incurred as a result of disability, mental health problem or specific learning difficulty that means additional support is needed to undertake a Research Council funded studentship. The allowances can cover the cost of non-medical personal assistance, items of specialist equipment, extra travel costs and general expenses.

The first step in accessing these funds is to complete a needs assessment with the University Student Disability Service Office. Once completed it will be submitted to the Postgraduate Research Student Office for approval.