There are many external funding opportunities including the research councils:

Additional funding opportunities

The following research councils may be able to provide support for postgraduate and research studies:

1. Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BSRC)
2. Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
3. Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
4. Medical Research Council (MRC)
5. Natural Environment Research Council(NERC)

Applications to all research councils, except the ESRC, must be submitted through the appropriate academic department of the university. ESRC applications may be made directly to the ESRC. Studentships consist of a maintenance grant, payments of approved fees and dependents' and other allowances. To be eligible for an award you should normally possess at least an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent. If you are a resident of England or Wales, you can also apply for grants in humanities from the British Academy.

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