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Tuition
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Available for Postgraduate Study

The University of Edinburgh offers two tuition fee discount schemes open to both home and
overseas students and applies to the self-funding element of the postgraduate tuition fee.
Graduate Discount Scheme

10% discount in postgraduate fees for all alumni who have graduated with an undergraduate
degree from the University of Edinburgh (conditions apply)
Alumni (Visiting Undergraduate) Discount Scheme

10% discount in postgraduate tuition fees for all students who have previously matriculated on a
visiting programme as a non-graduating undergraduate student and completed a minimum of
one semester of study at the University of Edinburgh (conditions apply)
Full details and online application available at: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/discounts

Contents
On the cover:
My scholarship has enabled
me to study at the University
of Edinburgh with financial
security and without worries
about funding. As it is a very
competitive scholarship I am also
sure that it will help me in the
future when I come to apply for
a PhD.
Diego Castejon,
MSc Sustainable Energy Systems
Highly Skilled Workforce
Scholarship
02 10 Key Funding Tips 15 Sources of Funding for 66 Further Information

Postgraduates from 66 Opening a bank account
Overseas
04 What will it cost? 68 Useful publications
15 Scholarships provided by
04 Fees 69 Useful contacts
the University of Edinburgh
04 Accommodation 24 Scholarships provided by
UK Government Agencies 70 Index of Funding for
27 Other sources of funding Postgraduate Study
06 Sources of Funding for
Postgraduates from the
United Kingdom and other
32 Sources of Funding for
countries of the European
Distance Learning Students
Union
06 Scholarships provided by
the University of Edinburgh 34 College and School
08 Scholarships provided by Scholarships and Funding
UK Research Councils Opportunities
12 Other sources of Funding 34 College of Humanities and

Social Science
50 College of Science and
Engineering
62 College of Medicine and
Veterinary Medicine
If you require this document in an alternative format e.g. large print please contact Scholarships and Student
Funding Services e-mail: studentfunding@ed.ac.uk or Tel: 0131 651 4067.
All information is correct at the time of print and is subject to change without prior notice.
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10 Key Funding Tips
Start your search for Study your funding source

funding early All funding agencies will have their own criteria for
Give yourself plenty of time to deciding how their resources should be allocated.
gather information, references So it is worth spending time on familiarising yourself
and other material and dont with these and making sure your application clearly
leave the preparation of your addresses the particular requirements of your targeted
application until the last few source of support. If you are applying for a University
weeks before the deadline. Many of Edinburgh award, then you must obviously intend to
awards require you to have been study at the University and not at any other institution.
offered a place at the University
before your application can
be considered. If you intend
to apply for funding, whether Pay attention to the presentation of
awarded by the University or
from an external source, you
your application
should therefore apply for Remember that your scholarship application
admission to the University represents the entire and only picture the selection
earlier than most students to committee will have of you. If you are required to
secure your offer of a place complete a paper application, always type or print
before making your application your details neatly in black ink when completing your
for a funding award. application form. Avoid coloured paper, elaborate
fonts and glossy covers as it is likely that your
application materials will be photocopied first before
forwarding to panel members for their consideration.
Explore your study options Complete the application form

Most scholarship applications will ask candidates
to state the programme of study or research
in full
topic which they intend to pursue. If you are Spend time on completing your application and
successful in receiving a scholarship the offer avoid any ambiguities. If you feel a question does
of the award will probably be conditional on not apply to you, then you should make that
you enrolling on the programme/research area clear on your application. Never leave a question
stated on your scholarship application. Before blank. Remember that every question is there for
you submit your application for a scholarship a reason and the panel could look unfavourably
you should explore all the options and ensure even suspiciously at any application that has not
that you select the right programme for you been completed in full. Be honest and use the
from the outset and that you satisfy the entrance application form to explain any gaps or delays in
requirements for that particular programme. your previous studies.
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MAY
2016
Dont underestimate the Ask for references well in

importance of your personal advance of the deadline date
statement Most externally funded awards will require
It is likely that you will be required to submit you to submit one or two references in
a personal statement in which you should support of your application. I suggest that
set out your achievements and goals, you ask for these references well in advance
as well as indicating how the award will of the funding deadline date and that you
benefit you in your studies. This statement provide some basic details to your referee
will be read closely by panel members and on the kind of information that would be
can differentiate you from the many other useful to include. Please remember that a
applicants. Take your time writing this and reference from an academic who knows you
make sure that your statement reflects you and your abilities well is much better than a
and your accomplishments as clearly as reference from a senior Professor who may
possible. not know you as well.
Pay attention to Make sure that your funding application

funding application materials reach the correct office
closing deadlines Before you send your scholarship application it is advisable
to make a copy of your application and all supporting
Applications submitted after the
documentation. This will be a huge help in the rare
closing deadline are usually not
occasion that your application goes missing as having
considered. Remember that the
copies will make it much easier to resend your application
whole scholarships process is
to the funding body should this become necessary.
very competitive and there will
always be considerably more
applications received from
similarly qualified candidates
than the amount of funding
available. Equally, do not leave Check and check again!
your application until the You should have invested a reasonable amount of
week before the deadline. If time investigating the funding source, checking your
you do, you risk having your eligibility, completing the application, and gathering
application turned down if there all the required documentation that you need to submit
are inadequacies which the with your application. Spend that little bit of extra
University could have helped time before submitting your application checking your
you to resolve if you had given spelling and ensuring that what you have said is in fact
yourself sufficient time. what you meant to say.
Robert Lawrie
Director, Scholarships & Student Administration
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What will it cost?
Fees Additional Costs

Your main costs at University will be tuition fees, Additional Programme Costs (APCs) are set by the
additional programme costs, accommodation, food, School/College and may be payable by postgraduate
books, and clothes. It is estimated that it will cost you students. Rates vary according to the field of study.
between 10,000 and 14,500 per academic session to Please contact the appropriate College postgraduate
cover the basic costs while studying as a postgraduate office for further information.
at Edinburgh. This figure may be higher or lower
depending, of course, on your lifestyle and whether you
choose to live in self-catered halls of residence or a flat.
Further useful information on estimated living costs can
be found at www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/ Accommodation
finance/cost-of-living
Full details regarding tuition fees can be found on the Accommodation for postgraduate students is all self-
Scholarships and Student Funding Services website at catered and can be found across a range of convenient
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/fees locations within easy reach of most key University
buildings and Edinburghs city centre.
In common with other universities in the United
Kingdom (UK), there are different levels of tuition University accommodation offers:
fees for students whose status is home (UK/EU) or
comprehensive community and welfare networks
overseas. A students fee status as home or overseas
from our Residence Life team
is determined in accordance with the Education
(Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2011. The UK Council mixed gender residences, though some individual
for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) provides flats are single sex
an information sheet for students, which explains the
conditions you need to meet to be entitled to pay tuition laundry facilities
fees at the lower home rate if you are studying in
secure cycle storage
Scotland. This information can be found at www.ed.ac.
uk/student-funding/fee-status data network services in each bedroom for access to
e-mail and the internet
All applicants are notified of their fee status
classification at the time of application. Please ensure
that you are certain of your fee status before accepting Guarantees and deadlines
an offer of admission.
We guarantee offers of accommodation to:
all new, single postgraduate research students (UK,

EU or International)
*Taught Masters Degree Programme *Masters by Research Degree Programme *Research Degree Programme
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new, single postgraduate taught students (from They also organise and host a wide range of social and
outside the EU only) academic-related activities.
In such cases, guarantees apply as long as:

Costs
your accommodation application is received by 31
Rents for University accommodation typically include
July 2016
utility costs, internet services, personal contents
you have accepted an unconditional firm offer to insurance and some cleaning services. Some rooms
study at the University by 31 July 2016 have shared bathroom facilities and some are en-suite.
Rents for single rooms during the 2015-2016 academic
you will be studying in Edinburgh for the whole of the year, based on a typical 51-week lease, are in the range
academic year starting in September 2016. of 98166 per week.
For postgraduate taught students from within the EU,
including the UK, we are currently unable to guarantee Sharing rooms
an offer of University accommodation; however, we fully If you are interested in sharing a twin room and if,
expect to have over 200 rooms available for UK and EU as part of the application process, you express a
students, so an early application is well worthwhile. preference for doing so, we will do our very best to
satisfy your request. There are many advantages to
Accommodation options sharing - we make every effort to use larger rooms, we
provide additional storage and study spaces and you
We can offer a wide variety in either traditional hall style
will benefit from having more immediate company and
buildings and in blocks of self-contained flats, the latter
access to a larger network of potential friends; plus,
typically varying in size from four to six single study
with rents starting from 70 per week, your costs are
bedrooms. There is a mix of en-suite rooms and those
significantly reduced.
sharing bathroom facilities.
Currently under development is our Holyrood Private accommodation

accommodation complex, offering brand new options
Where we are unable to provide you with an offer
for postgraduates living including a new Residence Hall
of University accommodation, we can often still
based on successful international models and unique
offer some assistance with advice on alternatives
in the UK. With around 480 en-suite study bedrooms,
in Edinburgh. For example, private student
there are increased opportunities to live in a truly
accommodation options can be found at
international environment. At its centre, eight kitchens in
one open- plan space with shared cooking and dining www.studentpad.co.uk
at its heart; supported by residents lounges offering
quiet or more active space choices, a micro-lab and
study room, TV/meeting room and soundproof music Family provision
rooms. For students coming to Edinburgh with a partner or a
family, we do have limited accommodation, typically
available on a first-come first-served basis.
Residence Life
Our properties are managed by professional Wardens, www.accom.ed.ac.uk/accommodation/couples-
supported by specially trained Resident Assistants and-families/
who are usually students and live on site, so are readily
available to address any welfare or community issues.
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Sources of Funding for

Postgraduates
from the UK and
other countries
of the European
Union
Scholarships provided by the Highly Skilled Workforce Scholarships*

University of Edinburgh A large number of scholarships are available for UK
nationals who are permanently domiciled in Scotland,
University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarships* as well as EU nationals (excluding UK nationals)
permanently domiciled in the EU or Scotland but
A number of scholarships are available to UK, EU not elsewhere in UK. Applicants must be accepted
and international PhD students. Further details will be on an eligible full-time or part-time Masters degree
announced on the website later in the year. programme beginning in the 2016-2017 academic
session. Scholarships cover the full UK/EU rate of fee
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/development
for the duration of the programme.
Application Procedure
Edinburgh UK/EU Masters Scholarships** Further information on the eligibility criteria and online
application procedure are available on the web at
A number of scholarships are available to UK and www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/sfc-hsw
European Union students, who have been accepted This scholarship has two rounds of applications. The first
at the University of Edinburgh to study on a one-year closes on 2 May 2016; the second on 30 June 2016.
full-time Masters programme in any subject area.
Candidates must have, or expect to obtain, a UK first
or upper-second class Honours degree or the overseas
equivalent. The awards cover tuition fees only at the Greenbank Scholarship**
UK/EU rate (up to 8,500) and are tenable for one year.
Four scholarships are available in 2016-2017 for
Application Procedure Masters study within the College of Humanities and
The closing date for applications is 2 May 2016. Apply Social Science. Each Scholarship will have a value of
online at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/uk-masters 2,500 which will be tenable for one academic year.
Further information on the eligibility criteria and online
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/uk-eu/greenbank
The closing date for applications is 2 May 2016.
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Robin Brons, MSc Philosophy

Edinburgh UK/EU Masters Scholarship
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My studentship is a four year programme that

allows me to undertake a collaborative project
between academic and associate organisations.
It has provided me with access to a world class
research centre along with plenty of additional
training facilities and courses which are
available.
Lin Cui, PhD The Roslin Institute & Royal (Dick) School
of Veterinary Studies (Cardiovascular Research)
BBSRC CASE Studentship
European Union country, other than the UK, and you

Scholarships provided by UK have been resident in an EU country for a period of
three years preceding the start of your proposed study,
Research Councils you may be eligible for a fees-only award, which pays
your tuition fees, but does not provide a maintenance
Research Councils offer awards to Doctoral students grant.
in most University of Edinburgh schools. The awards
However, if you are resident neither in the UK nor in
normally cover the UK/EU tuition fee at the government
another EU country, you are not eligible for an AHRC
rate. Students who have been ordinarily resident in the
studentship.
UK during the three-year period immediately preceding
the programme starting date, and European migrant Application Procedure
workers and children of EU migrant workers, also
Applications must be made through the College of
receive a maintenance allowance.
Humanities and Social Science within the University
In 2015-2016, the minimum rate paid by the Research of Edinburgh. Applicants should refer to the relevant
Councils was 14,057. School website to find out the deadline for applications
for their chosen programme of study. Closing dates for
2016 have yet to be announced.
Arts and Humanities Research Council Further details and information on which programmes
(AHRC)* are eligible for support can be obtained from the
Postgraduate Office, College of Humanities and Social
The AHRC administers an award scheme which Science at the address below:
provides funding for students undertaking doctoral 55-60 George Square
research in the arts and humanities. Edinburgh EH8 9JU
Telephone: 0131 650 4086
Eligibility
e-mail: hsspg@ed.ac.uk
Candidates should hold a first degree (such as BA,
BMus, BSc or LLB) and preferably a Masters degree.
The competition for awards is intense with the number
of applications with first-class degrees invariably
exceeding the total number of awards available.
If you have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the

three year period preceding the start-date of your
proposed postgraduate programme, you may be
eligible to apply for a full award, which pays your
tuition fees and a maintenance grant. If you are from a
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Economic and Social Research Council Biotechnology and Biological Sciences

(ESRC)*** Research Council (BBSRC)***
The ESRC offers awards to linked Masters/PhD (1+3) The BBSRC covers a wide range of disciplines including
and three year PhD studentships only (+3). Funding is agriculture and food sciences, animal sciences,
not available for Masters study if you do not intend to biochemistry and cell biology, biomolecular sciences,
proceed to PhD study. engineering and biological systems, genes and
development biology, plant and microbial sciences.
The University of Edinburgh is part of the ESRC
Doctoral Training Centre in Scotland (DTC), in BBSRC awards Doctoral Training Grants directly to
collaboration with other Scottish Universities, the universities, rather than to students, and therefore
Scottish DTC offers ESRC-accredited training in 24 candidates should not apply to BBSRC, but rather
different training pathways. should indicate that they wish to be considered for
a BBSRC studentship either on their postgraduate
The ESRC has awarded 65 full studentships annually to
application form or when contacting the School or staff
the Scottish DTC. Further information can be found at
about a PhD position.
www.socsciscotland.ac.uk/home
Further information on BBSRC Doctoral Training Grants,
If you need any help or further information please
and the departments which currently hold funding
e-mail: dtcscotland@ed.ac.uk
for awards to students can be found on the BBSRC
website www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/studentships/
Eligibility
studentships-index.aspx
Candidates should hold, or expect to receive, a first-
class or a good upper second-class Honours degree. BBSRCs guide to student eligibility for funding can be
Further details regarding eligibility can be found on found at www.bbsrc.ac.uk/documents/studentship-
the ESRC website www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and- eligibility-pdf/
guidance/postgraduates/prospective-students/
eligibility/index.aspx
Engineering and Physical Sciences
Research Council (EPSRC)*
Applications must be made through the appropriate
University of Edinburgh School of study. Applications
EPSRC is the main UK government agency for funding
should be prepared in close collaboration with
research and training in engineering and the physical
prospective supervisors. The closing date for 2016
sciences, investing more than 800 million a year
has yet to be announced. Candidates should look on
in a broad range of subjects from mathematics to
relevant School and subject area webpages for further
materials science, and from information technology
information.
to structural engineering. EPSRC offers postgraduate
Further information can be obtained from: funding through: Doctoral Training Partnerships which
Scottish Graduate School of Social Science are allocated directly to universities; through Centres
University of Edinburgh for Doctoral Training and through Industrial CASE -
22 George Square research awards available in collaboration with industry.
Edinburgh, EH8 9LD Candidates cannot apply directly to EPSRC but rather
Telephone: 0131 650 3749 should indicate that they wish to be considered for a
e-mail: admin@socsciscotland.ac.uk studentship on their postgraduate application form.
Further information about EPSRC training grants can

be obtained from:
EPSRC
Polaris House , North Star Avenue
Swindon, SN2 1ET
Telephone: 01793 444000
e-mail: studentshipqueries@epsrc.ac.uk
www.epsrc.ac.uk
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Studentships which are awarded on a peer-reviewed

Natural Environment Research Council project basis. Candidates should not apply directly to
(NERC)*** STFC but rather should indicate that they wish to be
considered for a studentship on their postgraduate
The NERC offers research awards in a number of application form.
subject areas including the solid earth, its physical
properties and mineral resources; inland waters and Further information can be obtained from:
their living resources; terrestrial communities, their STFC
resources and amenities; the seas and their living Education, Training and Careers Section
resources; and the atmosphere. Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Candidates should not apply directly to NERC but Swindon, SN2 1SZ
rather should indicate that they wish to be considered Telephone: 01793 442118
for a studentship on their postgraduate application e-mail: studentships@stfc.ac.uk
form. www.stfc.ac.uk
www.nerc.ac.uk/skills/postgrad/
Medical Research Council (MRC)*

Science and Technology Facilities Council The University of Edinburgh receives a doctoral
(STFC)* training award from the Medical Research Council.
This award is used to fund positions aligned to key
The STFC supports research in particle physics, strategic themes across the College of Medicine and
astronomy, astrophysics, nuclear physics, and solar Veterinary Medicine and the College of Science and
system science. Engineering including Tissue Repair and Regeneration
and Genetics and Bioinformatics. All positions are
Most studentships are awarded on the basis of
advertised and candidates interviewed.
Doctoral Training Partnerships made to Schools. STFC
offers postgraduate funding for Doctoral Training Further information can be obtained from:
Partnerships, which are awarded via an algorithm www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/
method, as well as a number of awards which are postgraduate/how-to-apply
available in collaboration with industry Industrial
CASE Studentships and Industrial CASE-Plus
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The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of

Other Sources of Funding Scotland*
The Carnegie Trust offers a number of scholarships

British Federation of Women Graduates each year to academically outstanding candidates
(BFWG)* who are intending to study on a PhD programme at
any University in Scotland. These include scholarships
The British Federation of Women Graduates has limited supported by the Caledonian Research Foundation.
funds to make awards to women graduates in their
third year (or part-time equivalent) of doctoral research The scholarships cover tuition fees, maintenance
at the time the award is given out. If uncertain whether allowance, research and travel allowance. The awards
they are eligible, part-time students should e-mail are tenable for three years and will not normally be
awards@bfwg.org.uk made for a lesser period.
Awards are made as a result of competition with Application Procedure

the criterion for an award being outstanding overall Applications must be submitted to the University by 5
academic excellence with a proven ability to carry February 2016.
out independent research. The awards competition is
usually on the website in mid January with a closing Further details can be found here:
date towards the end of March. Awards usually range www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/uk-
from 1,000 to 6,000. eu/other-funding/carnegie-trust
Fees must be covered and the awards are not to cover

financial need. (For this please try www.ffwg.org.uk)
BFWG Awards are open to women doctoral students of Professional and Career Development
all nationalities who are studying in England, Scotland Loans**
or Wales. (Students in Northern Ireland are not eligible
for BFWG awards). Professional and Career Development Loans are bank
loans that can be used to help pay for work related
BFWG, affiliated to the Graduate Women International
learning. You can borrow between 300 and 10,000
(GWI), encourages applicants to become members
to help support the cost of up to two years of learning
of the Federation (see www.bfwg.org.uk) with the
(or three years if it includes one years relevant unpaid
aim of furthering links between female graduates
practical work). The government will pay the interest
throughout the world. GWI offers fellowships to
on the loan while you are learning and for one month
doctoral students established on their courses and
afterwards. The loan can be used to pay course fees or
planning research in countries other than those where
other costs such as travel and living expenses. You can
students are registered for their doctorates (see www.
also use the loan to supplement other forms of support
graduatewomen.org/). Applicants for GWI awards
such as grants or bursaries. Because the Professional
who are not GWI members must pay an administration
and Career Development Loan is a commercial loan
fee.
product, they should only be considered as an option
For further information and an application form contact: once all other student funding options have been
British Federation of Women Graduates investigated.
4 Mandeville Courtyard
For further information on financial assistance to
142 Battersea Park Road
support your learning, please visit www.gov.uk/
London, SW11 4NB
career-development-loans or contact Careers Advice
Telephone: 020 7498 8037
on 0800 100 900.
e-mail:awards@bfwg.org.uk
www.bfwg.org.uk
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The Edgar Pye Research Scholarship* Wellcome Trust *
The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation

A prize of 1,750 for research related to farm animal
dedicated to improving health. We support bright
feed or raw materials, feeding systems, nutrition or
minds in science, the humanities and the social
production; or to the consumer requirements for farm
sciences, as well as education, public engagement and
animal produce. Applicants must be of an agricultural
the application of research to medicine.
(or related) discipline or animal feed industry
employees, resident in the UK or Republic of Ireland. Our investment portfolio gives us the independence to
support such transformative work as the sequencing
Further information is available from
and understanding of the human genome, research
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/pye
that established front-line drugs for malaria, and
Wellcome Collection, our free venue for the incurably
curious that explores medicine, life and art.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and For postgraduates:
Cultural Organization (UNESCO)*
4 year PhD studentship programmes for clinical and
Fellowships are specially tailored training that give non-clinical graduates in the biomedical sciences.
qualified persons an opportunity to receive additional These programmes are only available at specific
and practical training. This training contributes to universities. Information about the Wellcome
the advancement and circulation of knowledge and Trust Four Year PhD programme in Cell Biology is
skill, thus promoting development and international available at www.wcb.ed.ac.uk/phd/details
understanding.
Research Training Fellowships and a flagship
Further information can be obtained from the UNESCO Clinical PhD programme www.ecat.ed.ac.uk
website at www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowships/ provide an opportunity for clinicians to gain a high
programmes quality PhD in the biomedical sciences
Society and Ethics Doctoral Studentships in UK/ROI

or low and middle income countries.
Masters in the Medical Humanities and in Public

Health and Tropical Medicine.
Doctoral Studentships in the Medical Humanities.
For the latest information about Wellcome Trust funding

schemes visit:
www.wellcome.ac.uk/biomedicalphdfunding
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Additional Sources of Other Funding Sources

Funding
There are hundreds of charities, foundations and trusts
that can offer some funding for postgraduate study.
Student Awards Agency Scotland The types of funding available include scholarships,
Postgraduate Loan bursaries, grants and studentships. Many awards only
offer small amounts of money rather than full financial
Under the terms of the Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan support. Publications giving information on possible
(PTFL), the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) postgraduate funding from these sources can be found
offer eligible students support for one short course in the Useful Publications section. (page 68)
of professional or vocational training, generally at Some employers offer sponsorship for postgraduate
postgraduate diploma level. In 2015-2016, the PTFL training or may offer financial assistance to help
provided a repayable loan of up to 3,400 (up to an employee undertake a career development
1,700 for part-time students) to assist with the tuition programme. Sponsored funding would normally
fee. Eligible Scottish domiciled full-time students can cover tuition fees and would not normally cover any
also apply to SAAS for an additional living-cost loan of maintenance allowance. Applicants should contact
up to 4,500. their personnel department or their line manager to
Eligible applicants are required to meet the set see whether sponsorship is an option and to discuss
residence conditions; be studying on a programme of whether there are any conditions on the employee
study that is supported by the scheme; and not have following completion of the degree programme.
received support from UK public funds for a previous Some companies may require the employee to sign
vocational postgraduate course. (If you are an EU a contract agreeing to work for the company for a set
(including UK) national, you should have not received period following graduation.
support from another EU country.)
Information for the 2016-2017 academic session will be

available on the SAAS and University websites as soon
as it becomes available.
www.saas.gov.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/pg-loan
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Sources of Funding for
Postgraduates
from
Overseas
Applicants should discuss their application with the

Scholarships provided by the relevant College/School Office before completing an
application form which may be found online at
University of Edinburgh www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/global-research
University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarships

A number of scholarships are available to UK, EU
China Scholarship Council/University of
and international PhD students. Further details will be
announced on the website later in the year.
Edinburgh Scholarships *
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/development
A number of scholarships will be available for PhD
study to candidates who are citizens and permanent
residents of the Peoples Republic of China at the time of
Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships* application. Candidates should have received an offer of
admission from the University of Edinburgh to study on a
Thirty scholarships are available to students who have full-time PhD degree programme by the end of February
been accepted to study on a PhD programme in any 2016. Candidates should have also satisfied all English
subject offered by the University of Edinburgh for the language requirements. The scholarships are available
2016-2017 academic session. Each scholarship will for study in the following areas: Communication and
cover the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/ Information Technology; Agriculture; Life Sciences and
EU postgraduate student and that chargeable to an Public Health; Materials Science and New Materials;
overseas postgraduate student. The awards do not Energy and the Environment; Engineering; Applied
cover maintenance expenses. Subject to satisfactory Social Science and WTO-related areas; Business and
progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years. Law; and Mathematics.
Eligibility For successful applicants, the University will provide

scholarships to cover tuition fees and additional
Applicants must be liable to pay tuition fees at the
programme costs. The CSC will separately consider
rate applicable to overseas students and must have
their application for a living allowance as prescribed
been offered admission to a full-time PhD research
from time to time by the Chinese Government (which
programme. They must be of outstanding academic
includes Student Health cover), a return airfare from
merit and research potential. Other factors such as
China to the UK by the most economical route, and
financial means, nationality and the proposed field of
visa application fees.
study are not taken into account.
Further details regarding eligibility, application
Application Procedure procedure, and closing date for applications can be
The closing date for applications is 1 February 2016. found on the web at
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/china-council
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Knowing that I am funded for the duration

of my PhD has enabled me to be completely
focused on the task at hand and to devote
all my energy into my project. I am
incredibly grateful for my scholarships.
Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships**
A number of scholarships are offered annually for

Masters degree level in any subject offered by the
University to international applicants who are liable to
pay tuition fees at the overseas rate.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/masters
The closing date for applications for these scholarships

is 1 April 2016.
Edinburgh Santander Masters

Scholarships*
Fifteen Edinburgh Santander Scholarships are available

to students from eligible countries for postgraduate
Masters study in any subject offered by the University
for the 2016-2017 academic session. Each scholarship
will have a value of 5,000 which will be tenable for
one academic year. Applicants may apply from the
following countries:
Argentina Mexico Spain
Brazil Peru United Kingdom
Chile Portugal Uruguay
China Puerto Rico USA
Colombia Russia Venezuela

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/santander
The closing date for applications for these scholarships

is 1 April 2016.
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Claire Ann Banga

PhD Clinical Psychology
Principals Career Development Scholarship and
Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship
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The Eric Liddell China Saltire

Scholarships** While I was researching
Ten scholarships are available in 2016-2017 to Chinese
about scholarship funding
citizens who are permanent residents of mainland the one that caught my
China for Masters study in any subject offered by the
University. Each scholarship will have a value of 5,000 attention the most was the
which will be tenable for one academic year.
Santander Scholarships.
This award has part
application procedure are available on the web at financed my studies in one
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/
liddell of the most prestigious
The closing date for applications for these scholarships universities in the UK.
is 1 April 2016.
Greenbank Scholarship**
Four scholarships are available in 2016-2017 for

Masters study within the College of Humanities and
Social Science. Each Scholarship will have a value of
2,500 which will be tenable for one academic year.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/international/
greenbank
The closing date for applications is 2 May 2016.
The Julius Nyerere Masters Scholarship**
One scholarship is available to citizens of Tanzania who

are normally resident in Tanzania for study on a Masters
programme in any subject offered by the University of
Edinburgh. The award will cover tuition fees, living costs
of 10,000, and a return flight from Tanzania to the UK.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/nyerere
The closing date for applications is 1 April 2016.
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Ivan Lpez,
MBA Business Administration
Santander MBA Scholarship
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This award has allowed me to focus solely on

my research work and to take advantage of all
the guest lectures, extra-curricular and social
events arranged by the University. It has
been a pleasure to study here in Edinburgh.
Overseas Government Agencies in Mexico, sets government policies and grants

scholarships for postgraduate studies.
Students from Mexico may be eligible to apply to more
than one overseas government agency listed below for The University of Edinburgh will provide scholarships,
funding support, however scholarships awarded by the each worth 25% of tuition fees per annum, for each
University of Edinburgh will be to a maximum value of year of full-time study. These scholarships do not cover
25% of annual tuition fees. Additional Programme Costs.
For further information on the application process,
Colciencias Scholarship* please refer to the CONACyT website
The University of Edinburgh offers scholarships to www.conacyt.mx

PhD students in partnership with the Administrative
Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
(Colciencias) a government agency that supports
CONICYT Scholarship***
fundamental and applied research in Colombia.
The University of Edinburgh will provide two tuition fee The University of Edinburgh offers scholarships
scholarships, each worth 5,000 per annum, for each to postgraduate students in partnership with the
year of full-time study. In addition, the University will National Commission for Scientific and Technological
provide an unlimited number of scholarships, each Research (CONICYT) the state agency for Chile that
worth 15% of tuition fees per annum, for each year coordinates, promotes and encourages scientific and
of full-time study. These scholarships do not cover technological research in their various fields.
Additional Programme Costs.
The University of Edinburgh will provide a maximum
Application Procedure of 25 scholarships to Masters students, each worth
25% of tuition fees per annum, for each year of full-
time study. These scholarships do not cover Additional
please refer to the Colciencias website
Programme Costs.
www.colciencias.gov.co
In addition, PhD students funded by CONICYT in years 1
and 2 will receive a 100% tuition fee scholarship from the
University for years 3 and 4 of study. These scholarships
CONACyT Scholarship*** do not cover Additional Programme Costs.
The University of Edinburgh offers scholarships to
postgraduate students in partnership with The National For further information on the application process,
Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT) please refer to the CONICYT website
which promotes scientific and technological activities www.conicyt.cl
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Sinead OCarroll, MSc by Research Psychology

Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarship,
David Vowles Scholarship and Scotlands
Saltire Scholarship
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The University of Edinburgh will provide scholarships

FIDERH Scholarship*** each worth 10% of tuition fees per annum, with a
fixed tuition fee for each year of full-time study. These
The University of Edinburgh offers a maximum of 10 scholarships do not cover Additional Programme
scholarships to postgraduate students in partnership Costs.
with the Fund for Development of Human Resources
(FIDERH) a federal trust managed by the Central Application Procedure
Bank of Mexico.
For further information on the application process
The University of Edinburgh will provide scholarships, please refer to
each worth 10% of tuition fees per annum, for each
www.en.mohesr.gov.iq/
year of full-time study. These scholarships do not cover
Application Procedure SENESCYT Scholarship**

please refer to the FIDERH website The University of Edinburgh offers scholarships to
Ecuadorian nationals in partnership with Secretaria
www.fiderh.org.mx Nacional de Educacion Superior, Ciencia y Tecnologia
(SENESCYT). The University of Edinburgh will provide
scholarships, each worth 10% of tuition fees per annum
for each year of full-time study. These scholarships do
FUNED Scholarship** not cover Additional Programme Costs.
The University of Edinburgh offers scholarships to Masters Application Procedure

students in partnership with The Mexican Foundation For further information on the application process
for Education, Science and Technology (FUNED) a please refer to the SENESCYT website
civil association that enables students from Mexico to
graduate from University in their own country or abroad. www.educacionsuperior.gob.ec
The University of Edinburgh will provide scholarships,

each worth 10% of tuition fees per annum, for each
year of full-time study. These scholarships do not cover
please refer to the FUNED website
www.funedmx.org
Iraqi Scholarship*
The University of Edinburgh offers a maximum of 10

scholarships each year to PhD students in partnership
with the Iraq Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research Scholarship. The Iraqi PhD Scholarships
Scheme is a national programme fully sponsored
by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific
Research as part of the Iraqi Future Capacity Building
Programme.
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Peng Xue, PhD Architecture

China Scholarship Council/University of Edinburgh Scholarship
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Scholarships provided by UK
Government Agencies
Chevening Scholarships** My scholarship has provided

The Chevening Scholarships Programme is funded
me with the opportunity to
by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and pursue my academic goals
partner organisations. Chevening offers scholarships to
outstanding individuals from more than 150 countries and has connected me with
and territories to study for up to one year at Masters
level in higher education institutions across the UK.
a network of scholars across
Chevening Scholars are high achievers working in the UK.
government, business, academia, the media and civil
society who demonstrate the qualities and ambition to
rise to positions of leadership in their home countries.The
scholarships may cover all or part of the total study costs.
Eligibility
The scholarships are usually awarded to scholars
intending to undertake one-year Masters programmes.
Occasionally scholarships are awarded for shorter
courses or programmes of study. The minimum
period of study in the UK is three months. The typical
successful applicant will display both intellectual ability
and leadership potential.
Applicants should complete and submit an online
Chevening application at www.chevening.org
Applications close on 3 November 2015. Further

information is available at www.chevening.org
Commonwealth Scholarships and The CSC makes available seven types of award:
Fellowships*** Scholarships for PhD research
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the Scholarships for Masters study

United Kingdom (CSC) is responsible for managing
Shared Scholarships with UK universities in support
Britains contribution to the Commonwealth Scholarship
of Masters programmes
and Fellowship Plan. (CSFP)
Academic Fellowships for staff serving in developing
The CSC supports around 750 awards annually.
country universities
Awards are funded by the Department for International
Development (for developing Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships for PhD students to spend up
countries), and the Foreign and Commonwealth to one year in the UK
Office, the Department for Business, Innovation and
Skills and the Scottish Government (for developed Professional Fellowships for mid-career
Commonwealth countries), in conjunction with UK professionals in developing countries
universities. The CSC also nominates UK citizens for
Distance Learning Scholarships for developing
scholarships to study in other Commonwealth countries
country students to study UK Masters degree
under the CSFP.
courses while living in their own countries
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Oluwafunmilayo Oyatogun
MSc Environment and Development
Chevening Scholarship
Eligibility and application procedure

Erasmus+**
Each type of award has its own eligibility criteria and
application procedure. Details are available on the A new Erasmus+ loan offers support to students
CSCs website at http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/ who wish to study a Masters programme. It is aimed
at students who study in a European country that is
Please note that applications should be made to the neither the country of residence nor the country in
relevant nominating agency or host institution, not to which they obtained their qualification granting access
the CSC directly. The CSC regrets that it is unable to to the Masters programme.
respond to unsolicited applications.
Application procedure
For more information, contact:
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission Further information is available at
c/o The Association of Commonwealth Universities www.erasmusplus.org.uk
Woburn House
20-24 Tavistock Square
London, WC1H 9HF
UK
e-mail: info@cscuk.org.uk
http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/
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My award has enabled me to

have the necessary resources
and access to high standard
facilities at the University.
Upon completing my PhD I
will use the skills which I have
obtained to participate in my Kethusegile Raphaka
PhD Genetics and Genomics
countrys development. Commonwealth Scholarship
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Fulbright Commission Scholarships***

Other Sources of Funding
In the All-Disciplines Postgraduate Award category,
scholarships are offered to US citizens for 2016 entry
Beit Trust * for the first year of Masters or PhD study in any subject,
at any accredited UK university, or to conduct a period
Beit Trust Scholarships support postgraduate students of independent research with a UK institution.
who are domiciled in, and intend to return to, Malawi,
Zambia and Zimbabwe to undertake a Masters degree, Eligibility
although awards are occasionally available for PhD Candidates must be US citizens and must display
study. The award provides a maintenance allowance, the following: academic excellence, leadership
payment of tuition fees, limited thesis allowance, experience, outstanding references, strong reasons for
laptop and travel to and from the UK. Applicants must coming to the UK to undertake the proposed project,
be under 30 years of age (35 in the case of medical ambassadorial qualities and a wide range of extra-
doctors and veterinarians). Interviews are held in the curricular activities.
national capitals. Students who have already started a
degree may not apply for continuation funding. Application Procedure
For further information, please contact: The deadline for completed applications is 14 October
The Beit Trust 2015. American students enrolled at a US university
Beit House must make an initial application to their campus
Grove Road Fulbright Advisor. Campuses set an internal Fulbright
Woking application deadline for their students, which may
Surrey, GU21 5JB be 6-8 weeks earlier than the IIE deadline. The online
e-mail: scholarships@beittrust.org.uk application and further helpful details on the application
www.beittrust.org.uk process can be found on the Institute of International
Education (IIE) website at http://us.fulbrightonline.
org/
Canadian Loans*** See www.fulbright.org.uk for country-specific

information or e-mail programmes@fulbright.org.uk.
The University of Edinburgh is a recognised institution
for the purpose of certifying Canadian student loan
applications. The Canada Student Loans Program
Marshall Scholarships***
allows students to borrow money from the Government
of Canada to pursue higher education.
Marshall Scholarships are available to finance young
Staff within Scholarships and Student Funding Services US citizens of high ability to study in the UK. The
will be able to help students complete their loan scholarships are tenable for two academic years (22
applications by certifying and confirming their student months), a limited number of one academic year
status on the relevant documentation provided by the scholarships are available, and cover tuition fees, living
Canadian Government. Please note that the University allowance, some study expenses, and fares to and from
of Edinburghs Institutional Code is PUAR. the US. Up to 40 scholarships are awarded annually.
For details on eligibility and how to apply for a loan, Eligibility

please visit the Canada Student Loans Program Applicants must be US citizens who, by the time that
website www.canlearn.ca they take up their scholarship must hold a first degree
from an accredited four-year college or university
From this site there is a link to the website of the National
in the US with a minimum GPA of 3.7. To qualify for
Student Loan Service Centre to enable you to check
awards tenable from October 2015, candidates must
the status of your loan. For further assistance please
have graduated from their undergraduate college or
e-mail Scholarships and Student Funding Services at
university after April 2013.
studentfunding@ed.ac.uk
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Applications are made in one of eight regions in the
US. The deadline is 1 October 2015.
For more details contact:

Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission
c/o ACU
Woburn House
20-24 Tavistock Square
London, WC1H 9HF
www.marshallscholarship.org
Scotlands Saltire Scholarships**
The Scottish Government, in partnership with Scottish

Higher Education institutions, is offering a number of
scholarships to students who are citizens, permanently
and ordinarily resident in Canada, China, India and the
USA. At the University of Edinburgh these awards will be
available for one year Masters study.
Applications for science, technology, creative

industries, life sciences, financial services, renewable
and clean energy will be given priority.
The closing date for applications is 31 March 2016.

Further details on eligibility and how to apply online can
be found at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/saltire
Silber Bequest***
Funding is available to assist prospective postgraduate

students living in the UK who have been granted
refugee status. Further information on the eligibility
criteria and online application procedure are available
on the web at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/silber
The awards have enabled
United Nations Educational, Scientific and
me to study alongside
Cultural Organization (UNESCO)* students from various
Fellowships are specially tailored training that give countries and have helped
qualified persons an opportunity to receive additional
and practical training. This training contributes to
me to achieve my goal of
the advancement and circulation of knowledge and working with and learnin
skill, thus promoting development and international
understanding. Further information can be obtained about robots.
from the UNESCO website at
www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowships/programmes
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Niranjana Manoharan, MSc Artificial Intelligence

GREAT Scholarship and Scotlands Saltire Scholarship
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United States Federal Loans***
Students from the United States can apply for US

financial aid whilst studying at the University of
Edinburgh. Types of Federal Direct Loans available are
Subsidized, Unsubsidized, Graduate PLUS and Parent
PLUS Loans. These loans are educational loans with
interest rates and other terms set by the US Federal
Government.
US students should note that the University of

Edinburgh is recognised by the Department of
Education in Washington D.C. for the purpose of
receiving student financial aid. The University of
Edinburghs School Code is G06839. In addition to
Federal Aid you may also qualify for other alternative
educational loans such as Private Loans where you
can borrow an aggregate total of funds up to the cost
of attendance at the University. These loans are credit
based and you may require a Co-Signer.
Applicants should have applied for the appropriate

degree programme at the University of Edinburgh
and have received a formal offer of admission before
applying for any loan.
Full details on eligibility and how to apply can be The most up to date information on funding
found on our Financial Aid website at www.ed.ac.uk/ opportunities for postgraduate students can be found
student-funding/us-loans on the Scholarships and Student Funding Services
website www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding
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Sources of Funding
for Distance Learning
Students
honours in the UK but who have relevant work
Scholarships provided by the experience (3-5 years) will be considered on a case by
case basis.
University of Edinburgh
Alzheimer Scotland Scholarships Further information on the eligibility criteria and online
Alzheimer Scotland are committed to improving www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/e-learning/pco
dementia-focused education and training in Scotland.
Scholarships funded by Alzheimer Scotland are The closing date for the receipt of applications for
available for students applying to one of the online these scholarships is 29 July 2016.
postgraduate programmes in Dementia: International
Experience, Policy and Practice (MSc / PG Diploma
/ PG Certificate) or for those wishing to take stand-
alone courses from these programmes for continuing
The Sanders Scholarship in Clinical
professional development (CPD). Ophthalmology
Up to 24 Masters scholarships are available for the
Further information on the eligibility criteria, deadline MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology and Master
date and online application procedure is available at of Surgery (ChM) in Clinical Ophthalmology online
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/health/issh distance learning programmes in 2016-2017. Each
scholarship will have a total value of 1,000, which will
be deducted from tuition fees.
NES Primary Care Ophthalmology
Applicants must be medical or surgical trainees
Scholarship
registered with the General Medical Council and
working in a recognised training programme in the
NHS Education for Scotlands (NES) Optometry
Scottish NHS, and be resident in Scotland. Applications
Directorate will award up to 20 Masters scholarships
from other health professionals involved in delivering
for the MSc in Primary Care Ophthalmology online
eye care (except optometrists) in the Scottish NHS may
distance learning programme in 2016-2017. The
be considered on an individual basis.
scholarship will have a total value of 50% of tuition fees
for the part-time MSc programme of study, which will
be deducted from tuition fees.
Applicants must be optometrists registered with the application procedure are available on the web at
General Optical Council and be working in the Scottish www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/e-learning/sanders
NHS, either as a community or hospital optometrist,
and be resident in Scotland. Applicants without an The closing date for the receipt of applications for
excellent or very good classification of undergraduate these scholarships is 29 July 2016.
degree (equivalent to first or upper second class
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College and
School
Scholarships and Funding
Opportunities
Further details, including deadline dates, can

College of Humanities and be found at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/
Social Science research-hss
College of Humanities and Social Science George Scott Travelling Scholarship***

College Research Awards*
The scholarship is awarded to candidates
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences undertaking postgraduate study within the College of
is committed to recruiting and developing the Humanities and Social Science. Applicants must hold
worlds most promising research students. In a University of Edinburgh Degree of not more than
addition to scholarships available through AHRC three years standing. In 2016-2017 priority will be
and ESRC awards, the College of Humanities given to applicants undertaking postgraduate study
and Social Science provides additional funding in History and Classical Languages.
to its 11 Schools to support scholarships and
The purpose of the award is to assist candidates in
studentships through the College Research Awards
travelling for study or research.
scheme. These awards are highly competitive, and
applicants should have an outstanding academic Value: The amount awarded will not exceed 5,700
record, usually with a first class Honours degree at in total and may be divided between two or more
undergraduate level and a masters degree from a applicants.
recognised university, and be starting their doctoral Deadline: 27 May 2016
studies in 2016-2017. Contact: Liam Forbes, e-mail: Liam.Forbes@ed.ac.
uk
College Research Awards are administered
through the 11 Schools in the College. Candidates
george-scott
should check their School webpage for further
information on the application process, deadlines
and awards available. Awards are tenable for 3
years subject to satisfactory progress.
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I wanted to study at
Edinburgh because it
seemed to offer the
perfect combination
of academic
excellence, traditions
and cultures. It
also has an amazing
history and a young
culture that is alive.
Basant Abdel-Meguid, LLM International Law
Chevening Scholarship
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The John Orr Research Award*

School of Divinity
An award for research in any Romance literature, language
or dialect. Preference may be given to those working in
language studies. The award is tenable to postgraduate School of Divinity Postgraduate
students who are either graduates of the University of Scholarships***
Edinburgh or registered as candidates for an intermediate
or higher degree in the University of Edinburgh. A number of scholarships are available for
postgraduate students within the School of Divinity.
Value: Up to 2,300 per year Competition is open to all applicants who are offered
Deadline: 27 May 2016 a place to study on a postgraduate programme.
Contact: Liam Forbes, e-mail: Liam.Forbes@ed.ac.uk Awards are made on the basis of academic merit. To
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/john-orr apply please indicate on your EUCLID application for
admission that you wish to be considered for a School
of Divinity scholarship award.
Business School Value: Contribution towards tuition fees.

Deadline: 1 February 2016 for PhD applicants; 1 April
2016 for Masters applicants.
Business School MBA and MSc Contact: Ms Karoline McLean, e-mail:
k.mclean@ed.ac.uk
Scholarships*
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/divinity/
studying/postgraduates/scholarships/general
A number of scholarships are available for taught
postgraduate students within the Business School. All
applicants must have been accepted for study towards a
taught postgraduate degree in the School. Eligibility and Church of Scotland Scholarship***
value of awards vary. Please see Scholarships/funding
link on programme webpage for up-to-date information. The scholarship will provide funding for an applicant
from mainland China to undertake a postgraduate
Value: 5,000 - 10,000 programme of theological study at the School of
Deadline: Various Divinity. Applications are invited from those who have
Contact: The Business School been approved by the China Christian Council.
e-mail: mba@business-school.ed.ac.uk;
msc@business-school.ed.ac.uk Value: Variable
Deadline: 1 February 2016 for PhD applicants; 1 April
2016 for Masters applicants.
Contact: Ms Karoline McLean, e-mail: k.mclean@
Edinburgh College of Art ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/divinity/
studying/postgraduates/ scholarships/general
For information on postgraduate funding opportunities,
please visit http://edin.ac/1T96Kr0
This page will be updated throughout the academic The Rev Dr. Norma Robertson
year as information becomes available. Scholarship***
The Reid School of Music offers a range of One or more scholarships available to students
postgraduate scholarships to both postgraduate undertaking programmes of study at postgraduate level
taught and postgraduate research students. For further (PhD, MPhil, MTh, MSc) in Christian History, Bible and
information, please visit the link below which will be Theology on either a full-time or part-time.
updated as information becomes available.
http://edin.ac/1squjyx Value: Maximum award of 6,250
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Deadline: 1 April 2016 Each scholarship is for three years and covers
Contact: Scholarships and Student Funding Services, tuition fees, at the UK/EU or at the overseas level as
e-mail: studentfunding@ed.ac.uk appropriate, and also makes a significant contribution to
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/robertson living expenses (15,000 in 2016-2017). The studentship
is paid in monthly instalments from the first month the
student starts his or her studies. The award of this
scholarship is based solely on the basis of academic
The Desmond Tutu Masters Scholarship** merit and the applicants potential to provide effective
teaching. Holders of the scholarship will be expected
The scholarship will be awarded to a student from to teach around 120 hours per year of undergraduate
Africa who is accepted on a full-time basis for a tutorials in Economics.
postgraduate Masters programme of study within the
School of Divinity. To apply, simply indicate that you are interested in this
award when completing and submitting your online
Value: Full overseas tuition fee and a maintenance application.
allowance of 5,000
Deadline: 1 April 2016 For further details and information contact the
Contact: Scholarships and Student Funding Services, Postgraduate Admissions Office, e-mail: economics.
e-mail: studentfunding@ed.ac.uk pg.admissions@ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/tutu
The Moray House School of

T F Torrance Scholarship**
Education
Scholarships are available to students accepted
on a full-time basis for a one-year Masters degree.
Applications are invited from those who are not The Tom & Maureen Fairlie Scholarship***
citizens of the UK, the EU, the USA, Canada, Australia
or New Zealand. To apply please indicate on your Awarded to a postgraduate student within the Moray House
EUCLID application for admission that you wish to be School of Education at the University of Edinburgh who is
considered for a T F Torrance scholarship award. accepted on to a programme of study and who intends
to teach, or develop his/her teaching of, mathematics or
Value: Contribution towards living costs. science-based subjects in secondary schools; or wishes
Deadline: 1 April 2016 to undertake research that contributes to the development
Contact: Ms Karoline McLean, e-mail: K.McLean@ or the effective teaching of the Scottish secondary school
ed.ac.uk curriculum in the areas of mathematics or science-based
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/torrance subjects.
Value: 1,000 per annum

Deadline: 30 June 2016
School of Economics Contact: Scholarships and Student Funding Services,
e-mail: studentfunding@ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/fairlie
Research and Teaching Scholarships*
Each year the School of Economics awards up to three

Research and Teaching Scholarships (RATS) for high
calibre PhD students who possess a distinction or near
distinction grade MSc in Economics or an equivalent
qualification.
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MSc Education Scholarships*

We will be offering 8 scholarships toUK/EUstudents My award has helped me
studying forMScEducation on the MSc Education
programme in 2016-2017. Each award is worth 3,000, to undertake a course
which will be paid directly towards programme fees.
The application period for these scholarships is 1
where I have made good
November 2015 - 30 June 2016. friends from around the
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/education/ world. I have also been
graduate-school/taught-degrees/education
inspired by the range of
extra-curricular events
MSc TESOL Scholarships*
and talks on offer.
We will be offering 15 scholarships to UK/EUstudents
studying for MSc TESOL on the MScTESOLprogramme
in 2016-2017. Each award is worth 3,000 which will be
paid directly towards programme fees. The application
period for these scholarships is 1 March - 30 June 2016.
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/education/
graduate-school/taught-degrees/tesol
School of Health in Social

Sciences
NHS Education for Scotland Scholarships*
As part of a strategy to increase psychological

education and skills development across disciplines
in Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services
(CAMHS), NHS Education for Scotland (NES) provides
scholarships for CAMHS practitioners working in NHS
Scotland. There is also a scholarship fund linked to
the PG Certificate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for
Children and Young People (cyCBT) and CAMHS
practitioners working in NHS Scotland are also eligible
to apply to this fund. Scholarships are limited and entry
is competitive.
Value: Tuition fees covered

Contact: cyp.msc@ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/health/
clinical-psychology/studying/cyp-mental-health/
fees-funding
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Colin Tarbat, MSc Management

Carnegie-Cameron Postgraduate Bursary
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suitable candidate for a scholarship together with

School of History, Classics details of any other funding which they have received
for their period of study.
and Archaeology
Value: Up to 3,500
Deadline: 2 May 2016
Graduate students in the School of History, Classics
Contact: Scholarships and Student Funding Services,
and Archaeology will also be eligible to apply for a
range of School funding which supports expenses
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/arbuthnott
relating to research activities, fieldwork expenses and
training. This applies to awards open across many
Schools (such as the College of Humanities and Social
Science Research Studentships) and external awards,
as well as those specifically offered by the School. Jenny Balston Scholarship*
Two awards are available for full time History PhD

applicants for 2016-2017 entry. The award includes
School of History, Classics and UK/EU-rate tuition fees, a stipend and annual research
Archaeology Doctoral Scholarships* expenses allowance.
Value: 12,000 a year

The availability, number and value of these awards may
Deadline: 1 February 2016
vary from year to year. In 2015-2016 we offered up to
Contact: studentfunding@ed.ac.uk
three School Doctoral Scholarships. Details of awards
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/jenny-balston
for 2016-2017 entry will be published at the web
address below in late 2015.
Value: 2015-2016 value: Research Council level

stipend (14,057) plus EU rate tuition fees The Sheila Cannell Postgraduate
Deadline: 2015-2016 deadline:9 January 2015 Scholarships**
Contact: gradschool.hca@ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/hca-phd Two scholarships will be awarded to applicants
accepted on a one-year Masters programme within
the School of History, Classics and Archaeology.
Preference will be given to those studying History.
School of History, Classics and
Archaeology Masters Scholarships** Value: Maintenance payment of 2,000
Deadline: 3 March 2016
Six awards will be made each year to students applying
for Masters programmes. Details of awards for 2016-
cannell
2017 entry will be published at the web address below in
late 2015.
Value: 2015-2016: 7,000

Deadline: 2015-2016 deadline: 16 February 2015 William R McFarlane Scholarship*
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/hca-masters Two scholarships will be awarded to a PhD applicant
intending to study the Scottish Diaspora. The
scholarship will cover the UK/EU rate of tuition fees, a
stipend and research allowance.
Justin Arbuthnott British Irish Award***
Value: 18,000
This scholarship aims to promote the better Deadline: 1 February 2016
understanding of Ireland and the various complex Contact: Dr Nuuala Zahedieh, n.zahedieh@ed.ac.uk
relationships which link Ireland and the UK. One or www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/mcfarlane
more awards available. Applicants are asked to e-mail
a letter (one page A4) to Scholarships and Student
Funding Services stating how their area of study will
meet the above terms of this Fund. Applicants should
also explain why they think they are a particularly
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Yashita Nagdev, MSc Computer Science

GREAT Scholarship and
Scotlands Saltire Scholarship
Ognjenka Manojlovic, LLM European Law Theodor Cojoianu, MSc Carbon Finance
Chevening Scholarship Highly Skilled Workforce Scholarship
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Research Council Awards

We also expect students in some disciplines within the
School to be able to apply to the following research
councils.
Arts and Humanities Research Council

(AHRC)* The scholarship covers
the tuition fees and living
The University of Edinburgh is part of a consortium
of eight Higher Education institutions which has expenses for three years.
been awarded funding from the Arts and Humanities
Research Council (AHRC) to support postgraduate Granted jointly by the
doctoral studentships and training in the Arts and
Humanities in Scotland. Under the Doctoral Training
University and the China
Partnership (DTP) scheme, the consortium - comprised Scholarship Council, it is a
of the Universities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow,
Edinburgh, St Andrews, Stirling, Strathclyde and prestigious award to receive
Glasgow School of Art - will consider applications for
doctoral studentship awards in the majority of Arts
and Humanities subjects. The consortium is organised
through the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and
Humanities.
Value: Tuition fees at the UK/ EU rate and annual

maintenance stipend (2015-2016 rate: 14,057)
Deadline: 2015-2016: 9 January 2015
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/research-councils/
ahrc
Economic and Social Research Council

(ESRC)***
The University of Edinburgh is a member institution

of the Scotland-wide Doctoral Training Centre (DTC)
which is funded and accredited by the Social and
Economic Research Council (ESRC).
The DTC provides world-class postgraduate research

and training in the social sciences across a wide range
of disciplines, known as pathways. The Scottish DTC
will make a number of fully-funded ESRC studentships
available for (UK and EU) students commencing their
postgraduate studies in the 2016-2017 academic year
(in 2015-2016 this was 65).
Value: Tuition fees at the Home/ EU rate, annual

maintenance stipend (2015-2016 rate: 14,057) and
ESRC research allowance.
Deadline: 2015-2016: 30 January 2015
www.ed.ac.uk/history-classics-archaeology/
graduate-school/applying/funding/phd
and www.socsciscotland.ac.uk/home
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e.
Yumiao Bao, PhD Translation Studies

China Scholarship Council/University of Edinburgh Scholarship
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My research in comparative literature involves

the study of works from four different
countries and in three different languages.
Thanks to the generous provision for research
expenses which forms part of my scholarship,
I have been able to make research trips abroad
to study rare texts and manuscripts that are
only held in single locations.
School of Law
The Binks Trust Scholarship*

One scholarship is available to a postgraduate student
studying on the LLM in European Law at Edinburgh
Law School. Applicants should apply through EUCLID
for the LLM European Law and also send a completed
Edinburgh Law School Scholarship Application Form to
the email address below. The scholarship application
form is available on our website as listed below.
Value: Tuition Fees at the UK/EU rate and 500 study

support grant
Contact: Edinburgh Law School Postgraduate Office,
e-mail: pg.law.enquiries@ed.ac.uk
www.law.ed.ac.uk/teaching/postgraduate/
scholarships/scholarships_and_funding_for_LLMMSc
Edinburgh Law School & Cameron PhD

Studentship*
Two scholarships are available for PhD students

studying full-time at Edinburgh Law School. Applicants
should apply through EUCLID for the PhD programme
Value: Tuition Fees at the UK/EU rate and
in Law and also send a completed Edinburgh Law
maintenance, and a 10,000 stipend.
School Scholarship Application Form to the email
address below.
e-mail: phd.law@ed.ac.uk
The scholarship application form is available on our www.law.ed.ac.uk/teaching/postgraduate/
website as listed below. scholarships/scholarships_and_funding_for_PhD
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Jessica Syers,
PhD Comparative Literature
Wolfson Foundation Postgraduate
Scholarship in the Humanities
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Cameron Scholarship in Comparative and Tercentenary Award for Excellence**

European Private Law LLM**
Five scholarships are available to postgraduate
students studying full-time for one of the Law LLM or
One scholarship is available for a student studying
MSc degree programmes. Applicants should apply
full-time for the LLM in Comparative and European
through EUCLID for an LLM or MSc degree programme
Private Law. Applicants should apply through EUCLID
and also send a completed Edinburgh Law School
for the LLM in Comparative and European Private Law
Scholarship Application Form to the email address
and also send a completed Edinburgh Law School
below. The scholarship application form is available on
Scholarship Application Form to the email address
our website as listed below.
below.
Value: 2,000 towards tuition fees
The scholarship application form is available on our
Deadline: 30 April 2016
website as listed below.
Value: 5,000 towards tuition fees e-mail: pg.law.enquiries@ed.ac.uk
Contact: Edinburgh Law School Postgraduate Office, www.law.ed.ac.uk/teaching/postgraduate/
e-mail: law.pgscholarships@ed.ac.uk scholarships/scholarships_and_funding_for_
www.law.ed.ac.uk/teaching/postgraduate/ LLMMSc
scholarships/scholarships_and_funding_for_
LLMMSc
*The information above is provisional and subject
to amendment. All scholarship information will be
confirmed and available on the Edinburgh Law School
Edinburgh Legal Education Trust website by December 2015 (www.law.ed.ac.uk/
Scholarships** teaching/postgraduate/scholarships).
Two scholarships are available for postgraduate

research in Scots private law at the University of
Edinburgh. One award is available for the LLM by
Research in Law and one award is available for the
PhD in Law. Applicants should apply through EUCLID
for either the LLM by Research in Law or the PhD in
Law and should also send a completed Edinburgh
Law School Scholarship Application Form to the email
address below.
The scholarship application form is available on our

website as listed below.
Value: Tuition Fees at the UK/EU rate and maintenance

Deadline: 30 April 2016
e-mail: law.pgscholarships@ed.ac.uk
www.law.ed.ac.uk/teaching/postgraduate/
scholarships/
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School of Literatures, School of Philosophy,

Languages and Cultures Psychology and Language
Sciences
William Hunter Sharpe Memorial
Scholarships*
Ailie Donald Bursary***
One or more scholarships are available to
Awarded annually to a full-time or part-time
postgraduate students who are accepted onto the
postgraduate student in English Language.
MSc Creative Writing programme (either full-time
or by online distance learning) or the full-time MSc Value: 1,500
Playwriting programme at the University of Edinburgh. Deadline: 29 July 2016
Value: Contribution towards tuition fees.
Contact: Graduate School Administrator,
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/donald
pgadmissions@ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/sharpe
The Drever Trust MSc Postgraduate

Dr Georg Heuser Memorial Scholarships* Scholarships**
One scholarship is available to a prospective student Two scholarships will be awarded to a postgraduate
on selected MSc programmes. Applicants should have student accepted onto an MSc course in any
a research focus on German literature, especially pre- Psychology related subject within the School of
1856. the deadline will be announced on the webpage Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. The
below later in 2015. awards will cover fees at the UK/EU level for the one
year duration of an MSc programme, but is open to
Value: 3,125
applicants from any country.
Deadline: 2015-2016: 10 June 2015
Contact: Dr Laura Bradley, laura.bradley@ed.ac.uk Deadline: 2 May 2016
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/literatures- Contact: Scholarships and Student Funding Services,
languages-cultures/graduate-school/fees-and- e-mail: studentfunding@ed.ac.uk
funding/funding/masters-students/georg-heuser- www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/drever
scholarships
The David Vowles Postgraduate

Scholarship**
The scholarship will be awarded to a postgraduate

student accepted on to any Psychology related
programme within the School of Philosophy,
Psychology and Language Sciences. The scholarship
is worth around 2,000 and is tenable for one year in
the first instance.

Contact: Scholarships and Student Funding Services
david-vowles
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School of Social and Political Graduate School Awards*
Science A number of PhD scholarships are available in any

discipline in Social and Political Science. We also
have a small number of Graduate School International
Chrystal Macmillan PhD Studentship* Awards, which fund the difference between Overseas
and UK/EU fees. Eligible students will automatically
One PhD Studentship open to applicants working in be considered for these awards; there is no separate
the fields of social justice, gender and equality, human application process. Applicants must complete the
rights and peace and conflict resolution. Applicants online application form for the School of Social and
must complete the online application form for the Political Science Scholarships on the Scholarships and
School of Social and Political Science Scholarships on Student Funding Services website www.ed.ac.uk/
the Scholarships and Student Funding Services website student-funding/postgraduate/sps/school
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/postgraduate/sps/
school Value: Tuition fees at UK/EU rate, stipend and 500
research costs.
Value: Tuition Fee at the UK/EU rate, stipend and 500 Deadline: 1 February 2016
research costs. Contact: e-mail: gradschool.sps@ed.ac.uk
Deadline: 1 February 2016 www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/applicants/funding/
Contact: gradschool.sps@ed.ac.uk school_scholarships
www.sps.ed.ac.uk/gradschool/applicants/funding/
chrystal_macmillan_studentship
In addition to the School and University awards, we
also put our students forward for ESRC, AHRC and
other external awards and have an excellent record of
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship success in winning them.
Scheme*
The Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme and

the University of Edinburgh will support a number of
students joining various degree programmes within
the School of Social and Political Science. Applicants
will be from a developing Commonwealth country, not
presently employed by a government department or
parastatal organisation. They will not have undertaken
studies lasting a year or more in a developed country,
and must return to their home country as soon as they
have completed their period of study. Priority will be
given to candidates under the age of 30.
The scholarship covers tuition fees, living costs

(including accommodation) and return airfares. Further
information on eligible programmes and how to apply
can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/
commonwealth-shared
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The award has helped in pushing my level

of education to a higher height. Through
class interactions with others from different
backgrounds coupled with effective learning
and teaching, I am now better able to
understand society.
Hannah Amoako
MSc Africa and International Development
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
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College of Science and

Engineering
The Schools within the College of Science and
Engineering receive substantial funding from the
UK Research Councils that can be used to fund full
or partial scholarships. Many of the Schools within
the College also have other sources of funding for
studentships. These are listed in the individual School
sections.
Applicants are advised to consult the Schools websites

regularly for details of funding opportunities and their
deadlines as opportunities can arise throughout the
academic year.
For general information about UK Research Council

funding including eligibility criteria, see pages 8-11.
School of Biological
Sciences
Research Scholarships*
A number of highly competitive research scholarships

are available each year to new postgraduate research
students. These include studentships provided by
the School; by various charities; project studentships
associated with research grants provided by various
funding agencies; grants from the School of Biological
Sciences; and doctoral training funds provided by
BBSRC (the majority of which are funded through the
EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership), EPSRC, MRC
and NERC. Note that Research Council studentships
are restricted to UK and European students but that we
have a limited number of awards for the most talented
overseas applicants.
Value: Most are full scholarships, paying tuition fees,

some additional programme costs, and a stipend
to cover living expenses. A small number are partial
scholarships, paying tuition fees and additional
programme costs and/or a contribution towards living
expenses.
Deadline: To be confirmed, though applicants
looking for funding support should generally apply in
November-December.
Contact: e-mail: gradbiol@ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/biology/
postgraduate/pgr/how-to-apply
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Ekaterina Krasnopeeva,
PhD Cell and Molecular Biology
Principals Career Development Scholarship
and Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship
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Taught Postgraduate Bursaries*
Eight bursaries worth 5,000 each available for

students who are nationals of countries outwith the
EU and are studying on one of the following campus-
based programmes:
MSc/PgDip Biochemistry Studying financial

MSc/PgDip Biodiversity and Taxonomy of Plants mathematics has
MSc/PgDip Bioinformatics been a challenge but
MSc/PgDip Biotechnology also very rewarding
MSc/PgDip Drug Discovery and Translational and interesting. I
Biology
have gained so much
MSc/PgDip Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology
over the past year
MSc/PgDip Systems and Synthetic Biology
which has passed so
MSc/PgDip Quantitative Genetics and Genome
Analysis (including Animal Breeding and Genetics, quickly.
Evolutionary Genetics, Human Complex Trait
Genetics)
Applicants should send an e-mail registering their

interest for the bursary to pgtbiol@ed.ac.uk ensuring
that they include both their UUN/application ID and the
programme(s) they have applied for.
Applicants should only e-mail their interest once they

have been offered a place on a relevant programme.
Awards will be made on the basis of academic merit.
Value: 5,000. To be automatically deducted from the

tuition fees. Only tenable for the current academic year.
Deadline: Applicants must note interest no later than
Friday 2 May 2016
Contact: e-mail: pgtbiol@ed.ac.uk
Katerina Antoniou
MSc Financial Mathematics
Highly Skilled Workforce Scholarship
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These awards can only be used towards tuition fees.

School of Chemistry Value: 5,000
Deadline: 1 February 2016
Contact: chemistry.gradschool@ed.ac.uk
School of Chemistry Research
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/tercentenary-phd
Studentships*
Approximately 30 research studentships are

available each year to new postgraduate research
PhD students. These include project studentships
School of Engineering
associated with research grants from funding
agencies and charities, doctoral training funds
provided by the Research Councils and EU sponsored
The Maudslay Scholarship**
Early Stage Training Centres.
One scholarship will be awarded to a student who
Value: It is normal practice to award full scholarships is accepted for admission on a full-time basis for a
paying tuition fees (at the UK/EU level), research costs postgraduate Masters programme in the School of
and a stipend to cover living expenses. Engineering. Applicants must be Mexican nationals.
Contact: e-mail: chemistry.gradschool@ed.ac.uk
www.chem.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate- Value: 1,000 towards tuition fees
research/studentships/studentships-available-now Deadline: 2 May 2016
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/maudslay
Chemistry Tercentenary International
Masters Scholarships*
Panasonic Trust Fellowships**
Up to three scholarships are available to overseas
applicants starting a full-time MSc programme in the The fellowships provide financial support to selected
School of Chemistry in September 2016 on either the: graduate engineers wishing to undertake full-time
masters courses in subjects related to environmental
MSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
technology, energy, sustainable development, natural
MSc Materials Chemistry resources, materials and the built environment.
Value: 3,000 towards tuition fees Value: 8,000

Deadline: 1 April 2016 Deadline: see website for details
Contact: e-mail:chemistry.pgt.ed.ac.uk www.panasonictrust.net/fellowships
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/tercentenary-
masters
School of Engineering International

Masters Scholarships**
Chemistry Tercentenary International PhD
Scholarships* Three scholarships are available to students accepted
on a full-time Masters degree www.ed.ac.uk/student-
A minimum of ten scholarships will be offered to funding/postgraduate/eng-masters
overseas research students starting full-time PhD
programmes in the School of Chemistry in 2016-2017,
with start dates between 1 September 2016 and 1
June 2017. Please note these awards cannot be held
concurrently with another fully-funded scholarship. They
can, however, be combined with other partial funding.
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Deadline: January 2016

School of GeoSciences Contact: Relevant supervisor of chosen project
http://e3partnership.wordpress.com/browse-
projects/
AHRC Studentship Opportunities**
The AHRC offers limited competition-based

School of GeoSciences PhD Part Funding
studentships every year to UK and EU citizens. The
application for these awards must be mentored by the
(UK/EU)*
hosting institution. Candidates interested in applying for
one of these studentships should contact the member The School of GeoSciences part-funds several UK/EU
of the Human Geography Research Group they wish to PhD studentships per year. To be considered for one of
work with as a supervisor, or the Programme Director of these you must be able to guarantee half (or more) of
the MSc by Research in Human Geography. your PhD costs over the three-year period, or have the
financial support of your intended supervisor with half
Value: Tuition fees and maintenance grant the funds. An application for a School Studentship must
Deadline: February 2016 be made through the supervisor of your chosen project.
Contact: Human Geography Research Group/
Programme Director Value: 50% tuition fees, stipend and research training costs
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/geosciences/ Deadline: February and August 2016
postgraduate/masters-programme/research- Contact: Relevant supervisor of chosen project
masters/human-geography www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/geosciences/
postgraduate/phd/phd-studies
ESRC Studentship Opportunities**

ESRC studentship opportunities are available each (Overseas)*
year within the Human Geography Research Group.
Studentships are available for UK or EU candidates The School of GeoSciences part-funds two overseas
and students can follow the 1+3 (MSc and PhD) or the PhD studentships per year. To be considered for one of
+3 (PhD) route. The application for these awards must these you must be able to guarantee half (or more) of
be mentored by the hosting institution. your PhD costs over the three-year period, or have the
financial support of your intended supervisor with half
Value: Tuition fees and maintenance grant the funds. An application for a School Studentship must
Deadline: February 2016 be made through the supervisor of your chosen project.
Contact: Human Geography Research Group/
Programme Director Value: 50% tuition fees, stipend and research training costs
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/geosciences/ Deadline: February 2016
postgraduate/masters-programme/research- Contact: Relevant supervisor of chosen project
masters/human-geography www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/geosciences/
NERC Studentship Opportunities**
There are18 fully-funded NERC scholarships within

the Edinburgh Earth and Environment (E3) Doctoral
Training Partnership to address environmental
challenges and provide flexible training in a
multidisciplinary setting.
Value: Tuition fees, stipend and research training costs

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(Universitas21)*
I chose to study physics The School of GeoSciences part-funds one PhD
at Edinburgh because the studentship per year under the U21 scheme.
Research is shared between two U21 institutions, with
programme covers a broad studentship funding also divided between the partners.
range of fields in physics and An application for a School Studentship (U21) must be
made through the supervisor of your chosen project.
the lecturers are worldwide
Value: 50% tuition fees, stipend and research training
acknowledged with a vast costs
knowledge of their respective Deadline: February 2016
Contact: Relevant supervisor of chosen project
research areas. www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/geosciences/

For further information on the U21 scheme:
www.ed.ac.uk/university-secretary-group/
universitas21
China Scholarship Council/University of

Edinburgh China Research Scholarship*
The School provides a Research Training Support

Grant of 1,000 for successful applicants for these
Scholarships.
Christos Georgiou
MSc Theoretical Physics
Highly Skilled Workforce Scholarship
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School of GeoSciences Head of School School of Informatics

Scholarships**
A number of 5,000 awards will be available for School of Informatics Scholarships*

applicants holding unconditional offers for one of the
following programmes: Around 40 research scholarships are available each year
Earth Observation and Geoinformation Management to new postgraduate research students. These include:
Carbon Management studentships provided by EPSRC Doctoral Training

Ecosystem Services Centres in Data Science, in Pervasive Parallelism,
and in Robotics and Autonomous Systems
Environment and Development
Environmental Sustainability project studentships associated with research grants
Geographical Information Science CASE studentships co-sponsored by industry

Environment, Culture and Society grants from the School of Informatics, the College of
Marine Systems and Policies Science and Engineering, and Research Institutes in
Informatics
Value: 5,000
Deadline: June 2016 doctoral training funds provided by EPSRC, MRC
Contact: Scholarships and Student Funding Services, and ESRC.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/pg/international/ Funding is also usually available from the:
sce/head-geos Google Doctoral Fellowship Scheme
Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Scheme
School of GeoSciences Bursaries* To be considered for all available scholarships,

applications should be made by 11 December 2015.
Any applicant who has accepted an unconditional
offer to a School of GeoSciences programme by the Value: Most are full scholarships, paying tuition fees,
deadline may automatically be considered for a 1,000 research costs, and a stipend to cover living expenses.
Bursary. A small number are partial scholarships, paying tuition
fees and research costs and/or a contribution towards
Value: 1,000 living expenses.
Deadline: June 2016 Contact: Informatics Graduate School, e-mail: phd-
Contact: pgt-students-geosciences@ed.ac.uk admissions@inf.ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/ www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/informatics/
geosciences/postgraduate/masters-programme/ postgraduate/fees
pgtscholarshipsgeos
The School of GeoSciences regularly publishes EPSRC Doctoral Training Funds*

new funding opportunities on our Scholarship
website www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/
Ten full Scholarships are available each year for each
geosciences/postgraduate/masters-programme/
of our new Doctoral Training Centres. These include
pgtscholarshipsgeos
funding for a one-year Masters by Research followed
by a three-year PhD. The subject areas are:
Data Science - http://datascience.inf.ed.ac.uk/
Pervasive Parallelism - http://

pervasiveparallelism.inf.ed.ac.uk
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Robotics and Autonomous Systems (jointly with

Heriot Watt University) - www.edinburgh-robotics. School of Informatics Masters
org Scholarships*
In addition, up to 10 full scholarships for standard Up to 20 Masters scholarships are available for
the standard PhD programme, including 3.5 years Masters study to students who are accepted for
stipend will be awarded by open competition to UK admission on a full-time eligible programme.
applicants and EU applicants who have resided in All scholarships will be awarded on the basis of
the UK for the past three years. All eligible candidates academic merit.
who have applied for entry will be considered for these
scholarships and awards will usually be announced in Value: 1,000
April. Contact: The Informatics Teaching Organisation,
e-mail: ito@inf.ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/informatics/ www.ed.ac.uk/informatics/postgraduate/fees/msc-
postgraduate/fees/research-scholarships scholarship
University of Edinburgh MSR Joint Initiative Teaching Opportunities ***

in Informatics*
The School of Informatics is able to offer a wide range
Four full scholarships are available in designated of part-time tutoring, demonstrating and marking jobs
research areas that link the School of Informatics and to matriculated postgraduate students. We hope that
Microsoft Research. The topics will be advertised online you will benefit intellectually (and financially!) from this
from November and applicants should contact the exposure to the teaching environment.
designated supervisor in the first instance. Note that this funding is only suitable for small
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/informatics/ supplements (e.g. 1,000).
postgraduate/fees/research-scholarships Information is available at www.inf.ed.ac.uk/iss/
vacancies
Google European Doctoral Fellowships*
Google runs an international competition for these School of Mathematics

scholarships. Students funded under this scheme (who
can be of any nationality) receive:
School of Mathematics Studentships*
full tuition and stipend plus an award of 2,000
toward a personal computer
The School offers a range of full and partial
3,000 per year toward conference attendance and Scholarships and Studentships for PhD students.
travel Competition for our scholarships and studentships
is intense. You are therefore strongly encouraged, if
a Google research mentor possible, to seek alternative sources of funding for your
graduate studies here.
an invitation to apply for a paid summer internship
at Google Value: It is normal policy to award full scholarships
paying tuition fees, research costs and a stipend to
an invitation to the Google Fellowship Forum.
cover living expenses. The stipend has a duration of
The Graduate School is asked to nominate 2 candidates three and a half years.
in January. Candidates cannot apply directly. Contact: pgresearch@maths.ed.ac.uk
www.maths.ed.ac.uk/studying-here/pgr
www.research.google.com/university/relations/
doctoral_fellowships_europe.html
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The Richard Davidson Postgraduate Scottish Universities Physics Alliance

Scholarship* (SUPA) International Prize PhD
Studentships*
One scholarship is available to the most outstanding
postgraduate in Operational Research. To be eligible These prestigious and competitive awards are intended
for this scholarship you must be a UK/EU national. The to attract outstanding students from around the world,
scholarship can be held in addition to other funding. irrespective of nationality, to study for a PhD. At least
one award will be available to start in September 2016.
Value: 1,500 The 42 month studentship includes tuition fee payment,
Deadline: 28 August 2016 stipend at the standard EPSRC rate, and allowances
Contact: Operational Research MSc Programme for equipment, conference and workshop attendance.
Director, Julian Hall, e-mail: J.A.J.Hall@ed.ac.uk Application is by the website below.
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/davidson Value: Tuition fee and maintenance
Deadline: 31 January 2016
Contact: e-mail: enquiries@ph.ed.ac.uk
http://apply.supa.ac.uk/
School of Physics and

Astronomy SFC Higgs Centre International
Studentships*
Approximately 35 highly competitive research
The Higgs Centre will offer at least two PhD
scholarships are available each year to new postgraduate
studentships every year, funded by the Scottish
research students. These include UK Research Council
Funding Council grant. The competition is open to
funded 42 month studentships allocated by EPSRC,
students from around the world. We seek candidates
BBSRC, and STFC, together with University Scholarships
with a first class undergraduate degree (or equivalent),
and other sources of funding which have been detailed in
with good mathematical skills, who are strongly
earlier sections of this booklet. The following are offered
motivated to do research in theoretical physics. All
specifically to Physics and Astronomy postgraduate
areas of theoretical physics will be considered.
research applicants.
Value: Tuition fee and maintenance
Contact: e-mail: enquiries@ph.ed.ac.uk
www.ph.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate-research/
Research Scholarships**
funding-studentships
A number of highly competitive research scholarships

are available each year to new postgraduate research
students. These include UK Research Council funded The Scottish Doctoral Training Centre for
42 month studentships allocated by EPSRC, BBSRC Condensed Matter Physics*
and STFC, together with University Scholarships and
other sources of funding. The Scottish Doctoral Training Centre in Condensed
Matter Physics is funded by the Engineering &
Value: UK/EU tuition fee and maintenance Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). It is a
Deadline: 31 January 2016 tri-institutional collaboration between the Universities
Contact: enquiries@ph.ed.ac.uk of St Andrews, Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt, providing
www.ph.ed.ac.uk/studying/postgraduate-research/ international-level doctoral training in the core
funding-studentships discipline of condensed matter physics. The 48 month
studentship includes tuition fee payment, stipend at
the standard EPSRC rate, and generous allowances
for equipment, conference and workshop attendance.
Please see the website below for further information
and application procedure.
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Value: Tuition fee and maintenance Masters Scholarships in High Performance

Contact: e-mail: enquiries@ph.ed.ac.uk Computing*
http://apply.supa.ac.uk/cm-dtc
The School of Physics and Astronomy offer up to 4
Masters Scholarships in High Performance Computing.
Soft Matter and Functional Interfaces Each scholarship will have a value of 4,750 and will
be tenable for one academic year. The award of your
Centre for Doctoral Training (SOFI CDT)*
scholarship will be deducted from your tuition fee.
The SOFI CDT is funded by EPSRC. It is a tri-
All applicants, who have been accepted for admission to
institutional collaboration between the Universities of
the MSc in High Performance Computing and the MSc in
Durham, Edinburgh and Leeds, with the core aim of
High Performance Computing with Data Science before
training the next generation of industrial SOFI science
the deadline, will be considered.
and enterprise leaders through a rich programme
of industrially integrated postgraduate training. All The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of
students joining the CDT will initially be registered at academic merit to students of any nationality.
Durham University where they will stay for the first six
months. After the first six months of cohort training Candidates must have, or expect to obtain a UK 2:1
and exposure to the entire CDT network, students will Honours degree or international equivalent.
decide their PhD project and will then be registered
Value: Each scholarship covers tuition fees at UK/EU
for a PhD at the appropriate university. The 48 month
level and is tenable for one academic year.
studentship includes tuition fee payment, stipend at
the standard EPSRC rate, and generous allowances
www.epcc.ed.ac.uk/msc
for equipment, conference and workshop attendance.
Please see the website below for further information
and application procedure.
Value: Tuition fee and maintenance

Higgs Centre Scholarships for Theoretical
Contact: e-mail: enquiries@ph.ed.ac.uk Physics and Mathematical Physics**
www.dur.ac.uk/soft.matter/soficdt/guide/
The Higgs Centre for Theoretical Physics is expected to
be able to offer a number of prestigious Higgs Centre
Scholarships. All applicants, who have been accepted
Teaching* on the MSc programmes in Mathematical Physics
and Theoretical Physics before the deadline, will be
There are possibilities available for postgraduate considered. These scholarships will be tenable for one
research students to tutor and demonstrate physics academic year and will be deducted from tuition fees.
undergraduate courses. This can be a welcome source
of additional income, as well as an opportunity to learn The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of
and practice teaching skills, and training is given. academic merit to students of any nationality.
Candidates must have, or expect to obtain a UK first-
class Honours degree or its overseas equivalent.
Early Stage Researcher* Deadline: 1 May 2016

www.ph.ed.ac.uk/msctpmp
Opportunities may be available throughout the year
offering PhD training and will be advertised as they
occur. Some opportunities may be restricted to UK/
School website: www.ph.ed.ac.uk
EU nationality only as specified by grant requirements.
These will be advertised by the Universitys HR
department and can be seen at: www.jobs.ed.ac.uk
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College of Medicine and

Veterinary Medicine
British Heart Foundation Programme

in the Cellular and Molecular Basis of
Cardiovascular Disease*
Four studentships awarded to outstanding science

graduates wishing to pursue a 4-year PhD in
cardiovascular research.
Value: Tuition fees (for EEA students), additional

programme costs and maintenance allowance
Deadline: January 2016
Contact: Matthew Bailey, e-mail: Matthew.Bailey@
ed.ac.uk
www.cvs.ed.ac.uk/Training/PhD/MSc
British Heart Foundation Centre of Research

Excellence Award*
We offer 4-year PhD studentships to students with

a background in the physical sciences, computer
sciences and mathematics who wish to establish a
career in cardiovascular research.
Deadline: Check website

Contact: Matthew Bailey, e-mail: Matthew.Bailey@
ed.ac.uk
www.cvs.ed.ac.uk/Training/PhD/MSc
College of Medicine and Veterinary

Medicine PhD Studentships*
A number of PhD studentships are available for

prospective PhD candidates who are required to
Colt Foundation Fellowships in
select their research project from those offered by
the Colleges medical schools and research centres. Occupational/Environmental Health*
Details of schools and medical centres can be found at
www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/medicine-vet- The Colt Foundation is interested in high quality
medicine/about/medical-schools research projects in the field of occupational and
environmental health, particularly those aimed at
Projects are advertised on the appropriate research discovering the cause of illness arising from conditions
centre website and www.findaphd.com in the workplace. The Foundation makes a number of
grants each year to PhD students whose subject is
Value: Tuition fees (at UK/EU rate) and maintenance
relevant to this field of research.
allowance of 14,057
Deadline: Dependent on programme but likely to be
on or before 2 February 2016
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My project is extremely
important to me. It aims to
understand the convoluted
relationships surrounding
dementia and infection.
Without this funding I
would not have been able to
continue this vital research.
Megan Torvell,
Value: 14,000 maintenance in the first year (rising PhD Molecular and Clinical Medicine
with inflation for subsequent years), plus UK fees as MRC/BBSRC Studentship
incurred, and a sum towards research expenses
Deadline: 12 October 2015 for receipt of applications.
Those selected for interview will be invited to attend in
London late November or early December 2015.Quote
reference CF16M in the application.
Contact: Jackie Douglas
e-mail: jackie.douglas@uk.coltgroup.com
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/colt
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International Masters Scholarships for MSc Polish School of Medicine Memorial

in Science Communication and Public Fund***
Engagement*
The scholarship enables medical scientists at the
The School of Biomedical Sciences offers five Masters outset of their careers to undertake a period of further
scholarships to international (non-EU) students who are study or research at the Universitys Medical School
currently resident in one of the countries on the DAC list and return to Poland.
of ODA recipients, list available online at
The Fund seeks to:
www.oecd.org/dac/stats/daclist.htm
further develop academic links between the
Value: 2,000
University and Polish medical universities and
research institutes
Contact: bmto@ed.ac.uk
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/Science- enrich Polish medicine using new found knowledge
Communication and skills, thereby contributing positively to the
welfare of the Polish nation
A Call for Scholarship Applications will be made in

Mary Orr Paterson Scholarship*** October/early November 2015 with a closing date of
Friday 11 March 2016.
One scholarship will be available for postgraduate
study within the College of Medicine and Veterinary For further information, please contact:
Medicine. Citizens from the Czech Republic, Poland, Dr Maria Dlugolecka-Graham MBE
Russia and Slovakia are eligible to apply. Polish School of Medicine Coordinator for The
Value: up to 4,000 per annum University of Edinburgh
Deadline: 2 May 2016 e-mail: maria.graham@ed.ac.uk
Contact: Scholarships and Student Funding Services, www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/polish-medicine
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/paterson
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As well as covering living

costs my studentship
includes funding for
laboratory materials,
course materials such as
textbooks, and for travel to
national and international
conferences.
Andrew Mason
PhD Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
BBSRC CASE PhD Studentship
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Further information
How long will it take?

Opening a bank account Some accounts can be opened during an appointment
in the bank branch, others take longer. The time it takes
It is very useful to open a bank account once you varies from bank to bank and depends on the type of
arrive in Edinburgh. account you open. Banks are now obliged to carry out
very strict checks and abide by banking regulations
This process is not normally available prior to arrival to prevent money laundering etc. This means that the
in Edinburgh unless your branch at home has a whole process may take longer than you would wish.
relationship with a UK bank. This process can only take Be prepared for the process to take up to 2 weeks but
place once you have moved into your accommodation. remember to ask when speaking with each bank how
long it normally takes.
Why open an account?
You may need to pay for accommodation by direct Bank Introduction letter
debit or provide bank statements as evidence of your To assist you to open an account, by providing proof of
funding for immigration purposes. If you are a student your accommodation in Edinburgh, the University can
for a year or longer then most banks will permit you to provide you with a Bank Introduction letter.
open an account. If you are here for less than a year
then your choice may be more limited. If you are living in University Accommodation, after you
have checked in, you will be able to download a formal
Which bank should you choose? letter providing proof of your address in Edinburgh from
We are not able to recommend specific banks to MyEd. Look in MyEd for the Print Bank Letter facility.
students but it is a good idea to use a bank with
a branch near the university. These branches are
If you are in private accommodation you should use
generally more used to dealing with students and
your tenancy agreement or a utility bill. Alternatively
understand their problems and needs. We have
you can apply for a bank introduction letter by
negotiated with some banks (see below) for them
completing an online form at
to accept our letter of introduction which will assist
www.ed.ac.uk/student-administration/bankletter
you in opening an account. You must also take the
appropriate documentation. These documents are
listed on the letter of introduction. It is up to you to
do some research, work out which account suits you
best and find out what the banks are charging for their
various services.
To help you we have prepared a Bank Comparison

chart which provides information on some of the
facilities and services available at those banks which
accept our letter of introduction which you can find
at: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/finance/
banking
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@
Banks convenient to the University include:
Bank of Scotland Santander Bank

University Student Centre University Branch
4 Bristo Square Potterrow, 5/2 Bristo Square
Edinburgh EH8 9JL Edinburgh EH8 9AL
Tel: 0131 465 3700 Tel: 0845 765 4321
www.bankofscotland.co.uk www.santander.com
Barclays Bank TSB

Unit 2, 10-15 Princes Street 911 Clerk Street
Edinburgh EH2 2AN Edinburgh EH8 9JH
Tel: 0845 7555555 Tel: 0845 3030109
www.barclays.co.uk www.tsb.co.uk
HSBC Bank of China

118 Princes Street 450 Sauchiehall Street
Edinburgh EH4 4AA Glasgow G2 3JD
Tel: 0845 7404404 www.bankofchina.com/uk
www.hsbc.co.uk
Royal Bank of Scotland

30 Nicolson Street
Edinburgh EH8 9DL
Tel: 0131 668 3351
or
57/61 Forrest Road
Edinburgh EH1 2QP
Tel: 0131 226 6061
www.rbs.co.uk
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Useful Publications Useful Websites

The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding The British Council provides useful information on
Published by GradFunding, Southwark, London studying in the UK as well as advice on funding for
Telephone: 0207 564 8172 international students.
www.gradfunding.co.uk www.britishcouncil.org
Comprehensive 122-page guidebook giving advice on The Hotcourses website contains a searchable
how to approach charities for funding. database of funding opportunities.
www.studentmoney.org
The Directory of Grant Making Trusts
Published by the Directory of Social Change, 24 The jobs.ac.uk website advertises postgraduate
Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2DP studentships.
Telephone: 08450 777707 www.jobs.ac.uk
www.dsc.org.uk
The PostgraduateStudentships.co.uk website brings
Details of 2,500 grant-making trusts, each with the together different types of funding opportunities open
potential to give at least 25,000 in total per year. to postgraduate students.
www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk
The Educational Grants Directory
Published by the Directory of Social Change, 24 Prospects website provides useful information on
Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2DP postgraduate study and funding opportunities.
Telephone: 08450 777707 www.prospects.ac.uk
www.dsc.org.uk
The University of Edinburgh Careers Service
This guide contains a comprehensive listing of national provides useful information on part-time work and
and local charities. funding information.
www.ed.ac.uk/careers
The Grants Register
Published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd, Houndmills, UK Council for International Student Affairs
Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 6XS. provides help and advice to prospective overseas
Telephone: 01256 329242 students.
www.ukcisa.org.uk
Authoritative guide to postgraduate grants and
professional funding worldwide.
Prospects Postgraduate Funding Guide

Published annually in September by Graduate
Prospects, Prospects House, Booth Street East,
Manchester M13 9EP.
Telephone: 0161 277 5200
Provides information on postgraduate funding available

to UK, EU and overseas students.
All of the above publications are available in the

University of Edinburghs Careers Service.
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College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Useful contacts Postgraduate Office
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
The Chancellors Building
For general funding enquiries
49 Little France Crescent
Scholarships and
Edinburgh EH16 4SB
Student Funding Services
Tel: 0131 242 6460
The University of Edinburgh
e-mail: mvmpg@ed.ac.uk
Old College
www.ed.ac.uk/medicine-vet-medicine/
South Bridge
postgraduate
Edinburgh EH8 9YL
Tel: 0131 651 4070
College of Science and Engineering
www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding
The Weir Building
The Kings Buildings
For international enquiries
West Mains Road
The International Office
Edinburgh EH9 3JY
Tel: 0131 650 4296
e-mail: enquiries.international@ed.ac.uk
Taught Programmes
www.ed.ac.uk/international-office
Tel: 0131 650 5737, e-mail: sciengra@ed.ac.uk
For general advice
Research Programmes
EUSA The Advice Place
Tel: 0131 650 7324/7142
Edinburgh University Students Association
e-mail: pgrcse@ed.ac.uk
5/2 Bristo Square
www.ed.ac.uk/science-engineering
Edinburgh EH8 9AL
Tel: 0131 650 9225/0800 206 2341
For accommodation enquiries
e-mail: advice@eusa.ed.ac.uk
Accommodation Services
www.eusa.ed.ac.uk
Reception Centre
Pollock Halls
Student Administration
18 Holyrood Park Road
Edinburgh EH16 5AY
Old College
Tel: 0131 667 1971
South Bridge
e-mail: accom.allocations@ed.ac.uk
Edinburgh EH8 9AL
www.accom.ed.ac.uk/
Tel: 0131 650 2845
e-mail: infopoint@ed.ac.uk
For disability enquiries
www.ed.ac.uk/student-administration
Student Disability Service
For admission enquiries
3rd Floor, The Main Library Building
College of Humanities and Social Science
George Square
Postgraduate Office
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ
Tel: 0131 650 6828
55-60 George Square
e-mail: disability.service@ed.ac.uk
Edinburgh EH8 9JU
www.ed.ac.uk/student-disability-service
Tel: 0131 650 4086
e-mail: hsspg@ed.ac.uk
Further information for students from Scotland
www.ed.ac.uk/humanities-soc-sci
The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)
Saughton House
Broomhouse Drive
Edinburgh EH11 3UT
Tel: 0300 555 0505
e-mail: saas.geu@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
www.saas.gov.uk
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Index of funding for postgraduate study

Funding for Taught Masters Programmes*
Ailie Donald Bursary 47
Alzheimer Scotland Scholarships 32
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) 10
Business School MBA and MSc Scholarships 36
Cameron Scholarship in Comparative and European Private Law 46
Canadian Loans 27
Chemistry Tercentenary International Masters Scholarships 54
Chevening Scholarships 24
Church of Scotland Scholarship 36
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships 24
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme 48
CONACyT Scholarship 20
CONICYT Scholarship 20
Dr Georg Heuser Memorial Scholarships 47
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) 10,42
Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships 16
Edinburgh Santander Masters Scholarships 16
Edinburgh UK/EU Masters Scholarships 06
Erasmus+ 25
FIDERH Scholarship 22
Fulbright Commission Scholarships 27
FUNED Scholarship 22
George Scott Travelling Scholarship 34
Greenbank Scholarship 06,18
Higgs Centre Scholarships for Theoretical Physics and Mathematical Physics 61
Highly Skilled Workforce Scholarships 06
International Masters Scholarships for MSc in Science Communication and Public Engagement 64
Justin Arbuthnott British Irish Award 40
Marshall Scholarships 27
Mary Orr Paterson Scholarship 64
Masters Scholarships in High Performance Computing 61
MSc Education Scholarships 38
MSc TESOL Scholarships 38
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) 11
NES Primary Care Ophthalmology Scholarship 32
NHS Education for Scotland Scholarships 38
Panasonic Trust Fellowships 54
Polish School of Medicine Memorial Fund 64
Professional and Career Development Loans 12
School of Divinity Postgraduate Scholarships 36
School of Engineering International Masters Scholarships 54
School of GeoSciences Bursaries 58
School of GeoSciences Head of School Scholarships 58
School of History, Classics and Archaeology Masters Scholarships 40
School of Informatics Masters Scholarships 59
Scotlands Saltire Scholarships 28
SENESCYT Scholarship 22
Silber Bequest 28
T F Torrance Scholarship 37
Taught Postgraduate Bursaries (Biological Sciences) 52
Teaching Opportunities (Informatics) 59
Tercentenary Award for Excellence 46
The Binks Trust Scholarship 44
The David Vowles Postgraduate Scholarship 47
The Desmond Tutu Masters Scholarship 37
The Drever Trust MSc Postgraduate Scholarships 47
The Eric Liddell China Saltire Scholarships 18
The Julius Nyerere Masters Scholarship 18
The Maudslay Scholarship 54
The Rev Dr. Norma Robertson Scholarship 36
The Richard Davidson Postgraduate Scholarship 60
The Sanders Scholarship in Clinical Ophthalmology 32
The Sheila Cannell Postgraduate Scholarship 40
The Tom & Maureen Fairlie Scholarship 37
United States Federal Loans 30
William Hunter Sharpe Memorial Scholarships 47
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Funding for Masters by Research Programmes*

AHRC Studentship Opportunities (Geosciences) 55
Cameron Scholarship in Comparative and European Private Law 46
Canadian Loans 27
Chevening Scholarships 24
Dr Georg Heuser Memorial Scholarships 47
Edinburgh Global Masters Scholarships 16
Edinburgh Legal Education Trust Scholarships 46
Edinburgh UK/EU Masters Scholarships 06
Erasmus+ 25
ESRC Studentship Opportunities (Geosciences) 55
FUNED Scholarship 22
Greenbank Scholarship 06,18
Higgs Centre Scholarships for Theoretical Physics and Mathematical Physics 61
NERC Studentship Opportunities (Geosciences) 55
Panasonic Trust Fellowships 54
Professional and Career Development Loans 12
School of Engineering International Masters Scholarships 54
School of GeoSciences Head of School Scholarships 58
School of History, Classics and Archaeology Masters Scholarships 40
Scotlands Saltire Scholarships 28
SENESCYT Scholarship 22
Silber Bequest 28
T F Torrance Scholarship 37
Tercentenary Award for Excellence 46
The David Vowles Postgraduate Scholarship 47
The Desmond Tutu Masters Scholarship 37
The Drever Trust MSc Postgraduate Scholarships 47
The Eric Liddell China Saltire Scholarships 18
The Julius Nyerere Masters Scholarship 18
The Maudslay Scholarship 54
The Sheila Cannell Postgraduate Scholarship 40
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Funding for Research Programmes*

AHRC Studentship Opportunities (Geosciences) 55
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) 08,42
Beit Trust 27
British Federation of Women Graduates (BFWG) 12
British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence Award 62
British Heart Foundation Programme in the Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cardiovascular Disease 62
Canadian Loans 27
Chemistry Tercentenary International PhD Scholarships 54
China Scholarship Council/University of Edinburgh China Research Scholarship (Geosciences) 57
China Scholarship Council/University of Edinburgh Scholarships 15
Chrystal Macmillan PhD Studentship 48
Colciencias Scholarship 20
College of Humanities and Social Science Research Studentships and Scholarships 34
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine PhD Studentships 62
Colt Foundation Fellowships in Occupational/Environmental Health 62
Early Stage Researcher (Physics and Astronomy) 61
Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships 15
Edinburgh Law School & Cameron PhD Scholarships 44
Edinburgh Legal Education Trust Scholarships 46
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) 10
EPSRC Doctoral Training Funds (Informatics) 58
ESRC Studentship Opportunities (Geosciences) 55
Google European Doctoral Fellowships 59
Graduate School Awards (SPS) 48
Iraqi Scholarship 22
Jenny Balston Scholarship 40
Medical Research Council (MRC) 11
NERC Studentship Opportunities (Geosciences) 55
Research and Teaching Scholarships (Economics) 37
Research Scholarships (Biological Sciences) 50
School of Chemistry Research Studentships 54
School of GeoSciences PhD Part Funding (Overseas) 55
School of GeoSciences PhD Part Funding (UK/EU) 55
School of GeoSciences PhD Part Funding (Universitas21) 57
School of History, Classics and Archaeology Doctoral Awards 40
School of Informatics Scholarships 58
School of Mathematics Studentships 59
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) 11
Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) Prize PhD Studentships 60
SFC Higgs Centre InternationalStudentships 60
Silber Bequest 28
Soft Matter and Functional Interfaces Centre for Doctoral Training (SOFI CDT) 61
Teaching (Physics) 61
The Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland 12
The Edgar Pye Research Scholarship 13
The John Orr Research Award 36
The Scottish Doctoral Training Centre for Condensed Matter Physics 60
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 13,28
University of Edinburgh MSR Joint Initiative in Informatics 59
University of Edinburgh PhD Scholarships 06
Wellcome Trust 13
William R McFarlane Scholarship 40
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The closing date for applications is 2 May 2016.

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Economic and Social Research Council Biotechnology and Biological Sciences

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