Careers Resources

An overview of the various sources of funding for postgraduate study.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/postgraduate-study/funding-postgraduate-study

A summary of the main ways of funding postgraduate study.

• www.postgrad.com/editorial/fees_and_funding/funding/postgraduate_student_funding_guide

The link below will take you to a list of recommended resources for searching for funding to undertake further study in the UK.

• Resources for searching for funding to undertake further study in the UK

Details of major scholarships available for study in the UK.

• Organisations offering funding for UK study and research

SAAS offers loans for Scottish domiciled students and EU students to study taught postgraduate courses.

• www.saas.gov.uk

Full information on loans available for Scottish domiciled students and EU students to study taught postgraduate courses.

• www.findamasters.com/funding/guides/postgraduate-loans-scotland.aspx

The University of Aberdeen subscribes to the web-based funding service, RESEARCHconnect. This is a comprehensive and reliable online database of research funding opportunities. Click the link below to find out how to access it and find details of other sources of funding.

• www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/research/funding-opportunities-9824.php

Links to the websites of the UK Research Councils and websites listing current opportunities within them.

• Research Councils UK

Scholarship and financial aid search for study at any level worldwide. Register free to view the full information and access links to individual scholarships.

• www.iefa.org

Advice on funding for English students.

• www.gov.uk/masters-loan

Information on sources of funding.

• www.ucas.com/ucas/postgraduate/finance-and-support/postgraduate-fees-and-funding

Full information about postgraduate loans offered to students resident in England and EU students.

• www.findamasters.com/funding/guides/new-uk-postgraduate-loans-scheme.aspx

Up-to-date details of loans of available for English/ Wales-resident students to study PhDs and equivalent research postgraduate programmes.

• www.findaphd.com/guides/phd-study-in-uk/phd-loans-scheme

Administers government-funded loans and grants to students in the UK.

• www.slc.co.uk

Information about postgrad study in the UK, including a course search, funding and scholarships.

• www.postgrad.com

An overview of the main options for funding a PhD.

• www.findaphd.com/guides/funding/#2