Introduction
As a student funded by the South Coast Doctoral Training Partnership (SCDTP), you may be eligible to apply for a number of additional funding opportunities to support the development of your research and study skills. These funds are designed to help you engage fully with the academic demands of your PhD, such as through fieldwork, specialist training, or participation in conferences.
While some additional funding streams are available year-round, others have specific application windows or deadlines throughout the year. Please check each additional funding’s details carefully and plan ahead where possible.
Please also note that funding must be spent within your active funding period—this means it cannot be accessed before your official start date, nor after your tuition fee-paying period or thesis submission date (whichever comes first).
Please note that:
- All funding is subject to prior approval by the SCDTP.
- Retrospective claims will not be accepted under any circumstances.
- International travel cannot be funded if the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against travel to the destination.
- All students must first discuss their funding plans with their supervisor before applying, to ensure the proposed activity is academically appropriate and aligns with your research.
If you’re a current SCDTP student, please refer to the Additional Funding Guidance page for practical information on how to apply and follow university-specific financial processes.
Our Additional Funding Opportunities
Supporting your research, training, and collaboration beyond the core award
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Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) 🡥
Covers expenses directly supporting research, such as fieldwork, conferences, and equipment.
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Funding for conducting research outside the UK.
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Overseas Institutional Visit (OIV)🡥
Support for visiting overseas institutions to enhance research skills.
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Overseas Visit Bursaries (OIB) 🡥
Financial assistance for short-term visits abroad related to research.
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Funding to support internship opportunities that complement your research.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration Event Fund (ICEF) 🡥
Support for events fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Funding to enhance the impact of your research to reach beyond the academia.
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Enhanced Student Training Fund (ESTF) 🡥
Support for advanced training opportunities.
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Student-led Training Fund (SLTF) 🡥
Funding for training initiatives organized by students.
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Overseas Conference Fund (OCF)
Assistance for attending international conferences.
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Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
Studying with a Disability?
If you’re an SCDTP-funded student, you may be eligible for the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA).
DSA helps cover additional study-related costs such as assistive technology, specialist equipment, or learning support.
How to apply
Speak with your university’s Disability Support Team to explore what assistance is available and start your application
