Opportunity Bristol

Opportunity Bristol provides funding for UK students from Black backgrounds to undertake a fully funded research-focused Masters programme and will help successful awardees to gain the research skills and experience needed to apply for funded doctoral research opportunities in the future.  The deadline for applications is Monday 29 January 2024.

Bristol PGR scholarships for applicants of Black heritage

These scholarships aim to address under-representation in postgraduate research and are available across the faculty. Funding duration is for four years and includes an annual stipend to cover living costs, set at the UKRI rate of at least £18,622. Tuition fees and research costs are also included. Scholarships are available for specific PhD projects, you may also request to be nominated by a supervisor for a project which is not on this list.  Applications for 24/25 entry are now closed.

Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships

The Faculty of Life Sciences is offering up to 11 University of Bristol full scholarships for postgraduate research projects starting in 2024. These are available to applicants with UK or International fee status. The provision covers fees and an annual stipend at the UKRI rate of at least £18,622.  Applications for 2024/25 entry are now closed.

Cotutelle Scholarship with Macquarie University, Australia

The Bristol-Macquarie Cotutelle programme is an exciting opportunity for students to spend two years studying at the University of Bristol and two years studying at Macquarie University, Australia. Funding duration is for four years and includes an annual stipend to cover living costs, with tuition fees, research costs and a travel allowance also included. These scholarships are available for any PhD programme within the Schools in the Faculty of Life Sciences. Please approach individual supervisors that work in research areas that you would be interested in working in.  Applications for 2024/25 entry are now closed.

Other funding

• A range of fully-funded PhD programmes
• The Zutshi-Smith Scholarship, which covers the full cost for an Indian student to undertake a PhD course at the University of Bristol.
• University of Bristol postgraduate funding information
• Opportunity Bristol provides financial support to UK students from Black backgrounds to undertake a research-related Masters degree.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees vary from programme to programme, so please check the individual programme listings for details.