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Four-year NRPDTP competitive funding for students worldwide. Eligible overseas applicants can compete for full international tuition and a UKRI-minimum maintenance stipend; international places are capped at 30% of annual programme intake, not a per-project quota or individual probability. Tuition is paid to the university; funding also includes £5,000/year research training support. £21,805 is the 2026/27 stipend reference; the individual 2027/28 rate is not stated. October 2027 entrants may claim up to £3,500 towards their own visa/IHS after registration; dependants are excluded. The call says shortlisted while its funding note says awarded; personal award status and payment terms remain unconfirmed.

Four-year NRPDTP competitive award. Saved terms allow eligible Overseas applicants to compete for full international tuition and maintenance; international places are capped at 30% of annual intake, not an individual probability. Tuition is paid to the university; the award includes a stipend and £5,000/year research training support. £21,805 is the 2026/27 stipend reference; the individual 2027/28 rate is not stated. October 2027 entrants may claim up to £3,500 for their own visa/IHS after registration; dependants are excluded. The call says shortlisted while its funding note says awarded; personal award status and terms remain unconfirmed.

Four-year fully funded NRPDTP competition for Home and Overseas applicants. Saved policy covers international students’ full tuition, UKRI-minimum maintenance and £5,000 annual research training support; international students are capped at 30% of annual programme intake, not a project quota or personal odds. £21,805 is the 2026/27 stipend reference, not a confirmed 2027 rate. The project is shortlisted; this is not an individual award. Any DSV-specific stipend or research-support enhancement is unconfirmed. October 2027 entrants may claim up to £3,500 towards their own visa and IHS after registration against evidence; dependants are excluded.

Four-year competitive EASTBIO; open to UK/international students. UKRI stipend and Home fees; Edinburgh covers international gap. 30% annual network cap for international awards. 2026/27 £21,805; 2027 award unknown. Visa/IHS excluded.

Four-year competitive EASTBIO. UK/international applicants; UKRI stipend + Home fees, with Edinburgh covering the international gap. Annual network international cap: 30%. 2026/27 £21,805; 2027 rate/award unknown. Visa/IHS excluded.

Four-year NRPDTP studentship competition: saved policy covers international students’ full tuition, paid directly to the University, UKRI-rate maintenance and a £5,000/year Research Training Support Grant. £21,805 is the 2026/27 stipend reference, not a confirmed 2027 personal rate. The advert says shortlisted while the funding note says “awarded”; individual award and allocation are unresolved. International students are capped at 30% of annual programme intake, not a project quota or personal odds.

Eligible international applicants can compete for NRPDTP's four-year full-tuition award, UKRI-rate stipend and £5,000 per year in research training support. International students are capped at 30% of annual programme intake, not a project quota or individual probability. £21,805 is the 2026/27 reference, not a confirmed 2027/28 amount. The project is shortlisted for funding; this does not confirm an individual award. Eligible personal visa/IHS costs may be reimbursed up to £3,500 after registration with evidence; dependants are excluded, and upfront or excess costs remain.

Competitive Faculty of Engineering & Design Engineering URSA for Home and Overseas applicants; Overseas awards are capped under UKRI policy, with no percentage or project-specific quota stated. Selected awardees may receive Home or Overseas tuition, an annual maintenance stipend and up to £1,000 per year in training support. £21,805 is the 2026/27 stipend reference, not a confirmed 2027 personal rate. General URSA funding is up to 3.5 years, while Mechanical Engineering PhDs normally take four years; individual funded months, continuation and costs after the award remain unconfirmed. International students pay Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs personally.

Competitive Engineering URSA award for Home and Overseas applicants; Overseas places are capped, with no number or share stated. Covers tuition, maintenance and £1,000 per year in training support. £21,805 is the 2026/27 rate, not a confirmed 2027/28 amount. Engineering URSA generally funds up to 3.5 years against a normally four-year PhD; the individual award period is unknown. International students pay Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs personally.

Applicants compete for a studentship; Home and Overseas students may be considered, but Overseas awards are capped and no proportion is stated. The award covers tuition fees, £1,000 per year in training support, and a maintenance stipend. £21,805 is the 2026/27 reference, not a confirmed 2027/28 rate. October 2026 Engineering URSA terms state a general funding limit of up to 3.5 years against a normally four-year PhD; confirm the individual funded period and any costs beyond it. International students pay Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs from personal funds.

Competitive Engineering and Design URSA studentship for Home and Overseas applicants; Overseas places are capped under UKRI policy, with no percentage stated. Funding can include Home or Overseas tuition, £1,000 yearly training support and maintenance; £21,805 is the 2026/27 reference, not a confirmed personal 2027/28 rate. The general award maximum is 3.5 years against a normally four-year Mechanical Engineering PhD. Individual funded months, continuation, writing-up and remaining-period tuition or research costs need confirmation. International students pay Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs personally.

Competitive Engineering and Design URSA studentship for Home and Overseas applicants; Overseas places are capped under UKRI policy, with no percentage stated. Funding can include Home or Overseas tuition, £1,000 annual training support and maintenance; £21,805 is the 2026/27 reference, not a confirmed personal rate. The general Engineering URSA limit is up to 3.5 years against a normally four-year Chemical Engineering PhD. Individual funded months, fee category and Overseas-fee coverage, continuation, writing-up and extra research charges need confirmation. International students pay Student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs personally.