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Competitive EPSRC DLA award: 3.5 years, full tuition, £21,805 2026/27 reference stipend and £4,500 total scheme research/training support. International award-holders' tuition gap is covered by the university; international selection is capped and project availability must be confirmed.

Competitive YES-DTN award, normally 3.5 years, covering tuition, UKRI-rate stipend and research and training support. The 2026/27 minimum is £21,805; 2027/28 is unconfirmed. International places are limited; relocation, visa and health surcharge costs are excluded. Confirm eligibility and any placement extension.

4-year EASTBIO competition; UK/intl. 30% = network-wide annual intl cap, not project quota/personal odds. Fee-gap waiver only for EASTBIO-funded intl awardees. £22,437 tax-free 2027/28 stipend est., not UKRI-set/guaranteed; visa/IHS excluded.

Four-year competitive EastBio BBSRC award open to UK/international applicants. If awarded: stipend and Home tuition; Edinburgh covers the international fee gap. International intake cap: 30% of cohort. Personal 2027/28 rate unknown; visa/IHS excluded.

Competitive; project award not guaranteed. Full international fees + UKRI-rate stipend for 45 months incl. expected 3-month placement; 2027/28 rate unknown. £6,000 RTSG + £5,000 cohort training are not living income. Travel/visa/IHS/relocation excluded.

Competitive; project funding not guaranteed. Full international fees + UKRI-rate stipend for 45 months incl. expected 3-month placement; 2027/28 rate unknown. £6,000 RTSG + £5,000 cohort training are not living income. Relocation/travel/visa/IHS excluded.