Research Councils UK Fee and Stipend Levels
Research Councils UK Fee and Stipend Levels
The table below provides the Research Councils’ expectations for minimum stipend (maintenance grant) and fee levels for their funded students.
| Year | Stipend | Fees | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | £14,296 | £4,121 | Yes |
| 2017-18 | £14,553 | £4,195 | Yes |
| 2018-19 |
£14,777 |
£4,260 | Yes |
| 2019-20 | £15,009 | £4,327 | Yes |
| 2020-21 | £15,285 | £4,407 | Yes |
| 2021-22 | £15,560 |
£4,486 |
No |
| 2022-23 | £15,840 | £4,567 | No |
| 2023-24 | £16,125 | £4,649 | No |
| 2024-25 | £16,416 | £4,733 | No |
| 2025-26 | £16,711 | £4,818 | No |
Notional Costings for Project Proposals
Notional Studentships 2020/21 Start
Annual Increase
Each year, Research Councils UK (RCUK) usually increase their fee and stipend levels in line with inflation, based on the Treasury GDP deflator. Minimum fees recommended by the Research Councils are always adopted as the University of Glasgow Home/EU tuition fee for all postgraduate research. The Research Councils’ minimum stipend level is often used as a guide for other funders.
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