AHRC (Arts & Humanities Research Council)

Information for AHRC award holders at the University.

The following sections provide information on award administration such as payment details and concessions.

These sections will provide you with details of

  • how your stipend will be paid
  • information about payment dates
  • information about Interruption of Study, Maternity Leave, Studying away
  • thesis submission

Terms and Conditions of your funding

Full details of the terms and conditions of your award can be found in the latest AHRC Training Grant Guidance and UKRI Training Grant Conditions documents below.  

For additional information or any queries, please contact the Postgraduate Research Student Office - pgawards@ed.ac.uk

 UKRI Terms and Conditions - April 2024  AND

AHRC Training Grant Guidance - Jan 2020

https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AHRC-08102021-TrainingGrantFundingGuide-2020.pdf

Disabled Students Allowance (DSA)

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) are intended to help with additional expenditure for the costs of study-related requirements that may be incurred as a result of disability, mental health problem or specific learning difficulty that means additional support is needed to undertake a Research Council funded studentship. The allowances can cover the cost of non-medical personal assistance, items of specialist equipment, extra travel costs and general expenses.

The first step in accessing these funds is to complete a needs assessment with the University Student Disability Services Office. Once completed it will be submitted to the Postgraduate Research Student Office for approval.

Skills and Training for AHRC students

Full details of skills and training for PhD students and those specifically for AHRC funded students can be found here.

Information about fee and stipend payment for AHRC award holders.

Information about concessions for AHRC students.

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