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Announcement on UKRI Postgraduate Funding

23 Sep 2022

University of Manchester response to UKRI announcement to increase their minimum stipend

We are pleased to announce that the University of Manchester is making a significant investment in Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) by raising the minimum stipend for 2022/23 to £17,668 full time equivalent for all PGRs who are on a studentship funded directly by the University.

This will see University of Manchester funded stipends rise by more than £2000 from the 2021/22 level, in line with the minimum stipend provided by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to all UKRI-funded PGRs.

The increase will take place for those PGRs in receipt of a University of Manchester, wholly or partly funded studentship, who are commencing or continuing their studies from 1 October 2022.

The Russell Group is liaising with the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) about the possibility of their members matching the UKRI minimum stipend. However, if you have PGRs who are on studentships funded by other external sponsors, that haven’t yet announced that they are also increasing the stipend in line with UKRI, please liaise with those funders directly to explain our position and ask them to consider making similar arrangements.

Please note, that the University also provides support to all PGRs through the Living Cost Support Fund. Any PGRs who are experiencing financial difficulty can apply to request support with costs like private accommodation, utilities, food shopping, childcare etc. Further information on eligibility, costs covered, and the application form can all be found on the Living Cost Support Fund website. Please also remember the University’s support services and the Togetherall (free online mental health and wellbeing support 24/7) are also available to all PGRs.

A set of Frequently Asked Questions have been developed to help provide you with further information but we would also like to draw your attention to the contact details for the PGR team in your Faculty who will be able to help you with any additional queries:


Melissa Westwood (Associate Vice President for Research)

David Bechtold (Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health)

Scott Heath (Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research, Faculty of Science and Engineering)

Sue Heath (Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research, Faculty of Humanities)