Bursaries & research support for postgraduates
Securing funding is one of the main hurdles graduates face when it comes to postgraduate study. There’s lots of competition for funding, so apply as early as possible.
What funding I can apply for?
Course organisers are usually best placed to give advice on funding. We don’t offer any student bursaries, but do have a Funding Opportunities Database giving details of funding at both postgraduate and post-doctorate levels.
There are also a number of other websites that offer information about postgraduate funding. A few examples are listed below:
- Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- DirectGov - Funding your postgraduate course
- Learn Direct - Postgraduate Funding
- Postgraduatestudentships.co.uk
- Prospects - Funding my further study
What support does the Society offer?
We run a number of awards and grant schemes and for postgraduate psychology students.
You may also want to view our guide on Postgraduate Research in Psychology.
Postgraduate Study Visit Scheme
This grant provides opportunities for research students to visit another institution to experience new skills and training.
BPS/Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) Postgraduate Award
This award provides opportunities for a postgraduate psychologist to work at POST providing objective briefing material for MPs and Peers on psychological topics.
Research Interests Database
Contains information on the research interests of academics and researchers in psychology in the UK.
We also support and facilitate the Psychology Postgraduate Affairs Group (PsyPAG). PsyPAG is a voluntary organisation run by postgraduates for postgraduates.
We would encourage all psychology post-graduate students to join the Society so you are able to access our range of products and benefits.
Our members are eligible to apply for our Public Engagement Grants
