Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the primary source of funding for postgraduate research in Mathematics in the UK. EPSRC studentships pay fees and maintenance for UK nationals. Other EU nationals are eligible for fees only. Current EPSRC funding policy allocates resources to the Department, which in turn awards studentships in accordance with EPSRC criteria, the most important of which is a minimum of an upper second class Honours degree. Applications for EPSRC Studentships from candidates who currently meet or expect to meet the EPSRC criteria by 1st October 2007 will be considered.  Late applications will be considered, but we strongly advise early applications to avoid disappointment.

Faculty Postgraduate Scholarships

The Faculty offers up to three faculty postgraduate scholarships a year. Applicants, both from UK and overseas, should have at least an upper second class honours degree or equivalent. The value of the award includes fees at the home student rate and a maintenance award equivalent to that of an EPSRC studentship. Full overseas fees may also be covered in exceptional cases. Applicants should apply by 31st January 2007. if they wish to be considered for the Scholarship Competition for entry in October 2007.

University Postgraduate Scholarships

University Postgraduate Scholarships are open to all and, in particular, allow very highly qualified candidates from overseas (who are ineligible for an EPSRC award) to compete with UK and EU nationals for financial assistance to fund their postgraduate studies. The Faculty of Information and Mathematical Sciences (FIMS) Graduate School awards annually a limited number of Postgraduate Scholarships which pay a maintenance award comparable with an EPSRC studentship plus fees at the rate for home students. Students from the UK and the EU pay fees at the home rate. Students from elsewhere (referred to as `overseas' students) pay a higher fee.

Overseas Scholarships

The difference between home and overseas fees can be met by an Overseas Research Scholarship (ORS) award. It is emphasised that overseas students need to apply for both a Postgraduate Scholarship and an ORS award to fully fund their studies. Inevitably the competition for Postgraduate Scholarships is severe, but over the past few years, at least one Mathematics candidate has been successful each year.
If you wish to be considered for a Postgraduate Scholarship for entry in October 2007, please make sure you submit an application before 31st January 2007. Application forms can be downloaded via Glasgow University's Research and Enterprise website.

The Dorothy Hogkin's Postgraduate Award

The DHPA is a new UK initiative to bring outstanding students from India, China, Hong Kong, South Africa, Brazil, Russia and the developing world to come and study for PhDs in top rated UK research facilities. Further details on this and other scholarships open to "overseas" students can also be found via the Research and Enterprise website.

Further sources of funding

Further sources of funding in Mathematics are listed here. (We mention, in particular, a Carnegie Scholarship as a possible source of funding for highly qualified students in Scotland.)

Supplemental Earnings

All postgraduate students in the Department have the opportunity to undertake tutorial work with first and second year undergraduates. Typical annual earnings are £500. There may also be opportunities to help staff with paid exam invigilation.