University response to UKRI announcement to increase PGR stipend
14 Feb 2024
University to increase investment in postgraduate researchers by raising the minimum stipend for 2024/25 to £19,237 (full time equivalent)
We are pleased to announce that the University is increasing its investment in Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) by raising the minimum stipend (the annual salary) for 2024/25 to £19,237 full time equivalent. This applies to all PGRs who are on a studentship funded directly by the University.
The rise is in line with the increase to the minimum stipend provided by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to all UKRI-funded PGRs. This increase will take place for PGRs in receipt of a University of Manchester (wholly or partly) funded studentship, who are starting or continuing their studies from 1 October 2024.
If you are wholly 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 confirm stipends for 2024/25.
Support available
Living Cost Support Fund
We provide support to all PGRs through the Living Cost Support Fund.
Any PGRs who are experiencing financial difficulty can apply for support with costs like private accommodation, utilities, food shopping, childcare etc.
Further information on eligibility, costs covered, and the application form ca be found on Living Cost Support Fund.
Student support
We provide a variety of support for our PGR community via Student support.
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:
- Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, or email the Doctoral Academy via FBMH.doctoralacademy.funding@manchester.ac.uk
- Faculty of Humanities, or email the Doctoral Academy via HUMS.doctoralacademy.funding@manchester.ac.uk
- Faculty of Science and Engineering, or email the Doctoral Academy via FSE.doctoralacademy.funding@manchester.ac.uk
Prof Melissa Westwood (Associate Vice President for Research)
Prof David Bechtold (Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health)
Prof Scott Heath (Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research, Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Dr Admos Chimhowu (Associate Dean for Postgraduate Research, Faculty of Humanities)