The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding

If you’re seeking funding for postgraduate studies, you can independently register for the Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding. This resource offers a database of funding opportunities, along with guidance and tools to help with grant applications.

Important Information

Please note, as of 2025, the University of Edinburgh no longer subscribes to this service. If you've previously used it, you may need to create a new account. Prospective students can still use the site, but will need to pay for an individual subscription, and can find details on how to do this here - Postgraduate Funding

The guide contains a huge database of funding opportunities, comprehensive guidance, and tools to help you prepare a winning grant application, including:

  • funding database of 600+ charities
  • comprehensive guidance written by real students
  • grant application writing tools
  • personal statement and financial statement assistants.

Alternative sources of funding are available from charities, trusts, and foundations which can make awards (fees, maintenance, research costs) to any student regardless of subject, or nationality.

The guide can be accessed here: The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding