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- Want to study on a self-funded basis?
- Or have a private sponsor?
If you plan to self-fund your studies or have a sponsor who will fund your research study, you can apply at any time.
Step 1:
Consider how you will fund your studies and pay your tuition fees. (Costs for PhDs, MRes etc. are the 'postgraduate research' rate in the tables.) Depending on the subject area, some projects will require you to pay an additional fee for a project (a bench fee).
You will be asked how you will pay fees for your research studies in the application process. Do you hold a offer from a funder or have you identified specific funders you will approach? Or do you have savings in place?
Consider too how you will support yourself while studying and how you can pay for living costs .
If you need a visa, please be aware that the UKVI sets restrictions on the number of hours that you can work.
The University's Tuition Fees Payment Policy sets out how students can pay your fees and forms part of the contract between students and the University.
Step 2:
Take a look at our research areas and identify if we have appropriate supervision in your chosen field of interest .
When you have identified a research area, you should approach either the named 'contact supervisor' or other supervisors detailed on the web page to discuss your research proposal.
Supervisors will be able to advise whether the project is viable and whether supervisory expertise and resources exist within the University to support you. They can advise whether any additional project costs (or bench fees) will be required for your project.
Step 3:
Develop your research proposal. This will be requested as part of your application and is required for all self-funded projects.
Step 4:
Submit your application and supporting items. Use the 'apply now' link on the research area web page. This will tie your application to the correct research area and programme and will ensure that the correct team are invited to consider your application.
At the top of your research proposal please include a note of the name of the academic member of staff at Ulster you contacted to discuss your project proposals.
Please Note
If you submit a self funded application without discussing your project with an academic member of staff, your application may be withdrawn.
