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UKRI doctoral extensions policy: phase two awards

This report includes new analysis of the support UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) provided during the pandemic to postgraduate students.

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UKRI doctoral extensions policy: Phase 2 awards (full report) (PDF)

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UKRI doctoral extensions policy: Phase 2 awards (interim report) (PDF)

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Details

The phase two policy, introduced in November 2020, broadened the eligibility of students able to apply for extensions and provided additional funding.

Updates

  • 13 February 2025
    The full report is an update to an interim analysis of the phase 2 policy originally published in February 2022. It incorporates data on 1,617 additional requests for extensions as part of their end of grant report in early summer 2022.

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