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London weighting, enhanced stipends and co-funding

UKRI applies London weighting to stipends. London weighting is £2,000, meaning the minimum stipend in London is £22,780.

Some students receive a stipend that is above the minimum level set by us.  It is up to your university to determine how stipends above the UKRI minimum will be adjusted.

If you are a student and need more information on your stipend, contact your research organisation.

Co-funders should account for the annual stipend increase in the usual manner. We expect co-funders to play their full role in supporting students. We will continue to support with our contribution towards a student’s stipend.

For more information on our approach, read the UKRI terms and conditions for training funding.

Last updated: 30 January 2025

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