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FOI2023/00053: Successful studentship applications

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Case reference FOI2023/00053

Published 6 June 2023

Request

Request Received: 8 February 2023

I'm in the process of trying to put together some information for students on their chances of getting a full studentship for their PhD, and I was keen to know whether you have any data on the percentage of applicants that receive funding? I did come across this: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/uk.research.and.innovation.ukri./viz/UKRICompetitiveFundingDecisions2020-21/CompetitiveFundingDecisions&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1634288762450000&usg=AOvVaw1tZuVyiESt-XfnphEvY6IU but I'm aware that it doesn't refer exclusively to studentships, so probably wouldn't be as helpful for prospective PhD candidates.

I assume that applications for the current cycle are still being processed, so would you be able to supply data for 2021/22?

Response Sent: 8 March 2023

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