Even if your PhD studies aren’t funded, you might still be able to apply for grants through various schemes. The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding is a good place to start. Here you’ll find a database of grants available through charities, trusts, and foundations.

The Research Professional database allows you to search for funding opportunities by a variety of criteria, and also sign up for email alerts.

For details of other schemes that could be appropriate at later stages of your PhD, please take a look at the Doctoral School’s funding webpage.