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Research Councils UK (RCUK) has announced doctoral stipend levels and indicative fees for 2013.
In recent years, increases to the RCUK minimum doctoral stipend have been based on the GDP deflator and this remains the start-point for determining minimum stipend levels. However, in line with the Government plans for public sector pay awards to average 1%, the Research Councils have agreed the national minimum doctoral stipend for 2013/14 is £13,726.
For planning purposes, research organisations might wish to note that an average of one per cent increase to public sector pay is expected next year as well as this.
The indicative fee level for 2013/14 will increase in line with the GDP deflator and this gives £3,900.
For planning purposes, research organisations should note that whilst the GDP deflator remains the basis for determining indicative fee levels, it will remain under review.
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