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Research Councils UK (RCUK) Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) are intended to help with additional expenditure for the costs of study-related requirements that may be incurred as a result of disability, mental health problem or specific learning difficulty that means additional support is needed to undertake a Research Council funded studentship. The allowances can cover the cost of non-medical personal assistance, items of specialist equipment, extra travel costs and general expenses.
Research Organisations should undertake the assessment of need and provide costs for the student when they are required. Research Organisations will be able to claim back eligible costs at the end of the academic year by submitting a completed DSA claim form to the Research Councils by 31st October.
Students should contact the Disability Adviser or named contact on disability matters at their Research Organisation for advice.
The framework document here provides information on Research Councils’ DSA.
For more information on Disabled Students Allowance please contact the Research Council that has funded the studentship via the email addresses listed here.