EDI Resources

Know your rights! See information on the Equality Act 2010 from the UK Government, the Equality and Human Rights Commission, the Citizens Advice Bureau and the Office for Students.

DTP/University EDI Resources:

Geoscience/Natural Science/STEM EDI resources:

Funding, Networks & Resources for minoritised groups:

BAME:

Under-resourced/disadvantaged background:

Disability:

  • If you are disabled, you may be entitled to extra support during your DTP PhD via the UK Govt. Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA)
    • The DSA does not need to be paid back, and covers costs of ‘the study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability’ up to £25,575 a year (2022 to 2023 rate).
    • If you think you may be eligible for this, please read the guidance provided by the UK Government and then get in touch with us
    • We can help you put in a claim to the DSA following the UKRI DSA Framework
  • The Student Enablement Fund bursary
  • University of Leeds – Disability, Accessibility and Mental Health staff network (open to PhD students)
  • University of Leeds – Chronic Pain and Fatigue Guidance
  • DisabledInSTEM
  • The International Association for Geoscience Diversity (IAGD)

Women:

LGBTQIA+:

Career break/Caring responsibilities: