Your PReSS account

All new doctoral candidates should familiarise themselves with Postgraduate Research Student Support funding (PReSS) by reading the PReSS Account Policy and Procedures.

In the appendix, you will find details of the amounts allocated according to subject area and which are approved by the Graduate Research Committee when you enrol.

Note: If you have questions about your PReSS Account, you can contact the Group Services Team in your Faculty/LSRI.

Learn more about how to access Concur and how to claim on the Concur Student Reimbursement web page. When you're all set up, you can sign into Concur.

Getting started

• What is PReSS?
• How do I know my PReSS account has been activated?
• How much PReSS funding will I get?
• How can I start spending money from my PReSS account?
• Why has my PReSS account not been credited with funding?

Practical steps

• How long does my PReSS account funding last?
• How do I check my PReSS account balance?
• What extra steps do I need to take if I claim from my PReSS account?

Usage queries

• Can I use PReSS Account funds to cover proofreading expenses?
• Why can’t I buy books, DVDs or subscriptions with my PReSS account funding?
• Can I use PReSS funding to cover carer expenses?
• Am I required to book my travel through Orbit, the University’s preferred supplier?
• What can I use my PReSS account for after submitting my doctoral thesis?