Research Postgraduate Funding Opportunities - International applicants
This page contains information on:
University of Sheffield scholarship schemes
Research Council scholarships
Other funding bodies
University of Sheffield funding
The University of Sheffield invests heavily in the development of our postgraduate community. Students who wish to undertake postgraduate study in any Faculty of the University can apply for the annual University Prize and Faculty Scholarship competitions. We also offer a range of unique funding opportunities through donations from benefactors and our close relationships with other universities and organisations.
University-funded schemes are listed below. Please note that individual departments may have different deadlines for PhD applications and you are advised to check the application process for your intended department as soon as possible.
Applications for most funding schemes open in October for the following academic year (i.e. October 2013 for 2014-15 entry), and close around February (2014 for 2014-15 entry).
| Scholarship | Support | Study options | Applications | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Prize Scholarships | Fees & Maintenance | PhD | Application Form for University Scholarships | 1st February 2013 (12 noon) |
| Harry Worthington Scholarships | Fees & Maintenance | PhD | Application Form for University Scholarships | 1st February 2013 (12 noon) |
| Faculty Scholarships | Fees & Maintenance | PhD | Application Form for University Scholarships | 1st February 2013 (12 noon) |
| Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities | Fees & Maintenance | PhD | Application Form for University Scholarships | 1st February 2013 (12 noon) |
| British Library Scholarships | Fees & Maintenance | PhD | See individual project listings | Projects for 2013-14 entry will be announced shortly |
| Alumni Awards | Fee reduction | PhD / Masters | Online application | N/A |
| Arts & Humanities Faculty Masters Fee Scholarships | Fees | Masters | Application Form for AHRC/ Arts & Humanities Faculty Masters Scholarships | 29th March 2013 (12 noon) |
| University of Sheffield 2022 Futures PhD Scholarships - Florey Centre for Host-Pathogen Interactions | Fees & Maintenance | PhD | See web page for details | 17th May 2013 |
| University of Sheffield 2022 Futures PhD Scholarships - Imaging Life | Fees & Maintenance | PhD | See web page for details | 17th May 2013 |
In addition, the University's International Office offers a range of country-specific scholarships for international students. For further information, visit the International Office webpages.
UK Research Councils
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) council now accept applications from international students to fund PhD studies in Economics and PhD projects involving Advanced Quantitative Methods. Please see the ESRC White Rose DTC Scholarships for details.
The Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards are no longer running as of 2012 - see EPSRC website for announcement.
We may be able to support a small number of international students through our EPSRC Doctoral Training Grant - please contact academic departments directly to discuss this.
Other funding bodies
Many charities, foundations and trusts provide funding for postgraduate study. Some offer full scholarships and others offer smaller awards. Some scholarships are for specific subject areas or applicants while others have more general eligibility criteria. Please see our external funding page for a list of funding bodies and search sites which may help you to find other scholarships.