The University of Sheffield
Prospective Postgraduates

Research Postgraduate Funding Opportunities - UK 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. University-funded schemes are listed below. Please note that individual academic 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 Scholarship

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 See individual project listings
A*STAR-Sheffield Research Attachment Programme Fees & Maintenance PhD Via proposed academic supervisor only Supervisors to submit proposals by 29 November 2013 - see web page for more details
Arts & Humanities Faculty Masters Fee Scholarships Fees Masters Application Form for AHRC/ Arts & Humanities Faculty Masters Scholarships 29th March 2013 (12 noon)
Hossein Farmy Scholarship Fees & Maintenance PhD Application Form for University Scholarships 1st February 2013 (12 noon)

UK Research Councils

The UK Research Councils are a major source of financial support for research postgraduates. Awards for UK students normally cover tuition fees and a maintenance allowance. Applications for Research Council scholarships are made through the University, either through a central process or via the academic department.

Scholarship Support Study options Applications Deadline
Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Block Grant Partnership Fees & Maintenance PhD / Masters

Application Form for University Scholarships

Application Form for AHRC/ Arts & Humanities Faculty Masters Scholarships

PhD - 1st February 2013 (12 noon)

Masters - 29th March 2013 (12 noon)

Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Fees & Maintenance PhD Departments Various
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Fees & Maintenance PhD Departments Various
EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training Fees & Maintenance PhD Centres for Doctoral Training Various
ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Centre - Discipline, Pathway Development and AQM Studentships Fees & Maintenance PhD / Masters Application Form for University Scholarships 1st February 2013 (12 noon)
ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Centre - Collaborative Studentships
Fees & Maintenance PhD See link Various
ESRC White Rose Doctoral Training Centre - Network Studentships Fees & Maintenance PhD See link Various
Medical Research Council (MRC) Fees & Maintenance PhD / Masters Departments Various

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Fees & Maintenance PhD Departments Various

Other funding bodies

Many charities, foundations and trusts provide funding for postgraduate study, from small grants to full scholarships. Some are for specific subject areas 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.