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 |
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 |
| 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.
