British Library Scholarships
The British Library Scholarships arise from the special relationship the University has with the British Library. They are intended to support projects that draw significantly on both the holdings and expertise of the British Library. As a consequence, successful students will be jointly supervised by staff at the University of Sheffield and at the British Library (with the Sheffield academic acting as the lead supervisor).
The British Library Scholarship projects for 2012-13 entry have been allocated. Projects for 2013-14 entry will be announced in December 2012/ January 2013.
For details of the 2012-13 projects see the links below:
Under Northern Skies: English-speaking tourists’ encounter with Norway 1750-1930 - supervisors Professor Andrew Linn (School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics), Professor Richard Jenkins (Department of Sociological Studies), Barbara Hawes (British Library).
Narratives and depictions of slaves and former slaves in Canada: 1800 - 1900 - supervisors Dr Jane Hodson (School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics) and Dr Philip Hatfield (British Library)
Award details
A British Library Scholarship award will cover the cost of the UK/EU tuition fees and provide an annual, tax-free maintenance stipend at the standard UK research rate, which is currently £13,590. In addition, all students will receive a Research Training Support Grant of £500 for expenses related to their research, such as travel, conferences, books, consumables and equipment.
International applicants will be required to pay the difference between the UK/EU tuition fee and the Overseas tuition fee.
Awards are tenable for a maximum of three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
Eligibility
- Academic requirements – applicants should have, or expect to achieve, a first or upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK in an appropriate area of study.
- Allowed study options – applicants should be registering on the first year of their PhD with the University on a British Library Scholarship research project.
- Residency restrictions – awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants. International applicants will required to prove that they have sufficient funds to cover the difference between the UK/EU and Overseas tuition fees.
Further Information
If you have any questions about the British Library Scholarships please do not hesitate to contact either the relevant lead supervisor or email pgr-scholarships@sheffield.ac.uk.