Postgraduate Research Scholarships - International applicants
This page contains information on:
University of Sheffield scholarships
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 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 | Deadline |
|---|---|
| University Prize Scholarships | Closed for 2013-14 entry. Opens October 2013 for 2014-15. |
| Harry Worthington Scholarships | Closed for 2013-14 entry. Opens October 2013 for 2014-15. |
| Faculty Scholarships | Closed for 2013-14 entry. Opens October 2013 for 2014-15. |
| Wolfson Postgraduate Scholarships in the Humanities | Closed for 2013-14 entry. Opens October 2013 for 2014-15. |
| British Library Scholarships | See individual project listings |
| Alumni Rewards | 30 September 2013 |
| Arts & Humanities Faculty Masters Fee Scholarships | Closed for 2013-14 entry. Opens October 2013 for 2014-15. |
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.
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.
Please note that the Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Awards previously run by the Research Councils are no longer available.
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.