Mathematical and Physical Science scholarships
If a project does not come with funding attached, that does not mean that there is no funding available. Find out what funding opportunities are available to you.
Being offered a place and being offered funding are two separate things. It is a good idea to contact the supervisor of any PhD project you want to apply for before you submit your application, as they may also be able to advise you on sources of funding.
We also accept applications from applicants who are applying for funding separately, or have funding in place already – please include any details in your application form.
Other scholarships from the University of Sheffield and external sources are available for new PhD students to help cover tuition fees and sometimes living expenses.
EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards
Each year, we have a limited number of fully funded studentships available from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Explore our fully funded EPSRC studentships and find out how to apply
STFC Studentships for physics and mathematics students
Each year, we have a limited number of studentships available from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) , to cover tuition fees and living expenses. This funding is available to home students for a 2026 start.
This year STFC studentships are available to physics students applying for a project in particle physics and particle astrophysics.
No separate application for this funding is necessary. To apply, complete the University of Sheffield's postgraduate online application form and state that you would like to be considered for a STFC scholarship.
The list of projects available can be found here.
Please complete an application form by 31 January 2026. Later applications may be considered depending on available funding options.
W.D. Collins Endowment Studentship in Applied Mathematics
Funded by a bequest from William Derek Collins, Professor of Applied Mathematics from 1974 to 1987, this scholarship is for a student who would like to pursue a PhD degree in applied mathematics. The scholarship, intended for students with home-fee status, covers tuition fees, a stipend for 3.5 years at the UKRI level, and research funding.
Find out more about the current Applied Mathematics research areas within the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences here, this also includes aspects of mathematical biology, part of the Mathematical and Statistical modelling research cluster.
When applying, clearly specify the “WD Collins Studentship” as the funding source. We advise contacting your prospective supervisors for further details before submitting your application. You will need to mention the names of the academic staff members who will act as your supervisors in your application.
To be considered for the first round of funding offers, you will need to submit the application form by 5pm on Friday, 23th January 2026.