Funding your PhD for entry in 2024-25
The Department of Urban Studies and Planning invests heavily in PhD study and the development of our postgraduate community.
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Applications are assessed on the basis of academic success and qualifications, experience, research background, an excellent, original and well-articulated research proposal, the potential impact of the research and a good match with supervisor/department expertise.
Scholarship opportunities for 2024/5 entry
Now closed - Decisions are made and communicated to applicants between the end of February to the end of April, depending on the scheme. If you have any questions about scholarships please see our FAQs
Urban Studies and Planning Funding Application Process
Now closed
Applicant-led scholarships
Now closed
- White Rose ESRC DTP Pathway Scholarships
- White Rose ESRC DTP AQM Open Competition Scholarships
- WRoCAH AHRC DTP Open Competition Scholarships
- University of Sheffield Research Scholarships
- China Scholarship Council
Scholarships offered with an existing research project
The following funding competitions are open:
- ESRC Collaborative Studentships - White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership / University of Sheffield
- ESRC Network Studentships - White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership / University of Sheffield
- ESRC CDT Data Analytics Scholarships - ESRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Data Analytics
- AHRC Collaborative Scholarships - White Rose College of Arts and Humanities