PhD scholarships
We invest heavily in PhD study and the development of our postgraduate community.
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University of Sheffield scholarships
These include:
- University of Sheffield Research Scholarships (Closed)
- University of Sheffield Research Scholarships for Black or Black British (of African or Caribbean heritage), Asian or Asian British (of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and Indian heritage) or multiple ethnic background including one of the ethnicity groups listed above (Closed)
- Hossein Farmy Scholarships (Closed)
- China Scholarship Council (Closed)
Research Council (UKRI) scholarships
The UK Research Councils are a major source of financial support for research postgraduates.
List of Research Council scholarships
Department/project scholarships
Departments and Supervisors may have funding for specific projects throughout the year. When available these projects may be advertised in the PhD projects directory or via information provided on Departmental webpages
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 list of additional funding for more information.