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University of Sheffield AHRC PhD Scholarship in the UK | Fully Funded Arts and Humanities PhD

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The University of Sheffield offers fully funded PhD places in its Faculty of Arts and Humanities through the AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award. Four studentships are awarded each year, and up to one can go to an outstanding international student, so competition for that place is strong.

Quick summary

  • University: University of Sheffield, England, UK
  • Level:PhD starting October, 3.5 years (pro rata part-time)
  • Places: 4 a year, up to 1 for an international student
  • Subjects: Arts and Humanities, including English, History, Philosophy, Languages and Cultures, Music, Archaeology and Law
  • Deadlines:PhD application 14 December; funding application 19 February, 5 pm GMT

What the scholarship covers

  • Tuition fees at the home or international rate for 3.5 years
  • A tax-free stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 a year in )
  • Training and activities with the AHRC North/North West doctoral hub, and access to Sheffield’s Doctoral School spaces

Who can apply

  • Home and international applicants starting a PhD in October
  • You cannot already be registered on a PhD at Sheffield
  • Good English (international applicants need a recognised test)

How to apply

  1. Apply for your PhD through the University of Sheffield’s online portal by 14 December. You will get an application number.
  2. Fill in the funding application form with that number by 19 February. It must be done in one sitting, so prepare your answers first using the university’s template.
  3. The faculty panel meets in March; results are expected by the end of March.

Documents

  • CV, transcripts and degree certificates
  • English language certificate
  • Research proposal and personal statement
  • Academic or professional references

Official website

University of Sheffield: AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award

Details checked on 25 October. Dates and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply.

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  2. Prepare your documents — transcripts, CV, motivation letter and any tests required.
  3. Apply through the official website before the deadline.
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