Each year the University offers a small
number of University Prize Scholarships to the very best PhD applicants. If
you’re among the brightest and best in your field, we want to hear from you.
These scholarships are open to applicants in
all subjects. You can read about some of our current University Prize
Scholarship holders on our scholarshipholders page.
Award
details
For new PhD students starting in 2016-17
(after 1st October 2016), the University Prize Scholarships will pay:
- full tuition fees (UK, EU or Overseas)
- an annual, tax-free maintenance stipend of
£20,000 - a Research Training Support Grant of £2,500 per
year for study visits, conferences, books, consumables and equipment.
These scholarships fund up to three years
full-time or six years part-time study, subject to satisfactory progress.
Part-time studentships are paid at 50% of the full-time rate (i.e. £10,000
maintenance per year).
Eligibility
- You should have, or expect to achieve, a first or
upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent. - You should be applying to start your first year
of study on a full-time or part-time PhD with the University. - Awards are open to UK, EU and international
applicants.
How to apply
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive
basis – applications are assessed on the basis of academic success and
qualifications, experience, research background, a clear well-articulated
research proposal, the potential impact of the research and a good match with
supervisor/ departmental expertise
The closing date for University Prize
scholarship applications for 2016-17 entry is Tuesday 2nd February 2016 at 5pm. Late applications
will not be accepted in any circumstances.
Applications for 2016-17 entry are open via
the postgraduateapplication system.
You must apply for admission before your
scholarships application will be considered. To apply for admission please clickhere.
Further
Information
If you have any questions about University
Prize Scholarships please see our FAQs
or email pgr-scholarships@sheffield.ac.uk.
