PhD scholarships
Information about scholarships and funding your PhD.
Research Council (UKRI) scholarships
The UK Research Councils are a major source of financial support for research postgraduates.
Please follow this link for further information on UKRI funding opportunities:
List of Research Council scholarships
University of Sheffield scholarships
These include:
- University of Sheffield Research Scholarships (closed - no scholarships available for 2025 entry)
- Hossein Farmy Scholarships (closed - no scholarships available for 2025 entry)
- China Scholarship Council (closed - no scholarships available for 2025 entry)
School/project scholarships
Schools 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 school 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.
Applying essentials
Visit our Applying essentials page for guidance on the application process and a link to our online application form.