PhD Funding

We are delighted to invite applications for postgraduate research funding. We cannot guarantee funding, but we are happy to offer advice, support, and feedback on funding applications and research proposals. 

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Applying for funding

PhD scholarships for students applying to disciplines within the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities (HPDH) are now administered by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, through the AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award. Please follow the instructions on the linked faculty page - including the deadlines of 7th January 2026 (to have received an offer of study), and 21st January 2026 (to have submitted the final scholarship application).
 
IMPORTANT: There is a further deadline that applies only for applications through HPDH: you must have submitted your formal application for PhD study (for a place on our PhD program) by Friday 5th December 2025. This process is distinct from the scholarship application - but you must have a place in order to have your scholarship application accepted. 
 
If you have any questions about this process, please discuss them with your proposed supervisor in the first instance; if further clarification is required, please contact the PGR Lead for HPDH, Chris Millard.

Postgraduate Doctoral Loans

Government loans are available for postgraduate students studying doctoral level courses. Loans are non-means tested i.e. your incoming will not effect the amount that you receive and are available to students studying either part-time or full-time.

More information including eligibility criteria

Funding research study through a student loan is a big commitment and we would strongly recommend talking about this option with your proposed supervisor.


Alternative sources of funding

There are many external funding bodies, such as charities and trusts, who offer support for postgraduate study. Funding may be limited and eligibility criteria will vary. Find out more about additional funding for postgraduate study.


Alumni Discount

Graduates from the University of Sheffield can also take advantage of a discount on tuition fee. Find out more about the alumni discount


Fees

Information about fees for our research programmes can be found on the PhD fees page.

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