University of Sheffield: University Prize Scholarships
Each year the University offers a small number of University Prize Scholarships to the very best PhD applicants.
Listing Details
Organization Name
University of Sheffield
Organization Mandate
Sheffield has a global reputation for world-leading research that makes a difference.
Countries
Regions
Subject - funding opportunities
Any
Application deadline
February
Amount of the award
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.
Eligibility - nationality
Awards are open to United Kingdom, EU and international applicants.
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. 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