Application deadlines for University PhD scholarships vary and will be specified on the scholarship advert. Scholarship opportunities will be advertised on our website.

Scholarships may be attached to projects defined by the supervisor (possibly with external collaborators) or available for you to develop your own idea within our research priorities.

We strongly recommend that in all cases you contact a prospective supervisor to discuss your research proposal before submitting your application form. Potential supervisors can be found through the staff lists on the department and research centre websites, or by contacting the relevant area for advice.

Current PhD listings:

Applications are invited for the PhD Scholarship for Black British students. Applications close at 12 noon GMT on Friday 10 May 2024. Find out more. PhD Scholarship for Black British Students (PDF, 138.3KB). 

Applications are invited for the Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) PhD scholarships for Black, Asian and minority ethnic British students. Find out more. Graduate Teaching Assistantship (PDF, 127.5KB).

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in the Sheffield Business School, commencing 7 October 2024. The scholarship is for three and a half years full-time study (pro-rata part time) and covers PhD fees and pays an annual stipend at the living wage foundation rate of £19,722 per year in the academic year 23/24. See the full details of the PhD projects listed below and information on how to apply. All projects close at 17:00 BST on Friday 26 April 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

• Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarships in the Sheffield Business School: What impact is corporate coworking having on coworking spaces? at Sheffield Hallam University
  
  
• Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarships in the Sheffield Business School: What are the implications of ‘food addiction’ for successful weight management? at Sheffield Hallam University
  
  
• Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarships in the Sheffield Business School: The benefits of investing in employees’ continuing professional development at Sheffield Hallam University
  
  
• Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarships in the Sheffield Business School: Meaningful Work and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Hospitality Industry at Sheffield Hallam University
  
  
• Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarships in the Sheffield Business School: Enhancing Sustainability in Food Supply Chains through Digital Twin Implementation at Sheffield Hallam University
  
  
• Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarships in the Sheffield Business School: Business School strategies, stakeholder relationships and the UN sustainable development goals at Sheffield Hallam University
  
  
• Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarships in the Sheffield Business School: An Exploration of How Teenagers Navigate Friendship Online and Offline at Sheffield Hallam University
  
  
• Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarships in the Sheffield Business School: Applications of Generative Artificial Intelligence to Financial Economics at Sheffield Hallam University

Applications are invited for the Transforming Lives scholarships in Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research (CRESR): Understanding the role of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSE) addressing health inequalities and other health system priorities, commencing 7 October 2024. The scholarship is for three and a half years full-time study and covers home PhD fees, currently £4,712 pa, and pays an annual stipend at the living wage foundation rate of £19,722 per year in 23/24. This stipend payment will increase annually based on the rate set by the living wage foundation for the duration of the scholarship. Applications close at 17:00 BST on Friday 26 April 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications are invited for Psychology Demonstrator PhD scholarships in the department of Psychology, Sociology and Politics, commencing 7 October 2024. The scholarship is for three and a half years full-time study (pro-rata part time) and covers PhD fees and pays an annual stipend at the living wage foundation rate of £19,722 per year in the academic year 23/24. Please be aware that the bursary will cover only the home fee. Generally, the shortfall between the Home and EU/ International fee, currently £11,673 per year, will need to be covered by the student for the duration of the studentship. See the full details of the PhD projects listed below and information on how to apply. All projects close at 17:00 BST on Friday 24 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

• Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Understanding interpersonal aspects of perimenopause at Sheffield Hallam University on FindAPhD.com
• Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Peer-on-peer harmful sexual behaviour: Understanding risk and behaviour to prevent harm at Sheffield Hallam University on FindAPhD.com
• Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Mind your language: the development of gender stereotypes at Sheffield Hallam University on FindAPhD.com
• Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Enhancing Sports Coaches’ Psychological Growth and Performance at Sheffield Hallam University on FindAPhD.com
• Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Autism and Hyperempathy at Sheffield Hallam University on FindAPhD.com
• Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Attachment Theory as a framework for exploring event misperception and memory distortion in secure and insecure individuals including with borderline personality features at Sheffield Hallam University on FindAPhD.com
   
  
  

University scholarships

Unless specified otherwise, our University scholarships cover

• tuition fees (at UK levels)
• a maintenance stipend at the standard Sheffield Hallam PhD bursary rate (this is aligned with the net Real Living Wage and the rate for academic year 2022/23 is £18,178 per annum)

Scholarships are normally offered for three and a half years of full-time study or six years of part-time study (part-time paid at 50%).

We may also offer fees-only scholarships for part-time study, covering part-time tuition fees (at UK levels) only.

Some of our scholarships are Graduate Teaching Assistantships. These programmes are designed to develop the next generation of academics, providing structured opportunities for development and experience in learning, teaching and assessment. As part of their academic development, GTA scholarship holders will receive training in teaching and learning and will undertake up to 180 hours' teaching-related activity per academic year. This activity forms part of the scholarship holder's training and there is no additional payment for it.

Eligibility

General eligibility criteria for University scholarships are below, but these may differ for individual scholarships and you are advised to confirm the eligibility criteria for the specific scholarship you are applying for.

• All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant Masters qualification (or expectation of the same).
• University scholarships in most disciplines are open to home and international applicants. However, scholarships pay fees at home levels only, and international students will be expected to provide the difference between the home and international fees from another funding source.
• International students must provide evidence that they meet the minimum IELTS requirements appropriate for their field of study. These will be indicated in the individual scholarship opportunities.
• Currently enrolled PhD students are not eligible to apply for a scholarship.

Conditions of Award of University scholarships  (DOCX, 95.1KB) 
Overview of the Graduate Teaching Assistant scheme for applicants (PDF, 195.8KB)