Doctoral funding and scholarships

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Find key contacts for enquiries about funding, partnerships, collaborations and doctoral degrees.

Doctoral/PhD loans

For doctorates/PhDs starting in the 2026/27 academic year, you could receive up to £31,122 over the duration of your doctorate.

How to apply for a doctoral loan

University scholarships

We award a number of competitive scholarships to new PhD students each year. Find out more and see our current opportunities .

Alumni scholarships

If you've completed a degree with us before, you could qualify for a scholarship towards your postgraduate research course tuition fees. Find out more .

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards in the Arts and Humanities

The AHRC’s Doctoral Landscape Awards support PhD studentships in the arts and humanities. Visit our AHRC scholarships page for more information on these opportunities and eligibility.

White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership

The WRDTP is a collaborative partnership between Sheffield Hallam and the universities of Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan, Sheffield and York.

Accredited by the ESRC, it builds on the research excellence of the partners to deliver PhD training across the social sciences.

Visit our WRDTP scholarships page for more details of eligibility and current opportunities.

Get in touch

Find key contacts for enquiries about funding, partnerships, collaborations and doctoral degrees.

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