# PhD scholarships

**Source**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/scholarships
**Parent**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply

Information about scholarships and funding your PhD.

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## University of Sheffield scholarships

**These include:**

- Hossein Farmy Scholarships **(Currently open - please visit** [**this page**](https://www.findaphd.com/phds/program/phd-studentships-to-support-doctoral-research-in-the-arthur-scargill-archive-at-the-university-of-sheffield/?i348p7038) **for more information)**
- China Scholarship Council **(closed - no scholarships available for 2026 entry)**
- University of Sheffield Research Scholarships **(closed - no scholarships available for 2026 entry**

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## 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](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/scholarships/ukri "PhD Research Council scholarships")

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## 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](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/projects "PhD project directory") or via information provided on school webpages.

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## 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](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/funding/additional "Additional funding for postgraduate study") for more information.

## Applying essentials

Visit our [Applying essentials](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/apply#Applying) page for guidance on the application process and a link to our online application form.

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## Related information

- [Eligibility for UK, EU and international students](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/scholarships/eligibility)
- [Postgraduate doctoral loans (home fee-paying students)](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/scholarships/doctoral-loans)
- [Alumni Discount](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/alumni-rewards)

## Find a PhD

Search for PhD opportunities at Sheffield and be part of our world-leading research.

[Find a project or supervisor](https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/search)
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