White Rose Funded PhD Scholarships 2027 at Sheffield Hallam University
The Sheffield Institute of Education at Sheffield Hallam University is offering fully funded PhD scholarships starting in October 2027 under the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership.
Overview
The White Rose-funded PhD scholarships provide an opportunity for prospective doctoral researchers to pursue advanced research within the social sciences. Hosted by the Sheffield Institute of Education (SIOE) at Sheffield Hallam University, this opportunity is designed for candidates who have an original research idea aligned with the Education, Childhood, and Youth pathway. Successful candidates will undertake doctoral research starting in October 2027 in either full-time or part-time study modes, benefiting from a vibrant research environment and training through the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Benefits
- Covers standard UK tuition fees and maintenance at the UKRI rate.
- Partner universities cover the difference between UK and international tuition fees for overseas students who hold eligible studentships.
- Access to doctoral training, research networking, annual conferences, and professional development opportunities through the WRDTP.
- Funding routes include +3.5, +3.75, and 1+3.5 programmes depending on prior research training and academic background.
Eligibility
- Applicants must hold an offer for a PhD place in an eligible school or department and undertake a social sciences research project within the ESRC remit.
- Requires meeting Sheffield Hallam University’s PhD entry requirements alongside ESRC academic thresholds, typically equivalent to a good honours degree at a first-class or upper-second-class level.
- International applicants are eligible, though subject to the ESRC annual 30% allocation limit for international awards and institutional nomination caps.
How to Apply
The application process involves two primary stages:
- Stage 1 (Pre-Application): Prospective applicants must contact Dr. Lisa McGrath at Sheffield Hallam University and provide a working proposal using the WRDTP Studentship Application Form to help identify suitable supervisory expertise.
- Stage 2 (Formal PhD Application): Candidates must submit a formal application for a PhD at Sheffield Hallam University alongside the separate studentship application materials.
Applicants should carefully review official guidelines and initiate discussions early before the final submission.
Deadline
The closing date for the Sheffield Hallam application is 12:00 pm GMT on 13 November 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.