AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry
Four fully funded PhD studentships in Sheffield's Faculty of Arts and Humanities for students starting a PhD in October 2027.
| Amount / funding | Maintenance stipend at the UKRI rate (currently £21,805 in the 2026/27 academic year) plus payment of tuition fees at Home or International rate, for 3.5 years (pro-rata part-time) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 2027-02-19 |
| Start date | 2027-10 |
| Level | PhD |
| Funding type | full |
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About this scholarship
Four fully funded PhD studentships in Sheffield's Faculty of Arts and Humanities for students starting a PhD in October 2027.
Minimum requirements
Starting a PhD in October 2027 in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (Schools of English; History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities; Languages, Arts and Societies; Law); NOT open to candidates already enrolled on a PhD at Sheffield before October 2027; two-part application: study application first, then funding application using the study application number; up to one studentship may go to an outstanding international candidate
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry: Starting a PhD in October 2027 in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (Schools of English.
- Apply through the official application route for AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry (sheffield.ac.uk); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and research proposal or statement for AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry; check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry (language of instruction on the record: English).
- Submit by the deadline on the record for AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry: 2027-02-19.
- Budget AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry on the funding stated on the record: Maintenance stipend at the UKRI rate (currently £21,805 in the 2026/27 academic year) plus payment of tuition fees at Home or International rate, for 3.5 years (pro-rata part-time). Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
Application tips
- For AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry (United Kingdom (Sheffield); PhD): work back from the 2027-02-19 deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry first: NOT open to candidates already enrolled on a PhD at Sheffield before October 2027; If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry on Maintenance stipend at the UKRI rate (currently £21,805 in the 2026/27 academic year) plus payment of tuition fees at Home or International rate, for 3.5 years (pro-rata part-time); check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: full. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) — University of Sheffield, 2027/28 entry (10 Arts & Humanities), make your research proposal specific to the host department's work and to the programme's stated focus, and show how your background fits that focus rather than writing a generic proposal.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: AHRC, PhD, arts, humanities, Sheffield, doctoral