About the programme
The University of Sheffield holds an AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award supporting PhD researchers in Arts and Humanities. Four full studentships are offered each year, with up to one allocated to an outstanding international candidate. Recipients join the DLA North/North West Hub cohort and are expected to take part fully in cohort training and activities. Only candidates commencing a PhD in October 2027 are eligible; current Sheffield PhD students are excluded.
Duration: 3.5 years (pro-rata for part-time)
Eligibility
- Commencing a PhD at the University of Sheffield in October 2027; not already enrolled on a Sheffield PhD before October 2027
- Admission to a PhD place in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities via a study application
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What they look for
- Overseas candidates may apply but competition for the international place is particularly intense
What you will need
- Study application for a PhD place (online portal, deadline 14 December 2026)
- Funding application form (submitted in one sitting after receiving study application number)
How to apply
- Submit study application for PhD place by Monday 14 December 2026
- Submit funding application via form by 5 PM GMT Friday 19 February 2027
- School-level first-phase assessment
- Faculty panel in March 2027 confirms final selections
- Candidates notified of outcome by end of March 2027
Applications are submitted on University of Sheffield (Faculty of Arts and Humanities), AHRC North/Northwest Hub’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- University of Sheffield (Faculty of Arts and Humanities), AHRC North/Northwest Hub · Application
- Last checked
- 10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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