University of Sheffield, Scholarships Faculty Prize, UK 2011

University of Sheffield, Scholarships Faculty Prize, UK 2011

University Prize Scholarships for UK, EU and International Applicants in Postgraduate

Study Subject: Any
Employer: University of Sheffield
Level: Postgraduate
 
Scholarship Description:The University of Sheffield invests a significant amount of funding each year in order to support the very best postgraduate research students. For entry in 2011/12, each Faculty is offering a number of Faculty Prize Scholarships and a range of other funding on a competitive basis.


The Faculty Prize Scholarships will include the cost of the tuition fees and an annual, tax-free maintenance stipend at the RCUK rate (£13,590 in 2010-11).

Please note that for some Faculties only the UK/EU fees will be paid and international students will have to fund the difference between the UK/EU and Overseas fees. Please check with the Department you are applying to if this is the case for your Faculty.

Faculties are also able to offer a range of other awards including full, half, and fees only awards.

Awards are tenable for a maximum of three years full-time and six years part-time subject to satisfactory progress.
# Academic requirements – applicants should have, or expect to achieve, a first or upper second class UK honours degree or equivalent qualifications gained outside the UK in an appropriate area of study.
# Allowed study options – applicants should be registering on their first year of study with the University for 2011/12 on a full-time or part-time programme of doctoral study.
# Residency restrictions – awards are open to UK, EU and international applican

The University operates a single application process for the University Prize, Faculty and AHRC Doctoral Scholarships. By submitting the ‘Application Form for University Scholarships´ you will be considered for all of these funding streams.

    * Before applying, you are strongly advised to contact the relevant academic department regarding the application to ensure that the department is able to supervise your programme of study.
    * Complete an application for admission as a postgraduate student. Details of how to apply for admission can be found by following the ‘How to Apply’ link on the left. Applications for admission should be submitted as soon as possible.
    * Wait until you have received an application number (this will be emailed to you).
    * You will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application. After the closing date you will be sent a link to our online tracking system where you can monitor the progress of your application.
    * The relevant academic department will consider your application for all the funding streams available to the University for which you are eligible. The University Prize scholarships will be awarded by 28 February 2011. After this date remaining applications will be considered for Faculty Scholarships (and AHRC Scholarships if appropriate). As further information becomes available regarding the timetable for decisions for each Faculty, we will update these web pages – it is expected that all University Scholarships and AHRC Doctoral Scholarships should be decided by the end of April 2011.

Application Deadline:28 January 2011

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