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ESRC Doctoral Training Centre Scholarships in Sociology , University of Sheffield, UK

/ March 17, 2011 Leave a Comment

As part of the White Rose Doctoral Training Centre, we are offering 2 scholarships on the sociology training pathway for students wishing to study for a PhD in the Department of Sociological Studies. ESRC Scholarships provide an annual bursary of £13,590, Home/EU tuition fees and a contribution to research expenses. These scholarships are available on a 1+3 (MA+PhD) or a +3 basis (PhD). 1+3: is a four year registration where you would undertake the MA in Sociological Research and upon completion transfer to three year registration for MPhil/PhD           +3: if you already have an ESRC research training recognised MA, then application for the +3 studentships is appropriate. This is a three year award for students intending to study for their PhD only. The White Rose Doctoral Training Centre (DTC), is a major new collaboration between the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield and York with a total of 48 ESRC studentships per year over 5 years. The White Rose DTC is one of the largest consortia in the country and offers a wealth of supervisory expertise across the social sciences as well as numerous training opportunities, particularly focused upon maximizing the social and economic benefits of your research. Students will work together with others studying in their discipline from across Yorkshire and have lots of opportunities to develop their Interdisciplinary networks and expertise. To be considered, interested students will need to have submitted all application materials by 31 March 2011. To make an application, please follow the appropriate link below.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

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4-Year PhD Studentships in Energy Research, University of Sheffield, UK

/ February 17, 2011 Leave a Comment

An award from the EPSRC for a Doctoral Training Centre in Interdisciplinary Energy Research (E-Futures) is centred on a 4-year PhD programme aimed at graduates of a physical sciences discipline, or a related subject that includes some degree of numerical or statistical analysis (e.g. physical geography, biology, economics, psychology etc) who already have or expect to obtain a first or upper second class honours degree.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer

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University of Sheffield, Scholarships in Postgraduate in Arts and Humanities in UK 2011

/ January 31, 2011 Leave a Comment

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, the Arts & Humanities Faculty is offering a number of Fees Scholarships for Masters applicants on a competitive basis. These Fee Scholarships are primarily intended to support students embarking on a Masters programme in preparation for undertaking a PhD at the University of Sheffield. The Arts & Humanities Masters Fee Scholarships will cover the cost of the tuition fees (at the Home/EU level) and are tenable for one year full-time or two years part-time.

  • 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 applicants (international students should note that the Fee Scholarships are offered at the Home/EU level).

    • The University operates a single application process for the AHRC Masters Scholarships and Arts & Humanities Masters Fee Scholarships. By submitting the ‘Application Form for AHRC/ Arts & Humanities Faculty Masters Scholarships’ you will be considered for both of these funding streams if appropriate.

    • 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.
  • As further information becomes available regarding the timetable for decisions, we will update these web pages. You should be informed on the outcome by the end of April 2011.

    • Application Deadline: 31 March 2011.

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