[Scholarships]University of Sheffield Studentships, 02 May 2007

University of Sheffield Studentships


Up to 60 University Studentships available for entry in 2007-08
Deadline for studentship applications to academic departments: 02 May
2007. Deadline for studentship applications to the Graduate Research
Office: 16 May 2007

The University of Sheffield, one of the top-ranked research-led
universities in the UK is pleased to announce a major investment in
the development of our postgraduate community. 60 University
Studentships are available to new students wishing to undertake
postgraduate study in any Faculty of the University. The Studentships
will provide tuition fees at the UK/EU rate, a maintenance grant of
between £6,300-£12,300 per annum, and a Research Training Support
Grant.

Studentships are available as follows:

Faculty of Arts: one-year Masters and three-year PhD awards
Faculty of Engineering: three-year PhD awards only
Faculty of Medicine: three-year PhD awards only
Faculty of Pure Science: three-year PhD awards only
Faculty of Social Sciences (including Architectural Studies and Law):
one-year Masters and three-year PhD awards

Eligibility

The Studentships are available to applicants who will register with
the University in 2007-08 on a full-time programme of postgraduate
study. Awards are tenable for either one year (Masters) or three
years (PhD), with the latter renewable subject to satisfactory
progress.

Awards are open to UK, EU and international applicants. International
applicants are only eligible providing they can demonstrate that they
have sufficient funds to cover the difference between the UK and
international students tuition fee.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should:

1. Complete an application for admission as a postgraduate student.
Details of how to apply for admission can be found by following the
link above. Applications for admission should be submitted as soon as
possible. You can find a listing of all academic departments within
the University by clicking on the link at the top of this page.
(Applicants to departments in the Faculty of Arts should note that
these departments will be responsible for allocating a number of the
awards available. Departments will inform candidates whether or not
they are to be considered for one of these awards, or whether they
need to submit a Studentship Application as outlined below.)

2. Download the University Studentship Application Form and Reference
Form from the download box on the right.

3. Read the notes of guidance carefully.

4. Arrange for two academic references to be completed.

5. Send all Studentship application material (i.e. the Studentship
Application Form, two Studentship Reference Forms, and degree
transcripts where appropriate) to the academic department in which
you intend to study by Wednesday 02 May 2007 at the latest. Details
of departmental contacts can be found by clicking on the link above.

Following receipt of all relevant application material, the academic
department will provide a supporting statement for each application
that they wish to put forward to the Faculty Studentships Panel for
consideration. The Studentship Application Form, Studentship
Reference Forms, Transcripts and Departmental Statement will be
submitted to the Graduate Research Office by the academic department
by Wednesday 16 May at the latest.

Further Information
Should you have any questions about these awards please contact:
Simon Beecroft