The White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities (WRoCAH) is a Doctoral Training Partnership of the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York that offers over 50 AHRC studentships per year to candidates with a place for doctoral study at the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield or York.
When is the Application Deadline?
- ESRC White Rose Social Science DTP Scholarships: 22 January 2025, 17:00 GMT.
- WRoCAH Scholarships: Applications for the 2025–26 cycle are open (consult the university for internal deadlines).
Tell Me About the Award:
WRoCAH offers over 50 AHRC-funded studentships annually for doctoral research in arts and humanities at the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York. Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), the scholarships support interdisciplinary research, training, and professional development.
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Which Fields are Eligible?
Eligible disciplines include arts and humanities subjects such as:
- History
- Philosophy
- Literature
- Art History
- Music
- Cultural Studies
- Archaeology
- Linguistics
- Theatre and Performance
Type:
Doctoral Scholarships (PhD).
Who Can Apply?
Applicants who:
- Have secured a PhD place at the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, or York.
- Hold a UK 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent.
- Non-native English speakers who meet the university’s language requirements.
How Are Applicants Selected?
Selection is based on:
- Academic excellence and potential.
- Research proposal quality and alignment with the university’s research priorities.
- Commitment to interdisciplinary study and training.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- Open to UK/Home and international (including EU) students.
Where Will the Award be Taken?
- At one of the three partner universities:
How Many Awards?
Over 50 scholarships are available annually.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Full Tuition Fees: Fully funded.
- Maintenance Stipend: Annual living allowance (2024/25 rate: £19,237).
- Research Training Support Grant: Funding for conferences, fieldwork, and additional training.
- Access to interdisciplinary research training and professional development opportunities.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- 3 years (full-time doctoral study).
How to Apply:
Applications for the 2025-26 student-led Open Competition are now open.
- Scholarship applications are made directly to WRoCAH.
- All applicants are also required to submit an application for a PhD place at the University of Sheffield via our Postgraduate Online Application Form.
Please ensure that you have consulted the school you wish to apply to so that you are aware of the deadline by which they need to have received your study application.
Further enquiries
If you have any enquiries about applying for an AHRC studentship at Sheffield, contact [email protected]
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