UKAHRC DLA Scholarship 2027 at the University of Sheffield supports postgraduate researchers in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities with funded PhD studentships covering a maintenance stipend and tuition fees. The AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) links successful students to the AHRC North/Northwest Hub and cohort training.
The award is provided through the University of Sheffield and associated with the AHRC North/Northwest Hub in collaboration with nine other regional universities. Recipients will be part of the DLA North/North West Hub cohort and expected to participate fully in cohort training and activities.
Benefits of AHRC DLA Scholarship 2027
- This scheme will support four full PhD studentships per year.
- Up to one of these studentships may be allocated to an outstanding international candidate.
- The 3.5 year studentships (pro-rata for part-time) will consist of a maintenance stipend at the UKRI rate (currently £21,805 in the 26/27 academic year) and payment of tuition fees (Home or International fees, as applicable)
- Recipients of these studentships will be part of DLA North/North West Hub cohort and will be expected to participate fully in cohort training and other activities.
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Eligibility Criteria for the AHRC DLA Scholarship 2027
- This scheme is not open to candidates who are already enrolled on a PhD.
- Overseas students are therefore welcome to apply, but should be aware that competition will be particularly intense for this place.
How to Apply for the AHRC DLA Scholarship 2027
- Submit a study application for a PhD place at the University of Sheffield via our online application portal.
- The deadline to submit your study application is by Monday 14th December 2026.
- Once you have submitted your study application and received an application number, you must submit your funding application via this form. The form will ask you to input your study application number.
- The funding application will need to be submitted in one sitting. This template can be used to prepare your answers for submission.
- The deadline to submit your funding application deadline is 5 PM GMT Friday 19th February 2027.
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Applications close on Monday, 14 December 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the AHRC DLA Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, how to apply, cohort membership, funding details and contact information based on the official University of Sheffield information.
What is the AHRC DLA Scholarship at the University of Sheffield?
The AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) at the University of Sheffield supports postgraduate researchers in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. The scheme provides funded PhD studentships associated with the AHRC North/Northwest Hub and collaboration with nine other regional universities, and recipients join a cohort with training and activities.
How many studentships are available each year?
The scheme will support four full PhD studentships per year. These studentships are allocated annually and recipients are expected to participate fully in cohort training and other DLA activities as part of the North/North West Hub cohort.
Who is eligible to apply for the AHRC DLA studentship?
The scheme is not open to candidates who are already enrolled on a PhD. Overseas students are welcome to apply, though competition for the one potential international allocation may be particularly intense. Applicants must apply for a PhD place at the University of Sheffield as part of the process.
What does the studentship fund cover?
The 3.5 year studentships (pro-rata for part-time) consist of a maintenance stipend at the UKRI rate (currently £21,805 in the 26/27 academic year) and payment of tuition fees at Home or International rates as applicable for the successful recipient.
What is the duration of the studentship?
The studentship duration is 3.5 years for full-time study and is pro-rata for part-time study. Recipients are expected to participate in cohort training and activities throughout their studentship as part of the DLA North/North West Hub.
How do I apply for the PhD place required for the studentship?
You must submit a study application for a PhD place at the University of Sheffield via the university’s online application portal. The study application deadline is Monday 14th December 2026, and you must obtain a study application number to proceed with the funding application.
How do I submit the funding application for the AHRC DLA?
After submitting your study application and receiving an application number, you must submit your funding application via the specified Google Form. The funding application must be completed in one sitting, and a provided template can be used to prepare your answers for submission.
What are the deadlines for applications?
The deadline to submit your study application is Monday 14th December 2026. The deadline to submit your funding application is 5 PM GMT on Friday 19th February 2027. Shortlisting and faculty panel meetings will follow these deadlines with notifications aimed by the end of March 2027.
Is there support or contact for further questions about the scholarships?
For further information, the page directs applicants to the University of Sheffield FAQs for scholarships or to email pgr-scholarships@sheffield.ac.uk for specific scholarship queries. The official scholarships FAQs are linked from the program page.
Will international applicants be considered for the AHRC DLA studentships?
Yes, overseas students are welcome to apply and up to one studentship may be allocated to an outstanding international candidate. Applicants should note that competition for the international allocation is expected to be particularly intense.
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