The University of Sheffield has announced the opening of applications for the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award (DLA) 2025, offering 51 fully funded studentships to aspiring researchers in engineering, health, and physical sciences. This prestigious award, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), aims to cultivate the next generation of world-leading researchers.
About the Program
The EPSRC DLA is designed to provide cutting-edge research opportunities across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Successful candidates will work with world-leading academics, leveraging the university’s strong industry ties and access to state-of-the-art facilities. Whether pursuing a career in academia, industry, the public sector, or entrepreneurship, this program offers comprehensive support to help students excel.
Training and Development Opportunities
Doctoral researchers will receive extensive training to develop key research and transferable skills through the Doctoral Development Programme (DDP) and additional researcher development initiatives. Key benefits include:
- Research and teaching-related qualifications.
- Regular conferences, symposia, and social events.
- Outreach and knowledge exchange opportunities.
- Career development support, including thesis-writing advice.
Graduates will emerge with intellectual, societal, and economic skills such as leadership confidence, critical thinking, and a commitment to research for public good.
Funding Details
The EPSRC studentships include:
- Full UK tuition fee coverage.
- A stipend at the UKRI rate, currently £19,237 (for the 2024 academic year).
- A Research Training and Support Grant (RTSG) of £4,500 for research expenses.
Additionally, collaborative awards offer extended funding (up to four years) and joint supervision with an industry or non-academic partner, alongside placement opportunities.
Opportunities for International Students
Up to 15 international studentships are available, with the University of Sheffield covering the overseas tuition fee difference for outstanding candidates. However, competition is intense, and applicants must meet the English language requirements and submit a meticulously detailed application.
Please note that the funding does not cover relocation costs, including visa fees or NHS surcharges.
How to Apply?
Applications for the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award 2025 are now open for applications here https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/scholarships/science-engineering/about. Prospective students are encouraged to explore the available projects (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/scholarships/science-engineering/apply) on the University of Sheffield website and apply promptly.