Are you ready to take your research ambitions to the next level? The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) are offering prestigious scholarship opportunities through the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) and the White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities (WRoCAH) for the 2025 academic year.
Both scholarships are perfect for students seeking world-class research opportunities at leading UK universities. Here’s what you need to know to apply and kickstart your doctoral journey.
1# ESRC White Rose Social Science DTP Scholarships
Funded by the UK’s largest funding body for social and economic research, the ESRC White Rose DTP offers several postgraduate awards for research at top-tier institutions like the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York.
Types of Awards
- Pathway Awards (including two interdisciplinary research awards and two Stuart Hall Foundation awards for Black British students)
- Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) Awards
- Advanced Data Analytics (ADA) Awards
These awards are designed to support cutting-edge research in social sciences, emphasizing innovation and collaboration.
What’s Covered?
- Tuition Fees: Fully covered for all successful applicants.
- Maintenance Stipend: £19,237 annually (2024/25 rate, tax-free).
- Research Training Support Grant: Funds for conferences, fieldwork, and more.
- Additional funding available for overseas fieldwork, language training, and institutional visits.
Eligibility
- Academic Qualifications: At least a UK 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent. Applicants with lower classifications may be eligible with additional qualifications, such as a Master’s degree.
- English Language Requirements: Non-native speakers must meet the University’s English language standards.
- Residency: Open to UK/Home and International (including EU) students, subject to residency requirements.
How to Apply?
- Apply: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/scholarships/esrc.
- Select a start date of 1st October 2025 to access the ESRC WRDTP scholarship portal.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, 17:00 GMT.
2# White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities Scholarships
If your research interests lie in arts and humanities, the White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities (WRoCAH) offers over 50 AHRC-funded studentships annually to doctoral candidates at the Universities of Leeds, Sheffield, and York.
What’s Covered?
- Fully funded tuition fees.
- An annual maintenance stipend.
- Access to bespoke training programs and interdisciplinary research opportunities.
Eligibility
- Candidates must secure a place for doctoral study at one of the partner universities.
- Scholarships are available for a wide range of disciplines in arts and humanities.
Application Deadline: Applications for the 2025–26 student-led Open Competition are now open.
Apply: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/scholarships/ahrc.
