Open to International (including EU) and UK (home) students.

Students can make one application for funding through the open competition at either York, Leeds or Sheffield.

Projects are welcome from all departments, as long as the research falls within the remit of the AHRC.

Residency

All students are are eligible to receive a full award, to include fees and a stipend at the standard UKRI Home level. Guidance on student status and residency can be found in the UKRI Training Grant Guidance (Annex B).

Qualifications

By the time you start your PhD study, you should have:

• a first or 2:1 honours degree or equivalent
• a Masters-level qualification

Full-time and part-time study

You may apply to study either full-time or part-time. Part-time studentships will be awarded pro rata (normally 50% for six years).

New students

You must have completed an application to study at Leeds, Sheffield or York, starting in October 2021.

Existing students

If you are less than 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time) into your PhD by October 2021, you may apply for funding to start on 1 October 2021.

Application deadline: Wednesday 27 January 2021, 5pm GMT

You should apply for a place on a PhD programme at least one month in advance of the studentship application deadline.

Up to 48 hours after completing your PhD application you will receive a 9-digit ID number. You will need this number to make your studentship application.

You should also leave time to discuss your studentship application with your supervisor.

You must apply online via the WRoCAH website. The application form and the Guidance Notes for Applicants are available here:

• WRoCAH application guidance

Terms and conditions of research council training grants are maintained by UKRI:

• UKRI terms and conditions (ukri.org)