Self-funded PhDs in Sport and Physical Activity: Sports Engineering

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Self-funded PhDs in Sport and Physical Activity. Sports Engineering. About the Programme. We invite applications for self-funded, full-time or part-time PhD study. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Stone

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Sheffield Hallam University joint PhD programme with La Trobe University - Advancing player safety and performance in youth football: Exploring the impact mechanics and biomechanical interactions of footballs across different sizes and designs.

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD scholarship to join the Sports Engineering Research Group at Sheffield Hallam University, in collaboration with the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre (LASEM) at La Trobe University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Mills, Dr J Hart, Dr A Mosler, Dr B Mentiplay

28 May 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in the School of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in the School of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1 October 2025. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Stone

14 May 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Transforming Lives, PhD Scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University: Exercise Prescription and Physical Activity Promotion for Cancer Survivors

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a Transforming Lives PhD Scholarship at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1 October 2025. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Hardcastle, Prof L Azevedo

28 April 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD Scholarships in Sport, Health and Social Care for UK applicants from a minority ethnic background

Sheffield Hallam University

Health and Social Care Research

Applications are invited for two Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships, one in the School of Sport and Physical Activity and one in the School of Health and Social Care, at Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1 October 2025. Read more

Supervisors: Dr KW Whitfield, Dr J Stone, Dr R Appleyard

14 May 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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SuS-Tex Research Cluster: Material and structural design for wearable sensing applications (Ref: WS-SuS-Tex1-ID25)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemical Engineering

Access to healthcare is an ever-increasing global issue. Over 15% of current global population require rehabilitation care, but majority of them do not receive healthcare access. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Dharmasena, Dr H Bandulasena

18 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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SuS-Tex Research Cluster: Emerging flexible electronics for wearable applications (Ref: WS-SuS-Tex2-ID25)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Access to healthcare is an ever-increasing global issue. Over 15% of current global population require rehabilitation care, but majority of them do not receive healthcare access. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Dharmasena, Dr C Prajapati, Dr H Bandulasena

18 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Impact Effects of Football Heading on Brain Tissue Structure (Ref: SF-UF-YL-25)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Head collisions and repetitive head impacts commonly occur in contact sports. These incidents only increase as the sport tends towards professional. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Liu, Prof A Harland

1 April 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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SuS-Tex Research Cluster: User-centric application design for super-smart textiles (Ref: SSEHS/SMN25)

Loughborough University

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Access to healthcare is an ever-increasing global issue. Over 15% of current global population require rehabilitation care, but majority of them do not receive healthcare access. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McErlain-Naylor, Prof A Harland, Dr C Prajapati

18 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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SuS-Tex Research Cluster: Power management and communication strategies for Super-Smart Textiles (Ref: WS-SuS-Tex3-ID25)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Access to healthcare is an ever-increasing global issue. Over 15% of current global population require rehabilitation care, but majority of them do not receive healthcare access. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Dharmasena, Prof W Whittow, Dr V De Silva

18 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Rugby Union: Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Rugby Union Sports Science with Swansea University and Scarlets Rugby Club

Swansea University

Research, Engagement & Innovation Services

Funding providers. Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University and Scarlet’s Rugby. Subject area. Sports nutrition. Project start dates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Waldron

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Mechanics of materials (Ref: UF-VS-2024)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Please note that this project is not University-funded. You will need to secure external funding to cover your tuition and living expenses. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Silberschmidt

1 April 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Dynamic deformation, damage and fracture of composites (Ref: UF-VS-2024-2)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Please note that this project is not University-funded. You will need to secure external funding to cover your tuition and living expenses. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Silberschmidt

1 April 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Studentship in ACL injury prevention and return to sport in elite female footballers

Imperial College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Female ACL injury in Elite Football leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the Football Association. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Amis

28 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Digitally enabled development of sustainable metamaterials to create circular alternatives to current unsustainable parts widely used in industry

University of Sheffield

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Manufacturing causes ~20% of global carbon emissions and ~50% of energy use [e.g. 1]. The UK’s third climate change risk assessment [2] suggests the climate crisis has caused irreversible damage. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Pope

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 37 sports engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

sports engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 37 sports engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Self-funded PhDs in Sport and Physical Activity: Sports Engineering

Sheffield Hallam University joint PhD programme with La Trobe University - Advancing player safety and performance in youth football: Exploring the impact mechanics and biomechanical interactions of footballs across different sizes and designs.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in the School of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University

Transforming Lives, PhD Scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University: Exercise Prescription and Physical Activity Promotion for Cancer Survivors

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD Scholarships in Sport, Health and Social Care for UK applicants from a minority ethnic background

SuS-Tex Research Cluster: Material and structural design for wearable sensing applications (Ref: WS-SuS-Tex1-ID25)

SuS-Tex Research Cluster: Emerging flexible electronics for wearable applications (Ref: WS-SuS-Tex2-ID25)

Impact Effects of Football Heading on Brain Tissue Structure (Ref: SF-UF-YL-25)

SuS-Tex Research Cluster: User-centric application design for super-smart textiles (Ref: SSEHS/SMN25)

SuS-Tex Research Cluster: Power management and communication strategies for Super-Smart Textiles (Ref: WS-SuS-Tex3-ID25)

Rugby Union: Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Rugby Union Sports Science with Swansea University and Scarlets Rugby Club

Mechanics of materials (Ref: UF-VS-2024)

Dynamic deformation, damage and fracture of composites (Ref: UF-VS-2024-2)

PhD Studentship in ACL injury prevention and return to sport in elite female footballers

Digitally enabled development of sustainable metamaterials to create circular alternatives to current unsustainable parts widely used in industry

We have 37 sports engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

sports engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 37 sports engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Self-funded PhDs in Sport and Physical Activity: Sports Engineering

Sheffield Hallam University joint PhD programme with La Trobe University - Advancing player safety and performance in youth football: Exploring the impact mechanics and biomechanical interactions of footballs across different sizes and designs.

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in the School of Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University

Transforming Lives, PhD Scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University: Exercise Prescription and Physical Activity Promotion for Cancer Survivors

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD Scholarships in Sport, Health and Social Care for UK applicants from a minority ethnic background

SuS-Tex Research Cluster: Material and structural design for wearable sensing applications (Ref: WS-SuS-Tex1-ID25)

SuS-Tex Research Cluster: Emerging flexible electronics for wearable applications (Ref: WS-SuS-Tex2-ID25)

Impact Effects of Football Heading on Brain Tissue Structure (Ref: SF-UF-YL-25)

SuS-Tex Research Cluster: User-centric application design for super-smart textiles (Ref: SSEHS/SMN25)

SuS-Tex Research Cluster: Power management and communication strategies for Super-Smart Textiles (Ref: WS-SuS-Tex3-ID25)

Rugby Union: Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Rugby Union Sports Science with Swansea University and Scarlets Rugby Club

Mechanics of materials (Ref: UF-VS-2024)

Dynamic deformation, damage and fracture of composites (Ref: UF-VS-2024-2)

PhD Studentship in ACL injury prevention and return to sport in elite female footballers

Digitally enabled development of sustainable metamaterials to create circular alternatives to current unsustainable parts widely used in industry

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