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We have 166 University of Sheffield PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Chaperone-Mimicking Nanomaterials for Protein Stabilization

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Physical Sciences of Biological Systems

This fully funded 3.5-year PhD project focuses on the synthesis of customized, flexible molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles (nanoMIPs) engineered to function as artificial chaperones. Read more

Supervisors: Prof NT Turner, Dr T Craggs

15 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Development and Testing of Ex-Vivo Human Myeloma Model for Personalised Medicine Applications

University of Sheffield

School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery

Development and Testing of Ex-Vivo Human Myeloma Model for Personalised Medicine Applications. Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the second most common blood cancer, defined by its dependence on the supportive Bone Marrow Microenvironment (BMME). Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Al-Ahmady, Dr Michelle Lawson

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

The role of icebergs in heat, freshwater and nutrient exchanges in Greenland’s fjords

University of Sheffield

School of Geography and Planning

We have an exciting opportunity to support a 3.5 PhD project as part of the UKRI-funded “Fjords Exchange Heat, Freshwater and Nutrients between the Greenland Ice Sheet and the North Atlantic Ocean (FEISO)” project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Davison, Prof A Sole

7 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

The molecular mechanisms regulating plant responses to light and carbon dioxide

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Climate change is creating unprecedented challenges for global agriculture, making it essential to understand how plants perceive and respond to fluctuating environmental conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Casson

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

How do populations respond to environmental change, and how well can we predict their future?

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

We welcome applications from motivated PhD students interested in population ecology, demographic modelling and biodiversity science. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Childs, Prof A Beckerman

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

Unraveling the Mechanistic Role of the SNARE Protein Ykt6 in Constitutive Secretion

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Constitutive secretion is critical for many physiological important processes, such as inflammation (cytokine secretion), adaptive immunity (IgG secretion) and tissue remodelling (extracellular matrix secretion). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Peden, Dr M Collins

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

Elucidating the molecular function of SNAP29 a gene mutated in CEDNIK syndrome

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

CEDNIK (cerebral dysgenesis, neuropathy, ichthyosis and keratoderma) syndrome is a rare fatal disease caused by the loss of the SNARE protein SNAP29. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Peden, Dr M Collins

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

Development of Advanced Materials for Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors in Fusion Energy Systems

University of Sheffield

The Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

Fusion energy offers a pathway to low-carbon electricity generation, but its deployment depends on the development of electronic systems capable of operating reliably in demanding environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Dean

31 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Quantitative analysis of palynological assemblages

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Self-funded Ph.D. research projects in Palynology. Professor Charles Wellman supervises self-funded Ph.D. research projects in Palynology hosted by the Centre for Palynology. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C H Wellman, Dr T Guillerme, Dr T Herridge, Prof G Thomas

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

PhD: Digital and Data-Driven Life Cycle Assessment for Low-Carbon Battery Manufacturing

University of Sheffield

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly, and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing

Project Overview. Are you interested in sustainable engineering and using digital technologies to support the net-zero transition? Batteries are essential for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, but their manufacture can require large amounts of energy and materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Meng

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

EngD: Multi-scale analytical modelling of turning processes for digital optimisation of chip geometry for improved recyclability

University of Sheffield

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly, and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing

Machining is a key part of subtractive manufacturing which is used by almost all industries to shape components and remove unwanted material. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Priest, Dr F Freeman

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD: Population-based Manufacturing from Novel Grammatical Models

University of Sheffield

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly, and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing

Are you keen to apply advanced data science and machine learning to tackle major real-world engineering challenges? Manufacturing complex, high-performance components in aerospace and automotive engineering is a highly demanding task. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Worden, Dr A Hughes, Dr G Tsialiamanis

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Plants, climate change, carbon and nutrient cycling, and biodiversity

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Climate change is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Phoenix

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

Next-Generation Metal Additive Manufacturing: Enhancing Component Performance through Tailored Microstructures in Laser Powder Bed Fusion

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Background. Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is an advanced metal additive manufacturing technology increasingly used to produce high-value components for aerospace, automotive, energy and biomedical applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Mumtaz, Dr K Groom

30 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

School of Economics Knoop Scholarship

University of Sheffield

School of Education

The Knoop Scholarship is available to students wishing to study a PhD in the School of Economics. It is awarded based on the proposed project’s academic significance, its fit with the School’s research priorities, and the suitability of the applicant and supervisory team. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EW Whitehouse

4 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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