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Understanding the link between air quality and health outcomes in Nottingham

Although the harmful effects of air pollution on health are known, improvements in air quality reported UK-wide are not translating to the expected scale of improved health outcomes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Johnson
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Scholarship project: Engineering biology for food and medicines

Our group works broadly in the application of engineering biology to develop systems for recombinant protein expression. We use a variety of host organisms and work with both cell-based and cell-free expression. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Polizzi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Geometric characterisation of wire-arc directed energy deposition additive manufacturing MSc by Research

This project offers an opportunity to develop an automated geometric characterisation framework for wire-based directed energy deposition additive manufacturing (w-DEDAM). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JQ Qin, Mr Mr G R Pardal Pardal
 23 June 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cooperative Perception, World Modelling, and Intelligent Control for Autonomous Vehicle Systems

About the Project. This PhD project focuses on the development of next-generation autonomous technologies that combine vehicle control with advanced environmental perception. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Zhao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Journalism, Digital Media & Democracy Pathway (Student-led funded PhD)

Journalism, Digital Media & Democracy Pathway. Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G. Miazhevich, Dr A. B. Payson
 14 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Scholarship project: Data-driven modelling and prediction of complex systems

The overarching objective is to utlise existing state-of-the art data-driven methodologies, and, building on recent efforts in the group, to develop new ones as needed, to efficiently simulate and accurately predict complex systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Kalliadasis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Scholarship project: Chemical recycling and upcycling of PET

This PhD project will tackle the chemical recycling and upcycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), one of the most pressing challenges in the circular economy. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof RR Rinaldi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Exploring Low-Iridium-Loading Ink Formulations for PEM Water Electrolyser Manufacturing (S3.5-CMB-Johnstone-Hack)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Hack, Prof R Smith
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How does radiation affect our DNA, and why does it matter more now than ever? (S3.5-CMB-Pyne)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pyne, Dr R Peters, Prof H Bryant
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Scholarship project: Application of CFD, Machine Learning, and Shape Optimization to flow chemistry applications

This project applies modelling and simulation to investigate impinging-jet mixers, a key technology in pharmaceutical manufacturing where precise mixing governs product quality and consistency. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof O Matar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing new strategies for analysing local structure in alloys using a multi-dataset approach (S3.5-CMB-Owen)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LO Owen, Prof K Christofidou
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing advanced cementitious sealing materials for deep borehole disposal of high-level nuclear waste (S3.5-CMB-Travis)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K P Travis, Prof B Walkley
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Decarbonisation of heating in the chemical industry with new green refrigerants (S3.5-CMB-Gopinath)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Gopinath
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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IN-SIGHT PhD Programme 2026/2027

How does a fundamental biological discovery become a medicine that changes lives? If that question excites you, IN-SIGHT is the PhD programme for you. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  MRC Doctoral Landscape Award
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Bio-Inspired Self-Assembling Systems: From Local Interactions to Functional Robots

  Research Group: Sheffield Biomedical Robotics Lab
Biological systems develop organised structures through interactions among many small components. Can we use comparable principles to create robotic systems that assemble themselves, change shape and acquire useful functions?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Miyashita
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only