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University of Sheffield PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 420 University of Sheffield PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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EngD in Permeation Resistant, Novel Ceramic Materials for the Fusion Fuel Cycle

Future fusion powerplants will likely operate using a burning plasma consisting of deuterium (D) and tritium (T) gases, generating extractable heat and neutrons. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Edmondson
 4 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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ECOSOLUTIONS - Urban Systems and Policy: Mapping urban systems and driving policy change

Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic urban spaces that benefit society and nature alike? This exciting PhD project, part of the NERC-funded ECOSOLUTIONS Doctoral Focal Award, offers the opportunity to help tackle the problem of chemical pollution in urban environments. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Burns, Prof K Arnold, Dr Darren Watson
 4 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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ECOSOLUTIONS - Combining Nature and Technology to Tackle the Urban Chemical Pollution Challenge

Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic urban spaces that benefit society and nature alike? This exciting PhD project, part of the NERC-funded ECOSOLUTIONS Doctoral Focal Award, offers the opportunity to help tackle the problem of chemical pollution in urban environments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Douterelo, Prof A Boxall, Dr Maria Bergheim, Dr J Tolls
 4 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Digital profiling of head and neck cancers

Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a heterogeneous group of cancers, amongst which oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common type. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Mahmood, Prof S A Khurram, Prof D Lambert, Dr H Crane
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Defining the mechanisms through which paternal obesity programmes offspring cardio-metabolic ill- health and maternal well-being in pregnancy

While the impact of maternal obesity on the cardiovascular well-being of her offspring has been studied in detail, the association between paternal obesity and offspring health is poorly-defined. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Watkins, Prof S Francis
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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ECOSOLUTIONS - Understanding and managing the impact of multiple pollutant sources on urban soil health and function

Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic urban spaces that benefit society and nature alike? This exciting PhD project, part of the NERC-funded ECOSOLUTIONS Doctoral Focal Award, offers the opportunity to help tackle the problem of chemical pollution in urban environments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Edmondson, Prof K Field, Prof M Hodson
 4 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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ECOSOLUTIONS DFA - Assessing hidden hazards: Industrial pollution, upland fires, and their lasting impact on urban air pollution

Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic urban spaces that benefit society and nature alike? This exciting PhD project, part of the NERC-funded ECOSOLUTIONS Doctoral Focal Award, offers the opportunity to help tackle the problem of chemical pollution in urban environments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Val Martin, Dr D Das, Dr Karen Exley, Dr RG Bryant, Dr S Moller
 4 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Reconfigurable metamaterials for mmwave applications

Introduction. The demand for lightning-fast data rates in the era of 5G, 6G, and beyond is skyrocketing. To meet this challenge head-on, we are looking for talented engineers/physicists to carry out research in Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) and metasurfaces for mmwave applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof L Ford, Dr S Henthorn
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Impacts of Blending Drinking Water from Desalination into Existing Distribution Systems

Sheffield Water Centre at The University of Sheffield, in collaboration with Anglian Water and the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Boxall, Prof V Speight
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Influence of weather-induced ground movement on behaviour of buried water pipes

Sheffield Water Centre at The University of Sheffield, in collaboration with Yorkshire Water and Tetra Tech RPS and the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Bowman, Prof J Boxall
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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It is getting hot in here.... Understanding the thermal behaviour of 3D Printing systems

Additive Manufacturing (AM), often referred to as 3D Printing, techniques are well-known for their ability to produce highly complex geometries efficiently and effectively. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Majewski
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Tackling infection - uncovering the potential of antimicrobial 3D Printed parts

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), whereby bacteria and other microorganisms become resistant to antibiotics and other medicines, is a significant global concern. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Majewski
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Artificial intelligence and the (re)production of disability in social care

This funded studentship provides an unrivalled opportunity to undertake novel interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, social care, and disability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Newman-Griffis, Prof VL Lanfranchi, Dr KH Hamblin
 17 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Photonics for the scale up of quantum sensors

Why Do Quantum Sensors Matter?. In both cellular biology and chemistry, many critical processes that affect our quality of life are not yet well understood. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Quantum sensing with integrated microelectronics

Why Do Quantum Sensors Matter?. In both cellular biology and chemistry, many critical processes that affect our quality of life are not yet well understood. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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