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
The Health Research Institute (HRI) is one of four Institutes set up to support growth in Research and Innovation as part of the University Creating Knowledge Implementation Plan.
The Health Research Institute acts as a nucleus for health and care research across Sheffield Hallam, providing support to research centres, groups, clusters and individuals engaged in (or wanting to engage in) health and care research and innovation activity. The Health Research Institute also provides an opportunity to link health and care researchers with research and innovation activity in the other Institutes and across the University.
The Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre is one of the largest sports and physical activity research clusters in the UK. Our expertise is delivered through four specialist groups that carry out internationally renowned, world-class research.
The Sports Engineering Research Group (SERG) is the world's largest academic group in sports engineering and an internationally renowned centre of excellence for research and knowledge transfer. The group's work is based on four research themes: applied computing, biomechanics, design engineering and active travel. In each area, researchers develop fundamental knowledge and deliver applied solutions to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury and promote physical activity.
Who should apply?
Applicants should hold a BSc (1st or 2:1) honours degree (or equivalent) in a Sport Science or a related area. An MSc qualification in a related area is desirable. We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBTQIA+, BAME and disabled communities.
Please note, that Sheffield Hallam also has a mandatory English language requirement of IELTS 7, or equivalent language qualification, for all applicants to whom English is not their first language. This qualification should have been taken within the last two-years, with a score of at least 7 in all test areas.
Further information about equivalent English language qualifications can be found here: https://www.shu.ac.uk/international/international-experience-team/pre-arrival-and-visa-information/english-language-entry-requirements
How to apply
We offer a supportive approach to developing a research proposal and finding a supervisor for your PhD study, we recommend that you contact us on Health-PGR-admissions@shu.ac.uk to discuss this prior to making an application.
To apply for the PhD, please complete and submit an application form and provide a detailed 1,500-word research proposal addressing your proposed project title.
You can find information on the programme, entry requirements and fees, as well as our on-line application form on the Sport and Physical Activity PhD online prospectus page.
Please ensure that all attachments have been uploaded to the application system. We cannot consider applications where a detailed 1,500-word research proposal has not been submitted.
For general enquires please contact the Health Research Institute Postgraduate Research Team via email at Health-PGR-admissions@shu.ac.uk
Funding Notes
The PhD opportunities on this programme do not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.
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