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Metal-organic nanosheets (MONs): Programmable 2D materials for use as sensors, catalysts, membranes and devices
University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry
Two-dimensional nanomaterials such as graphene hold enormous potential for use in advanced electronics, energy, separation and composite materials applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Foster
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does 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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Artificial Cells with Biochemical Clocks: Development of Computational Models
University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
Artificial cells are engineered materials that mimic one or more of the functions of living biological cells. Oscillating chemical processes are common within living organisms to control a variety of essential processes, including the metabolism of sugars and the release of hormones. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AF Taylor
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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EPSRC PhD Studentship in: Effects of microplastics on interactions between soil biota, soil structure and crop performance in sewage sludge-amended soils
University of Sheffield Department of Civil and Structural Engineering
The University of Sheffield, Sheffield Water Centre in collaboration with Scottish Water and the Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S F Thornton, Prof J Leake
 28 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Resilient Decarbonised Fuel Energy Systems
University of Sheffield
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Resilient Decarbonised Fuel Energy Systems aims to bring together the expertise of the Universities of Nottingham, Sheffield and Cardiff, industrial sponsors and cohorts of high-calibre doctoral students in to tackle major challenges facing industry and society.  . Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. It is available to citizens of a number of European countries (including the UK). In most cases this will include all EU nationals. However full funding may not be available to all applicants and you should read the full programme details for further information.

 EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training conduct research and training in priority areas funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Potential PhD topics are usually defined in advance. Students may receive additional training and development opportunities as part of their programme.

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Optimising electrochemical performance in Li-ion and Na-ion battery anodes through smart synthetic control and operando characterisation
University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering
This fully-funded PhD studentship will study conversion anode and novel hybrid anode systems for lithium-ion batteries. The project will involve learning to apply our emergent and flexible synthesis methods, which enable rapid and controllable formation of novel nanoscale crystal shapes in oxide materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Reeves-McLaren
 17 May 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Machine learning-assisted development of novel high toughness magnesium alloys
University of Sheffield Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Being 75% and 33% lighter than steel and aluminium, Mg is becoming more popular with automotive engineers. However, Mg components currently only constitute ~1% of a typical car's weight. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Guan, Dr H Lu
 17 May 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Synthetic biology platforms for metabolic engineering in cyanobacteria
University of Sheffield Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Background. Cyanobacteria are the simplest and most genetically-tractable organisms capable of oxygenic photosynthesis, the biochemical process which generates the energy and oxygen that support life on Earth. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Hitchcock, Dr T Heap, Prof C N Hunter
 7 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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PhD in Plant Biology - Improving cowpea as a crop for sub-Saharan Africa
University of Sheffield Department of Animal and Plant Sciences
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) is an important grain legume crop in sub-Saharan Africa, where it is used as food, feed livestock and source of income. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S A Rolfe
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does 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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PhD: Improving Photosynthesis
University of Sheffield Department of Animal and Plant Sciences
Improving photosynthetic efficiency has been identified as one of the few remaining traits for exploitation if we are to achieve the significant increases in crop yield required to feed the projected 9 billion world population by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Fleming
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does 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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De novo Design of Antimicrobial and Anticancer Peptides
University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
The use of classical antibiotics has resulted in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that has become an increasing threat to human health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Zhao
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does 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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Understanding New Polymers for Sustainability to enable Re-use & Recycling
University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry
With the need to improve sustainability and reduce the environmental impact from polymer- based products, recycling and reuse are becoming ever more important. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Slark
 30 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Synthesis of New Polymers for Sustainability to enable Re-use & Recycling
University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry
In order to achieve a more sustainable future and improve environmental outcomes, the recycling and re-use of materials are becoming ever more important. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Slark
 30 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Next-Generation Random Copolymer Surfactants
University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry
We have recently discovered that the statistical copolymerisation of a binary mixture of a hydrophilic and a hydrophobic (meth)acrylic monomer produces highly surface-active random copolymers. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof SA Armes, Prof A Ryan
 30 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Algal Bioplastics
University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
Single use plastic is a major environmental concern that is urgently in need of innovative solutions. Microalgae are photosynthetic organisms that can be employed to develop processes that are environmentally sustainable. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Vaidyanathan
 23 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Microalgal Carbon Sequestration Towards a Carbon Negative Economy
University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
The increasing CO2 emissions to the atmosphere is a major environmental crisis that is in immediate need of innovative solutions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Vaidyanathan
 23 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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