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University of Sheffield PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Novel antimicrobial activities and symbioses from environmental fungi

University of Sheffield
School of Biosciences
Different microbes are always interacting and competing with one another, and it is these interactions which often lead to the evolution of both virulence traits and secreted compounds that interfere with competitors, such as antibiotics. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J King, Prof S Johnston
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EngD: Intelligent Tool-Wear Modelling: From Force-Based Identification to Predictive Machining

University of Sheffield
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly, and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing
Combine advanced finite element and analytical modelling, experimental machining, and artificial intelligence to develop the next generation of intelligent tool-wear monitoring and prediction, working directly with global cutting-tool leader Sandvik Coromant. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H Ghadbeigi, Dr J Priest
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Combating antibiotic resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae

University of Sheffield
School of Biosciences
The bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of death in the world responsible for diseases like pneumonia, blood infections and meningitis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Fenton, Dr R Fagan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The UKAEA Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

University of Sheffield
The Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)
Fusion energy is a generational challenge at the cutting edge of physics an engineering. The UK is already viewed as the world leader in the fusion energy sector, but it needs significantly more leaders. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Quantum teleportation chips for quantum networks

University of Sheffield
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: Semiconductor Photonics and Quantum Technologies
Quantum teleportation is the key physical mechanism for quantum information transfer. Because the “no-cloning theorem” prevents quantum states from being copied, we cannot use classical methods like amplification and reshaping for quantum signals. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I I Faruque, Dr Y Ouyang
 7 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Population genomics of insect communities

University of Sheffield
School of Biosciences
Declines in insect populations and species are arguably one of the most concerning symptoms of the biodiversity crisis, given their importance in underpinning food webs and ecosystem processes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Nadeau
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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CREATE PhD Programme Fellow (x5)

University of Sheffield
Applications are invited for CREATE, a PhD training programme in global health, to commence in September 2027. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  Professional Doctorate
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Understanding how low UPF1 expression leads to drug resistance in bladder cancers

University of Sheffield
School of Medicine and Population Health
Metastatic urothelial carcinoma carries one of the poorest prognoses of any solid tumour. 5-year survival for metastatic disease is only around 5.5%, despite an initial response rate to first-line platinum-based chemotherapy of up to 55%. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Hussain, Dr H Bolland
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EngD: Developing a data science approach to defining finish machined surface integrity on the basis of high fidelity data captured during the machining process

University of Sheffield
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly, and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing
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 Supervisors: Dr M Brown, Prof H Ghadbeigi, Dr T Rooker
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Conceptual model of chronic pain in children

University of Sheffield
School of Clinical Dentistry
Children’s experience and expression of pain are influenced by cognitive development, language, previous experience and social context. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Monteiro, Prof B Gibson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EngD: Data-Driven Tool-Life Prediction for Safer and More Productive Aerospace Machining

University of Sheffield
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly, and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing
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 Supervisors: Prof V Kadirkamananthan, Dr M Brown
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Eye tracking and clinical applications

University of Sheffield
School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
Eye tracking technologies have improved significantly and costs of eye trackers have reduced significantly. Eye tracking is therefore being applied to clinical scenarios involving a range of ocular and neurological conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Arblaster, Dr G Maconachie
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Strabismus surgery outcomes

University of Sheffield
School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
How do we best predict the effect of strabismus surgery? What are the long term outcomes of undergoing strabismus surgery? This project would investigate the outcomes of strabismus surgery in comparison to the outcomes predicted preoperatively. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Arblaster, Dr G Maconachie
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Low vision and vision impairment

University of Sheffield
School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
Low vision and vision impairment can affect children and adults, with congenital or acquired visual or neurological conditions. We are interested in research that evaluates the investigation, diagnosis or management of low vision or vision impairment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Arblaster, Dr S Toor, Dr C Codina
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Predicting the effects of climate change on biodiversity in agricultural systems

University of Sheffield
School of Biosciences
Objectives. The overarching question addressed in this project is how climate change will drive changes in biodiversity through its impacts on land management. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Freckleton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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