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PhD opportunities: Sheffield Hallam University

Compare 10 doctoral research opportunities connected with Sheffield Hallam University, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

Chemical Engineering

Advanced Wasteform Development for Challenging Nuclear Waste Streams

Sheffield Hallam University

About the Project This exciting project will directly support the UK nuclear industry by addressing the management and immobilisation of some of its challenging wastes and by-products ahead of long-term disposal. The UK faces a multi-decade challenge in managing legacy nuclear waste, particularly at sites such as Sellafield. Many waste streams remain without clearly defined treatment routes, creating technical, economic, and environmental pressures.

Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline
1 October 2026
Funding
Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Midwifery

Transforming Lives PhD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Targeting Perinatal Mental Health Inequities: Co-Designing Tailored Interventions to Improve Outcomes in Underserved High-Risk Communities

Sheffield Hallam University

About the Project Applications are invited for a Transforming Lives PhD scholarship in Health and Social Care commencing 01 February 2027 The scholarship is for three and a half years full-time study and covers home PhD fees, currently £5328 and pays an annual stipend at the living wage foundation rate of £22,152 per year in the academic year 2025/26 This stipend payment will increase annually based on the rate set by the living wage foundation for the duration of the…

Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline
16 November 2026
Funding
Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Artificial Intelligence

Joint PhD Scholarship: Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia. Project: Predictive Modelling of Football Ball Parameters and Injury Risk during Head Contact Events

Sheffield Hallam University

About the Project Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship on the Joint PhD programme between Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia. Sheffield Hallam University is offering this PhD scholarships to study on the joint PhD programme with La Trobe University, Australia, to start 01 February 2027.

Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline
23 November 2026
Funding
Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Manufacturing Engineering

A Nature-Inspired Approach Towards the Development of an Intrinsically-Auxetic Polymer

Sheffield Hallam University

About the Project Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Please consider this before submitting your application. The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University.

Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline
Year-round applications
Funding
Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Computer Architectures

Constructive competition – using game design and competition ethically to enhance engagement with real world activities

Sheffield Hallam University

About the Project There is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Please consider this before submitting your application. The College of Business, Technology and Engineering draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University.

Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline
Year-round applications
Funding
Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Mechanical Engineering

Multiaxial Variable Amplitude Fatigue of Aluminium–Steel Welded Joints with In-Situ Full-Field Measurement

Sheffield Hallam University

About the Project There is no funding attached to this project. The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. The vision is to be the leading provider of applied research excellence delivering materials, computing, science and engineering innovations meeting the development needs of industry.

Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline
Year-round applications
Funding
Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Artificial Intelligence

Multimodal AI Framework for Quality Monitoring and Nuanced Understanding

Sheffield Hallam University

About the Project The College of Business, Technology and Engineering draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. The vision is to be the leading provider of applied research excellence delivering computing, science and engineering innovations meeting the development needs of industry.

Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline
Year-round applications
Funding
Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Disability Studies

No Masking Required: Subcultural spaces, reduced social demand, and autistic belonging

Sheffield Hallam University

About the Project Sheffield Institute of Education Sheffield Institute of Education (SIoE) is a national centre of education, recognised for excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. From early years through to higher education, it is a hub for innovation and knowledge advancement in childhood and young people’s development and learning. Our work is embedded in practice and informed by cutting-edge research by leading academics and expert practitioners.

Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline
Year-round applications
Funding
Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Data Science

Sonification for Enhanced Situational Awareness in Spatial Computing

Sheffield Hallam University

About the Project Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Please consider this before submitting your application. The College of Business, Technology and Engineering draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University.

Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline
Year-round applications
Funding
Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Chemical Engineering

The effect of hydrogen evolution on corrosion pit growth under fatigue conditions

Sheffield Hallam University

About the Project There is no funding attached to this project. The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. The vision is to be the leading provider of applied research excellence delivering materials, computing, science and engineering innovations meeting the development needs of industry.

Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline
Year-round applications
Funding
Self-Funded PhD Students Only