Current EngD Opportunities
The following EngD Studentships are currently available. Please check the site from time to time as new studentships are announced as they become available from sponsors.
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Eligibility
Applicants should have or expect to obtain a 1st class or a good 2.1 degree in the subject areas indicated in the project description, and should be enthusiastic about research but also have a strong interest in laboratory and hands-on activities.
*Please note that these projects are partially EPSRC funded and are open only to UK and EU applicants who have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years immediately preceding the start of the course. More specifically the student must:
- Have settled status in the UK, meaning they have no restrictions on how long they can stay, AND
- Been 'ordinarily resident' in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the grant. This means they must have been normally residing in the UK (apart from temporary or occasional absences), AND
- Have not been residing in the UK wholly or mainly for the purpose of full-time education (this does not apply to UK or EU nationals).
Candidates must also be able show that their English language proficiency is at a level which allows them to successfully complete the EngD. All applicants require an English language qualification, typically a GCSE or an IELTS test (a score of 7 or above is required, with a minimum of 6 in each component).
If in doubt about any aspect of Eligibility, please email idc-machining-science@sheffield.ac.uk for clarification.