PhD study

PhD students join our community of scholars and develop the advanced skills required for rewarding careers in academia or industry. We do this by delivering an outstanding supervision experience underpinned by our commitment to engage in socially-responsible research.

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Facilities, training and support

Our community of PhD students is based in our Doctoral Research Centre, which is a bright and modern office space for the exclusive use of our PhD students. Our students also benefit from accessing multiple sources of support across the School and University. At Sheffield, you will engage in continuous training with ample development opportunities to support your growth as an independent researcher.
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Our PhD community

Find out from our PhD students and alumni what it's like to live, study and work in Sheffield.

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