PhD study

World-leading projects take place here every day. Explore current topics, and find PhD projects and supervisors.

Search for PhD opportunities at Sheffield and be part of our world-leading research.

All the information and guidance you need for making a PhD application at the University of Sheffield.

You can attend a range of events throughout the year to find out what makes studying at Sheffield special.

Why Sheffield?

Find out how much your research degree will cost and our approach to the tuition fee-paying period.

Government loans are available for eligible home fee-paying postgraduate research students to help fund your studies.

Information about scholarships and funding your PhD.

Postgraduate study