PhD opportunities
Our PhD programme is your chance to join the next generation of world-class researchers in mathematics and statistics, to contribute to knowledge and develop transferable research skills.
We recognise barriers faced by under-represented groups, and encourage enquiries or applications from all qualified students with a love of mathematics and a strong desire to explore it further, as part of a welcoming and inclusive community.
Our Research pages list the research interests and contact details of our academic staff: you can use these to get in touch and discuss PhD opportunities and potential projects in their field, some of which may be listed below.
You can find details of recent PhD theses completed in SoMaS, in the White Rose Repository, by inserting the following link: https://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/view/iau/Sheffield=2ESOM/
Projects may come with specific funding (for example, from a research council or Centre for Doctoral Training) to cover your tuition fees and living expenses. More often, this is not the case, but you may be able to apply for a scholarship.
Once you have found a supervisor you wish to study with, find out how to apply.
The Departments of Automatic and Systems Control Engineering, and of Materials Science Engineering, also have researchers with expertise in a wide range of mathematical areas, and PhD projects suitable for applicants with a mathematics degree.
PhD opportunities in Automatic and Systems Control Engineering
PhD opportunities in Materials Science Engineering
Entry requirements
Our standard conditional offer is to require a UK First Class MMath or MSc Distinction (or international equivalent), in Mathematics or a relevant related subject. That is modified to 2.1 MMath or MSc Merit in the following research groups: Statistics, Solar Physics and Space Plasma Research Centre (SP2RC). It is modified to 1st BSc or MMath, or MSc Distinction, in the Probability research group
Our decision on whether to offer you a place will also be based on the research proposal or personal statement you submit, your degree transcripts (and certificates, if available), your masters dissertation/project (if applicable), your CV and academic references (including your masters dissertation/project supervisor, if applicable), and any interviews and additional tasks we ask you to complete.
All documents need to be provided in English, including transcripts and references.
Students will also need to meet our English language requirements, and international students may need to get clearance through the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS).
Contact
If you would like any more information or have any questions, please email mathsphd-enquiry@sheffield.ac.uk.