PhD profiles

Explore profiles of our PhD researchers to find out about life as a PhD student and how, for some, a scholarship helped their studies.

PhD scholarship holder

Thanks to this opportunity I can further develop my skills and expertise in the field

Marta Ciesielska Doctoral Academy Award

For her PhD, Marta is examining the role of first language and cognition on novel word learning in the second language in monolingual and bilingual children and adults.
PhD researcher

The support of my supervisors and other peers has been exceptional

Viola Cassetti University Prize Scholarship

Viola aims to research how a specific health promotion model - the asset-based approach - works when implemented in local neighbourhoods and how it can support reduction of health inequalities.
PhD researcher

It validated the hard work that I had put in for years

Matthew Allcock University Prize Scholarship

For his PhD, Matthew is conducting research in fluid mechanics known as magnetohydrodynamics, which aims to use mathematics describe how magnetic fluids move.

Postgraduate student

Excellent support for PhD students

Caroline Wood Animal and Plant Sciences Department

Caroline’s taste for research and led her to choose to do a PhD and the support services at Sheffield have helped to support her through her studies.
PhD Student

Every day is different!

Zoe Smallwood Chemistry

Zoe chose to pursue a PhD in chemistry to have the freedom to explore the topics within her field which she's passionate about.

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