Below you will find a list of projects available for study at University of Sheffield.
The ACCE application system is a little different from other PhD programmes. We strongly recommend that you read the How to Apply webpage to understand what we are looking for at ACCE and how to make your application.
In brief:
– You can apply for more than one project
– You must include your completed ACCE personal statement proforma as an attachment/in the section requesting a cover letter/supporting statement/personal statement (note that what it is called and how it is submitted depends on the institution you are applying to).
– As part of your application you will also need to include a CV and details of two referees. In addition, a completed EDI form must be emailed to acce.dtp@liverpool.ac.uk. Please check carefully – your application may not be processed if any documents are missing.
How to apply
To apply for any of the studentships hosted by The University of Sheffield, please complete an online application form at this link: www.shef.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/apply/applying
- Please select ‘Standard PhD’ and the Name of the Department from which the title of the ACCE studentship is announced;
- Fill in the Title of your desired project and the name(s) of the supervisors. (You can apply for more than one project to increase your chances to be nominated for an interview, but you can be interviewed for only one);
- As a ‘Study term,’ – point out full-time or part-time PhDs depending on your wish;
- The starting date of PhD will be the start of the next academic year-
- ‘Funding stage‘ on the form will be ‘project studentship‘.
Creating a Personal Statement
The proforma provides guidance for the Personal/Supporting Statement segment of the application.
Eligibility
The studentships are open to UK and international/EU applicants.
Funding
The studentships are 3.5 year fully-funded studentships and are part of the NERC Doctoral Training Partnership in Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing Environment (ACCE). The studentship covers: (i) a tax-free stipend at the standard Research Council rate (£18,622 for 2023/24), (ii) tuition fees at UK rate, and (iii) research consumables and training necessary for the project.
Note – UKRI funding only covers UK (Home) fees. The DTP partners have various schemes which allow international students to join the DTP but only be required to pay home fees. Home fees are already covered in the UKRI funding, meaning that successful international candidates do not need to find any additional funding for fees.