Regional Economic and Social Research
Position Details (PhD Program)
You will be part of the University’s community of researchers, with the opportunity to attend and/or contribute to a range of discipline, college and University-wide presentations, training and conferences. We offer a Regional Economic and Social Research degree at the Sheffield Hallam University.
We recognise that doctoral researchers arrive with a diversity of skills and experience. Therefore, we provide flexible training and development opportunities covering a range of research-related skills.
Key facts
- Indicative areas include transferable skills, research ethics and integrity (mandatory), data management, teaching skills and career planning.
- Your development needs are identified and agreed with your supervisory team at the start of your Regional Economic and Social Research degree at Sheffield Hallam University , and reviewed and updated as appropriate.
Courses include
- PhD researchers in CRESR also benefit from the Centre’s involvement with the White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership.
- This partnership provides a range of training, collaboration and networking opportunities for PhD researchers.
- Candidates will therefore become part of cross-institution cohorts of high-achieving postgraduate researchers with similar research interests.
- Your supervisory team will include a Director of Studies and one or more second supervisors with expertise and interest in your research area.
- However, much of the work for your degree will be carried out independently, and you will need the initiative, motivation and commitment to succeed.
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
										
                                            May 2026                                        
									
								 
							                                                     
                                                 
                             Sheffield Hallam University
                                                Sheffield Hallam University                     On Campus (Full Time)
                        On Campus (Full Time)                     4 years
4 years PhD Studentship
                        PhD Studentship                     Feb 2026
Feb 2026