PhD Opportunities

A PhD in fluid mechanics would allow you to develop highly transferable skills in analytical thinking, data analysis, experimental methods, scientific computation and modelling techniques.  

All applications must be made via the University of Sheffield's postgraduate application system.

EPSRC DLA OPPORTUNITY! (Deadline 15th January 2026):  Modelling of flow transition and heat transfer for advanced geothermal systems (C3.5-MPS-Willis).

Find and apply for a PhD

Each department has its own process and deadlines for the allocation of PhD scholarships.  

Mechanical Engineering department.  See Postgraduate Research Programmes page

Mathematics department.  See  Fluids Group webpage

Chemical and Biological Engineering department. See PhD study 

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