Applying for Postgraduate Research in ScHARR Dr Sarah Barnes Admissions Officer

Why do a PhD? Curiosity about an area of research?  Want an academic career?  Just want to stay in Sheffield?  Don’t know what to do after MPH?  Think carefully! A PhD is hard work and a huge commitment, financially and intellectually 08/12/2018 © The University of Sheffield

Why do PGR in ScHARR? World leading research Multi-disciplinary Wide-ranging. 08/12/2018 © The University of Sheffield

Who do you talk to? Contact a potential supervisor to discuss ideas Contact PGR Administrator to discuss requirements Talk about your circumstances with your Personal Tutor 08/12/2018 © The University of Sheffield

Do you meet the Admissions criteria? Academic qualifications Work history/experience References English language qualification Publications/studentships/awards etc Appropriate research proposal 08/12/2018 © The University of Sheffield

How will you fund your studies? Self-funding: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/research/finance Studentships: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/scharr/prospective_students/researchdegrees/studentship09 08/12/2018 © The University of Sheffield

What will you put in your research proposal? A research proposal should: Clearly define your topic Show you have identified an original research area Demonstrate you understand how to conduct research Look professional and well-structured Include a bibliography/reference list 08/12/2018 © The University of Sheffield

How do you make an online application? Go to ScHARR website Complete online application Upload ALL necessary documentation Attach your Research Proposal Decision normally made within 4 weeks 08/12/2018 © The University of Sheffield

What happens next? PGR Admissions Officer checks proposal for academic quality If appropriate, a supervisory team will be sought Supervisors will carry out an interview If successful, ATAS form will be completed where appropriate Subject to all elements being in place, an offer will be made 08/12/2018 © The University of Sheffield

Any more questions? Contact ScHARR PGR Administrator Scharr-PGR@sheffield.ac.uk Or ScHARR Admissions Officer S.Barnes@sheffield.ac.uk 08/12/2018 © The University of Sheffield