1. Applying for Postgraduate Research in ScHARR
Dr Sarah Barnes
Admissions Officer

2. 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
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3. Why do PGR in ScHARR? World leading research Multi-disciplinary
Wide-ranging.
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4. 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
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5. Do you meet the Admissions criteria?
Academic qualifications
Work history/experience
References
English language qualification
Publications/studentships/awards etc
Appropriate research proposal
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6. How will you fund your studies?
Self-funding:
Studentships:
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. Any more questions? Contact ScHARR PGR Administrator Or
ScHARR Admissions Officer
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