Summary
Fully funded PhD scholarship in Child Body Shape Phenotypes & Health Risk Prediction at Sheffield Hallam University. Includes Home PhD fees coverage and an annual stipend of £22,152 (Living Wage Foundation rate) for 3 years, with annual increases.
Program Overview
- PhD in Sport and Physical Activity
- Full-time, 3 years
- Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
- Start: 01 October 2026
- Last updated: 2025-08-17
Research Areas
- Child Body Shape Phenotypes
- Health Risk Prediction
- 3D/4D Surface Imaging
- Anthropometry
- Geometric Morphometrics
- Developmental Body Shape Modelling
- Public Health Modelling
- Health Technology and Design
Funding Details
- Home PhD fees covered
- Annual stipend: £22,152 (Living Wage Foundation rate for 2025/26)
- Stipend increases annually according to Living Wage rate
- 3 years funding
- Comprehensive doctoral training programme
- Located within Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC)
Requirements
- 1st class or 2:1 degree in Sport Science, Data Science, Biomedical Science, Engineering, or related subjects
- Quantitative skills desirable
- IELTS 7 or equivalent for international applicants (if required)
- Open to international students
- Strong personal attributes: curiosity, critical thinking, attention to detail, motivation
Application
- Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026
- Apply online: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/sport-and-physical-activity/phd-sport-and-physical-activity/full-time/2026
- Required: Online application form
Contact
- Dr Alice Bullas
- Email: a.bullas@shu.ac.uk
- Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre, Sheffield Hallam University
Source
- https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/transforming-lives-phd-scholarship-sheffield-hallam-university-child-body-shape-phenotypes-and-health-risk-prediction/?p194832