SCYPHeR: Rare Disease and Health Inequalities Theme PhD Studentship at University of Sheffield 2025

Scholarship Name: SCYPHeR: Rare Disease and Health Inequalities Theme

Eligibility:

• This PhD opportunity is open to UK students with at least a first or upper second class honours degree.
• A strong interest in bioinformatics and genetics is essential, and while experience with coding languages like Python or R would be beneficial, it is not a prerequisite.
• The candidate will need to have a solid foundation in bioinformatics, computational genomics, or a related field.

Benefits/Value:

• The scholarship covers UK Home Fee tuition fees and provides an annual stipend.
• Successful applicants will also join the South Yorkshire Children & Young People’s Health Research (SCYPHeR) Doctoral Training Programme (DTP), offering access to a network of training events, seminars, and research methods masterclasses.
• The program will equip students with interdisciplinary skills in bioinformatics, computational genomics, RNA-seq, multi-omics, and clinical genetics, which are in high demand in academia, healthcare, and industry.

Application Process:

• To apply, candidates must complete the University Postgraduate Research Application form, available here.
• Applicants should clearly state their prospective supervisors and select ‘School of Medicine & Population Health’ as the department.
• The application deadline is 28 March 2025, and the project start date is October 2025.