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Finding and measuring growing black holes in the next generation of astronomical surveys at University of Sheffield 2026

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Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Full Funding · Varies

Eligible Courses

Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

University of Sheffield

Provider

University of Sheffield

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Eligibility:

  • The Finding and Measuring Growing Black Holes in the Next Generation of Astronomical Surveys scholarship is available to students worldwide who have a strong academic background in astrophysics or a related field.
  • Ideal candidates will have an interest in exploring the processes that drive supermassive black holes to accrete material and influence galaxy evolution.
  • Applicants should be motivated to work with large-scale data from upcoming surveys like Rubin’s Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST).

Application Process:

  • To apply for the scholarship, candidates must follow the instructions provided on the University of Sheffield’s PhD application page.
  • For full consideration for an STFC funded PhD studentship please apply before 31st January 2026.

Benefits and Value:

  • The Finding and Measuring Growing Black Holes scholarship offers significant funding, providing tuition fees coverage and a living stipend for the successful candidate.
  • Students will gain hands-on experience in data mining and analysis, working with vast datasets from future surveys such as LSST.
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  • The deadline of Finding and measuring growing black holes in the next generation of astronomical surveys at University of Sheffield 2026 is Expired.
  • Finding and measuring growing black holes in the next generation of astronomical surveys at University of Sheffield 2026 is offered to PhD degree.
  • Finding and measuring growing black holes in the next generation of astronomical surveys at University of Sheffield 2026 is offered for Mathematical and Physical Sciences.
  • Finding and measuring growing black holes in the next generation of astronomical surveys at University of Sheffield 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • Finding and measuring growing black holes in the next generation of astronomical surveys at University of Sheffield 2026 is offered by University of Sheffield.
  • Finding and measuring growing black holes in the next generation of astronomical surveys at University of Sheffield 2026 covers Full Funding, Varies.