PhD Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research

Sheffield Hallam University

A period of intensive, supervised study where you will critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and make an original contribution to knowledge. CRESR is one of the UK’s leading policy research centres seeking to understand the impact of social and economic disadvantage on places and people. In Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86 per cent of our research was judged as being world leading or internationally excellent. We have a strong commitment to academically rigorous applied policy research, providing a particularly enriching environment for doctoral scholars. As a research student at CRESR you will join a lively research community offering the best possible support and training. PhD proposals are welcome across CRESR's five core research themes: Housing and Place, Inclusive Economy, Sustainable Futures, Voluntary and Community Sector, and Policy Research and Evaluation.

Sheffield Hallam University