The Japanese Long-Baseline Neutrino Programme at University of Sheffield 2025

Eligibility

• The Japanese Long-Baseline Neutrino Programme PhD at the University of Sheffield is open to UK/EU students with a strong background in particle physics.
• Candidates should possess programming skills and a solid understanding of particle physics concepts.
• The program involves international collaboration with Japan's long-baseline neutrino experiments (T2K, Super-Kamiokande, and Hyper-Kamiokande), and students are expected to have a keen interest in neutrino research.

Application Process

• Applicants must submit their applications through the University of Sheffield’s postgraduate application portal. Detailed instructions for applying can be found on the official website: PhD Study at Sheffield.
• The application process includes providing academic qualifications, a research proposal, and relevant experience.

Value/Benefits

• This competition-funded PhD studentship offers students the opportunity to work on cutting-edge neutrino research, contributing to world-leading experiments like T2K, Super-Kamiokande, and Hyper-Kamiokande.
• Students will have the chance to spend up to 12 months in Japan (split into two trips) to participate in data-taking and analysis.