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University of Aberdeen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 112 University of Aberdeen PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Aberdeen

Together, we break boundaries through research, discovery and impact. At the University of Aberdeen, your PhD is an opportunity to challenge ideas, create new knowledge and make a meaningful difference. Whatever your research field, you will join a supportive and ambitious research environment, working alongside leading academics to address global challenges. As a postgraduate researcher, you will develop the skills, independence and expertise needed for your future career. Founded in 1495, Aberdeen has over 500 years of excellence in research and teaching, and is recognised with two Queen’s Anniversary Prizes and five Nobel Prize winners across chemistry, physics, medicine, and nutrition. You will be part of a global community of over 14,000 students from more than 130 countries, with access to excellent facilities, interdisciplinary collaboration and dedicated academic and professional support throughout your doctoral journey.

Funded PhD: The conceptual basis of functional activity limitation (FAL) and its measurement in neurodegenerative diseases

University of Aberdeen

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join a fully funded, 36-month PhD project commencing in October 2026. This studentship provides a comprehensive financial package to support your research at the University of Aberdeen, including home tuition fees, a student stipend and associated research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Swallow, Dr Z Skea

6 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

NDC Industry Funded PhD: Experimental and modelling approaches for corrosion product dispersal in marine environments

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

Important. This project is fully funded for Home/UK students only. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Sriramula, Prof A Akisanya

3 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

A synbio approach to generate artificial molecular muscles

University of Aberdeen

School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W Houssen, Prof M Jaspars

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Funded MSc by Research: Targeting Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)

University of Aberdeen

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Funded by Tenovus Scotland (Grampian, Highlands & Islands), this project covers Home/UK tuition fees and essential research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Mody, Prof M Delibegovic

5 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD in Archaeology at Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

Department of Archaeology

Considering a PhD in Archaeology? The Department of Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen is ranked No. 1 for Archaeology in The Times’ UK University Rankings 2026 and offers an exceptional, research-led environment to undertake your doctorate. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

PhD Research in the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition - University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

If you are looking to pursue doctoral research that addresses the health challenges of today and tomorrow, the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (SMMSN) at the University of Aberdeen offers an exceptional environment in which to do so. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

Dental implications of GLP-1 receptor obesity medicines

University of Aberdeen

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The study of the oral effects of medications is of utmost importance in an aging multi-morbid yet dentate population. Obesity treatment medicines such as GLP-1 receptor agonists Wegovy and Mounjaro are now widely prescribed due to the high prevalence of metabolic syndrome in the UK and beyond. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hijazi, Dr J Smith, Prof L Heisler

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN)

University of Aberdeen

Join the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable, Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training

Control of Nonlinear Engineering Systems: Traditional and AI-Integrated Approaches

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Vaziri

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Optical Fibre Applications for Sensors, Lasers or Communications

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Nakkeeran, Dr T Thevar

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Design of lightweight composite stiffened shell structures using topology optimisation

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Dunning, Prof M Kashtalyan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Optimal design of fibre reinforced composite pipes and umbilicals

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Menshykov, Dr M Menshykova

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Numerical modelling of cracked materials under dynamic loading

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Menshykov, Dr A I Osofero

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Advanced Modelling of Frictional Interfaces in Renewable Energy Structures

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kartal, Prof M Kashtalyan, Dr D Mulvihill

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing for Reliable Hydrogen Storage

University of Aberdeen

School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kartal, Dr A Martinez-Felipe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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