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University of Birmingham PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 214 University of Birmingham PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and research. As a founding Russell Group member and the original ‘redbrick’ university, our high-quality teaching will help you take your career to the next level. We are of the country’s most consistently sought-after universities by the UK’s top graduate employers, and have been for the last decade. With a wealth of opportunities to choose from across study and research, Birmingham has one of the most extensive postgraduate course portfolios in the UK. Hosting an international community of more than 8000 staff and 38,000 students, you’ll work alongside world-leading academics in a diverse community.

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Designing Self-Assembly of Discotic Liquid Crystals for Multifunctional Advanced Materials

University of Birmingham
School of Chemistry
A funded PhD studentship is available on a project focused on the photophysical and charge-transport properties, as well as the self-assembly, of discotic liquid crystals for the development of multifunctional advanced materials, using a variety of computational methods. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Chakrabarti
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Programming Colloidal Self-Assembly for Multifunctional Advanced Materials

University of Birmingham
School of Chemistry
About the Project. A funded PhD studentship is available for home students in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham on a project themed on the design and self-assembly of multifunctional advanced materials, using a variety of computational methods and data-driven approaches. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Chakrabarti
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Probabilistic combinatorics

University of Birmingham
School of Mathematics
The probabilistic method is a powerful tool which has been especially influential in the fields of combinatorics and computer science. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J E Erde
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Long range seasonal forecasting of North Atlantic cyclones

University of Birmingham
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
We invite applications for a fully funded PhD studentship (3.5 years) hosted by the University of Birmingham and conducted in collaboration with the UK Met Office. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G C LECKEBUSCH
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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“Atomic layer deposition of transparent conducting electrodes for silicon-based tandem photovoltaics”

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The capacity of photovoltaic (PV) installations now exceeds 1.5 TW peak worldwide due to the success of silicon-based solar cell technologies which account for >95% of production. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Pain, Prof JD Murphy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Behind the Wheel – Self-Management of Musculoskeletal Pain in Professional Drivers

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
Professional bus, coach and lorry drivers face high levels of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to long hours of sitting, whole-body vibration and poor ergonomics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G S Skamagki, Dr M M Mansfield
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Microlocal analysis and its applications in quantum resonances, partial differential equations with analytic or Gevrey regularity, and several complex variables.

University of Birmingham
School of Mathematics
Microlocal analysis explores the classical/quantum correspondence in partial differential equations (PDEs). For example, the concept of symbol quantisation in the theory of pseudodifferential operators links classical observables (functions on phase space) with quantum operators. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Xiong
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Improving Nutrient Bioavailability in Wheat by Reducing Antinutritional Factors

University of Birmingham
School of Biosciences
Micronutrient deficiencies—often referred to as hidden hunger—affect over two billion people worldwide, with iron and zinc deficiencies among the most prevalent. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Shorinola
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Analysing data from the ALICE Experiment at the CERN LHC

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
ALICE (A Large Ion Collider Experiment) is a general-purpose, heavy-ion detector at the CERN LHC which focuses on QCD, the strong-interaction sector of the Standard Model. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Evans
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design, Experimental Investigation, Aeroelasticity Modelling and Control of an Aircraft Wing with Bio-inspired Active Morphing Wingtip

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
Are you passionate about developing next-generation adaptive aircraft that mimic nature? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research that will transform aircraft wings from static compromises into actively morphing and efficient structures?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Wu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced CFD, Multiphysics Modelling, and AI for Energetics Processing

University of Birmingham
School of Chemical Engineering
This project will develop advanced computational and experimental tools to support the safe, efficient, and scalable manufacture of materials critical to UK and European security, with a particular focus on resonant acoustic mixing (RAM) - a relatively novel and increasingly important class of process equipment attracting growing industrial interest across multiple sectors. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Windows-Yule
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Synthesis, Characterisation and Evaluation of Novel Antimicrobial Agents against Polymicrobial Biofilms.

University of Birmingham
School of Dentistry
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major global health threat, driven in part by the persistence of polymicrobial biofilms that exhibit high tolerance to antimicrobial treatments and immune defences. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A R Rahman, Dr L Cox
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Improving the Translation of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Research Into Real‑World Clinical Practice Using Routine Health Data and Advanced Meta‑Analysis Methods

University of Birmingham
Department of Applied Health Sciences
Diagnostic tests are central to effective clinical decision‑making, yet the performance reported in research studies often differs markedly from that observed in everyday NHS settings. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Willis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fluid Gel-Based Injectable Hydrogels for Osteoarthritis Pain and Inflammation

University of Birmingham
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Current treatments such as intra-articular steroid injections provide only short-term relief and often require repeated administration, increasing the risk of joint damage and systemic side effects (1). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hardy, Dr R Moakes, Dr M M Mansfield
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the blueprint for bio-inspired next generation sunscreens

University of Birmingham
School of Chemistry
Rising ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels present a growing challenge for both human health and the environment. While sunscreens play a critical role in preventing skin cancer, many current UV-filter ingredients raise concerns around safety and ecological impact. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Stavros
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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