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University of Leeds PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 40 University of Leeds PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Leeds

The University of Leeds is one of the largest research-intensive universities in the UK, offering a range of research degrees from Masters to PhDs (full-time or split-site), as well as professional doctorates. Our postgraduate researchers are a fundamental part of our vibrant research culture.

White Rose Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) fully funded ESRC studentships, starting October 2027

University of Leeds

The White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (WRDTP) is an established partnership of the Universities of Bradford, Hull, Leeds, Manchester Metropolitan, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam and York. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership

Fully Funded 4-Year Cheney Scholarship PhD Programme in In Situ Biology

University of Leeds

Faculty of Biological Sciences

The Cheney Scholarship is a prestigious 4-year PhD programme in in situ biology, designed to train the next generation of scientists to tackle the most complex challenges in biology and medicine. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) 4 Year PhD Programme

PhD in Developing Drug Discovery Technologies

University of Leeds

Faculty of Biological Sciences

One full scholarship is available in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology in 2026/27. This scholarship is open to UK applicants and will cover fees, maintenance and bench costs. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Tomlinson, Dr C Tiede

30 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Hierarchical Failure Analysis and Digital Twin Modelling of Next-Gen Hydrogel Coatings

University of Leeds

EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute

This project is part of cohort 4 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S F Yang, Dr M Bai, Dr J Wu

8 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Smart Nanomaterial Characterisation

University of Leeds

EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute

This project is part of cohort 4 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Hondow, Prof A P Brown, Dr S Wilson

8 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD in Engineering Novel Through-Thickness Reinforced Composites for Net Zero

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

This PhD research will develop the next generation of through-thickness reinforced composites, potentially involving materials manufacturing, experimental characterisation and AI-assisted numerical modelling. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Zhang

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

Linking molecular architecture to the functionality of hydrocolloids using advanced characterization techniques

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

PhD Studentship. Linking molecular architecture to the functionality of hydrocolloids using advanced characterization techniques. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Mattsson

23 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Broadening the spectrum of antibacterial drugs to tackle multi-drug resistant Gram-negative pathogens

University of Leeds

Faculty of Biological Sciences

Research Group: Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology

Antibiotics make possible the treatment and cure of life-threatening bacterial infections and have added over a decade to average human lifespan. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A O'Neill, Dr M McPhillie

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

Last chance to apply

Adaptive Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation Technology for Sustainable Biogas Upgrading

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Civil Engineering

Anaerobic digestion technology plays a pivotal role in delivering the global clean energy transition to low-carbon fuels like hydrogen and methane from biomass. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Okoro Shekwaga, Dr M A Camargo-Valero

9 October 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer: starving tumors of essential nutrients to promote cell death

University of Leeds

Faculty of Medicine and Health

This project is available immediately to both Home-rated applicants and International applicants who have a sponsor or are able to self-fund their studies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Papa

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

Identifying high value compounds during a yeast fermentation of food waste

University of Leeds

Faculty of Environment

You will work on yeast strain development for use as a fortified strain in the fermentation industry with potential as a standalone product. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D.G Greetham

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

EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute

University of Leeds

Right now, our society faces huge, urgent challenges. From the imperative to achieve net-zero, to the need to build a resilient, circular economy in an uncertain world, to the drive for increased productivity as our fellow nations embrace the digital revolution. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Epigenetics and Cancer: Determining how Mistakes in V(D)J Recombination Trigger Leukaemias and Lymphomas

University of Leeds

Faculty of Biological Sciences

Research Group: School of Molecular and Cellular Biology

V(D)J recombination is essential to produce antibody and T-cell receptor genes but since the reaction involves breaking and rejoining DNA, it is highly dangerous and errors have long been thought to lead to leukaemias and lymphomas. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Boyes

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

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills

University of Leeds

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills is a joint initiative between the University of Leeds and the Swansea University's Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials and will recruit at least 50 students over 5 annual cohorts between the two sites. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Cardiac and skeletal muscle progenitor cells - driving regeneration ability by tryptophan metabolites

University of Leeds

Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2026/27. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A.J. Smith, Dr T.S. Bowen

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

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