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The University of Manchester PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 205 The University of Manchester PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Tackle real world challenges, make a difference, and elevate your career with postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester. From biochemistry to neuroscience, cancer sciences to medicine, audiology to mental health and everything in between, we offer a wide range of postgraduate research projects, programmes and funding which will allow you to immerse yourself in an area of research you’re passionate about.

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Faculty of Science and Engineering

Research isn’t always easy – but it can be life-changing. Science and engineering at The University of Manchester doesn’t shy away from this. Our postgraduate research projects sit at the cutting edge of leading research fields, offering you the opportunity to make real breakthroughs in global challenges. Whether your future is in tackling climate change or leading innovations in artificial intelligence, our expert supervisors, state-of-the-art facilities and funded pathways make it possible to be a world-leader in science and innovation.

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Faculty of Humanities

Research study isn't for everyone, but you are not just anyone. Research like you mean it. We offer postgraduate research programmes in almost 40 diverse subject areas. Pursue research you’re passionate about whilst supported by experts in your field across our four academic Schools: Alliance Manchester Business School, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, School of Environment, Education and Development and the School of Social Sciences. Our research embraces disciplines as diverse as business, arts, languages and cultures, environment, education and development, and law.

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Thermal Energy Storage Integration with High Temperature Gas-cooled Reactors: Optimising Fleet Size, Uranium Utilisation, and Waste Minimisation for the UK

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Nuclear power plants are conventionally operated as baseload assets, yet coupling HTGRs with large-scale thermal energy storage (TES) could fundamentally alter this paradigm. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr W Bodel, Prof R Taylor, Dr L Stamford
 15 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Improving outcomes for Ewing sarcoma patients: Understanding the mechanisms of response to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs)

The University of Manchester
Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
Project overview. You will investigate the biological mechanisms that drive response and resistance to TKIs in Ewing sarcoma. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Finegan, Dr M McCabe
 29 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC - The mitochondrion as an engineering target for mammalian cell factories

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This is an Industrial collaboration PhD project (working with FUJIFILM Biotechnologies) associated with improvement of the manufacture of recombinant medicines (antibodies, domain-engineered multi-specifics). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A J Dickson, Dr H A. Prag
 24 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC - Controlling Microtexture in Titanium Alloys for Sustainable Aeroengines

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
  Research Group: Metallurgy
Titanium alloys are essential for modern aeroengines thanks to their outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Fonseca -
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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A curious example of hierarchical aggregation: computational modelling, theory and a practical application

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
The system to be studied involves, as a first step, the reversible binding of small molecules to form a complex. These complexes in turn come together to create aggregates, each aggregate containing ca. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Masters, Dr C Avendano
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC - Engineering Collagen-Based Materials for the Scalable Manufacturing of Next-Generation Regenerative Therapies

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
This PhD project addresses a fundamental challenge at the interface of biomaterials science, sustainability, and biofabrication. transforming underutilised animal-derived waste into high-value, clinically translatable biomaterials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Domingos
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel production by process intensification

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This PhD project will be carried out in the framework of an international collaboration with European partners who are willing to develop new processes for sustainable aviation fuels using new Fischer-Tropsch reactors. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Spallina
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Aeroelasticity and Aerodynamics of Badminton Shuttle

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  Research Group: Thermofluids
The flight of a badminton shuttle is governed by a complex interaction between aerodynamic forces and the structural flexibility of the badminton shuttle. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Harish, Dr K Katnam
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Linking degassing and mass eruption rates, conduit modelling and petrological records to quantify different eruptive styles and processes at basaltic volcanoes

The University of Manchester
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Analysis of remote sensing imagery of SO2 emissions using trajectory methods provides time series of gas emission rates and plume height during explosions, with sub-hour temporal resolution. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Burton, Dr C Johnson, Mr J Langham, Dr M Polacci
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mechanically robust and transport-optimized thin-film composite mixed-matrix membranes

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This project is a collaborative initiative between SLB and the University of Manchester, aimed at developing a data-driven digital twin and predictive design framework for thin-film composite mixed-matrix membranes (TFC-MMMs). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Babaei
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Generative and Hybrid AI for Pharmaceutical Reactor Design

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This project will develop an integrated AI framework to design crystallisation reactors more effectively. It will first use generative AI to create and explore new reactor shapes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Basha, Dr D Zhang, Dr O Rivasplata
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(SATURN CDT) Processing-Microstructure-Property Relationships in Martensitic Stainless Steels for Nuclear Applications

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. High alloy steels such as martensitic stainless steels are used in various applications throughout nuclear plants for their favourable mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Pickering, Prof F Scenini
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multiscale optimisation of aperiodic lattice metamaterials for spatially-programmable printed structures

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The design of next-generation engineering materials is undergoing a paradigm shift, driven by advances in additive manufacturing and computational design. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Imediegwu
 19 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Bioprospecting and enzyme design for the development of novel antifungal technologies

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
There is a drive towards developing new, safe and sustainable ingredients for use in consumer goods. Antimicrobial preservatives are centre front in the minds of consumers and regulatory bodies and present an opportunity for Engineering Biology to develop new solutions. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Miller, Prof A Green
 20 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC - Robust beam-shaping and fibre-coupling system for high power diode laser stacks

The University of Manchester
Department of Physics and Astronomy
High-power diode laser stacks are widely used in applications ranging from industrial materials processing to pumping of solid-state lasers and emerging photonic systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Binks
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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