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The University of Manchester PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 216 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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Recycling high-impact polypropylenes for the automotive sector

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
We seek an enthusiastic PhD candidate to help enable the circular economy for plastics within the automotive industry. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Shaver, Dr T McDonald
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC - Predicting the performance of recycled HDPE for sustainable bottle packaging

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Recycled plastics are essential to reducing the environmental impact of packaging, but their wider use is limited by variability in composition, processing history, performance, and contamination. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T McDonald
 20 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Discrete models of cellular materials

The University of Manchester
Department of Mathematics
The mechanical properties of plant and animal tissues are strongly influenced by the arrangement of their constituent cells. Discrete models, in which cells are represented as polygons or polyhedra, provide a popular and powerful modelling framework for understanding tissue biomechanics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof O Jensen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modelling and experiment for degradation of solid oxide cells used for energy transition

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This collaborative project between the University of Manchester and Aston University, embarks on the challenge of developing predictive modelling for solid oxide cells that are valuable tools for Energy Transition. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Babaei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Physics-Informed, Explainable, and Uncertainty-Aware AI for polymer extrusion modelling

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Polymer extrusion is a fundamental stage in polymer processing, producing polymeric materials for a wide range of applications including packaging, construction, and healthcare. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Abeykoon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Manufacturing of Advanced Non-Metallic Pipes for the Oil and Gas Industry

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Pipelines, traditionally constructed from steel, form the backbone of the oil and gas industry, facilitating crucial transportation in both onshore and offshore operations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Abeykoon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Near-wall domain decomposition for turbulence modelling based on RANS-LES

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
For many years, the resolution of the near-wall turbulent layer is a hot topic in fluid dynamics. Near-wall turbulence modelling is a computationally expensive problem. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Utyuzhnikov
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Aeroelasticity and Dynamics of Deployable Space Structures

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  Research Group: Aerospace engineering
The deployment and operation of space structures, such as solar arrays, antennas, habitats, and scientific instruments, are governed by a complex interplay between structural flexibility, inertial forces, and aerodynamic or environmental interactions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Harish
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Haemoelasticity and Biomechanics of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  Research Group: Thermofluids
The progression and rupture risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are governed by a complex interplay between blood flow dynamics and the mechanical properties of the aortic wall. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Harish
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Life Cycle Assessment of Alkaline Waste Treatment Pathways for Sustainable Cementitious Materials

The University of Manchester
Department of Civil Engineering and Management
The cement and concrete industry accounts for approximately 7% of global CO₂ emissions, driven by limestone calcination and energy-intensive clinker production. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integrating Machine Learning and Carbonation Treatments for Sustainable Waste-Derived Cementitious Materials

The University of Manchester
Department of Civil Engineering and Management
The construction industry’s transition to net zero demands new materials that reduce both waste and CO₂ emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Simulation-based inference for financial econometrics models

The University of Manchester
Department of Mathematics
In modern statistical applications, many complicated models have two common features. First the likelihood functions are often difficult to evaluate; second the model is generative. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Hybrid Event-B and Rodin

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
These days, the world is increasingly being populated with systems that interact directly with the physical world. Of course such systems have existed for a long time in niche safety-critical areas, eg. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Banach
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Formal Semantics of the Perfect Language

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
Perfect Developer, from Escher Technologies, is a language system that combines specification constructs, programming constructs, code generation and verification. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Banach
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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One-dimensional Graphene Nanoribbons and Two-dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for Quantum Technologies

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
Quantum technologies are poised to transform computing, communication, and sensing. At the heart of these advances lie novel quantum materials with precisely tailored properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Keerthi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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