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Nanotechnology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 159 Nanotechnology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

A PhD in Nanotechnology is a 3-4 year research programme where you will be working with a supervisor to research, design and develop new applications of Nanomaterials.

What's it like to study a PhD in Nanotechnology?

As nanotechnology becomes more and more popular in industry, you may find that many universities specialise in certain fields of Nanotechnology, such as Biomedical and Materials Engineering.

Possible research areas include:

  • Nanocatalysis and energy storage
  • Nanomaterials for solar energy and water remediation
  • Nanoparticles for biomedical imaging and therapeutics
  • Using nanomaterials in advanced materials

You may also choose to study aspects of Nanotechnology that form the basis of wider research in the field, such as quantum physics.

Most PhD programmes in Nanotechnology will require you to complete a thesis, which you'll be required to submit by the end of your programme. You may also be required to give occasional departmental presentations on your research.

You may also choose to do a Masters to prepare for a PhD in Nanotechnology, though this is generally not required.

Like other STEM subjects, PhDs in Nanotechnology are advertised with a required proficiency level in certain subjects. You may be required to show that you have the required knowledge level before you can be accepted onto a programme.

Most PhDs in Nanotechnology are advertised with a proficiency level in certain subjects.

PhD in Nanotechnology entry requirements

The entry requirements for a PhD in Nanotechnology will usually require you to have a Masters degree with a Merit or Distinction, or a 2.1 undergraduate degree, with a specialisation in the field of research of the programme.

Some programmes may ask you to submit a research proposal before you can be considered for admission, though this is quite rare.

PhD in Nanotechnology funding options

Depending on where you study, you may be able to access government loans or you may be eligible for certain grants. You can also apply for Research Council studentships which provide tuition fee waivers and monthly stipends. You may also choose to self-fund your study.

PhD in Nanotechnology careers

There are many career opportunities available for you with a PhD in Nanotechnology. You can work in diverse fields such as Biomedical Engineering and Materials Engineering.

You may also choose to continue your research through a postdoc or go into academia.

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2D Materials as Quantum Sensors

Supervisors. Dr Makars Šiškins m.siskins@soton.ac.uk. This project, within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk), carries a UKRI TechExpert enhanced annual stipend around £31k for UK students. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MS Šiškins
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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3D-Printed Nitric Oxide-Releasing Stents for Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s leading killer, driven in large part by atherosclerosis and its life-threatening consequences. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof RA D'Sa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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mRNA Nanomedicines for Drug-Resistant Pneumonia

Develop a new treatment for multidrug-resistant bacterial pneumonia by delivering antimicrobial peptide mRNA directly to the lungs using anti-inflammatory lipid nanoparticles. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R D'Sa, Dr J Hanson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AWE-funded PhD project on ultrafast laser fabricated sensing technologies

  Research Group: Photonic Instrumentation Group (phi.eps.hw.ac.uk)
Ultrashort laser pulses can be used to directly write structural modifications inside dielectric materials. This modification can manifest itself in a variety of ways, one example of which can be a localised increase in the refractive index. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Thomson, Dr CR Ross
 1 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Innovative microsampling technologies for minimally invasive disease diagnosis

  Research Group: Dermal Drug Delivery & Diagnostics Laboratory
Early diagnosis is critical to effective treatment, yet many diseases still rely on invasive and time‑consuming sampling techniques such as blood draws and tissue biopsies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Wooi Ng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Microneedles for transdermal delivery of long-acting biologics

  Research Group: Dermal Drug Delivery & Diagnostics Laboratory
Long‑acting delivery of biologic therapeutics is widely recognised as a major unmet need in modern healthcare. Biologic drugs, including peptides, proteins and nucleic acid‑based medicines, are increasingly used to treat chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative conditions and metabolic disorders. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Wooi Ng, Dr K Novakovic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing magnonic building blocks for neuromorphic computing

This PhD project will develop nanoscale devices which use magnons (collective excitations in magnetic order) as information carriers for ultra-efficient, compact, brain-inspired computing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W Griggs
 2 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(SATURN CDT) High-throughput Discovery of Multi-component alloys for Fusion Coatings

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. In the UKAEA Materials roadmap, one of the near-term goals is to produce functional graded coatings that can be applied to the structural materials to protect them from corrosion resistance and tritium permeation [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N Morley, Prof R Goodall
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Magnetic Nanobots for Targeted Cancer Therapy

This PhD research focuses on developing magnetic nanobots for targeted cancer therapy. By harnessing externally controlled magnetic fields, these nanoscale devices can navigate to tumour sites, enabling precise drug delivery while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Hanson, Prof R D'Sa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mechanosensitive Nanochannels

Nano- and Angstrom-scale capillaries have been studied intensively because of their importance in many natural phenomena and use in numerous applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Boya
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Engineering - AI-Ready Photonic Chips with Built-In Quantum Thermometry

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are emerging as a transformative platform for next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, enabling ultrafast, energy-efficient optical data processing. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Sweeney, Prof G Machin
 30 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Enhancement of concrete and mortar mixes using graphene nanomaterials

Enhancement of concrete and mortar mixes using graphene nanomaterials. Building on established research and data undertaken at the University, there is a breadth of research opportunities available in this field.This includes adapting mix designs, assessing mechanical properties and assessing durability properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Whittleston
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advancing Photonic Quantum Technologies with Next Generation Single Photon Sources

Join us at the University of Salford to help shape the future of quantum technologies. Quantum Technologies (QTs) underpin many of the innovations that define modern life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Church, Dr M Hughes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Self Driving Lab for the investigation of emulsion

Most chemical products consist of multiple compounds that are formulated together, of which the development process is iterative, laborious, and complex. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Z Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding Irradiation and Fission Product Interaction in Nuclear Graphite using Advanced Microscopy

The University of Manchester invites applications for a fully funded PhD position focused on understanding the irradiation behaviour of nuclear graphite material under extreme conditions to ensure the safety of next-generation reactors. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Jones
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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