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2023 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 190 2023 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Managing Hypermasculinity in Construction

Construction remains one of the most male-dominated industries in the UK, with men making up 85% of the total workforce, including 98% of all manual workers. This picture is often reflected globally, with women accounting for 11% of construction sector employment (RICS, 2022). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Dylan Tutt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Heat Networks and Infrastructure-Practice Dynamics

Heat networks are set to aid the replacement of natural gas boilers across the UK as part of national decarbonization efforts. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Green
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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SHARP-ID – Shape and Rigidity Profiling via Density-Induced Banding of Red Blood Cells

SHARP-ID – Shape and Rigidity Profiling via Density-Induced Banding of Red Blood Cells . Research Project . Centrifugation of Red Blood Cells (RBCs) in continuous density gradient has recently been suggested for detecting pathological alterations [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AD Darras
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The psychological burden of chronic spontaneous urticaria from patient and healthcare professional perspectives

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 Supervisor: Prof R Knibb
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Programming Colloidal Self-Assembly for Multifunctional Advanced Materials

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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Cryopreservation of T-cells for improved transport and Therapy

All modern biotechnology, basic cell biology research and many advanced medicines rely on a cold chain to delivery intact and viable cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof m Gibson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

The N0MES CDT is a partnership between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University and is supported by EPSRC and over 30 maritime focused partners. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

The N0MES CDT is a partnership between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University and is supported by EPSRC and over 30 maritime focused partners. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Shared Decision-Making in ADHD Medication Management: Evaluating Alignment Between Patient Values and Prescribing Practice

Project Details. Background. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals across the lifespan and is increasingly recognised as a significant public health priority. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M U Khan, Prof IM Maidment
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Exploring Cultural and Social Influences on ADHD Medication Choices in Diverse Communities

Details of the Project. Background. ADHD diagnosis and treatment are shaped not only by clinical factors but also by cultural beliefs, social norms, and the wider community context. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M U Khan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How do children learn to read and spell irregular words?

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is offering one full-time PhD scholarship to undertake research investigating children's ability to learn to read new words that do not follow phonics pronunciations rules. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Wegener
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Managing Presenteeism and Sickness Absence in UK Higher Education: A Mixed‑Methods Study

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are central to UK social and economic sustainability, contributing >£130bn annually and employing >440,000 people. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Whysall
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Disadvantaged Entrepreneurship: Immigrant and Women Entrepreneurs in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

In recent decades, entrepreneurial ecosystems have increasingly been recognized as a key driver of regional economic growth and innovation (Felin and Foss, 2023). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Z Zhao
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Impact of Climate Change on Firm Performance and Asset Pricing: Machine Learning and Text-Based Analyses

Climate change has become a central strategic and regulatory issue for firms worldwide (Barnett, 2023). Firms increasingly disclose climate-related information in annual, sustainability, and integrated reports, reflecting their climate awareness, risk perceptions, and transition strategies (Acheampong et al., 2025). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Nguyen
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Neuron activity waves in brain cortex: reinforcement learning to optimise Brain productivity (Ref: PH/SS-SF1/2026)

It is well established that neural activity waves propagate across the cerebral cortex. However, it remains an open question how these waves contribute to brain computation and human intelligence. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Saveliev
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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