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2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 1,220 2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Antimicrobial gels for biomedical applications (Ref: CG-AC-2523)

Infection is one of the most serious complications following tissue injury and there is a vital need for novel treatments to improve patient outcomes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Croft, Dr A Elbourne
 3 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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BioDyes - expanding the scope of renewed and renewable textiles (Ref: CG-AC-2522)

Enzymatic modification of textiles enables novel dying processes, alongside new dyerecycling possibilities. This project is a collaboration between Chemical Engineering, Materials, and the School for Creative Arts and Design, the latter of whom have developed novel enzyme-based dye processes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Croft, Dr C Prajapati
 3 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Active noise control of automotive tyres (Ref: AAE-DOB-2518)

Automotive vehicles are becoming heavier with wider tyres to support this weight. Above a speed of around 30 miles per hour, the noise produced by the tyres is the dominant source. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D O'Boy, Dr M Martinez Garcia
 10 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Wasteform Development for Challenging Nuclear Waste Streams

This exciting project will directly support the UK nuclear industry by addressing the management and immobilisation of some of its challenging wastes and by-products ahead of long-term disposal. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AS Scrimshire, Dr SS Samad, Prof PB Bingham
 4 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multi-Scale Modelling and Design of All-Solid-State Batteries (Ref: AAE-ZN-2516)

All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are considered one of the most promising next-generation energy storage technologies due to their enhanced safety, high energy density, and long cycle life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Niu
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Northeastern University London Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Computer Science: Reliable Quantum Statistics

As part of a major investment, Northeastern University London (NU London) has multiple, fully-funded PhD studentships available to accelerate its interdisciplinary research in the humanities, social sciences and digital sciences. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof O Simeone, Dr CA Perez Delgado
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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 Swansea University's Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials and the University of Leeds 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
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Haywood Fellowship

Open to all doctoral researchers in History of Art, this PhD award offers a tuition fee waiver at the Home fee rate and a small maintenance grant. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Arts Research Programme
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Development of a Data-Driven Model for Predicting Drug Release in 3D-Printed Pharmaceutical Tablets

Pharmaceutical tablets, traditionally produced through compaction processes, have been limited to simple geometries, such as squares, circles, ovals, and triangles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Abdi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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“Atomic layer deposition of transparent conducting electrodes for silicon-based tandem photovoltaics”

The capacity of photovoltaic (PV) installations now exceeds 1.5 TW peak worldwide due to the success of silicon-based solar cell technologies which account for >95% of production. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Pain, Prof JD Murphy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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African Studies and Anthropology - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

African Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). African Studies and Anthropology PhD / MA by Research. Social Anthropology PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme

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