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2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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Poly-Neuromorphic AI for Robust Biomonitoring

This PhD project is built on a multidisciplinary collaborative project between Anglia Ruskin University and Arm Ltd. This is for a full-time PhD, starting in the 2026/7 academic year (either September 2026 or January 2027). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof YP Peng, Dr O Faust
 22 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Quantifying cellular carbon allocation for marine carbon dioxide removal (Chemistry / Biogeochemistry)

About the project. The Departments of Chemistry and Marine Science at the University of Otago (Aotearoa New Zealand) seek applicants for a PhD study on the development of new methods to rapidly measure lipids and protein-associated biomass within individual marine phytoplankton. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C McGraw, Dr EA Armstrong
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Patient and Provider Preferences for Falls Prevention Technologies in Residential Social Care settings

A full-time PhD scholarship is available in the School of Medicine in 2026/27. The scholarship is open to UK applicants and cover fees plus stipend at current UKRI rates (£20,780 in 2025/26) and funds to support research activities up to £8,000. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JO O'Dwyer, Dr D Meads, Prof C Thompson
 17 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Advancing reproductive management in honey bees

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship starting in Autumn 2026 affiliated to the College of Science and Engineering / School of Natural Sciences/ Zoology/ Ryan Institute at the University of Galway. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G McCormack
 20 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Photovoltaic (PV) Microgrids for Electricity Access in Africa

A PhD place is offered, full-time for three years, at Imperial College as part of a collaborative project (‘SOMSE’) with the University of Paris-Saclay, Centrale Supélec, CNRS, Paris, France addressing the improved utilisation of electricity from photovoltaic (PV) microgrids. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Nelson, Dr S Meunier, Dr C Candelise, Dr B Winchester
 26 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Opportunity in AgriSolar Grazing Systems

As part of a joint funded project by Research Ireland and Industry entitled ‘OviVoltaics. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Fair, Assoc Prof N Walshe, Dr C Grace
 24 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Get your graduate degree at a top 100 university

The Graduate School of Natural Sciences (GSNS) at Aarhus University are looking for a number of bright, enthusiastic and ambitious candidates who are interested in pursuing a PhD education. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Denmark PhD Programme
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LiPhED: Lifetime of surface Phonons and Energy Dissipation

2 PhD Positions in Surface Dynamics of 2D and Quantum Materials. Surface Science | Condensed Matter Physics | 2D Materials | Quantum Materials | Computational Materials Science. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Tamtögl, Prof EZ Zojer
 2 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Digital transformation of crystallization processes through model-based design of experiments and optimization (Ref: CG-BB-2508)

The development of accurate and reliable digital twins is a cornerstone of digital transformation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Benyahia
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Equi-Slim: Field-Based Weight Management Strategies to Improve Equine Welfare (CASE)

Funding. This 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by SRUC and EastBio BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership. This opportunity is open to UK students only and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate, plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Morrison, Dr L Jessiman
 15 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD position: "Unravelling antimicrobial mechanism of phagocytic synthetic cell" at the Quasi-Living Materials Research Group

The Quasi-Living Materials Research Group is looking for a PhD student to conduct fundamental research in the areas of organic and polymer synthesis, self-assembly, biophysics and antimicrobials towards the development of synthetic cells capable of killing bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Rodriguez-Emmenegger
 15 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD position: "Design of super predatory vesicles” at the Quasi-Living Materials Research Group

The Quasi-Living Materials Research Group is looking for a PhD student to conduct fundamental research in the areas of organic and polymer synthesis, self-assembly and biophysics towards the development of Super predatory synthetic vesicles. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Rodriguez-Emmenegger
 15 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Eating pesticides: Engineering microbial communities to supercharge pesticide degradation and agroecosystem sustainability

This project is being advertised as part of the Engineering Biology for Environmental Applications Doctoral Focal Award, led by Cranfield University. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W.L. King
 20 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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ADHD, digital financial behaviour and mental health

Supervisors. Dr Katarzyna Kostyrka-Allchorne (QMUL). Dr Blandine French (The University of Nottingham/UKAAN). Dr Naomi Muggleton (Warwick Business School). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KKA Kostyrka-Allchorne
 24 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Collection and analysis of aircraft soot from conventional and Sustainable Aviation Fuels towards contrail and calibration assessment

4 year fully funded EPSRC funded CDT studentship. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Crayford, Dr ED Durand, Prof O Williams
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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