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2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 1,219 2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Blurring boundaries? Exploring the experiences of parent-coaches in grassroots sport (Ref: SSEHS/SF-OH26)

The sport and parent coaching nexus is an intriguing and topical area in sport coaching. Historically, volunteer parent-coaches are fundamental to children’s global grassroots sporting participation, with parents positioned as both coach and parent. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Hooper, Dr D Watts
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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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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Novel High Performance Coatings- Product and Process Development (Ref: CG-GO-2518)

Coatings are used for a wide range of applications with formulations developed or adapted according to the needs specific to the surfaces they are used on- smoothness, brightness, scratch resistance are among these. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Özcan-Taşkın
 5 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Characterisation of High Shear Mixers for process Intensification (Ref: CG-GO-2519)

High shear mixers such as rotor-stators, ultrasonicators, high pressure jets, are used for dispersion processes during the manufacture of numerous high value products. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Özcan-Taşkın
 5 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integration of physical activity support into the NHS cancer care pathway (Ref: SSEHS/KG26)

Unequivocal evidence confirms that physical activity during chemotherapy for some cancers is … Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Gokal
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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An electrochemical route to green, decentralised ammonia: Advancing electrolytes and materials for lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction

This PhD project will focus on investigating electrolyte and materials engineering to overcome stability, selectivity, and efficiency challenges in lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction, aiming to realise green, decentralised ammonia production as a sustainable alternative to the highly polluting Haber-Bosch process. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Neale
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Hyperalgesic priming in chronic pain – the role of the stress axes

Chronic pain devastates lives, yet we still don’t fully understand how it takes hold—especially where there’s no clear physical cause. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Marshall
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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History of Art - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Conduct your own research project in an area of History of Art that interests you with our PhD in Art History. Join a renowned Art History, Curating and Visual Studies Department and benefit from exceptional resources including an on-campus fine art gallery. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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Creative Writing - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Embark on this practice-based Creative Writing PhD and craft your literary masterpiece. Explore creative and critical practices and be inspired by our award-winning writers and the bustling literary scene on campus and in Birmingham. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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History - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

History PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Delve into British, European and world history from c.500 to the present day. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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English Literature - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

English Literature PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Research your literary passions and become an expert in your chosen area of literature. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Archaeology - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Undertake your own Archaeology research project at Birmingham with our PhD Archaeology. You'll join an active department and research community conducting work across the globe. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Theology and Religion - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Immerse yourself in your own Theology and Religion research supported by experts from one of the largest and most diverse Theology departments in the UK. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Linguistics and Communication - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field. With an international reputation as a centre of excellence, our Department of Linguistics and Communication offers campus and distance-learning PhD supervision across a broad range of research areas. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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PhD in Chemistry: Theory and Algorithms for ML Integrated Multiscale Electronic Structure

This PhD project will advance next‑generation multiscale electronic structure methods by integrating machine‑learning models with hierarchical QM/QM techniques. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Logsdail
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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