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2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 1,205 2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Artificial Medical Intelligence for precision and preventive healthcare

Supervisory Team. Dr Rahman Attar. This PhD project focuses on Artificial Medical Intelligence, creating AI tools that anticipate risks rather than respond after disease develops. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Attar
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced beam shaping for next-generation fibre lasers

Supervisory Team. Dr Yongmin Jung and Prof. Michalis Zervas. This project focuses on developing advanced fibre designs and novel devices for programmable spatial and polarization beam shaping, pushing the boundaries of fibre laser performance and versatility. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Jung
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Ultrafast lasers and high-harmonic generation: Developing compact X‑ray sources for next‑generation imaging

Supervisory Team. Dr Peter Horak and Dr Bill Brocklesby. This PhD offers the chance to exploit advanced computer simulations to drive experiments, pushing the boundaries of ultrafast science and opening new frontiers in physics and biomedical applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Horak
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Computational physics of high‑power fibre lasers: from nonlinear dynamics to next‑generation applications

Supervisory Team. Dr Peter Horak and Prof Michalis Zervas. This project will use advanced theory and computer simulations to uncover the fundamental processes that restrict laser performance, helping design the next generation of lasers for science, industry, and healthcare. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Horak
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mathematical modelling of poro-mechanics of soil

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T. Roose
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling soil dewatering and recharge for cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T. Roose
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Virtual Reality for Home Medical Treatment: Exploring the User Experience for Patient and Healthcare Staff Training

Home treatment for various diseases offers a cost-effective and patient-centred alternative, but it requires individuals and their caregivers to perform complex procedures safely and consistently. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Charisis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Immersive Commerce: Investigating the Role of Extended Reality (XR) in Shaping Branding and Marketing Strategies for Youth Engagement in e-Commerce

The shift from transactional to experiential digital commerce has accelerated with advances in Extended Reality (XR) technology. Major retailers, and particularly luxury brands, are increasingly exploring XR-based platforms to create engaging customer journeys. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof V Charisis, Prof S Sawang, Dr X Tao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Designing an AI Co-Driver: Enhancing Decision-Making and Safety through AR Head-Up Displays in Semi-Autonomous Vehicles

The increasing infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into human–machine systems presents new opportunities and challenges in transport safety, driver support, and human–computer interaction. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Charisis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Terahertz charge dynamics of nanometals in liquids

Supervisory Team. Fabio Novelli. This PhD investigates the electronic behaviour of metal nanoparticles in liquid environments. Using advanced terahertz spectroscopy, you will reveal how particle size, shape, and surroundings govern charge transport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Novelli
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC InDustrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)

Fully funded, industrially-driven, Engineering Doctorate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE); receive bespoke training; be immersed in the commercial activities of an industrial sponsor; be paid an enhanced, tax-free, stipend (£26,280) and be supported by four leading ORE Universities (Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Exeter and Swansea). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EngD Programme  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training  NERC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC InDustrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)

Fully funded, industrially-driven, Engineering Doctorate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE); receive bespoke training; be immersed in the commercial activities of an industrial sponsor; be paid an enhanced, tax-free, stipend (£26,280) and be supported by four leading ORE Universities (Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Exeter and Swansea). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EngD Programme  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training  NERC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC InDustrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)

Fully funded, industrially-driven, Engineering Doctorate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE); receive bespoke training; be immersed in the commercial activities of an industrial sponsor; be paid an enhanced, tax-free, stipend (£26,280) and be supported by four leading ORE Universities (Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Exeter and Swansea). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EngD Programme  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training  NERC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC InDustrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)

Fully funded, industrially-driven, Engineering Doctorate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE); receive bespoke training; be immersed in the commercial activities of an industrial sponsor; be paid an enhanced, tax-free, stipend (£26,280) and be supported by four leading ORE Universities (Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Exeter and Swansea). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EngD Programme  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training  NERC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Novel Phase Change Materials for integrated photonics

The current increase in data generation is expected to reach unsustainable rates by the end of the decade. This has a strong impact on the environment and therefore new solutions are sought after. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Zeimpekis
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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