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2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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Marine Ecology: Understanding the Welsh Seascape: Critical Coastal Habitats for Blue Carbon and Fish

Key Information. Open to. UK fee eligible applicants only. Funding Providers. NRW, Swansea University, EVMT ProgRess Ltd (Dr Mark Townley and Heather Townley), Project Seagrass. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Esteban, Dr R Unsworth
 16 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Part-Time PhD Opportunity in Control Systems and Robotics

Applications are invited for a part-time PhD position within the Control Systems and Robotics Group at The University of Manchester. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Carrasco
 13 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Additive Manufacture: Optimisation and Characterisation of Additively Manufactured Alloy 625 Thin-Wall Structures

Additive manufacturing offers significant opportunities to produce complex, lightweight components that would be difficult to manufacture using conventional methods. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Lancaster, Dr S Jeffs
 16 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Co-development of tailored support for patients and healthcare professionals in the long-term management of obesity (PARRETTIH_U26MEDNIHR)

Primary Supervisor. Dr. Helen Parretti . This PhD is a very exciting opportunity for a candidate with an interest in obesity who is keen to undertake their own research and start an academic career. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Parretti
 29 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship: Understanding Molecular Crystal Polymorphism Through Statistical Mechanics, Molecular Simulation, and Machine Learning

Vacancy information. The Department of Chemical Engineering at UCL is a world-leading centre for research and education, addressing global challenges through advances in molecular engineering, materials, energy, healthcare, and sustainability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Salvalaglio
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship: Multi-Length-Scale characterisation of Critical Materials for optimised extraction and recycling

Vacancy information. The Department of Chemical Engineering at University College London (UCL) is one of the leading departments in the UK, with an international reputation for research excellence and impact. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr FI Iacoviello
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC - Controlling Microtexture in Titanium Alloys for Sustainable Aeroengines

  Research Group: Metallurgy
Titanium alloys are essential for modern aeroengines thanks to their outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Fonseca -
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Aeroelasticity and Aerodynamics of Badminton Shuttle

  Research Group: Thermofluids
The flight of a badminton shuttle is governed by a complex interaction between aerodynamic forces and the structural flexibility of the badminton shuttle. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Harish, Dr K Katnam
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Geographical and Earth Science - Developing the atom probe technique for space materials challenges

Aim. The project will develop the atom probe technique using the new space nanomaterials atom probe (SNAP) at the University of Glasgow. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof L Daly, Dr D Maclaren, Dr J Einsle
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Towards Sustainable Chemical Protection: A Multiscale Understanding of Molecule Retention in Filtration Materials

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Chemical Technologies. A Systems Approach (CSCT) at the University of Bath is offering a fully-funded, 4-year studentship to start in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A O'Malley, Prof J Chew
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Goal-Based Explanations for Autonomous Systems and Robotics

Project description. Robot Autonomy will require the systems or robots to set up their own agenda (in line with the tasks they are meant to do), defining the next goals to achieve and discarding those who can’t be completed. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Canal
 16 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD position in coastal methane cycling in Australia

Background. Methane (CH4) is a potent greenhouse gas that contributed 35% of the greenhouse gas-driven global warming in 2010-2019. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Rosentreter
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(EPSRC) High-Entropy Coatings for Hydrogen Gas Turbines

  Research Group: Coatings and Ceramics
As the aviation and power generation sectors move towards decarbonisation, gas turbine manufacturers are developing hydrogen-fuelled engines. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Prof P Xiao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced Materials Processing for Disposal Mixed Oxide Nuclear Wasteforms

  Research Group: Nuclear Materials
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has established the Plutonium Ceramics Academic Hub (PuMaS) at the Universities of Manchester and Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Harrison, Prof J Turner
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Wireless Communication, Signal Processing, and AI

This fully funded PhD explores AI-native and sensing-aware wireless systems where communications and sensing are co-designed end-to-end. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Meng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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