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2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

Porphyry systems: Ores, critical elements, and volcanic connections

The University of Manchester

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

The energy transition will require significant increases in the quantities of mined base metals and critical minerals to capture, transport, and store low-carbon energy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Richardson, Dr M Hartley, Dr DN Neave

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Last chance to apply

Developing a non-coding RNA predictive biomarker in bladder cancer

University of Sheffield

School of Medicine and Population Health

Muscle invasive bladder cancer can be classified into gene expression subtypes that can help guide chemo- and immunotherapy choices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Griffin, Dr D Bose, Dr I Sudbery

17 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Predicting clad defect propagation of Zr-based alloys under oxidising conditions during dry fuel store

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

This PhD is embedded within a uniquely collaborative environment that brings together two of the UKs strongest nuclear materials teams, both based at the University of Manchester. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Frankel, Prof J Turner, Dr MM Maric

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Sensorimotor integration in neuromorphic systems

The University of Manchester

Department of Computer Science

Research Group: Neuromorphic Systems

Humans navigate complex, dynamic environments every day throughout their lifespans. They recognise objects and other humans and can interact with the environment in a seemingly natural and trivial way. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Detorakis, Prof A van Schaik

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Last chance to apply

Investigating Nutritional Approaches to Stress, Mood, and Cognitive Performance in Healthy Adults

University of Reading

School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic graduate with a background in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience or related disciplines. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Lamport, Prof C Williams, Dr P Hepsomali

19 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Physics-Embedded Perception and Predictive Modelling for Resilient Human-Robot Collaboration

The University of Manchester

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is becoming central to manufacturing, healthcare and service robotics, where robots must share dynamic spaces with human partners. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Qian

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

4-year fully funded PhD scholarship in Quantum Optimisation Techniques for Telecommunication Networks

University College London

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Duration of study. Full time - 4 years fixed term. Starting date. Available from October 2025. Application deadline. No closing date, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof AR Ruocco

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Decision-Theoretic Shared-Autonomy Allocation under Communication Uncertainty for Safety-Critical Remote Robotics

Lancaster University

School of Computing & Communications

Research Group: Engineering

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in the School of Engineering, Lancaster University, hosted by the Data Science and AI Institute (DSAIL) and funded by an EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ZW Wang, Prof Q Ni

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Utilisation of CO2 for subsurface energy extraction

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

The research focuses on developing computational frameworks for various techniques of utilising CO2 for extracting heat from geothermal sources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Babaei

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Utilisation of CO2 for subsurface energy extraction

The University of Manchester

Faculty of Science and Engineering

The research focuses on developing computational frameworks for various techniques of utilising CO2 for extracting heat from geothermal sources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Babaei

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD studentship: Atmospheric Water Harvesting: From Material Development to Device Integration

University College London

Department of Chemical Engineering

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 MG Gigantino

9 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Last chance to apply

Understanding Sustainable H2 Production via Nonthermal Plasma Catalysis Using Advanced Spectroscopy techniques

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Achieving the UK Net Zero strategy necessitates sustainable zero-carbon hydrogen (H₂) production. Conventional thermal catalytic methods for H₂ production (e.g., water gas shift reaction) requires conditions of temperatures exceeding 500 °C and high pressures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr D Lewis, Prof C Hardacre

20 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD studentship: Continuous hormone monitoring using wearable biosensing platforms

University College London

Department of Chemical Engineering

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 MG Gigantino

2 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Photothermal Catalysis for Selective Upcycling of Polyolefin Plastic Waste

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Developing novel and efficient strategies for plastics recycling is critical to achieve the UK Net Zero strategy. Mechanical recycling based on thermal processability of plastics is the only widely adopted technology for largescale treatment of plastic waste. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan, Prof C Hardacre

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Electrified catalytic processes for green fuels production via N2 fixation and CO2 conversion

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

The transition to a low-carbon energy system requires sustainable methods for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) or N2 into useful fuels and chemicals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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