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2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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Investigating the role of Post-Translational Modifications in Mcl-1 in macrophage host defense against bacteria in chronic lung disease

Regulation of Mcl-1 in Macrophage Host Defense. This PhD project offers an opportunity to explore immunometabolism and cell signaling, focusing on how macrophages decide whether to live or die to protect the host. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Marriott, Dr J Cole
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-supported early stage design of certifiable systems for safety critical, disruptive technologies

Sustainability for future aviation is exceptionally challenging requiring development of disruptive technologies for a highly safety critical application. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Jones, Dr B Stephen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Organ on a Chip Technology (COaCT)

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Organ on a Chip Technology (COaCT) is a 4-year PhD cohort training programme that addresses the major user need for skilled graduates to transform delivery of new medicines using organ-on-a-chip technologies. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Fully Funded Phosphazene Stabilised Ylids as Ligands for Aluminium Catalysis

Replacing precious metal catalysts with less toxic, earth abundant metals is needed to meet environmental and sustainability targets, but ligands which give good performance with precious metals are often unsuited to controlling base metal reactivity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Clark, Dr X Cambeiro
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The wrong place at the wrong time: Immune cell-derived serine proteases as drivers of osteoarthritis

This project combines cutting-edge with established methods including activity-based probes, protein biology, ex vivo explant culture, ‘omic data analysis and in vivo models to reveal how serine proteases activate destructive MMP pathways. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Wilkinson, Dr ND Darling, Dr D Turner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design, Experimental Investigation, Aeroelasticity Modelling and Control of an Aircraft Wing with Bio-inspired Active Morphing Wingtip

Are you passionate about developing next-generation adaptive aircraft that mimic nature? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research that will transform aircraft wings from static compromises into actively morphing and efficient structures?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Wu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using machine learning to model complex biological interactions

Supervisory Team. Dr Mohammad Soorati and Prof Stephen Beers. This project aims to build an AI-driven system that analyses live-cell microscopy videos showing how immune cells attack cancer cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Soorati
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Transformation of Advanced Medicines Manufacture (TRANS-AM)

Transformation of Advanced Medicines Manufacture (TRANS‑AM). Gene therapies are a type of advanced medicine that represent exciting possibilities to treat and potentially cure many life‑altering and life‑threatening diseases. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Barron
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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High Power Laser Development

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 Supervisor: Dr L Corner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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High Power Laser Development

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 Supervisor: Dr L Corner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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BBSRC-Unilever (UniDLA) programme: Investigating the Role of Post Translational Modification in Modulating Enzyme Stability and Activity

This project aims to investigate the effect of post-translational modifications (PTMs) – particularly glycosylation on protein structure, function, and stability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Chetwynd, Prof C E Eyers, Prof P Eyers
 20 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sports acoustics: Impact sound in cricket, golf, baseball and tennis

Supervisory Team. Dr. Giacomo Squicciarini, prof. Tim Waters and Dr. Michal Kalkowski. This project examines how impact sounds in cricket, golf, and tennis reveal the physics and performance quality of each strike. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Squicciarini
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Translation Studies - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join an impactful Modern Languages department and undertake research in Translation Studies. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Shakespeare Studies - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Conduct your research at The Shakespeare Institute, our leading centre for Shakespeare studies. You'll join a community of scholars in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and access the most comprehensive Shakespeare studies collection in the UK. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Arts Research Programme
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Accounting PhD Programme at Nanyang Business School (NBS)

The NBS Accounting PhD programme provides rigorous training for PhD students to investigate issues related to auditing, financial accounting, and managerial accounting. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Business Research Programme

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