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2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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PhD in measuring and mathematical modelling of N-carboxy anhydride copolymerisation kinetics for predictive pharmaceutical formulation design

We are looking for candidates for a PhD project at the interface of polymer chemistry, reaction kinetics and mathematical modelling to predict copolymer properties from reaction conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Mantovani, Prof L Martinez-Pomares
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Political geographies of digital and robotic technologies

Enquiries and applications are invited for a PhD project in the area of political geographies of digital and robotic technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Jackman
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Up to 13 fully funded 4-year PhD studentships in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Accelerated Medicine Design & Development

Our Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) educates students in applying advanced experimental and computational methods to optimise and predict medicines design, development, translation and performance. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Up to 13 fully funded 4-year PhD studentships in the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Accelerated Medicine Design & Development

Our Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) educates students in applying advanced experimental and computational methods to optimise and predict medicines design, development, translation and performance. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Anthropology of Heritage or Material Culture

We are inviting expressions of interest to undertake doctoral research on a project in the anthropology of heritage or material culture, to work under the supervision of Dr Alanna Cant, a specialist in art and craft, material culture, heritage, cultural tourism, and Roman Catholicism in Mexico and the United Kingdom. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Cant
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Evaluation of Stainless steels and Nickel alloys for ammonia service with TWI and DigitalMetal-CDT

Start Date. January 2026. Applicants are invited to undertake a 4-year, enhanced stipend PhD studentship, within the Digital Metal CDT https://digitalmetal-cdt.ac.uk/ at the University of Leicester. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Paul
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of new inks for recyclable 3D-printed materials

Development of new inks for recyclable 3D-printed materials. The Photochemistry for Materials team is looking for an enthusiastic PhD candidate to join our research team at the University of Warwick (UK) to carry out a 4-year PhD project under the supervision of Dr Hannes Houck. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Houck
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Alloyed metallic grain control and tribological characterization

Metallic material properties can be attributed to various mechanisms such as grain refinement and precipitation hardening. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Shearer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Towards a Cleaner Industrial Environment

Industrial manufacturing has long been associated with environmental pollution, particularly in the form of airborne particulate matter generated during machining and processing activities. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Shyha, Dr LK Khaddour
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Development of New Piezoelectric Sensors for Force Measurement Applications

Subtractive manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, and drilling remain the backbone of industrial production across sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and energy. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Shyha, Dr LM Manjakkal
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design and Simulation of an Adaptive Product-Service System for Distributed Manufacturing

Product-service systems (PSS) aim to deliver value-in-use through integrated product and service solutions. Underpinned by sustainability research, PSS intends to produce a balanced approach to production and consumption. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Vasantha, Dr K Goh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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New Platform Motifs for Reaction Discovery: Catalysis tools for sustainable synthesis

The introduction of new platform motifs enables the development of myriad new chemical transformations and enhanced understanding of reactivity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Davies
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Real-time forecasting PV output using novel Machine Learning

The rapid proliferation of wind and solar installations, coupled with the growing impact of climate change on the volatile UK weather, creates formidable operable challenges for the UK electricity Grid. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Z Cai, Prof AH Hussain
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modelling of microbial induced hydrogen loss for underground hydrogen storage

Hydrogen is identified to play a key role in the UK’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Cai
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Using AI to improve the accessibility and mobility of people living in rural areas: An intelligent demand-responsive service

Improving rural accessibility, reducing car dependency, and tackling climate change have been central themes in transport research for decades. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof WS Saleh, Assoc Prof S Jaradat
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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