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2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 1,211 2026 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Self-Funded PhD opportunity in Mathematics (Ref: SCI26-SF-003)

Mathematics at Loughborough University offers PhD research across a well-defined set of core mathematical areas, with strengths that span both pure and applied mathematics. . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Ferapontov
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Self-Funded PhD opportunity in Computer Science (Ref: SCI26-SF-002)

The Department of Computer Science offers PhD research across core theoretical foundations and applied, interdisciplinary areas, shaping not just modern computing but society as a whole. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Sălăgean
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Language and Social Interaction, Communication, Conversation Analysis, Discourse Analysis (Ref:

The Department of Communication and Media at Loughborough University leads international research at the cutting edge of language and social interaction using conversation analysis, discourse analysis and rhetorical analysis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Skey
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Gender, Sexuality, Women’s Writing and Feminism in Literature, Film and Creative Writing (Ref: SSH26-SF-English)

These PhD projects are for those interested in exploring how gender is represented and re-defined in literature, film and/or creative writing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Parker
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Sustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience (Ref: SSH26-SF-STEER)

The Centre for Sustainable Transitions. Energy, Environment and Resilience (STEER) is a multi-million-pound research centre empowering vulnerable populations in the Global South to shape and benefit from the transition to sustainable energy. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Brown
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Urban China (Ref: SSH26-SF-GYE)

The Department of Geography and Environment at Loughborough University is the birthplace of the world-leading Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) research network and home to the multi-million pound Centre for Sustainable Transitions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Harrison
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Sports Engineering and Human Factors (Ref: SF-MEME-26-005)

Loughborough has a proud history of pioneering the engineering of sports products, demonstrating how sport enhances physical and mental wellbeing and contributes to wider societal and cultural development. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Forrester
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Systems Engineering and Complexity (Ref: SF-MEME-26-004)

Loughborough’s Wolfson School is recognised as a national leader in Systems Engineering research and education, with a long-standing track record in Model-Based… Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Henshaw
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Net-Zero and Sustainable Energy Systems (Ref: SF-MEME-26-003)

For more than 30 years, Loughborough has played a leading role in advancing renewable energy technologies, helping to accelerate the transition to Net-Zero through advanced engineering research. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Blanchard
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Connected and Intelligent Infrastructure (Ref: SF-MEME-26-002)

Transform tomorrow’s connected world through engineering, data, and digital technologies. We are working to create sustainable, inclusive, and healthy communities through the effective networking of intelligent connected objects and infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof W Whittow
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Manufacturing, Automation and Metrology (Ref: SF-MEME-26-001)

Join a world-leading Engineering School pushing the boundaries of intelligent, sustainable and high-precision manufacturing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Kinnell
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Transdisciplinary and Systems Thinking in Design and Creative Arts (Ref: SDCA26-SF-004)

Transdisciplinarity and systems thinking embrace complexity, seeking holistic approaches to interconnected societal challenges. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Warden
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Sustainability and Regenerative thinking for Design and Creative Arts Practices (Ref: SDCA26-SF-003)

Sustainability and regenerative design and creative arts challenge designers and artists to move beyond minimising harm toward actively restoring ecological and social systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Warden
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Creative Digital Futures: AI, Data, Design, Art (Ref: SDCA26-SF-002)

Digital futures in design and creative arts interrogate the transformative impact of AI, data, and emerging technologies on practice, society, and ethics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Warden
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Inclusive Design and Ageing (Ref: SDCA26-SF-001)

As populations age globally, inclusive design offers vital pathways to ensure environments, products, and services support diverse needs across the lifespan. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Warden
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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