radiation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 94 radiation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Development of advanced scintillation materials for next generation radiation dosimetry and health monitoring

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ionising radiation is a part and parcel of nuclear energy production, medical radiotherapy and radiography, space exploration and security screening. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Romanov, Dr A Baidak

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD studentship in the Development of Novel Radiation Tolerant W Alloys for Nuclear Fusion

University of Birmingham School of Metallurgy & Materials

A 3.5 year joint industry funded PhD studentship is available within the School of Metallurgy and Materials at the University of Birmingham to develop new tungsten alloys for nuclear fusion. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Knowles, Dr M L Lloyd

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

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Modelling and Computation for Radiation Chemistry at Interfaces

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

This project is an interdisciplinary collaboration between Mathematics and Chemistry. Real-world applications include safe radioactive wate disposal, plutonium stewardship and radiation based cancer care. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Webb, Prof F Currell

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

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Understanding and Controlling Beam Losses in High-Power X-ray Free-Electron Lasers

University of Liverpool Cockcroft Institute

Light sources based on electron accelerators have long been of crucial importance for scientific and engineering research in fields ranging from medicine and life sciences to the properties and structure of materials. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Wolski

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

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Investigation into Radiation Effects on Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Used in Nuclear Industry

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

The rapid technological development, while transformative for our lives, has also led to numerous environmental problems. A case in point is a widespread use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in everyday products like cookware, electronics and textiles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Baidak

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Generation of THz radiation beams and its applications

Royal Holloway, University of London Department of Physics

John Adams Institute (JAI) for Accelerator Science offers a PhD opportunity in the area of advanced instrumentation, in particular, development of beyond state-of-the-art non-invasive THz generators in modern accelerator facilities based on coherent Cherenkov diffraction radiation mechanism. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Karataev

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

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Nonlinear Electrodynamics Mediated by Multidimensional Surfaces

University of Strathclyde Department of Physics

The project will be concerned with the development of high-power sub-terahertz and terahertz (THz) microwave sources to address the long-standing “THz gap”. … Read more

Supervisors: Dr AM MacLachlan, Prof K Ronald

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Next-generation nanomedicine: robust approach to design, synthesis and characterisation of engineered teranostic nanoparticles

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Krpetic

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

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Investigating ubiquitin signalling in the radiotherapy response of glioblastoma

University of Edinburgh College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Research Group: Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre

Students will be registered for their degree at either the University of Glasgow or Edinburgh, depending on the project they apply for. Read more

Supervisor: Dr VD D’Angiolella

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Synchrotron X-ray Studies of Energy Materials

University of Liverpool Department of Physics

The principal focus of this PhD project is to apply advanced X-ray methodologies to the study of materials relevant to energy technologies, in particular on materials with electrochemical applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Lucas, Dr Y Grunder

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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THz and mm-wave detection through silicon luminescence

University of Exeter College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Location. Department of Physics, Streatham Campus, Exeter. Summary. The University of Exeter’s Centre for Metamaterials Research and Innovation (CMRI) with industry partners QinetiQ, is inviting applications for a fully-funded PhD studentship. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Hendry, Dr I Hooper

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Perceptual quality assessment on reconstructed CT images

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Although Computed Tomography (CT) scan has been widely used for accurate disease diagnosis and treatment, there is a risk that patients may be exposed to a high amount of ionising radiation due to the frequent use of CT scan. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Lin

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Quantum Electrometry in for next-generation telecom

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

The terahertz band (100 GHz to 10 THz) lies in-between the frequency range of traditional electronics and optics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A B D Deb

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

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Fuel Retention and Release Mechanisms in Breeder Blanket Materials for Nuclear Fusion Devices

The University of Manchester Photon Science Institute

With climate change driving a desire to move towards a low-carbon/carbon-free energy landscape, power generated from nuclear fusion offers a high-capacity, baseload electricity generation for the future. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Edmondson, Dr K Moore

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

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Understanding strain localisation around hydrides in irradiated zirconium alloys

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Are you someone with a passion to continue learning? Do you believe a career is about putting something back into the world? Does having access to some of the UK’s newest and best research facilities make you feel like a kid in a toy shop? Consider becoming a part of our team!. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MM Maric, Dr P Frankel

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

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We have 94 radiation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 94 radiation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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