ai PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 695 ai PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Designer photoenzymes for selective C-H functionalisations

A PhD studentship is available in the groups of Dr Florence Hardy and Prof Anthony Green, University of Manchester, as part of the cross-institutional BioAID Doctoral Training Programme, including world-leading experts from Queen's University Belfast, University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh and University of Bristol. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Green, Dr F Hardy

18 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

More details

Research opportunities in the Department of Philosophy

University of York

Department of Philosophy

Our Department is at the forefront of philosophy research. We have world-leading academic staff and strong research links with other universities. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

More details

MusicFutures PhD Studentship: Immersive Media, Digital Culture and Future Music Experiences

Liverpool John Moores University

MusicFutures

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is seeking to appoint a full-time, funded PhD researcher within the Liverpool School of Art and Creative Industries (LSACI), commencing in September 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H El-Jarn

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

More details

Single-cell spatial multi-omics for cancer biology

University of Cambridge

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

Research Group: Wang Group

Project Reference. SW49712. PhD studentship. Single-cell spatial multi-omics for cancer biology. Supervisor. Dr Guiping Wang. Department/location. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Wang

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

More details

Last chance to apply

Developing computational model of Theory of Mind by quantifying human social behaviours with VR

University of Glasgow

College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

This PhD project investigates how humans understand and anticipate others’ intentions during social navigation, which is a fundamental function of social cognition and life itself. Read more

Supervisors: Mr C Zhou, Prof A Vinciarelli

4 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

More details

Last chance to apply

Developing the next generation of modelling tools for regional integrated water management

The University of Manchester

Department of Civil Engineering and Management

Water management in the UK is undergoing a major transformation, with the recent Independent Water Commission review calling for a shift toward more regional, integrated planning approaches that can simultaneously address multiple challenges such as flood risk, drought resilience, water supply, water quality, and ecohydrological processes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Lewis

9 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

More details

PhD Studentship Digital Twin Development for Mechanical Fragmentation in Sustainable Plastics Recycling

Imperial College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for an exciting fully funded PhD studentship at Imperial College London in the interdisciplinary fields of Mechanics of Materials, Process Systems Engineering, and Sustainable Manufacturing. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Charalambides

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

More details

Airborne Intelligent Monitoring and Quantification of Greenhouse Gases (Ref: AAE-CL-2521)

Loughborough University

Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

Methane (CH₄) is the second most significant greenhouse gas after carbon dioxide (CO₂), with over 30 times the global warming potential over a 100-year period. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Liu

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More details

Utilizing machine learning to decipher the mechanism of protein-DNA binding

The University of Manchester

Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Transcriptional gene regulation, or the ability to control the timing and levels of gene expression through binding of transcription factors (TFs) to DNA, is a defining feature of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lagator, Prof S Lovell, Prof M Rattray

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

More details

Hidden Electronic Device Detection for Enhanced Digital Forensic Capability (Ref: AAE-LJ-2519)

Loughborough University

Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

The rise in digital crime means that almost every modern investigation now involves the recovery of electronic evidence. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Jackson, Dr C Liu

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More details

Last chance to apply

How Resilient are Irrigation Investments in Sub-Saharan Africa to Compound Hydro-Climatic and Socio-Political Hazards?

The University of Manchester

Department of Civil Engineering and Management

Irrigation is critical for food security and climate adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet we lack rigorous understanding of how effectively different investments buffer farmers against compound hydroclimatic hazards and how socio-political hazards such as conflict shape this relationship. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Foster, Dr P da Conceição Bispo, Dr H Tahir

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

More details

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Molecular Dynamics (MD)/QSAR screening of natural compounds for dengue antivirals

Monash University Malaysia

Pharmacy

We will develop a streamlined in-silico pipeline to prioritise natural anti-dengue compounds using molecular dynamics (MD) and QSAR modelling. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Kooi Yeong Khaw

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

More details

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Precision blood-cell biomarkers for early prediction of severe dengue

Monash University Malaysia

Medicine and Health Sciences

We will establish a prospective dengue cohort at University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) to identify early blood-cell signatures predicting severe disease. Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof Vinod Balasubramaniam, Dr Premdass Ramdas

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

More details

Digital Engineering for Fusion: Uncertainty Quantification and Validation Frameworks

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Project Overview. The development of reliable predictive models and through - life engineering strategies for future fusion power plants presents one of the most significant challenges in modern engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

More details

Last chance to apply

Beyond wind! Where and why flooding and landslides amplify Tropical Cyclone risk (Ref: IRISK-26-LU-03)

Loughborough University

Department of Geography

Tropical cyclones often bring not just extreme winds but damaging flooding and landslides, yet these how these hazards co-occur, potentially amplifying risk, remains poorly understood. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hillier, Prof D Amaratunga

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

More details

We have 695 ai PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

ai PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 695 ai PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Designer photoenzymes for selective C-H functionalisations

Research opportunities in the Department of Philosophy

MusicFutures PhD Studentship: Immersive Media, Digital Culture and Future Music Experiences

Single-cell spatial multi-omics for cancer biology

Developing computational model of Theory of Mind by quantifying human social behaviours with VR

Developing the next generation of modelling tools for regional integrated water management

PhD Studentship Digital Twin Development for Mechanical Fragmentation in Sustainable Plastics Recycling

Airborne Intelligent Monitoring and Quantification of Greenhouse Gases (Ref: AAE-CL-2521)

Utilizing machine learning to decipher the mechanism of protein-DNA binding

Hidden Electronic Device Detection for Enhanced Digital Forensic Capability (Ref: AAE-LJ-2519)

How Resilient are Irrigation Investments in Sub-Saharan Africa to Compound Hydro-Climatic and Socio-Political Hazards?

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Molecular Dynamics (MD)/QSAR screening of natural compounds for dengue antivirals

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Precision blood-cell biomarkers for early prediction of severe dengue

Digital Engineering for Fusion: Uncertainty Quantification and Validation Frameworks

Beyond wind! Where and why flooding and landslides amplify Tropical Cyclone risk (Ref: IRISK-26-LU-03)

Select your nearest city

Do you want hassle-free information and advice?

Sign in to view and filter all scholarship opportunities