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applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 185 applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Applied Physics PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Physical Science and Engineering division at KAUST
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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Enhancing the performance, condition, safety and reliability of offshore wind energy infrastructure systems using optimal inspections and structural health monitoring

University of Aberdeen
School of Engineering
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Omenzetter, Dr P Dunning
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Miniature optical frequency references for quantum sensors in dynamical environments

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their huge potential in numerous real-world applications, including navigation, geo-survey, and biomedical imaging. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YH Lien
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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High-bandwidth quantum sensors for navigation applications

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their exceptional stability and precision. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YH Lien
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Chip-Scale Atomic Devices

University of Birmingham
School of Physics and Astronomy
Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their exceptional stability and precision. They have gathered significant interest from fundamental research and real-world applications, including navigation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YH Lien
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Learning to Leverage Complex Morphologies: Data-Driven Modeling and Intelligent Control for Unconventional Robots

University of Aberdeen
School of Engineering
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Aphale, Dr A San-Millan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Electrical sensing of dynamic cardiovascular volume in a benchtop model (FITZPATRICKD_U26EMP)

University of East Anglia
School of Engineering
Primary Supervisor. Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick. Cardiovascular disease remains a major global health challenge and continues to drive innovation in medical technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DF Fitzpatrick
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Scholarship: High-current superconducting rectifiers for cutting-edge energy systems

Victoria University of Wellington
Robinson Research Institute
Backgound. High temperature superconductor (HTS) magnets enable magnetic fields far beyond the limits of conventional technologies, unlocking transformative applications in fusion energy, advanced propulsion, and high-efficiency electric machines. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DA Moseley
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Numerical simulation for thermoplastic composites overmoulding process

University of Sheffield
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
This project aims to develop a numerical simulation model for thermoplastic composites overmoulding process and validate the model using experimental manufacturing data. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Qian, Dr M Ali Aravand
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Studentship: Multi-Length-Scale characterisation of Critical Materials for optimised extraction and recycling

University College London
Department of Chemical Engineering
Vacancy information. The Department of Chemical Engineering at University College London (UCL) is one of the leading departments in the UK, with an international reputation for research excellence and impact. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr FI Iacoviello
 1 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Embedded Edge-Intelligence for Contact-State Estimation

Lancaster University
STAND-UP DFA
An embedded edge-intelligence framework for real-time contact-state estimation in constrained nuclear maintenance and decommissioning tasks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Wang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Chip-Scale Extreme Ultraviolet Nanophotonic Light Sources

Nanyang Technological University
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
This PhD project will focus on the development of chip-scale extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources based on electron-excited nanophotonic structures. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H.V.Demir Volkan Demir
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A chemical engine to produce mechanical force: towards a physio-chemical model of heart cells

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Living systems are complex, and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr Z Wang, Dr N Vasudevan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Control of Nonlinear Engineering Systems: Traditional and AI-Integrated Approaches

University of Aberdeen
School of Engineering
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Vaziri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Nonlinear Dynamics in Unconventional Robotics: Modeling, Control, and Emergent Behaviours

University of Aberdeen
School of Engineering
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Aphale, Dr V Vaziri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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