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We have 199 applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Design and Analysis of Neural Network-based controllers for unknown systems

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Mathematical systems and control theory “represents an attempt to codify, in mathematical terms, the principles and techniques used in the analysis and design of control systems” [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CG Guiver, Dr S Smith

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

Superconducting thin film coated radio-frequency cavities

Lancaster University

Cockcroft Institute

Project Background. The superconducting radio-frequency (SRF) cavities made of bulk niobium (Nb) are used in charged particle accelerators for more than 50 years. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Burt

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

Adaptive structures for operational variability and damage management

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

This project aims to investigate the capabilities of adaptive structures that change their geometry and mechanical properties to accommodate operational loading and damage management. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Garcia Cava

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

Resilient design of submerged infrastructure under complex hydrodynamic conditions

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Gustavo de Almeida and Dr Sergio Maldonado. This project investigates hydrodynamic interactions between environmental flows, submerged infrastructure, and sediments to enhance the resilience of critical structures such as bridge piers and offshore energy foundations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G A M de Almeida

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

Magnetodydrodynamic waves in the solar atmosphere

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Applied Mathematics

State-of-the-art high-resolution ground- and spaced-based telescopes routinely observe magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves that are ubiquitous in the solar atmosphere. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R von Fay-Siebenburgen

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

DRL-Enabled Resource Coordination for Covertness-Aware and Energy-Efficient UAV-Aided IoT

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

School of Advanced Technology

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can serve as aerial base stations and edge computing servers to enhance wireless network coverage and accelerate data processing in the Internet of Things (IoT). Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Li

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

Robust and Compact Laser Delivery Systems for Next-Generation Quantum Sensors

University of Birmingham

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

This PhD project focuses on the development of robust, low-cost, and compact laser delivery systems tailored for next-generation quantum sensors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F H Hayati, Prof M Holynski

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

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) PhD in Digital Metal with BAE Systems (Enhanced Stipend) Solid-state Additive Manufacturing of Nickel Aluminium Bronze alloys Background - (ENG 255)

University of Nottingham

Faculty of Engineering

UK 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 Nottingham. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Hussain

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

Fully funded PhD in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

PhD Opportunities

The Machine Learning (ML) Department at MBZUAI is dedicated to imparting a world-class education in ML to our students. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) International PhD Programme

Fully funded PhD in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

PhD Opportunities

The goal of the Ph.D. program in Robotics is to prepare the next generation of world-class researchers, industry leaders, academics, and educators in the field of robotics and autonomous systems. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) International PhD Programme

Ultrafast Laser Techniques for Robust Free-Space Optical Communication

Imperial College London

Department of Physics

Research Group: Light Community

The project will explore how femtosecond laser pulses can be shaped and controlled to improve the reliability of free-space optical links in the presence of atmospheric turbulence. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Tisch

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Novel aircraft impact on engine design

Cranfield University

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Join our diverse and inclusive team to transform the future of aviation as part of the UK’s EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Mourouzidis , Dr A Riaz

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

EPSRC - Robust beam-shaping and fibre-coupling system for high power diode laser stacks

The University of Manchester

Department of Physics and Astronomy

High-power diode laser stacks are widely used in applications ranging from industrial materials processing to pumping of solid-state lasers and emerging photonic systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Binks

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

Computer-aided development of next generation medicines beyond Lipinski space

University of Strathclyde

Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Applications are invited for a fully-funded 3.5 year PhD studentship to work in the group of Professor David Palmer at the University of Strathclyde (in… Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Palmer

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

Signal processing techniques for Quantum-enhanced distributed radar systems

University of Birmingham

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Distributed radar systems comprise a coherent network of spatially distributed sensors that can be independently transmitting, receiving, or both. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Antoniou

30 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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