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We have 184 applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Balanced Circularly Polarised MIMO Antennas for High-Performance IoT Networks

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The Internet of Things (IoT) will connect billions of devices in the coming decade, enabling transformative applications across smart homes, healthcare, transport, and industrial automation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C H See, Dr NOP Ojaroudi Parchin

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

Advanced Modelling of Nonlinear Engineering Systems: 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

Supervisors: Dr V Vaziri, Dr M Kapitaniak

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

Multimodal Learning and Control for Dexterous Robotic Manipulation

University College London

Department of Computer Science

The start date. no later than fall 2026 . We are offering a PhD position that provides a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in robotics, machine learning, and control. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YB Bekiroglu

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

Actuated microdevices for oral delivery of biologics

University of Birmingham

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Most biological drugs cannot be given orally because of their poor oral bioavailability, necessitating delivery by injection instead. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Cummins

8 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Bioresorbable intestinal devices with embedded resorbable sensors for gastrointestinal monitoring

University of Birmingham

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Swallowable sensors are limited by how long they stay in place. A capsule passes through the gut within a day or two, so it can only take a snapshot when conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease need to be tracked over weeks without the risk of obstruction. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Cummins

7 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

3D imaging of brain blood flow using ultrasound

Imperial College London

Department of Earth Science and Engineering

Research Group: Transmission and Reflection UltraSound Tomography (TRUST)

Project Summary. Imaging blood flow in the brain is crucial to diagnose neurological disorders such as strokes and aneurysms, understand their root causes, and develop better treatments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Cueto

4 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

CVD Growth of Isotopically Engineered Carbon-Doped hBN Single-Photon Emitters

Nanyang Technological University

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

This PhD develops a new chemical vapour deposition (CVD) route to wafer-scale, quantum-grade hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) for room-temperature single-photon emitters, the building blocks of quantum communication and photonics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Tay, R.Y. Tay

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

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Electronic, thermal and structural properties of two-dimensional materials (Ref: MA/TAN-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Since the discovery of graphene, various two-dimensional (2D) materials have been the focus of intense research and important applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Ala-Nissila

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

Construction, characterisation and analysis of results from a liquid fingerprinting system using ultrasound

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

There is a need to be able to identify liquids in situ using small samples and with high reliability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Chakraborty

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

Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. A biofilm is a robust form of bacteria colony resistant to antibiotics. They have significant impacts on a multitude of industries impacting health and industrial processes such as in food production and water security. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr G Barrett

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

The Development of New Piezoelectric Sensors for Force Measurement Applications

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Subtractive manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, and drilling remain the backbone of industrial production across sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and energy. Read more

Supervisors: Prof I Shyha, Dr LM Manjakkal

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

From ideal to real: Simulation study of laser-plasma imaging performance for future industrial imaging

The University of Manchester

Cockcroft Institute

Department. Physics and Astronomy. Research Group. Accelerator Physics Group. Institution. University of Manchester. Application deadline. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Apsimon

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

Engaging, informative and innovative! Researching in a future-oriented environment in UNNC

University of Nottingham Ningbo China

At the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), we offer excellent learning and research infrastructure. We are proud of our superb faculty made up of world renowned educators and researchers. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) China PhD Programme

Multi-Physics Dynamic Modelling and Physics-Informed AI for Particle-Based Long-Duration Energy Storage Systems

The University of Manchester

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

This PhD project focuses on the development of next-generation high-fidelity modelling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and physics-informed artificial intelligence frameworks for particle-based long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems operating under highly variable renewable energy conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Mahmoudi Larimi

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

Spectrally Pure Topological Microcombs (Ref: AQ/PH/2026-02)

Loughborough University

Department of Physics

This PhD project is part of a funded collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), designed for a highly motivated and innovative early-career researcher to build strong skills in experimental and theoretical photonics and optics. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Pasquazi, Dr A Cutrona

16 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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