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applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 184 applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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2D Spintronics Memory And Logic Devices

University of Oxford
Department of Physics
A funded DPhil position is open for this project. The DPhil studentship is funded (tuition fee and stipend) through the Royal Society University Research Fellowship awarded to Dr. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Chenattukuzhiyil
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The Sweet-Spot for Star Formation

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy
CONTEXT. Star formation is one of the most fundamental processes regulating the evolution and appearance of the Universe, with implications for many diverse areas of astronomy. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Whitworth, Dr P Clark
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The formation and evolution of star-forming filaments

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy
CONTEXT. Filaments play a critical role in star formation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Whitworth, Dr ADC Duarte Cabral
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Star Formation Triggered by Colliding Interstellar Clouds

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy
CONTEXT. Much of the interstellar gas in a galaxy like the Milky Way is in dense molecular clouds. When these clouds enter a spiral arm, they merge to form larger clouds, and are compressed to higher densities. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Whitworth, Dr P Clark
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Wave Dynamics on Complex Networks: From Graph Theory to Machine Learning (PROMENTD_U27EMPSFPF)

University of East Anglia
School of Mathematics
Primary Supervisor. Dr. Davide Proment. Come and join the research group of Dr Davide Proment at the University of East Anglia (UK, Norwich) to investigate how nonlinear waves propagate, interact, and self-organise on complex networks and graph structures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Proment
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of novel statistical methods and application to searches for New Physics using the ATLAS detector at the LHC

Royal Holloway, University of London
Department of Physics
The long-established RHUL ATLAS group has extensive expertise in physics (Higgs, top quark and exotic signatures involving electrons), statistical methods, as well as trigger and data acquisition systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Cowan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Hybrid ML-Physics Agents for Design of Pharmaceutical Reactors

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are central to mRNA vaccines, but their performance depends on the complex fluid physics governing mixing and particle formation during manufacturing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Basha, Dr C Pereira da Fonte
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Gravitational Waves from Black Holes and Beyond

King’s College London
Department of Physics
  Research Group: Theoretical Particle Physics & Cosmology
Gravitational wave (GW) astronomy is approaching a paradigm shift. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr LL London
 12 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Terahertz-Integrated Structures for Novel Accelerators

The University of Manchester
Cockcroft Institute
Develop next-generation particle accelerators powered by laser-driven terahertz (THz) radiation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Graham
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Physics-Based ML & Predictive Digital Twins for Submarines

University of Derby
STAND-UP DFA
Build a fully physics-based synthetic environment to support the design of nuclear submarine systems, integrating ICME, reliability modelling and AI-assisted digital twins. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Maligno
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Metamaterial Component Design for Terahertz Instruments (Suitable for Physics or RF/microwave Engineering)

University of Birmingham
Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
A self-funded PhD position in Microwave to Submillimeter-wave (Terahertz) Component Design is available in the Birmingham Emerging Device Technology (EDT) Research Lab, one of the leading interdisciplinary research groups within the School of Engineering’s Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Bartlett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Data-Physics Dual-Driven (Hybrid PINN) Modelling for Next-Generation Aerospace Structural Dynamics

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
About the Project. Are you passionate about the fusion of Artificial Intelligence and structural dynamics? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research that will transform aircraft structural health monitoring and real-time digital twins?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Wu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Physics-Embedded Perception and Predictive Modelling for Resilient Human-Robot Collaboration

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is becoming central to manufacturing, healthcare and service robotics, where robots must share dynamic spaces with human partners. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Qian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Physics-Informed Digital Twin for Guided Wave-Based Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations

University of Sheffield
Offshore Wind CDT
This PhD scholarship is offered by the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience; a partnership between the Universities of Durham, Hull, Loughborough and Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Rogers, Dr P Xu, Dr H Laalej
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Magnetic Metamaterials and Millimetre-Wave Devices – Industrial PhD in Physics (Fully-Funded Studentship) – UK Nationals/UK Dual-Nationals ONLY

University of Exeter
Physics and Astronomy
Join us in the University of Exeter’s Centre for Metamaterials Research & Innovation – the heart of the UK Metamaterials community. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Y Ogrin
 10 August 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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