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applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 184 applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Computational Modelling of Nuclear Materials (Ref: CM/PG-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Department of Mathematical Sciences
An exciting self-funded PhD opportunity to join the Advanced Materials Modelling (AMM) Group at Loughborough. Pressurisation, corrosion and other factors may pose a threat to the safety and integrity of nuclear material packages in long term storage. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Goddard, Prof R Smith, Dr K Jolley
 1 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Data-Driven Numerical Modelling of Materials for High-Temperature Nuclear and Energy Applications

University of Sheffield
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Next-generation nuclear and fusion energy systems place unprecedented demands on structural and functional materials, which must operate reliably under extreme thermal, mechanical, and environmental conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Torelli
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Enhancing the Resilience of Offshore Wind Electrical Systems through Digital Twin Tools

University of Sheffield
Offshore Wind CDT
The UK’s expansion of offshore wind is changing the dynamics of the electricity grid, particularly due to the lack of generation inertia worsening power system stability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Griffo, Dr X Chen, Dr M Smailes, Dr A Nambiar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mapping the engineering of plasma- and high heat flux induced failure modes in plasma-facing divertor components for future fusion reactors

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
Mapping the engineering of plasma- and high heat flux induced failure modes in plasma-facing divertor components for future fusion reactors. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Giant planet atmospheric modelling

University of Aberdeen
School of Natural and Computing Sciences
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 R Young, Dr N Rubido
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exploring Venus’ atmosphere using data assimilation

University of Aberdeen
School of Natural and Computing Sciences
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 R Young, Dr G Sandip
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of Solid-State NMR Methods for Application to Pharmaceutics

University of Warwick
Department of Physics
Most pharmaceutical treatments, even most recently approved ones, are delivered as solid-state tablets. Thus, once candidate molecules have been identified by drug discovery, and before entering clinical trials, the pharmaceutical industry makes substantial investment in understanding the solid-state landscape. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S P Brown
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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6 new fully funded positions in the SNI Nanoscience PhD program

University of Basel
Swiss Nanoscience Institute
The Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) at the University of Basel invites highly motivated young scientists to apply for a fully funded PhD position in the SNI PhD program. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Switzerland PhD Programme
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Catching Lithium Plating in the Act: Developing a non-destructive diagnostic tool for one of the most dangerous failure mechanisms in lithium-ion batteries

University of Warwick
WMG
  Research Group: Battery Materials and Cells group
Lithium plating is among the most hazardous failure mechanisms affecting lithium-ion batteries under aggressive cycling conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof LP Piper, Dr A.M Menon
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Thermal-Fluid-Dynamics of Multi-Component Substrates through Fusion and Vapourisation State Transitions

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
High energy density lasers now sit at the heart of advanced manufacturing, joining and materials processing, and underpin a growing range of defence and energy applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Flint, Prof J Robson
 14 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Next-Generation Optical Signal Processing Using Nonlinear Fourier Methods

Aston University
College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Applications are invited for a Postgraduate Research studentship, supported by College of Engineering and Physical Sciences to be undertaken within the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT) at Aston University. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Tan
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-Driven Approaches to Real-Time Spatial Audio for Augmented Reality

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Communication Technologies
The future of Augmented Reality (AR) will be shaped as much by sound as by visuals. For AR to feel truly immersive, virtual sound sources must blend seamlessly with the listener’s real acoustic environment, preserving naturalness, depth, and spatial coherence. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Kearney
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mathematical Modelling of Microwave Cooking of Thin Potato Disks (WHITTAKERR_U27EMPSFMF)

University of East Anglia
School of Mathematics
Primary Supervisor. Dr. Robert Whittaker. This is a one-year MSc by Research project. Find out more about this programme here. Manufacturers of thin potato-based snacks are interested in developing healthier cooking methods than the traditional oil frying. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Whittaker
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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One-dimensional Graphene Nanoribbons and Two-dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for Quantum Technologies

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
Quantum technologies are poised to transform computing, communication, and sensing. At the heart of these advances lie novel quantum materials with precisely tailored properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Keerthi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Sensorimotor integration in neuromorphic systems

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
  Research Group: Neuromorphic Systems
Humans navigate complex, dynamic environments every day throughout their lifespans. They recognise objects and other humans and can interact with the environment in a seemingly natural and trivial way. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Detorakis, Prof A van Schaik
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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