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applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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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Microscale Mechanisms: The Influence of Particle Geometry on Aerodynamic Resuspension

University of Bristol
School of Chemistry
Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship starting in Autumn 2026 as part of the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science. Project Overview. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M. D. W. Davies Wykes, Dr R. T. Thomas, Dr E. K. Kruger
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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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Quantum Computing for Computational Fluid Dynamics and Applications

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisors. Prof Dimitrios Angelakis d.angelakis@southampton.ac.uk. This project, within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk), carries a UKRI TechExpert enhanced annual stipend around £31k for UK students. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Angelakis
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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High-performance ultrafast fibre lasers for biomedical applications

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team. Dr. Lin Xu and Prof. Sumeet Mahajan. This project develops high-performance ultrafast fibre lasers using advanced mode-locking, pulse compression, and power scaling techniques. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Xu
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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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PhD Studentship: Understanding Molecular Crystal Polymorphism Through Statistical Mechanics, Molecular Simulation, and Machine Learning

University College London
Department of Chemical Engineering
Vacancy information. The Department of Chemical Engineering at UCL is a world-leading centre for research and education, addressing global challenges through advances in molecular engineering, materials, energy, healthcare, and sustainability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Salvalaglio
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC - Controlling Microtexture in Titanium Alloys for Sustainable Aeroengines

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
  Research Group: Metallurgy
Titanium alloys are essential for modern aeroengines thanks to their outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Fonseca -
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK 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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Mathematical Modelling of Microwave Cooking of Thin Potato Disks (WHITTAKERR_U27EMPSFM)

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
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A Nature-Inspired Approach Towards the Development of an Intrinsically-Auxetic Polymer

Sheffield Hallam University
Engineering and Built Environment
Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SM Mandhani, Prof LS Susmel, Dr EK Kordatos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advancing the frontier of robotic metal additive manufacturing through mechanistic AI

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Robotic metal additive manufacturing offers transformative potential for flexible, large-scale, and high-value metal production. However, its broader industrial adoption is limited by complex process dynamics, limited process understanding, and the lack of reliable control strategies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Huang
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully funded PhD position in fluid mechanics

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal
Department of Mechanical Engineering
A PhD position is available in the Laboratory for Multiphase and Reactive Flows (LaMuReF) at Polytechnique Montréal. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Robert, Prof B Savard, Prof PV Versailles
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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