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applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 199 applied physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Self-Funded PhD opportunity in Mathematics (Ref: SCI26-SF-003)

Loughborough University

School of Science

Mathematics at Loughborough University offers PhD research across a well-defined set of core mathematical areas, with strengths that span both pure and applied mathematics. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Ferapontov

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Image-based Vascular Modelling for AI/ML and CFD in Digital Twin Assisted Surgery

University of Strathclyde

Department of Biomedical Engineering

An exciting opportunity for a fully-funded 42-months PhD studentship co-funded by EPSRC is available at the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Kazakidi, Prof W Shu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Numerical Simulation of Concrete Fracture under Extreme Conditions using Phase-Field Methods

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Concrete structures in energy, industrial, and civil infrastructure are frequently exposed to demanding conditions, such as multiaxial mechanical stresses, fire-induced thermal loading, and/or harsh environmental exposure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Torelli

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

Data-Driven Numerical Modelling of Material Behaviour for Finite Element Simulation

University of Sheffield

School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Modern infrastructure increasingly relies on materials whose composition varies due to local resources, alternative binders, and sustainability-driven formulations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Torelli

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

Centrifuge Physical Modelling of Floating Offshore Wind Moorings in Layered Soils

University of Sheffield

Offshore Wind CDT

The future of offshore wind energy lies in floating turbines, enabling the capture of wind power in deep waters where conventional foundations (like monopiles and jackets) are not economically viable. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Bowman, Prof C Augarde, Prof C Smith

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

Autonomous Reconfiguration, Deployment, and Management of Self-Aware Modular Space Robots

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Modular and dynamically reconfigurable space hardware systems are a high priority for research and development as they can significantly decrease development costs, facilitate multiple payloads, and enable indefinite lifetime extension for space missions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M A Post

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

PhD Opportunities in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS)

Heriot-Watt University

School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

We have a strong and vibrant PhD research community within MACS, with opportunities across Mathematics, Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics, and Computer Science. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding 4 Year PhD Programme

Quantum Algorithms for Computational Fluid Dynamics

The University of Manchester

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Understanding and predicting fluid flow is essential to the design of aircraft, wind turbines and medical devices, as well as for modelling natural phenomena such as weather and ocean currents. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Brearley, Dr A De Rosis, Prof A Revell

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

Understanding emerging behaviours in networks of pulse-coupled oscillators

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 N Rubido, Dr E Ullner

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

Modelling the Self-Regulatory Feedback of the Androgen Receptor under Testosterone Influence

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

Supervisor: Dr E Ullner

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

Rheological studies of self-assembled peptide-based hydrogels towards injectable biocompatible hydrogels for cells and drugs in-vivo delivery

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

Self-funded PhD Opportunity. Rheological studies of self-assembled peptide-based hydrogels towards injectable biocompatible hydrogels for cells and drugs in-vivo delivery. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Flores, Dr A Saiani, Prof A Miller

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

Algebraic topology and graphs

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 Hepworth-Young, Dr M Grant

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

Qubit efficient quantum optimization and applications to industrial problems

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisors. 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)

New mathematical models to make biology predictable

Queensland University of Technology

School of Mathematics

We seek a PhD student in applied mathematics to join the Queensland University of Technology node of MACSYS. MACSYS is the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Simpson

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

Intelligent Nanofabrication for Nanophotonics

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Prof Kevin MacDonald, Dr Ben Mills and Prof Nikolay Zheludev. Focused ion beam (FIB) milling is a key enabling technology in physical sciences research and industrial micro/nanotech manufacturing. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K MacDonald

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

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