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astronomy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 69 astronomy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Ultrafast phenomena instigated by core electron motion in XFEL-driven molecules

A 4-year Ph.D position is available in the group of Prof. Agapi Emmanouilidou at University College London as part of the 4-year Leverhulme Trust grant “Ultrafast phenomena instigated by core electron motion in X-ray Free-Electron Lasers (XFEL)-driven molecules”. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A.E. Emmanouilidou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Get your graduate degree at a top 100 university

The Graduate School of Natural Sciences (GSNS) at Aarhus University are looking for a number of bright, enthusiastic and ambitious candidates who are interested in pursuing a PhD education. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Denmark PhD Programme
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PhD in Geographical and Earth Science - Developing the atom probe technique for space materials challenges

Aim. The project will develop the atom probe technique using the new space nanomaterials atom probe (SNAP) at the University of Glasgow. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof L Daly, Dr D Maclaren, Dr J Einsle
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Simulation-based inference for financial econometrics models

In modern statistical applications, many complicated models have two common features. First the likelihood functions are often difficult to evaluate; second the model is generative. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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QG-CANE (Quantum Gravity for detection of CAvities from Nuclear Explosions)

Nuclear explosions are forbidden by the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), with on-site inspection (OSI) forming the final verification regime for determining breaches. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Boddice
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Ultrashort bunch length characterisation based on Cherenkov diffraction radiation (ChDR) for AWAKE Run 2c/d

Academic School. Physics and Astronomy, University of Manchester. Anticipated Start Date. October 2026 for 3.5 Years. Supervisor Team. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Xia
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Quantum Technology Engineering

As part of a multi-disciplinary year group at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering, you can pursue exciting Quantum Technology research while following a specialist programme of courses and practical training to prepare you for a career in Quantum Technology science, engineering and industry. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Molecular Quantum Dynamics of Isomerising molecules

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 M Law, Dr P A Henderson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Quantum levitated mechanics for GPS-denied autonomous underwater vehicle navigation

Supervisors. Professor Hendrik Ulbricht h.ulbricht@soton.ac.uk. Professor Blair Thornton B.Thornton@soton.ac.uk. Dr Georgios Salavasidis and Dr Yaomei Wang (National Oceanographic Centre) georgios.salavasidis@noc.ac.uk, yaomei.wang@noc.ac.uk. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H Ulbricht
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of large-area infrared metaoptics technologies

Supervisory Team. Prof Otto Muskens and Dr Kai Sun. The project will explore the design and fabrication of metasurface-based optical components using advanced full-wafer fabrication tools available in the University of Southampton cleanrooms and use advanced nanophotonics laboratories for testing. . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof O L Muskens
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Terahertz charge dynamics of nanometals in liquids

Supervisory Team. Fabio Novelli. This PhD investigates the electronic behaviour of metal nanoparticles in liquid environments. Using advanced terahertz spectroscopy, you will reveal how particle size, shape, and surroundings govern charge transport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Novelli
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Imaging Science Ph.D.

Reach the pinnacle of status of higher education in imaging science acquiring the capabilities, skills, and experience to succeed in this diverse field. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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Magnetism and Structure–Dynamics Interplay in Correlated Materials

Project Summary. Understanding how magnetic order, crystal structure, and spin dynamics interact is central to the discovery and control of new functional and quantum materials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr GK Kaur, Dr CK Kirk
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Tsinghua) - Precision tracking for neutrino measurements in FASER

The discovery and first observations of collider neutrinos by the FASER experiment have opened a new frontier in neutrino physics at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M QM Queitsch-Maitland, Mr ZH Hu
 7 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC - Robust beam-shaping and fibre-coupling system for high power diode laser stacks

High-power diode laser stacks are widely used in applications ranging from industrial materials processing to pumping of solid-state lasers and emerging photonic systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Binks
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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