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astrophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 84 astrophysics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Fast Magnetic Reconnection in Solar Flares – Preparing for Solar-C
The Sun is our closest star, and with space now firmly established as part of our society’s environment, its unique proximity has inescapable consequences for us. Read more
Understanding Astrophysical Particle Acceleration using the Sun
Particle acceleration and transport are fundamental physical processes that occur over a plethora of astrophysical objects including planetary magnetospheres… Read more
Particle Acceleration and Plasma Dynamics in Solar Eruptions
Solar eruptions are the largest explosions in the solar system. They can release up to 100,000 times the yearly energy output of all humanity in just a few hours. Read more
[STFC Studentship] Resolving gas, star formation and the impact of AGN across the nearby Universe
Galaxies are key building blocks of our universe, but we still do not fully understand the physical processes that govern their evolution. Read more
Revealing the Milky disk formation history with the Gaia data
European Space Agency’s Gaia mission (launched in Dec. 2013), which MSSL is heavily involved in, has made the third data release in June 2022, which provide the position and velocity measurements for more than one billion of stars in the Milky Way. Read more
The effect of different environmental physical processes on planet formation
Planets form in disks around young stars, the so-called protoplanetary disks. Read more
The host galaxies of QSOs
The standard paradigm for galaxy formation now has massive black holes in active galactic nuclei playing a key role in shaping the evolution of all substantial galaxies. Read more
Event horizon-scale modelling of radiation from black holes
In 2019 the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration published the first image of a supermassive black hole (SMBH) from the galaxy M87. Read more
[STFC Studentship] Formation of gravitational wave sources in dense star clusters
The Ligo-Virgo interferometers have detected more than 100 binary black hole mergers and hundreds to come. This new set of data has provided important clues to the properties of compact objects such as black holes and neutron stars and to the environments in which they form. Read more
Unravelling Galaxy Evolution: Molecular Gas, Star Formation, and Feedback Mechanisms from the KILOGAS survey
Research Group:
Cardiff Hub for Astrophysics Research and Technology
Galaxies are key building blocks of our universe, but we still do not fully understand the physical processes that govern their evolution. Read more
Probing Solar Wind Variability in the Inner Heliosphere using Multi-spacecraft Observations (RDF25/EE/MPEE/YARDLEY)
Applications are welcome for a 3-year fully-funded PhD project that will enable you to develop exertise in observational analysis and numerical modelling required to understand the sources and variability of the solar wind, critical for comprehending the near-Earth space environment. Read more
Uncovering the Nature of Hidden Neutron Star Interiors with Computational Fluid Dynamics
Formed in the supernova explosions of massive stars, neutron stars are compact remnants that exhibit extreme gravity, ultra-high densities, fast rotation, and strong magnetic fields. Read more
Measuring wind on Mars using orbital imaging data
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
Giant planet atmospheric modelling
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
Exploring Venus’ atmosphere using data assimilation
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