automation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 90 automation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mitigating Synthesisability Loss in 3D Generative Models

Can AI design molecules that are both truly novel and actually makeable? This PhD will combine 3D generative modelling, structural informatics, and chemical insight to tackle a central challenge in modern drug discovery, training researchers at the interface of AI, synthesis, and automation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Bradley, Dr G Pizzuto, Dr JW Ward

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Human-Centred Stability, Control and Decision-Making for Intelligent Transportation Systems

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Are you passionate about intelligent systems, autonomous technologies, and the future of transportation? This PhD opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the development of next-generation control and decision-making technologies that will enhance the safety, efficiency, resilience, and performance of future transportation systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Sohani

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

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Human-Inspired Cognitive Control for Next-Generation Autonomous Robotic Systems

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Are you passionate about robotics, artificial intelligence, and shaping the future of autonomous systems? This PhD opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the development of next-generation robotic technologies inspired by the remarkable adaptability, intelligence, and decision-making capabilities of humans. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Sohani

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

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Automating the Discovery of Optimal Conditions for Stem Cell Differentiation into Neurons

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) are defined by their capacity for self-renewal and differentiation, making them an attractive platform for modelling human tissue formation in vitro. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Nikolaev

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

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Engineering stable designer chromosomes (NIEDUSZYNSKI_E26DTP3)

Earlham Institute

Graduate Programme

Project description. Primary Supervisor - Professor Conrad Nieduszynski. Recent technological advances allow us to design and construct entire chromosomes, allowing unprecedented potential for the creation of cellular machines. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Nieduszynski

30 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in evaluating technology adoption for a competitive, sustainable and resilient mushroom sector [Science & Engineering / Ryan Institute]

University of Galway

College of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship starting in October 2026, affiliated to the Ryan Institute at the University of Galway and Teagasc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Styles, Dr L Walsh

24 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD position available in Synthetic Chemistry for Development of Mitochondria Targeting and Genome Engineering.

Imperial College London

Department of Chemistry

PIONEER (Programmable In-Organelle Nucleic-acid Entry, Expression and Retention) is an ambitious UK research consortium from Imperial College London, the University of Bristol, and the University of Glasgow, funded through the UK’s Advanced Research and Innovation Agency’s (ARIA) Precision Mitochondria programme, with a single bold goal. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Kamaly

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Fully funded PhD - Engineering Next-Generation Biofiltration through Single-Cell Technologies and AI for Sustainable Water Treatment

University of Glasgow

College of Science and Engineering

We are looking to recruit highly motivated, committed researcher who wants to apply state-of-the-art technologies to deliver real-world solutions for a sustainable future. Read more

Supervisor: Prof H Yin

24 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Next-Generation Robotic Electromagnetic Non-Destructive Evaluation for Welding, Additive Manufacturing, and Automated Fiber Placement

University of Strathclyde

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Conventional electromagnetic (EM) NDE methods are well established for surface and near-surface inspection of metallic components, but their deployment remains largely manual, offline, and poorly integrated with modern manufacturing automation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S.G. Pierce, Dr E Mohseni

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

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Allowing autonomous robots to continually learn, generalize, and improve from their experiences

King’s College London

Department of Informatics

To perform autonomously tasks such as object rearrangement, assembly, manipulation, and navigation, robots must be able to plan their actions over long horizons. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KE Elimelech

24 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis (TECS)

University of Bristol

School of Chemistry

Our PhD programme combines world-leading research in Chemical Synthesis with state-of-the-art training in technology and automation to prepare you for a career in modern synthetic chemistry, whether in industry or academic research. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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We have 90 automation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

automation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 90 automation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mitigating Synthesisability Loss in 3D Generative Models

Human-Centred Stability, Control and Decision-Making for Intelligent Transportation Systems

Human-Inspired Cognitive Control for Next-Generation Autonomous Robotic Systems

Automating the Discovery of Optimal Conditions for Stem Cell Differentiation into Neurons

Engineering stable designer chromosomes (NIEDUSZYNSKI_E26DTP3)

Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in evaluating technology adoption for a competitive, sustainable and resilient mushroom sector [Science & Engineering / Ryan Institute]

PhD position available in Synthetic Chemistry for Development of Mitochondria Targeting and Genome Engineering.

Fully funded PhD - Engineering Next-Generation Biofiltration through Single-Cell Technologies and AI for Sustainable Water Treatment

REmanufacturing with smart robotics for WIde-scale REdeployment (REWIRE)

The AITHYRA International PhD Call in AI for Biomedicine (all genders)

AI Driven Sensor Enabled Automated Adaptive Welding

Enabling Intelligence in Additive Manufacturing for First Time-Right Production

Next-Generation Robotic Electromagnetic Non-Destructive Evaluation for Welding, Additive Manufacturing, and Automated Fiber Placement

Allowing autonomous robots to continually learn, generalize, and improve from their experiences

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis (TECS)

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