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automation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 78 automation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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

AITHYRA Institute

PhD Opportunities

AITHYRA, the Research Institute for Biomedical Artificial Intelligence of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna will open a call for PhD students in September 2026. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Austria PhD Programme

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

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

Robotics for circular economy and sustainable manufacturing

University of Birmingham

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Project overview. We are recruiting a self-funded PhD student to join an EPSRC project, STAMAN. Though the studentship will not be provided, attending conferences, consumables, and industrial engagements will be funded and supported. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Wang

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

PHD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

Academy of Life and Natural Sciences

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering PhD degree programme develops your understanding of the research process and your ability to analyse and contribute to a particular research area. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) China PhD Programme

PhD Studentship in Medicinal Chemistry: High-throughput chemistry and direct-to-biology testing to accelerate drug discovery

Newcastle University

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary. 100% fees covered (home fees only) and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026/27 UKRI rate). Additional project costs will also be provided. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Waring

5 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

P10) Machine Learning Guided Sustainable Automated Synthesis and Target-based Screening of Metal-based Antibiotics

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Antibiotics make modern medicine possible. From routine surgery to cancer treatment, many hospital interventions rely on effective antibiotics to prevent deadly infections. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Frei

13 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

AI/ML frameworks for advancing bioprocess digitalization

University College Dublin

School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering

Project Summary. PhD projects will focus on developing AI/ML computational frameworks for advancing bioproduction, with topics ranging from. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Espinel Rios

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

Agentic AI for Analytical Code Development to Support Regulatory Real-World Evidence Generation (Botnar-2026-04)

University of Oxford

Botnar Research Centre

This DPhil in Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics is a 3.5-year project on the development and evaluation of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to support analytical code development for real-world evidence (RWE) studies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Prieto-Alhambra, Dr M Català Sabaté, Dr X Li

1 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Developing a Crystal Design Framework to Accelerate the Discovery of Advanced Materials

Heriot-Watt University

Institute of Chemical Sciences

Context. Accelerating the development of crystalline materials requires more accurate evaluation of the structural landscapes of the ingredients during early-stage development. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S J Dalgarno, Dr M Little, Prof M Paterson

31 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

A Supramolecular Approach to Advanced Materials Through Computational Design

Heriot-Watt University

Institute of Chemical Sciences

Context. There is an important global need to design new materials with improved safety and advanced functionality for defence and civilian applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S J Dalgarno, Prof M Paterson, Dr M Little

31 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD in Supramolecular Chemistry

School of Chemistry

Overview. Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of supramolecular systems chemistry?. This interdisciplinary PhD in Chemistry will explore how to read out information from dynamic chemical systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Rijs, Prof J Beves

31 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Leverhulme Center for Algorithmic Life – Decisions Cluster

University of Edinburgh

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position with the “Decisions” Cluster of the Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Bhuta

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Digital and Experimental Mechanochemistry for Next-Generation Elastomers

University of Liverpool

Department of Chemistry

Apply to join an industrial-academic collaboration developing the mechanistic understanding and predictive tools required to design next-generation high-performance elastomers for demanding industrial and technological applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Boulatov

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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