computational science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 389 computational science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD position on numerical simulation of biological interfaces

Freiberg University of Mining and Technology

Institute of Numerical Mathematics and Optimization

The group of numerical mathematics (Prof. Dr. Sebastian Aland) at TU Freiberg, Germany, is looking for talented PhD students in a fully funded project (annual salary up to 63k Euro gross). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Aland

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

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Liquid-liquid extraction of plutonium: third phase, molecular modelling and molecular theory

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

This project concerns the liquid-liquid of extraction of plutonium, which is important to energy, defence, space power and waste disposal. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Masters, Dr C Avendano

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

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Single-cell spatial multi-omics for cancer biology

University of Cambridge

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

Research Group: Wang Group

Project Reference. SW49712. PhD studentship. Single-cell spatial multi-omics for cancer biology. Supervisor. Dr Guiping Wang. Department/location. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Wang

6 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Advancing Functional MRS: Methodological Development for Dynamic Neurochemical Measurement

University of Reading

School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences

Project Overview. Functional magnetic resonance spectroscopy (fMRS) is an emerging neuroimaging approach that measures rapid, task‑evoked changes in brain metabolites. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Bell

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

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Ionic Innovations: Next-Generation Drug Delivery (Ref: CG-AC-2521)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemical Engineering

Ionic liquids (ILs) and Deep Eutectic solvents (DES) have recently been used as drug delivery vectors with formulations that can allow effective transdermal action, with high potency to enhance skin permeation and low tendency to induce skin irritation (doi. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Croft

3 August 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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BioDyes - expanding the scope of renewed and renewable textiles (Ref: CG-AC-2522)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemical Engineering

Enzymatic modification of textiles enables novel dying processes, alongside new dyerecycling possibilities. This project is a collaboration between Chemical Engineering, Materials, and the School for Creative Arts and Design, the latter of whom have developed novel enzyme-based dye processes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Croft, Dr C Prajapati

3 August 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Utilizing machine learning to decipher the mechanism of protein-DNA binding

The University of Manchester

Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Transcriptional gene regulation, or the ability to control the timing and levels of gene expression through binding of transcription factors (TFs) to DNA, is a defining feature of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lagator, Prof S Lovell, Prof M Rattray

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

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Language and Alzheimer’s Disease

Maynooth University

Department of Psychology

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Psychology will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Connell

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

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Feeling Heard or Overlooked? Perceived Policy Recognition, Personal Wellbeing, and Collective Responses

Maynooth University

Department of Psychology

Supervisor: Dr I Borinca

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

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Point-Cloud-Based Structural Health Monitoring and Quality Control for Complex Heritage Morphologies (Ref: ABCE-EBE-ZH2)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Heritage buildings often exhibit complex, irregular, and evolving geometries, making traditional inspection and monitoring methods inadequate. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Hu

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Cross-Regional Mechanisms in Schizophrenia & ASD via Multi-omics in Patient-Derived hiPSC Models

Monash University Malaysia

Medicine and Health Sciences

This project establishes hiPSC lines from ethnically diverse Malaysian donors with schizophrenia/ASD plus matched controls, harmonised with Australian standards. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Satoshi Ogawa

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

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Spatial light modulation for advanced terahertz (THz) imaging

University of Warwick

School of Engineering

Research Group: Measurement, Devices & Materials

Spatial light modulation for advanced terahertz (THz) imaging. Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD). Eligibility: UK Students. Read more

Supervisor: Dr NE Grant

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

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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Mechanisms & Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Compounds in Patient-Derived Neural Models

Monash University Malaysia

Medicine and Health Sciences

This project evaluates psychedelics such as 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and psilocybin in hiPSC-derived neurons/organoids using high-content imaging to quantify synaptic plasticity, connectivity, and signalling changes. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Anne Yee

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

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Engineering for Personalised Surgery & Intervention (PSI CDT)

King’s College London

Department of Surgical & Interventional Engineering

Surgery is recognised as an “indivisible, indispensable part of health care” but the NHS struggles to meet its rising demand. Read more

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

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Mixing of cohesive and wet materials

The University of Manchester

Department of Mathematics

This PhD project focuses on the simulation and modelling of wet and cohesive powders, which play a crucial role in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and additive manufacturing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Thornton

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

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We have 389 computational science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

computational science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 389 computational science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD position on numerical simulation of biological interfaces

Liquid-liquid extraction of plutonium: third phase, molecular modelling and molecular theory

Single-cell spatial multi-omics for cancer biology

Advancing Functional MRS: Methodological Development for Dynamic Neurochemical Measurement

Ionic Innovations: Next-Generation Drug Delivery (Ref: CG-AC-2521)

BioDyes - expanding the scope of renewed and renewable textiles (Ref: CG-AC-2522)

Utilizing machine learning to decipher the mechanism of protein-DNA binding

Language and Alzheimer’s Disease

Feeling Heard or Overlooked? Perceived Policy Recognition, Personal Wellbeing, and Collective Responses

Point-Cloud-Based Structural Health Monitoring and Quality Control for Complex Heritage Morphologies (Ref: ABCE-EBE-ZH2)

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Cross-Regional Mechanisms in Schizophrenia & ASD via Multi-omics in Patient-Derived hiPSC Models

Spatial light modulation for advanced terahertz (THz) imaging

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Mechanisms & Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Compounds in Patient-Derived Neural Models

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Engineering for Personalised Surgery & Intervention (PSI CDT)

Mixing of cohesive and wet materials

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