crisis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 48 crisis PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Crisis Leadership: A Skill-based Perspective

University of Bolton Greater Manchester Business School

Project summary. We live in uncertain times propelled by a cost of living crisis. In such dynamic environments, we need leaders who can combat challenges and address crises. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Harrison, Mrs G Clarry

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

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Embedding behavioural science insights into Early Intervention and Prevention across service areas (adult social care, children and families and housing), to explore ways of supporting citizens before they present to the council during crisis

University of Birmingham School of Social Policy

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner Birmingham City Council to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Needham, Dr J Pykett

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Privacy violation and cyber security issues in digital media misinformation during environmental and health crises

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Computing and Information Science

Research Group: Cyber Security and Networking Research Group

Research Group. Cyber Security and Networking Research Group. Computing, Informatics and Applications Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Abroshan, Dr L Babu Saheer

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

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The Minimum Abode: Tackling the Australian Housing Crisis Through Practice-Based Research

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

The project is the continuation of reflections and creative responses formulated to address the shortcomings of the Australian housing stock showcased by the Coronavirus self-isolation measures and now exacerbated by the current housing crisis afflicting Australian cities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C B Bischeri

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

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Enhancing Aviation Wildlife Management Under Climate Change Crisis Based on Data analytics and machine learning techniques

Griffith University School of Engineering and Built Environment

Integrating data analytics and machine learning techniques into aviation wildlife management presents a transformative opportunity for enhancing safety and sustainability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X W Wu

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

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Cardiff Business School PhD Studentship - Work, Employment, Management & Organizations in Adult Social Care

Cardiff University Cardiff Business School

Research Group: Management, Employment and Organisation

Cardiff Business School is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a fully funded PhD studentship as part of the newly established CARE Centre at Cardiff University starting in October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Jenkins

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The role of digital technologies in shifts towards sustainable behaviours – empowering end user engagement through user-centred design

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

New digital technologies and interactive experiences offer the potential to help enhance our day to day lives and mitigate many of the challenges our society faces today, but many of these are reliant on end user acceptance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AM Morton

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

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PhD Studentship (3 years): Developing a Digital Twin for Designing Disaster-Resilient Smart Cities

Aston University College of Business and Social Sciences

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship, supported by the College of Business and Social Sciences to be undertaken within the Department of Operations and Information Management at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Sajadi

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Leading to innovation: Developing Leadership Capability Framework for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: School of Management

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been one of the sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the adverse consequences are expected to continue for many years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Muenjohn

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

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Investigating the genetic determinants of ultra-complex telomere fusion

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

We are seeking a motivated molecular biologist to study the mechanisms by which telomere dysfunction impacts cancer genomes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Baird

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Sustainable waste-to-chemicals strategies to promote circular economy.

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

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 W Afzal, Dr I Graca

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

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Crystallisation in Structured Ternary Fluids for Enhanced Control

Durham University Department of Chemistry

In crystallisation from solution, a ubiquitous process in both industry and the natural world, nucleation is usually the rate-determining step, followed by much faster crystal growth. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Cooper, Prof J Steed

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

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Where has all of the carbon gone? Understanding the molecular mechanisms of long-term soil carbon capture

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Soils, while unglamorous, form the basis of the terrestrial biosphere and are ultimately the source of the majority of the food that we eat, yet fundamental aspects of how soils form and how they store carbon are poorly understood. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Cameron, Dr S Nixon

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

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Hybrid Technologies for Battery Thermal Management Using Smart Materials

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with many advantages such as high specific energy, long cycle life, wide range of operating temperature, and low self-discharge rates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nasr Esfahani

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

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Understanding the mechanisms behind co-linkage of antimicrobial and heavy metal resistance genes in pathogenic bacteria from livestock in the UK.

University of Reading School of Biological Sciences

Project Overview. . Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a crisis of international concern, with approximately 44% of all prescribed antibiotics used in veterinary medicine within the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mulley, Prof S C Andrews

24 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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