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We have 783 data science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

High-Gravity Fermentation for Sustainable Scotch Whisky Production

Heriot-Watt University

Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering

Scotch whisky is one of the UK’s most globally recognised premium beverages, with exports exceeding £5 billion annually. Fermentation lies at the heart of whisky production and represents a critical industrial biotechnology leverage point for improving sustainability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Zhuang

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

3D temperature field reconstruction from local temperature monitoring in directed energy deposition PhD

Cranfield University

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to undertake a PhD program titled "3D Temperature Field Reconstruction from Local Temperature Monitoring in Directed Energy Deposition." This exciting research opportunity focuses on advancing large-scale additive manufacturing using metal wire as feedstock and electric arc as the heat source. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Sun

18 November 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Last chance to apply

Vision Language Models for Micro-Expression Analysis

Manchester Metropolitan University

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Overview. Micro-expressions are tiny, involuntary facial movements that can occur when a person tries to hide an emotion, but are difficult to analyse because they are subtle, short-lived, and easily confused with ordinary facial movement. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Davison

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

Data-Driven Approaches to Understanding Heterogeneity in Type 1 Diabetes: Towards Better Prediction and Personalised Care

University of Exeter

Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

The GW4 BioMed3 Doctoral Landscape Programme is offering up to 18 MRC funded studentships across a range of biomedical disciplines, with a start date of October 2027. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KY Young

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Adapting knowledge in machine learning models

University College London

Department of Computer Science

This project will develop machine learning algorithms to cheaply and efficiently adapt knowledge in machine learning / AI models. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SS Swaroop

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

AI and Computer Vision for Wild Bee Monitoring and Sustainable Agriculture

Durham University

Department of Computer Science

Pollinating insects are essential to agriculture and biodiversity, yet monitoring wild bees in natural environments remains extremely difficult. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei

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

Scaling Generalization: Autonomous Intelligent Agents for the ARC-AGI Challenge

University of York

Department of Computer Science

Introduction. You will have complete freedom to define your research direction within the broader AI landscape. from core methods to applications, and from theory to systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Banerjee

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

Efficient and Robust Deep Learning based Perception for Autonomous Driving and Robotics

Durham University

Department of Computer Science

Today, autonomous vehicle and robotics research is a continuously evolving field and spanning all areas of AI autonomy, including perception, behaviour prediction, motion planning, explainability and safety critical AI systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T P Breckon

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

Unconstrained Object Understanding using Deep Learning for Computer Vision in X-ray Security Screening

Durham University

Department of Computer Science

X-ray security screening is widely used to maintain aviation/transport security, and its significance poses a particular interest in future automated screening systems that can be deployed for transportation and border security screening alike. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T P Breckon

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

Addressing Racial Bias in Face Recognition Based on Deep Learning Enabled Computer Vision

Durham University

Department of Computer Science

Facial recognition is one of the most academically studied and industrially developed areas within computer vision where we readily find associated applications deployed globally. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T P Breckon

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

Agentic and Explainable AI for Real-Time Cybersecurity in 6G-Enabled Autonomous Systems

University of Reading

Department of Computer Science

Future 6G networks will support safety-critical autonomous systems such as connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), where security decisions must be made in real time under strict latency and reliability constraints. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Pooranian

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

Application of digital holography for marine science

University of Aberdeen

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 T Thevar, Dr K Nakkeeran

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

Learning to Leverage Complex Morphologies: Data-Driven Modeling and Intelligent Control for Unconventional Robots

University of Aberdeen

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: Prof S Aphale, Dr A San-Millan

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

Data-Driven Alloy Design and Autonomous Alloy Development

University of Birmingham

School of Metallurgy & Materials

Combinatorial and autonomous approach for new material discovery with the combined modelling, machine learning, automation, and high throughput experimentation is the cornerstone of modern materials science. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Cai

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

PhD in Trustworthy and Efficient AI Systems

University of Birmingham

School of Computer Science

About the Project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BB Buyukates

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

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