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data science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 783 data science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Effects of estrogen on the activity of hypoxic neural networks

Project Overview. This project offers an exciting opportunity to understand how estrogen protects the brain from the effects of stroke. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Delivopoulos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Point-of-care platelet diagnostics

Project Overview. Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), but also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CI Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multivariate, longitudinal and cross-cultural exploration of the effects of becoming a parent on mental health and wellbeing in modern society

Why do some people thrive when they become parents, while others struggle? This PhD explores how mental wellbeing changes during the transition to parenthood, using rich data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) and datasets from non-UK countries. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Haworth
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multimodal Assessment of Falls Risk/ Movement Performance in Older Adults Using Wearable Sensor Technologies and Visual Computing Techniques

Falls are a leading cause of severe injury and loss of functional independence among older adults. Performance measures derived from gait and postural assessments offer valuable insight into an individual’s movement quality (and hence their falls risk). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Buckley, Prof R Qahwaji, Dr R Jaber
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Defeating complex families of malware using evolutionary based adversarial learning

Malicious software continues to evolve rapidly, posing significant risks to information systems and organisational networks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KB Babaagba
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Embodied AI for Wellbeing: Exploring the Opportunities for Social Robots

Although therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness programmes are effective, according to study reported by Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, systemic barriers, including resource shortages, delivery variability, and long waiting times, limit accessibility and consistency (Peipert, et al., 2022). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr ES Sobolewska, Dr CS Strathearn
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Human Factors and Behaviour Change Interventions for Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks are increasingly designed to exploit and manipulate users’ behaviour rather than targeting purely technical vulnerabilities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JPV Vargheese, Dr D Brazier
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Actor-Controlled Interactive Sound Design in Live Theatre Performance

This PhD project invites researchers with interests in theatre, sound, and interactive technology to explore new possibilities in live performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RS Selfridge, Dr I McGregor
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Playful engagement with Politics in the time of misinformation

Background. Education and knowledge have long been considered core factors in explaining why individuals engage in political and civic activities (Galston, W.A., 2001, Ashley, Maksl and Craft, 2017). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr HW Wagner, Dr DD Darzentas
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Digital Twin and AI-Driven Modelling of Seabed Mobility for Offshore Infrastructure

This PhD scholarship is offered by the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience; a partnership between the Universities of Durham, Hull, Loughborough and Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr WZ Zhang, Dr S McLelland
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Enhancing the Resilience of Offshore Wind Electrical Systems through Digital Twin Tools

The UK’s expansion of offshore wind is changing the dynamics of the electricity grid, particularly due to the lack of generation inertia worsening power system stability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Griffo, Dr X Chen, Dr M Smailes, Dr A Nambiar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Robust Machine Vision and AI for Perception in Autonomous Robotic Systems

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 A Rohan, Prof S Aphale, Dr S Kannan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Stochastic Control for for Renewable Energy Integration in Power Grids

About the Project. As renewable penetration grows, national and regional power grids face increasing challenges in balancing variable supply with demand, maintaining stability, and ensuring resilience against uncertainty. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YZ Zhou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Control Strategies for Renewable Energy system

Renewable energy systems are central to achieving the UK’s Net Zero goals, but their variability and interdependence pose major challenges for reliable operation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr YZ Zhou, Prof H Yu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Designing the Resilient Lunar Power Grid

As humanity prepares for a sustained presence on the Moon, the single most critical challenge is establishing a reliable, resilient, and truly sustainable power grid. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr F Kahwash
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only