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Post-quantum cryptographic systems for securing communication in IoT systems.

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

We are seeking a motivated PhD candidate to join our cutting-edge research project on developing post-quantum cryptographic systems for securing communication in Internet of Things (IoT) systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Arshad

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

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Intelligent Avatars for Collaborative and Rehabilitative Extended Realities

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

This project explores the development of intelligent, embodied avatars in Extended Reality (XR) environments, aimed at supporting collaborative and rehabilitative tasks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Francik

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

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AI-Driven Cloud Security: Advancing Sustainable and Zero Trust Frameworks through Automation

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

We are seeking a PhD candidate to join our cutting-edge research projects focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance cyber security in cloud environments and edge computing platforms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Liang

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

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Evaluation of human pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiac myocytes for cardiotoxicity testing

University of Bradford

Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

Evaluation of human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiac myocytes (hiPSC-CMs) for cardiotoxicity testing Potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmias such as Torsades des Pointes (TdP) are linked to adverse side-effects of drugs intended as potential treatments for a variety of clinical disorders. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Hussain, Dr T Nasim, Prof MR Boyett

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

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Novel Formulation Strategies for Multi-Drug Delivery Systems to Address Polypharmacy

University of Liverpool

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

This PhD project aims to develop next-generation multi-therapy drug delivery systems that address polypharmacy by engineering programmable formulations in a single dose that simplify complex drug regimens and transform care for patients with multiple chronic conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr w Lau

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

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Acoustic Array and Physics-Informed AI for Hydrogen Leak Detection and Localisation

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Michal Kalkowski and Dr Chao Zheng. This project aims to merge state-of-the-art acoustics, physics-based modelling, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) to advance hydrogen leak detection in complex environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kalkowski

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

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Piezoelectric Immune Reprogramming: A Novel Approach for Accelerated Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

University of Bradford

Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Centre for Skin Sciences

Are you passionate about cutting-edge biomedical research that can change lives? This PhD project offers an exciting opportunity to develop a next-generation self-powered wound dressing that uses electrical stimulation to heal diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs),one of the most challenging complications of diabetes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Rajan Unnithan

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

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Advanced 3D cell models for assessing vascular function in vitro

University of Bradford

Faculty of Life Sciences

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality across the globe. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Riches-Suman, Dr ED Perkins

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

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Mechanisms of radiotherapy-induced vascular damage

University of Bradford

Faculty of Life Sciences

Radiotherapy is a common treatment for cancer, and is used in over 70% of breast cancer patients. However, radiotherapy is associated with longer term vascular damage including atherosclerosis development and fibrosis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Riches-Suman, Dr J Muller

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

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Controlled Release Trans-Scleral Dissolving Microneedles for Intraocular Delivery

University of Bradford

Faculty of Life Sciences

The Retinal diseases, such as macular degeneration, retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy are the leading causes of vision impairment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Shaikh, Dr J Denniss, Dr S Shnyder

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

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Computational Neural Networks (CNNs), foundational large language models (LLMs), and pretrained transformers (GPTs) for phylogeny, biodiversity and functional genomics

University of Leicester

College of Life Sciences

Research Group: Genetics

Artificial intelligence will transform the identification, measurement, conservation and exploitation of biodiversity and the understanding and applications that can come from genomics, transcriptomics and genome assemblies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr PHH Heslop-Harrison

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

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Behaviour and welfare of Hong Kong’s free-ranging feral bovids (cattle and water buffalo)

City University of Hong Kong

College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences

The vision of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC; https://www.cityu.edu.hk/jcc/) is to become a centre of excellence in veterinary medicine and life sciences education and research. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A McElligott

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

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Developing novel nuclear techniques for medicine

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Nuclear Physics

You think that science should do more to improve our quality of life and expand people's lifetime? We agree with you and can provide you an opportunity to contribute in this never ending battle. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bashkanov, Prof D Watts

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

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Modelling of subsea cable flow induced vibration effects in offshore wind farms

Durham University

Offshore Wind CDT

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 L Gan, Prof J Gilbert, Prof W Coombs

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

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A socio-economic impact evaluation on wellbeing and community dynamics of Offshore Wind Farms in the United Kingdom

Loughborough University

Offshore Wind CDT

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. The project is sponsored by industry partner, the Crown Estate of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Rasciute, Dr AR Bennato, Dr A Moghaddasi-Kelishomi

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

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We have 889 data science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

data science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 889 data science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Post-quantum cryptographic systems for securing communication in IoT systems.

Intelligent Avatars for Collaborative and Rehabilitative Extended Realities

AI-Driven Cloud Security: Advancing Sustainable and Zero Trust Frameworks through Automation

Evaluation of human pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiac myocytes for cardiotoxicity testing

Novel Formulation Strategies for Multi-Drug Delivery Systems to Address Polypharmacy

Acoustic Array and Physics-Informed AI for Hydrogen Leak Detection and Localisation

Piezoelectric Immune Reprogramming: A Novel Approach for Accelerated Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Advanced 3D cell models for assessing vascular function in vitro

Mechanisms of radiotherapy-induced vascular damage

Controlled Release Trans-Scleral Dissolving Microneedles for Intraocular Delivery

Computational Neural Networks (CNNs), foundational large language models (LLMs), and pretrained transformers (GPTs) for phylogeny, biodiversity and functional genomics

Behaviour and welfare of Hong Kong’s free-ranging feral bovids (cattle and water buffalo)

Developing novel nuclear techniques for medicine

Modelling of subsea cable flow induced vibration effects in offshore wind farms

A socio-economic impact evaluation on wellbeing and community dynamics of Offshore Wind Farms in the United Kingdom

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