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Understanding the relationship between personality, cognition and creativity in product design
University of Strathclyde Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management
Creativity is fundamental to successful product design, and is a key component of design proficiency. Current psychology research suggests that personality traits may influence creative ability and achievement, potentially through the involvement of particular cognitive abilities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Hay, Prof A Duffy
 30 June 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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Institute for Design Innovation Research
Loughborough University London
PhD. 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time. MPhil. 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time. Entry Requirements. An honours degree [2:1 or above] or equivalent overseas qualification. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

 Arts Research Programme

Arts Research Programme

Arts Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

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Understanding mental imagery processes in creative design synthesis
University of Strathclyde Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management
In product design, creative synthesis is the mental creation and combination of design knowledge and concepts to produce ideas for functional products. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Hay, Prof A Duffy
 30 June 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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Queen’s Doctoral Training Programme in Secure Connected Intelligent Design and Manufacturing
Queen’s University Belfast
 Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things are emerging digital technologies with the potential to improve the way we design, manufacture and operate many products and services. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

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Designing led by disabled people: exploring the barriers and enablers to effective co-production in the area of disability-related design
University of Dundee School of Education and Social Work
The aim of this project will be to investigate the barriers and enablers to effective co-production in the area of disability-related design. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Mladenov, Prof G Pullin
 30 June 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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School of Design and Creative Arts
Loughborough University School of Design and Creative Arts
Application details. Reference number: SDCA2021DEG. Start date of studentship. 1 October 2021. Closing date of advert: 22 March 2021. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

 Arts Research Programme

Arts Research Programme

Arts Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

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Position in Design for optimised obsolescence PhD
Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)
Cranfield University is currently seeking a top class candidate to undertake fundamental research in exploring how obsolescence can be optimised early on in the design phase of the life cycle of complex engineered assets, such as planes, ships, and trains. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Ahmet Erkoyuncu
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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A Human-Centred Design Taxonomy for Healthcare Technologies; Developing criteria for assessment, improvement and communication
University of Liverpool School of Engineering
1. Problem Statement. Healthcare technologies have witnessed major acceleration in interdisciplinary interest and R&D investment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Nickpour, Mr I Hennessey
 15 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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DTPSCIDM: SECURE CONNECTED MANUFACTURING - INTEGRATING DESIGN AND CLOUD BASED DISTRIBUTED MANUFACTURING
Queen’s University Belfast School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Start Date. 1 October 2021. Dr Peter Kilpatrick, EEECS Prof Mark Price, MAE The UK is aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 challenging all sectors of our society and economy to adopt new ways of doing things. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Kilpatrick
 28 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Envisioning demedicalised futures of prosthetic design: exploring historical and contemporary constructions of the body, inclusion of disabled people, (de)medicalisation, exceptionalisation and normalisation
University of Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design
The aim of this project will be to explore the continued medicalisation of prosthetic design in the United Kingdom from the perspective of disability studies. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Pullin, Dr T Mladenov
 30 June 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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DTPSCIDM: Biohaviour: Generative Design Systems for Jet Engines
Queen’s University Belfast School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join the Biohaviour (biohaviour.com) team. The airplane of the future will look and feel very different to that which we are accustomed to today. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Price
 28 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Design Apothecary of Embodied Knowledge for Inclusive Spaces
University of Reading School of the Built Environment
The Design Apothecary of Embodied Knowledge aims to bring together hybrid processes informed by design, movement practices and emerging technologies to examine how we can better map thinking in ways of movement in architectural design. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Carolina Vasilikou
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Rapid approaches to assess power-plant loading for novel aircraft concepts under extreme events
Queen’s University Belfast School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
This project will investigate novel computational methods for modelling and assessing the impact of extreme events on current and future power-plant and aircraft design concepts. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Nolan, Dr D Quinn
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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PhD Studentship: Delivering the Circular Economy through Service Design
Loughborough University School of Design and Creative Arts
Applications are invited for a fully funded studentship in the School of Design and Creative Arts at Loughborough University. The School is looking for a highly motivated and talented individual who is keen to contribute to the School’s vibrant research culture. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GT Wilson
 16 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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DTPSCIDM: MANUFACTURE FOR DESIGN – A METHOD FOR DESIGNING PERFORMANCE CRITICAL PRODUCTS
Queen’s University Belfast School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Design for Manufacture is a well-established industry norm, where aspects of a product design may be altered to reduce manufacturing cost or complexity. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof F Kirkland
 28 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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