development communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 337 development communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Lung Cancer Detection and Monitoring using Exhaled Breath Condensate

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death, largely because it is often detected too late or is difficult to monitor accurately over time. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Toomey, Prof B Hennessy

24 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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

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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

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What differs? - Deep Learning for Anomaly and Out of Distribution Detection in Computer Vision (Visual AI) Applications

Durham University

Department of Computer Science

Anomaly detection, and the synonymous topics of novelty and out-of-distribution detection, addresses the computer vision ("visual AI") challenge of automatically identifying outliers within the scene or image based on their appearance, motion or behaviour characteristics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T P Breckon

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

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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

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Developing magnonic building blocks for neuromorphic computing

The University of Manchester

Department of Computer Science

This PhD project will develop nanoscale devices which use magnons (collective excitations in magnetic order) as information carriers for ultra-efficient, compact, brain-inspired computing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Griggs

2 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Living with Floods Across Generations: Memory, imagination, and young people’s place-based understandings of risk

University of Reading

Department of Geography and Environmental Science

Floods leave more than watermarks on walls; they become embedded in the social memory of communities, shaping how risk is understood and acted upon over time. Read more

Supervisor: Prof H Cloke

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

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JAMT: Breaching the Barrier: Uncovering the role of YKL-40 in immune cell exclusion in lung cancer

University of Aberdeen

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

PhD opportunity. 3D imaging, human lung cancer and the immune-matrix environment. This project will combine advanced 3D microscopy, human lung cancer tissue and quantitative image analysis to reveal how the tumour extracellular matrix shapes immune cell exclusion. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Sutherland , Prof H Wilson

14 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Safety assurance processes for autonomous swarm robotics

UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)

College of Arts, Technology and Environment

This is one of several fully funded PhD studentships available within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment (CATE) at UWE Bristol. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SM Missaoui

12 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Autonomous Close-Proximity Spacecraft Operations: Hardware-in-the-Loop Validation of Neuromorphic Event Cameras

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Alexander Wittig, Dr Sergio Araujo-Estrada and Dr Jorn Cheney. This project aims to overcome the challenges of testing spacecraft control algorithms on real hardware in Earth-based environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Wittig

2 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Decommissioning Cultures and Communities: understanding culture change from operation to decommissioning in a large nuclear facility (NDA funded) PhD Human Geography

University of Exeter

Department of Geography

The University of Exeter’s Department of Geography is inviting applications for a PhD bursary funded by the Nuclear Decommissioning Agency to commence on… Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Dawney

24 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Multiscale Imaging and Mechanics of Osteoarthritis

University College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive, age-related musculoskeletal disease and a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide, affecting approximately 7% of the global population. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Lee

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

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Shared Decision-Making in ADHD Medication Management: Evaluating Alignment Between Patient Values and Prescribing Practice

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Project Details. Background. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals across the lifespan and is increasingly recognised as a significant public health priority. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M U Khan, Prof IM Maidment

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

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Early Detection of Distributed File-less Malware Using Vision Transformers (VC2644)

University of the West of Scotland

Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences

University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is seeking to attract a PhD candidate of outstanding ability and commitment to join its vibrant and growing programme of internationally excellent research at its London Campus. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Lee, Dr D Javaheri, Dr M Thankappan, Dr M Hassanu

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Fully Funded Phosphazene Stabilised Ylids as Ligands for Aluminium Catalysis

University of Greenwich

School of Science

Replacing precious metal catalysts with less toxic, earth abundant metals is needed to meet environmental and sustainability targets, but ligands which give good performance with precious metals are often unsuited to controlling base metal reactivity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Clark, Dr X Cambeiro

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

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We have 337 development communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

development communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 337 development communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Lung Cancer Detection and Monitoring using Exhaled Breath Condensate

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

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

What differs? - Deep Learning for Anomaly and Out of Distribution Detection in Computer Vision (Visual AI) Applications

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

Developing magnonic building blocks for neuromorphic computing

Living with Floods Across Generations: Memory, imagination, and young people’s place-based understandings of risk

JAMT: Breaching the Barrier: Uncovering the role of YKL-40 in immune cell exclusion in lung cancer

Safety assurance processes for autonomous swarm robotics

Autonomous Close-Proximity Spacecraft Operations: Hardware-in-the-Loop Validation of Neuromorphic Event Cameras

Decommissioning Cultures and Communities: understanding culture change from operation to decommissioning in a large nuclear facility (NDA funded) PhD Human Geography

Multiscale Imaging and Mechanics of Osteoarthritis

Shared Decision-Making in ADHD Medication Management: Evaluating Alignment Between Patient Values and Prescribing Practice

Early Detection of Distributed File-less Malware Using Vision Transformers (VC2644)

Fully Funded Phosphazene Stabilised Ylids as Ligands for Aluminium Catalysis

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