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We have 335 development communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The "Invisible" Burden of Raynaud’s: A Mixed-Methods Study of Behavioural Adaptation and Life Impact

University of Bradford

Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

Raynaud’s Phenomenon affects up to 10 million people in the UK, causing pain, numbness, and significant disruption to daily life (1). Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Vaportzis

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

PhD Studentship in Water-Based Lubrication

Imperial College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Tribology and Lubrication, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the EPSRC/Shell IDLA award. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Wong

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

Ensuring Well-Being in the Age of Generative AI

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Generative AI is rapidly transforming diverse sectors, yet its implications for well-being remain underexplored. Beyond productivity gains, concerns are emerging around heightened performance expectations, reduced autonomy, and career uncertainty in AI-augmented environments. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SR Rafi, Dr AU Ullah

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

Agile Coaching activity within an Organisational Learning context

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

There are currently many agile coaches and those tasked with mentoring remits within the IT function. Little is known about the involvement and role of agile coaches regards the adoption and deployment of agile methods (Stray et al, 2020) with inconsistent approaches and varying successes (Theobald et al, 2020). Read more

Supervisor: Dr PC Chita

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

Building Back Circular: Digitalising Construction for Climate-Resilient Recovery

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

We are inviting applications for a PhD project that investigates how advanced digital technologies can accelerate the adoption of circular economy (CE) principles in the built environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LK Khaddour, Prof BC Canberk

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

Environmental Impact of Construction on Peatlands

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Reducing greenhouse gasses (GHG) emissions is one of the main goals of the 1997 Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement (signed in 2015 during COP21) which seeks to limit the global raise in temperature to 1.5 °C. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JB Bernal-Sanchez, Dr J McDougall

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

Designing and Personalisation of Social Robots

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

With the rapid development of humanoid social robots, and mixed reactions towards them from the general public (Sobolewska, Vanderschantz, Bitcon, 2021), it becomes imperative to provide prospective users with machines that are not only efficient and effective in their tasks, but also provide excellent User Experience, with desirable design and pleasurable interactions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ES Sobolewska, Dr CS Strathearn

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

Embodied AI for Wellbeing: Exploring the Opportunities for Social Robots

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

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

Human Factors and Behaviour Change Interventions for Cybersecurity

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

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

Two is better than one: The effect of multiple robots in human-robot interaction

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

A large literature has shown that multiple robots in socially assistive roles perform better than a single robot in the same role (Li et al., accepted). Read more

Supervisors: Dr JL Li, Dr ES Sobolewska

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

Socially-assistive robots and voice assistants for older adults

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Are you interested in designing robots or voice assistants for older adults? Join the effort to make socially intelligent systems for older adults. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JL Li, Dr ES Sobolewska

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

Bioengineering Anti-Thrombotic Surfaces for Heart-Lung Machines

University of Sydney

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Project Overview: . Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof A Waterhouse

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

Fully Funded PhD position available: Electrochemical Biomarker Sensing with Artificial Enzyme (SDC18) as part of ENDOTRAIN MSCA Doctoral Network

ENDOTRAIN MSCA Doctoral Network

PhD position available. Electrochemical Biomarker Sensing with Artificial Enzyme (SDC18) as part of ENDOTRAIN MSCA Doctoral Network. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Güntner, Prof K de Bock

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

Automated Hybrid AM–Lightweight Steel Framing (LSF) Systems for Zero-Waste Construction

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 A Bagheri Sabbagh, Dr V Vaziri

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

Faculty of Education, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

Expand your knowledge with our comprehensive Ph.D. programmes in education studies. Whether you want to improve as a dedicated educational researcher, or a passionate advocate for inclusive education, we have a range of specializations to ignite your curiosity and empower you to make a difference. . Read more

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