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development communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 274 development communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Secure Software Development and AI Security Methods, Tooling, and Assurance

The Blockchain Identity Lab (BIL) supports world-leading research in cryptography, distributed ledgers, privacy-preserving technologies, and sovereign identity such as decentralised identifiers and verifiable credentials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr PP Papadopoulos, Prof B Buchanan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Reclaiming Residues: Brazil Nut Shells and the Future of the Development of Circular Construction Materials

This PhD project explores the potential of Brazil nut shells and other agro-forestry residues from the Amazon rainforest as innovative, sustainable construction materials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Abdelmagid, Dr J Holley, Dr LB Bufalino
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Urban Facilities Management in the Smart Places Ecosystem

Growing areas of academic and policy interest in the built environment consider the role of cities as homes to the majority of the world’s population and key drivers for health and wellbeing, resilience and sustainable development. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AS Smith, Mr AR Reid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integrating Organ-on-a-Chip Systems into Preclinical Drug Screening Pipelines

The development and testing of drugs currently rely mainly on animal models, which may require many years before results can be translated into clinical practice. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully industry funded PhD Position: Superconducting qubit diagnostics: Unravelling noise sources for maximizing coherence times using nitrogen vacancy (NV) centres in diamond

Project Description. Quantum computers based on superconducting circuits are lose their quantum properties on short timescales resulting limiting the potential of their applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Kurdi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Nano-enabled detection and risk communication of microplastics in ASEAN food chains

Microplastics are increasingly found in the food chain, with Malaysia and Indonesia among the most impacted due to high plastic consumption. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Athirah Bakhtiar, Assoc Prof Dr Pitaloka
 29 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MRes - The Relative Contribution of Maximal Force and Rate of Force Development to Change of Direction Performance and Movement Strategy in Elite Youth Football Players (SAS0231)

An exciting opportunity to complete a fully funded, part-time Master of Research (MRes) degree has arisen between Edinburgh Napier University and Hibernian FC. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Dugdale, Dr g Dunlop
 7 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of a Human Cholinergic Co-culture Model to Investigate α-Synuclein-Induced Neurodegeneration in Parkinson's Disease Dementia and Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Neurodegenerative diseases represent one of the greatest biomedical challenges of the 21st century. Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD) and Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) affect millions worldwide and remain without disease-modifying therapies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Pienaar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development and optimisation of ultra-efficient and power dense ice protection system for future aircraft systems

This PhD project lies within the discipline of atmospheric icing science, specifically at the intersection of aircraft systems design, thermal management, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Vincent, Dr FE Embuena
 5 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Application of Satellite Medium Access Control Principles to Underwater Acoustic Communication Networks

  Research Group: Communication Technologies
Acoustic waves are widely accepted as the most suitable means of communicating underwater, since radio waves suffer from severe attenuation through water. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P D Mitchell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Post-quantum cryptographic systems for securing communication in IoT systems.

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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Responsible virtual assistant for effective marketing communication

This self-funded Ph.D. opportunity seeks to contribute to current research in the field of marketing communication, Artificial intelligence (AI) related technologies, and consumer behavior and well-being. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Rezaei, Dr RW Wiid
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Integrating DevOps practices into ML-driven systems: A Framework and Maturity Model for Continuous Machine Learning Development

The rapid adoption of Machine Learning (ML) across industries has transformed how systems are built, deployed, and maintained. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SR Rafi, Dr AU Ullah
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Trust and Generative AI in Agile Software Development: Building the Next-Generation Trust Maturity Model

Trust is the invisible glue that holds Agile software development together. Teams rely on openness, accountability, and shared confidence to deliver high-quality software at speed. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr OB Bamgboye, Dr BD Davison
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Development of New Piezoelectric Sensors for Force Measurement Applications

Subtractive manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, and drilling remain the backbone of industrial production across sectors, including aerospace, automotive, and energy. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Shyha, Dr LM Manjakkal
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only