doctorate PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Queensland The School of Chemistry & Molecular Biosciences

Fluorocarbon activation using organometallic chemistry

Fundamental challenges in transforming synthetic and energy-based materials are increasingly being met using inorganic chemical solutions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Young

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

University of Surrey School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences

Effect of chemical degradation and formulation stability on viscoelastic relaxation processes

Current accelerated stress relaxation tests indirectly show how a polymer network rearranges (viscoelastic considerations) to reduce the applied stress (thermodynamic considerations). Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Watson, Dr JB Bone

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

Faculty of Economics and Administration, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

The Business Economy and Management programme provides an in-depth exploration of various aspects of the field, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complex world of commerce. Read more

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Stress grading with novel 2D materials in cable systems rated at transmission voltages

A key pre-breakdown phenomenon in polymer is electrical treeing, which are microscale tree-like hollow channels growing within the solid insulating material. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof I Kinloch

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

University of Dundee School of Health Sciences

Understanding and addressing loneliness in people living with long-term health conditions

Loneliness is increasingly recognised as a serious problem due to its reported. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Cunningham, Dr J Boehnke

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

PhD in Quantum Cryptography with Electrons

Are you looking to get advanced doctorate-level training and become a future quantum engineer? We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic student to join our research team for two of our PhD projects in Quantum Computing and Cryptography. Read more

Supervisor: Dr GG Georgiou

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

cGAS-STING involvement in respiratory viral infections

Supervisor: Dr M Triantafilou

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£42,000 total). Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Investigating the innate immune response in RSV and HMPV infection

Supervisor: Dr M Triantafilou

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£46,000 total). Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

The role of the NLRP3 inflammasome in chemotherapy-induced neurotoxicity

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£45,000 total). Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Deciphering how NLRP3 inflammasome- and STING-driven inflammatory pathways are linked to mental health disorders

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£43,000 total). Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

The role of the NLRP3 inflammasome in kidney disease

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£45,000 total). Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Complement-inflammasome interactions in amyloid-beta-induced inflammation

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£45,000 total). Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Novel Immunotherapies and Vaccines for Virus Control

Supervisor: Prof R Stanton

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£68,500 total). Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Optimisation and feasibility testing of a self-administered gratitude intervention to promote mental health and wellbeing

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Bench Fees (£14,150 total). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Nollett