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We have 271 EPSRC PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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AI-Assisted Modelling of Flow and Compaction of Refractory Metal Powders

  Research Group: School of Computer Science
Please note that the start date for this project is 1 February 2027. One fully funded PhD scholarship is available jointly in the School of Computer Science and the School of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Leeds in 2026/27. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Rabbani, Dr X Jia, Dr W P Goh
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Using microstructured solvent systems for crystallisation with controlled particle characteristics

One of the most risky and time-consuming steps of the manufacture of medicines is the scale-up, especially to generate powders and particles that further can be processed into formulations such as tablets. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Edkins
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced Dual-Comb LiDAR: Precision 3D Metrology for Advanced Sustainable Manufacturing

We are seeking to appoint a talented PhD candidate to join the Ultrafast Optics Group at Heriot-Watt, to start by 1 October 2026, to develop a faster and more sensitive implementation of dual-comb ranging—an optical metrology technique combining interferometry-like precision with time-of-flight accuracy. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Reid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Low maintenance reliable main bearings for large wind turbines

Almost all the bearings in wind turbine transmissions are rolling element type [1]. That includes slow and high-speed shafts, gearboxes, blade pitch bearings, and the main bearing that supports the rotor. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Dwyer-Joyce, Dr T Khan, Mr WS Song, Dr S Tan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Enhancing the Resilience of Offshore Wind Electrical Systems through Digital Twin Tools

The UK’s expansion of offshore wind is changing the dynamics of the electricity grid, particularly due to the lack of generation inertia worsening power system stability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Griffo, Dr X Chen, Dr M Smailes, Dr A Nambiar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Centrifuge Physical Modelling of Floating Offshore Wind Moorings in Layered Soils

The future of offshore wind energy lies in floating turbines, enabling the capture of wind power in deep waters where conventional foundations (like monopiles and jackets) are not economically viable. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Bowman, Prof C Augarde, Prof C Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(SATURN CDT) Development of a Nibble and Vacuum Technique for Nuclear Graphite Retrieval and Recycling

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. The decommissioning of reactor graphite requires size reduction and recovery methods that can operate remotely, generate predictable feedstocks and minimise secondary waste. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Theodosiou, Prof A Jones, Dr X zhang
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Regularized dynamical parametric approximations for gradient flows

Parametric integrators approximate solutions of (high-dimensional) partial differential equations by restricting the numerical approximation to a closed form that nonlinearly depends on, and is identified by, a set of parameters. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Nick
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(SATURN CDT) Constitutive modelling of nuclear graphite under HTGR/AMR service conditions using physics-informed machine learning

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. As part of the UK’s transition to a low carbon economy, the UK Government is committed to delivering new and advanced nuclear power, and has stated its preference for High Temperature Gas Reactors (HTGRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs) [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr X zhang, Dr G Hall
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Self-driving fetal MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides exceptional insight into anatomy and development without using radiation. Each MRI examination consists of several sequences, each designed to capture different tissue contrasts or orientations. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Malik, Dr J Hutter
 20 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EngD: Multi-scale analytical modelling of turning processes for digital optimisation of chip geometry for improved recyclability

Machining is a key part of subtractive manufacturing which is used by almost all industries to shape components and remove unwanted material. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Priest, Dr F Freeman
 16 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(SATURN CDT) Photonics-based Corrosion Monitoring of Stainless Steel Filter Materials

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT    . UoM_Nuclear. Metal filters play an essential part to ensure containment of nuclear waste and other hazardous products. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Engelberg, Prof P Martin
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Use and development of time-resolved direct electron detectors for imaging and spectroscopy of functional materials

Start date. 01/10/2026. Are you interested in materials physics, data science, or computational physics? Could a PhD working with next-generation cutting edge detectors for electron microscopy be for you? If so, please read on!. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr KF Fallon, Dr D Maclaren
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Closed-Loop Electromagnetic Microstructure Control During Hot Strip Mill Run-Out Table Cooling

The mechanical properties of hot-rolled flat steel are determined almost entirely by the microstructure formed during run-out table (ROT) cooling - the phase transformation from austenite to ferrite, bainite, or martensite, together with the resulting grain size. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Davis, Dr F Zhou
 22 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mixed precision methods for numerical linear algebra at exascale

  Research Group: School of Computer Science
Please note the start date for this project is Monday 1 February 2027. Join an international team developing scalable algorithms to solve numerical linear algebra challenges on supercomputers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Fasi
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)