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EPSRC PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 409 EPSRC PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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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Intelligent Multi-scale Magnetic Robots for Endoluminal Surgical Applications

  Research Group: School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
This PhD position is part of the IMMERSE project (Intelligent Magnetic Multi-scale Robotics for Endoluminal Surgical Excellence), an ambitious research programme aiming to develop the next generation of medical robots for minimally invasive surgery. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Valdastri, Dr J H Chandler
 31 July 2026  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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A digital twin-enabled ultra-precision cobot assembly system for optical components

The project aims at researching a disruptive digital twin-enable ultra-precision assembly system and technology for optical components using cobot. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof X L Luo
 21 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(SATURN CDT) The use of local contact impedance spectroscopy to monitor radiation damage in ceramics and glasses

We are offering an exciting PhD opportunity to develop and validate a novel rapid, non-destructive technique for detecting and quantifying radiation-induced defects in ceramics, glasses, and other functional materials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Dean, Dr C Thorpe, Prof D Sinclair, Prof R Hand
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Ageing of the human heelpad: tissue properties and gait biomechanics

The human heel pad is a complex biological material composed of fat and connective tissue. It is important in impact management during gait, and it is linked to foot pathologies and heel pain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K D'Aout, Dr A Sharp, Dr P Chatzistergos, Dr RR Readioff
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Developing a toolbox for pre- and post-operative assessment of wrist function

The human wrist is a highly complex anatomical joint. Its healthy functioning is crucial to normal hand performance, and our ability to successfully interact with and manipulate the environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Bates, Dr S Fichera
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(SATURN CDT) Condition-Based Risk Assessment of Ageing Nuclear Infrastructure under Material Degradation

Ageing nuclear infrastructure must maintain high levels of safety, reliability and structural integrity while many assets continue to operate beyond their original design life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SMH Hoseyni, Prof J Cordiner
 31 July 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
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(SATURN CDT) New directions in radiation tolerant superconducting magnets

Magnetic confinement of fusion plasma is a central requirement of Tokamak and spherical reactors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Boston, Prof C Race
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mixed precision methods for numerical linear algebra at exascale

  Research Group: School of Computer Science
Join an international team developing scalable algorithms to solve numerical linear algebra challenges on supercomputers. Modern high-performance computing increasingly relies on hardware accelerators originally designed for artificial intelligence. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Fasi
 10 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(SATURN CDT)Manufacture of high density fuel concepts for use in water reactors

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT . UoM_Nuclear. The University of Manchester invites applications for a fully funded PhD position focused on developing novel nuclear fuel materials for use in existing and future reactors, which includes a £26k p.a. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Turner, Prof T Abram, Dr MJ Pritchard
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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