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EPSRC PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 271 EPSRC PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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RECRUITING NOW: Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC and MOD Centre for Doctoral Training in Complex Integrated Systems for Defence and Security (CISDnS) at the University of Southampton.

Looking to pursue a PhD either full time or part time in maritime, aeronautical, aerospace, medical and electronic systems following digital, physical, biological themes then we have opportunities for you. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero

These PhD projects will train the next generation of process and chemical engineers, and chemists, to develop the new processes, process technologies and green chemistries required for the process industries' transition to Net Zero. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero

These PhD projects will train the next generation of process and chemical engineers, and chemists, to develop the new processes, process technologies and green chemistries required for the process industries' transition to Net Zero. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Modelling and Control of Harmonic Phenomena in Renewable Energy

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship to be undertaken at Imperial College London (Control and Power Research Group, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Scarciotti
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mitigating Synthesisability Loss in 3D Generative Models

Can AI design molecules that are both truly novel and actually makeable? This PhD will combine 3D generative modelling, structural informatics, and chemical insight to tackle a central challenge in modern drug discovery, training researchers at the interface of AI, synthesis, and automation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Bradley, Dr G Pizzuto, Dr JW Ward
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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2D-Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Nanoelectronic Devices for Neuromorphic Computing

Supervisory Team. Dr Ruomeng Huang, Prof. Kees de Groot and Dr Shibin Thomas. This project will explore transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) semiconductors to build transistors and memristive devices enabling energy-efficient neuromorphic systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Huang
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MRes + PhD (1+3) in Photonic and Electronic Systems at UCL and the University of Cambridge

This 4-year programme is delivered by the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Photonic and Electronic Systems (PES CDT), a joint centre between UCL and University of Cambridge. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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MRes + PhD (1+3) in Photonic and Electronic Systems at UCL and the University of Cambridge

This 4-year programme is delivered by the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Photonic and Electronic Systems (PES CDT), a joint centre between UCL and University of Cambridge. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Root cause analysis of cyber security incidents

  Research Group: School of Computer Science
One full scholarship is available in the School of Computer Science at the University of Leeds in 2026/27. This scholarship is open only applicants who qualify as Home student for fee purposes and covers tuition fees plus maintenance. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H A Jhumka, Prof K Djemame
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Sustainable Grease Lubrication

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Sustainable Grease Lubricant, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by  EPSRC/Shell IDLA award. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Wong
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Water-Based Lubrication

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)
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Implementation of innovative telemetric technology towards carbon-neutral and safe grain storage in the UK - PhD

This fully funded PhD studentship, supported by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards (DLA) and industrial partner Crover Ltd, offers home fees (£5,238 p.a.) and a £24,500 annual tax-free stipend for three years. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Verheecke-Vaessen, Dr JL Luo
 16 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Smart electrochromic thin-films for active surfaces PhD

An exciting opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary 4-year PhD studentship, fully funded by EPSRC Industrial Doctorate Link Award (IDLA) in collaboration with BAE Systems, open to Home (UK) applicants. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Koziol, Dr J Rao
 19 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in aero-engine aerodynamics

This is a fully funded PhD (fees and bursary) in propulsion system aerodynamics in collaboration with EPSRC, Rolls-Royce and Cranfield University. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D MacManus, Dr P Zachos
 12 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Tribology: Unlocking the Black Box: A Data-Driven Framework for Surface–Lubricant Interactions

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of “Unlocking the Black Box. A Data-Driven Framework for Surface–Lubricant Interactions”, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Dini
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)