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We have 154 free PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships added in the last month

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Predicting clad defect propagation of Zr-based alloys under oxidising conditions during dry fuel store

Updated: 12 June 2026 
This PhD is embedded within a uniquely collaborative environment that brings together two of the UKs strongest nuclear materials teams, both based at the University of Manchester. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Frankel, Prof J Turner, Dr MM Maric
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship in Medicinal Chemistry - Hydrophobic warheads to expand covalent drug discovery

Updated: 11 June 2026 
Award summary. 100% fees covered (Home), and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026/27 UKRI rate). Overview. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HS Stewart
 9 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Neurodiversity, Trauma Exposure and Occupational Wellbeing in Policing and Disaster Response Roles (HHS-2026-02)

Updated: 11 June 2026 
Police officers and staff working in specialist roles such as Disaster Victim Identification (DVI), safeguarding, public protection and major investigations are routinely exposed to traumatic material, complex operational demands and emotionally challenging environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NL Gorton
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Poor Quality Housing, Domestic Fire Risk and the Prevention Agenda: The Role of the Fire and Rescue Services in Cross-Sector Housing Safety (HHS-2026-06)

Updated: 11 June 2026 
Poor quality housing is widely recognised as a key determinant of health and wellbeing, yet its relationship with domestic fire risk remains underexplored. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Simcock
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Reducing inequalities in perinatal mental health: What does good perinatal mental health support look like for LGBTQIA+ people? (HHS-2026-05)

Updated: 11 June 2026 
Perinatal mental health (PMH) difficulties affect many parents during pregnancy and the postnatal period, yet access to appropriate, affirming support is uneven across and within communities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Darwin
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Social Movements and Transitional Justice ‘from below’: Exploring Grassroots Activism in Armed Conflicts and Post-Conflict Contexts (HHS-2026-01)

Updated: 11 June 2026 
Applications are invited for a PhD studentship exploring the relationship between social movements, victims’ activism, and transitional justice in contexts of armed conflict and post-conflict transition. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Tamayo Gomez
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The feasibility of the improving fit, comfort and functionality of mounted police personal protective equipment (PPE) (HHS-2026-04)

Updated: 11 June 2026 
This project will evaluate how standard riding equipment, on-duty equipment, and public order personal protective equipment (PPE) influence the comfort, mobility, posture, task performance, and safety of mounted police officers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding the cognitive effects of e-cigarette use (HHS-2026-03)

Updated: 11 June 2026 
Recent statistics show that the use of e-cigarettes has overtaken the use of cigarettes for the first time, with approximately 5.4 million people using e-cigarettes daily in Great Britain (ONS, 2024). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Retzler
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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When Timing Breaks Down: Rhythmic Synchronisation in Reading and Mathematical Difficulties (HHS-2026-07)

Updated: 11 June 2026 
Reading and mathematics both rely on the ability to process sequential information over time, which may explain why developmental dyslexia and developmental dyscalculia so frequently co-occur. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CY Lin
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship - Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero – Net Zero Marine Fuels by Hydrothermal Processing of Waste

Updated: 11 June 2026 
Marine transport is a difficult sector to decarbonise, as electrical power is challenging for many forms of shipping. Hence, sustainable marine fuels are required. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Phan
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Hydrogen Released from Nuclear Waste and its Consequence of Small Scale Explosion

  Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering
Updated: 11 June 2026 
The decommissioning of the UK's nuclear legacy sites presents a significant safety challenge. managing hydrogen gas. Generated from nuclear waste, hydrogen can accumulate in silos and storage vessels, forming flammable mixtures with air. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Yang, Prof T Hunter
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating mechanisms of impaired regeneration in aged skin

Updated: 11 June 2026 
A PhD studentship is available at Queen Mary University of London to investigate mechanisms of impaired regeneration in aged skin. With age, the skin… Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Connelly, Prof C Bishop
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sustainable solutions for nutrient management and soil health in agricultural systems

Updated: 11 June 2026 
We are seeking a motivated domestic and international PhD candidate to join a multidisciplinary research project investigating innovative approaches to improve nutrient management, soil health, and agricultural sustainability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Egidi
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Extending an Integrated Urban Simulation Model for Healthy, Sustainable Cities (Ref: SSEHS/JW26)

Updated: 11 June 2026 
The challenge. Cities are at the heart of some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Woodcock
 29 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Self-learning battery management systems for lithium–sulfur batteries PhD

Updated: 11 June 2026 
Are you interested in shaping the future of zero-emission transport systems? This PhD study, fully funded by the Faraday Institution, facilitates the use of next-generation Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) batteries for transport systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AF Fotouhi, Prof D Auger
 22 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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