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We have 149 free PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships added in the last month

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Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Science: Extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular diseases

  Research Group: Cardiovascular Research Group
Updated: 9 June 2026 
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship within the Cardiovascular Section at the University of Surrey. We are internationally recognised for our work on cardiac diseases and offer state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Camelliti, Dr MC Crabtree
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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D.Phil. studentship in Lithium-ion and Sodium-ion battery electrolytes: Modelling and Characterisation

Updated: 8 June 2026 
3.5-year D.Phil. studentship in Sodium-ion battery electrolytes. Modelling and Characterisation. Project. Battery Electrolytes. Supervisors. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Monroe
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Engineering Biomimetic Organ-on-Chip Systems for Ocular Research (Ref ID: THRT26/SE/EPM/LI)

Updated: 8 June 2026 
Join an exciting, fully funded interdisciplinary research project developing next-generation elastomer-hydrogel based organ-on-chip technologies for animal-free ocular research with biomimetic artificial materials aiming to promote the 3R principle (replacing animal usage in research with more ethical approaches) at the same time improve the efficiency of biotechnologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Li
 26 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Breaking batteries better: the science of smarter shredding

Updated: 6 June 2026 
When Li-ion batteries are recycled at industrial scale, the first step is shredding. What comes out, a mixture called "black mass", determines everything that follows, from hydrometallurgical processing to the feasibility of direct recycling. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Sommerville, Dr P Allan
 26 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling Battery Behaviour During Periods of Disuse

Updated: 6 June 2026 
This project offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge modelling research with real-world impact on battery safety, sustainability, and environmental protection. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J E Edge
 28 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Data-Driven Audio and Acoustic Engineering

  Research Group: Institute of Sound Recording (IoSR)
Updated: 5 June 2026 
This fully funded PhD studentship is aligned with AURORA³, the new National Strategic Infrastructure currently being built at the University of Surrey to support cutting-edge research in audio, acoustics, and artificial intelligence (AI). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E de Sena
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A digital twin-enabled ultra-precision cobot assembly system for optical components

Updated: 5 June 2026 
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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Experimental Photonics and Quantum Sensing

Updated: 5 June 2026 
Overview of the Research. We invite applications for a fully funded (not competitively funded) 4-year PhD studentship in experimental photonics and quantum sensing, based in the Department of Physics at the University of Bath, with a start date of 1 October 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof V Valev, Dr K Rusimova
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC - Resource modelling of subsurface geothermal plays and applications in NW England

Updated: 4 June 2026 
Decarbonisation of heat is one of the most important requirements for the UK to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050. The role of geothermal energy in this endeavour is potentially huge, but as yet the geothermal resource potential is very poorly constrained. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Hollis, Prof M Huuse, Dr M Babaei
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Community resilience and cascading climate impacts

Updated: 4 June 2026 
Critical infrastructures are central to the function of society, with interdependencies between systems which brings risks of disruption in one sector impacting on another. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Mander, Dr R Wood
 7 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Low-carbon Climate Adaptation in UK Households: Understanding participation in, and pathways toward, low-carbon climate adaptation

Updated: 4 June 2026 
People play many roles in climate action — as commuters and carers, workers and hobbyists, citizens and consumers. Climate change is already reshaping all of these. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Hoolohan, Dr R Wood
 7 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Control-Oriented Modelling and Predictive Quality Regulation for Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing

Updated: 4 June 2026 
Large-scale additive manufacturing (AM) is a key enabler of sustainable, decentralised production for aerospace, renewable energy and infrastructure components. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Qian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Bridging Physics and Earth Observation: Geospatial foundation models for real-time flood mapping.

Updated: 4 June 2026 
Overview of the Project. Flooding is one of the most significant natural hazards in the United Kingdom, with increasing frequency and severity driven by climate change and urban expansion. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MP Peppa, Dr V Glenis, Dr M Herrera
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Physics-Embedded Perception and Predictive Modelling for Resilient Human-Robot Collaboration

Updated: 4 June 2026 
Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is becoming central to manufacturing, healthcare and service robotics, where robots must share dynamic spaces with human partners. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Qian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding Irradiation and Fission Product Interaction in Nuclear Graphite using Advanced Microscopy

Updated: 4 June 2026 
The University of Manchester invites applications for a fully funded PhD position focused on understanding the irradiation behaviour of nuclear graphite material under extreme conditions to ensure the safety of next-generation reactors. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Jones
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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