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free PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 159 free PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships added in the last month

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Real-time 4D Imaging of Transient Multiphase Flows

Updated: 2 June 2026 
Multiphase flows are common in natural and industrial processes, such as fuel injection in high-speed aeroengines (e.g., Scramjets), bubbles in electrolyzers, and blood flows. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Rajamanickam
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling Fire Spread - SAFEBATT

Updated: 2 June 2026 
This is a 3.5 year PhD project at KCL affiliated to the Faraday Institution SAFEBATT project, which is a major project increasing the fundamental understanding… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr FR Restuccia
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Alpha-Synuclein Condensates and Synaptic Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease

  Research Group: Lautenchlager Lab
Updated: 1 June 2026 
Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder, with cases projected to more than double by 2050. No disease-modifying treatment strategies exist to date, and mechanistic insights are urgently needed. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Lautenschlaeger
 10 July 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 - Decarbonising Industrial Cellophane Production

Updated: 1 June 2026 
Make a Real Impact on Industrial Decarbonisation. Are you motivated to tackle climate change through engineering? This fully funded PhD offers a unique opportunity to work directly with industry to decarbonise a real manufacturing plant — delivering solutions with immediate, tangible impact. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RL Law, Prof A Harvey
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Defining the impact of chromatin and transcriptional regulator-driven phase separation in cancer cell behaviour.

Updated: 1 June 2026 
Oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC) is a deadly disease with poor survival statistics, is one of the highest incidence cancer types and is growing in prevalence, particularly in the developing world. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Sharrocks, Dr I Iqbal
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding the impact of non-coding mutations in the cancer genome.

Updated: 1 June 2026 
Oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC) is a deadly disease with poor survival statistics, is one of the highest incidence cancer types and is growing in prevalence, particularly in the developing world. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Sharrocks, Dr I Iqbal
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unravelling the influence of circadian timing on anti-inflammatory mechanisms

Updated: 1 June 2026 
Immune mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) are a diverse group of chronic conditions which affect over 1 million people in the UK and represent a significant health burden. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Gibbs, Dr TB Butler
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI Driven Sensor Enabled Automated Adaptive Welding

Updated: 1 June 2026 
This is a unique 42-month fully funded PhD opportunity to shape the future of manufacturing by researching and developing sensor-driven and AI robotic techniques to streamline the welding process and achieve first-time-right welding for challenging marine configurations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Loukas, Prof C Macleod
 18 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Funded PhD: Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment (AI4BE)

Updated: 1 June 2026
Loughborough University invites applications for the Artificial Intelligence for the Built Environment (AI4BE) Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Professional Doctorate
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Towards increased confidence and public engagement in targeted AI-based frameworks for biodiversity monitoring

Updated: 29 May 2026 
Project summary. This project aims to enhance the reliability of AI approaches for biodiversity monitoring with high site-specific accuracy, ultimately supporting more consistent and transparent BNG assessment and reporting. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Vlaar, Prof P Stephens, Dr C Torney
 26 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mechanisms underlying M2 muscarinic receptor-dependent contractions of airway smooth muscle

Updated: 29 May 2026 
Applications are invited for a Fully Funded Masters in Science studentship, funded under the CREATE-DkIT Postgraduate Masters Scholarship Programme, within the Smooth Muscle Research Centre in Dundalk Institute of Technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof GS Sergeant
 18 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MSC in Modulation of urinary tract smooth muscle activity by prostanoids

  Research Group: Smooth Muscle Research Group
Updated: 29 May 2026 
Applications are invited for an Fully Funded M.Sc. studentship, funded under the CREATE-DkIT Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, within the Smooth Muscle Research Centre in Dundalk Institute of Technology. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Drumm
 18 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship: Next-Generation Hair Repair Products

Updated: 29 May 2026 
Award summary. 100% home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (subject to minor change). Number of awards. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Fulton
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Magnetic Metamaterials and Millimetre-Wave Devices – Industrial PhD in Physics (Fully-Funded Studentship) – UK Nationals/UK Dual-Nationals ONLY

Updated: 29 May 2026 
Join us in the University of Exeter’s Centre for Metamaterials Research & Innovation – the heart of the UK Metamaterials community. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Y Ogrin
 21 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Adaptive AI Coaching for Long-Term Digital Health Engagement

Updated: 28 May 2026 
PhD studentships available in a multi-institutional, interdisciplinary national centre for data science and AI funded by Research Ireland. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JD Doyle
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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