fully funded PhD PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 632 fully funded PhD PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Understanding the impact of non-coding mutations in the cancer genome.

Division of Molecular and Cellular Function

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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(MRC CASE) Human-Optimised Organoid-on-Chip Models for Studying Hormonal Crosstalk Between Fallopian Tube and Vaginal Microbiome

The University of Manchester

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Gynaecological diseases remain under-researched compared to other conditions, despite their major impact on women’s health and wellbeing1. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RT Tank, Dr Peter Ruane

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Digitally driven optimisation of advanced manufacturing processes for patient-specific bioceramic implants

The University of Manchester

EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute

This project is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Warren, Dr Z Kilic, Prof R Kay

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Secure and Trustworthy AI for Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystems

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Erisa Karafili. This project develops AI-enhanced threat-modelling techniques to improve the cybersecurity and resilience of autonomous vehicles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Karafili

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of Biocompatible Polypeptide/Surfactant Films with Tuneable 3D Structures using Advanced Characterisation Techniques

The University of Manchester

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

Setup. This exciting multidisciplinary project offers a unique opportunity to combine fundamental scientific research using state-of-the-art experimental techniques with applied innovation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Campbell, Prof J Lawrence

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Feeling Heard or Overlooked? Perceived Policy Recognition, Personal Wellbeing, and Collective Responses

Maynooth University

Department of Psychology

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Psychology will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Borinca

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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JAMT: Breaching the Barrier: Uncovering the role of YKL-40 in immune cell exclusion in lung cancer

University of Aberdeen

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

PhD opportunity. 3D imaging, human lung cancer and the immune-matrix environment. This project will combine advanced 3D microscopy, human lung cancer tissue and quantitative image analysis to reveal how the tumour extracellular matrix shapes immune cell exclusion. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Sutherland , Prof H Wilson

14 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Accelerating Materials Innovation: Generative AI for Wear-Resistant Alloy Design

University of Strathclyde

EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute

This project is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Riccardi, Dr A Espinoza

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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JAMT: Somatic mutations as drivers of ageing and chemotherapy-induced immunosenescence

University of Aberdeen

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

This PhD will reveal the consequences of ageing-acquired and chemotherapy-induced somatic mutations for T cell function and immune regulatory pathways in health and disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Morgan, Dr T Sutherland , Dr G Preston

14 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Printing the un-printable: Machine Learning-driven 'Active' Slot-die Coating for the Precision Manufacture of Complex Functional Materials

University of Sheffield

EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute

This project is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Prof JR Howse, Dr M J Jones, Prof G Panoutsos, Dr M Keimer

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Using machine learning to model complex biological interactions

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Mohammad Soorati and Prof Stephen Beers. This project aims to build an AI-driven system that analyses live-cell microscopy videos showing how immune cells attack cancer cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Soorati

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Performance of Artificial Intelligence versus standard Genome-Wide Association Studies to identify molecular pathways in autoimmune diseases for precision medicine across ethnicities.

The University of Manchester

Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences

Background. Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS) were successful in identifying 100s of genetic variants associated with autoimmune disease susceptibility. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Viatte, Dr H Guo, Dr J Bowes, Dr J Lamb, Prof S Bulfone-Paus

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Conformable EMAT arrays for inspection of defects in welds

University of Warwick

Department of Physics

Electromagnetic acoustic transducers (EMATs) provide non-contact ultrasonic inspection solutions for electrically conducting materials and welded joints. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Edwards

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN)

Queen’s University Belfast

Join the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable, Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training

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UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN)

University of Aberdeen

Join the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable, Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training

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We have 632 fully funded PhD PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

fully funded PhD PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 632 fully funded PhD PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Understanding the impact of non-coding mutations in the cancer genome.

(MRC CASE) Human-Optimised Organoid-on-Chip Models for Studying Hormonal Crosstalk Between Fallopian Tube and Vaginal Microbiome

Digitally driven optimisation of advanced manufacturing processes for patient-specific bioceramic implants

Secure and Trustworthy AI for Autonomous Vehicle Ecosystems

Development of Biocompatible Polypeptide/Surfactant Films with Tuneable 3D Structures using Advanced Characterisation Techniques

Feeling Heard or Overlooked? Perceived Policy Recognition, Personal Wellbeing, and Collective Responses

JAMT: Breaching the Barrier: Uncovering the role of YKL-40 in immune cell exclusion in lung cancer

Accelerating Materials Innovation: Generative AI for Wear-Resistant Alloy Design

JAMT: Somatic mutations as drivers of ageing and chemotherapy-induced immunosenescence

Printing the un-printable: Machine Learning-driven 'Active' Slot-die Coating for the Precision Manufacture of Complex Functional Materials

Using machine learning to model complex biological interactions

Performance of Artificial Intelligence versus standard Genome-Wide Association Studies to identify molecular pathways in autoimmune diseases for precision medicine across ethnicities.

Conformable EMAT arrays for inspection of defects in welds

UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN)

UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN)

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