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

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Mapping intersectional inequalities: racism and mental health in the Midlands' ethnic minority communities

This PhD project will explore the intersection of racism and mental health among ethnic minority communities in the Midlands, UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof L Dikomitis, Prof D Giacco
 7 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Deciphering ionic signalling and immunosuppression in bladder cancer

The Challenge. When Altered Sodium Fuels Cancer Spread. The tumour microenvironment causes a profound internal change to cancer cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W Brackenbury, Dr V Jennings, Dr A Mason
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI/ML-Powered Digital Twin Frameworks for Biopharmaceutical Processes

  Research Group: Systems Engineering for Biotechnology
Summary. This PhD project aims to develop AI/ML-enabled, physics-informed digital twin methodologies to better capture the dynamics of biopharmaceutical processes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Espinel Rios
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Molecular‑scale ageing of biochar in soils: evolution of functionality, performance, and implications for carbon credits

A PhD studentship is available in the groups of Dr Valentina Erastova, School of Chemistry, co-supervised by Prof Saran Sohi, School of Geosciences, University of Edinburgh, in collaboration with Black Bull Biochar (www.blackbullbiochar.com). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Erastova
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Line-scanning Brillouin-Raman microscope

Brillouin spectroscopy is a technique for measuring visco-elastic properties of biological materials, with applications to fundamental biology, tissue engineering, and drug-discovery. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof IK Kabakova
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Novel analytical methods to detect particulate pollution

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Prof Colin Campbell, Dr Maya Al Sid Cheikh and Professor Mark Miller, University of Edinburgh; School of Chemistry and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Centre of Research Excellence. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof CJ Campbell, Dr MA Al-Sid-Cheikh, Prof MM Miller
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancing Untargeted Metabolomics through a Probabilistic and Context-Aware Annotation Pipeline

This project aims to develop a revolutionary AI-powered, "context-aware" pipeline to automate metabolite annotation in untargeted metabolomics data. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Del Carratore, Prof WB Dunn, Prof A Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Using stem cells to model the molecular mechanisms of exercise for dementia prevention

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia, affecting millions worldwide and placing an increasing burden on patients, families and healthcare systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RJ Elsworthy, Prof S Aldred
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Movement through space and time; realistic movement for species abundance methods

Evidence-based conservation and ecology are reliant on wildlife surveys. As a result, there exists a range of methods that have been developed specifically with the aim of estimating animal abundance and animal distribution. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Worthington, Dr M Papathomas
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mechanisms of drug-induced mutations in cancer

We invite applications for a PhD study “Mechanisms of drug-induced mutations in cancer“. Treatment of cancer with drugs that cause DNA damage often leads to development of the drug tolerance. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Sherman
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Stimulated and Quantum-enhanced Brillouin imaging

Brillouin spectroscopy is an important technique for measuring the visco-elastic properties of biological materials, with applications to fundamental biology, tissue engineering, and drug-discovery. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof IK Kabakova
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing a Crystal Design Framework to Accelerate the Discovery of Advanced Materials

Context. Accelerating the development of crystalline materials requires more accurate evaluation of the structural landscapes of the ingredients during early-stage development. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S J Dalgarno, Dr M Little, Prof M Paterson
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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A Supramolecular Approach to Advanced Materials Through Computational Design

Context. There is an important global need to design new materials with improved safety and advanced functionality for defence and civilian applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S J Dalgarno, Prof M Paterson, Dr M Little
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Dynamic Behaviour and Engineering Optimisation of PEM Water Electrolysers under Real-World Conditions with AI Support

Green hydrogen is widely recognised as a cornerstone of the global transition toward net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, owing to its clean energy potential. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Chong, Dr Joshua Zheyan Soo Soo, Dr Yeoh Chin Vern Yeoh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Design and Optimization of Concentrated Photovoltaic-Thermal Systems for Solar Hydrogen Production

Green hydrogen production through solar-powered water electrolysis represents a critical pathway toward achieving global decarbonisation targets. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Chong
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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