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funded online PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 639 funded online PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Quantum dynamics of electrons in emerging 2D devices (Ref: PH/MG-SF1/2026)

Two-dimensional (2D) materials are at the forefront of research in quantum phenomena in condensed matter, with many research groups worldwide currently exploring their fundamental properties and applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Greenaway
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modelling of phases and interfacial behaviour to enhance sustainability in manufactured products (Ref: MA/DS-SF1/2026)

Over recent years the modelling and understanding of complex phases, and their interfacial interactions, has developed at pace. Phases can be a solution of components, a mixture including colloidal particles, or different states such as in a frozen or vapour state. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Sibley
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of Analytical Laboratory Simulations (Ref: CM/AM-SF1/2026)

In recent years, simulated analytical experiments have become an increasingly valuable tool for supporting undergraduate learning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Managh
 31 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Analytical and computational studies of complex liquid-film flows (Ref: MA/DT-SF1/2026)

In this project, we plan to investigate numerically and analytically interfacial dynamics of liquid films in the presence of additional complexities such as surfactants, evaporation and externally applied electric fields. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Tseluiko
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Accelerating Development of Cost Effective Metal Catalysts for H2 Generation (Ref: CM/MS-SF1/2026)

The growing interest in developing pathways to clean, sustainable energy continues as the result of diminishing oil reserves. One promising solution utilises hydrogen as a clean fuel and offers an attractive route towards net zero attainment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Smith
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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High Power Laser Development

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 Supervisor: Dr L Corner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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High Power Laser Development

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 Supervisor: Dr L Corner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Oxide film devices for AI processing of temporal signals (Ref: PH/PB-SF1/2026)

It is possible to run machine learning algorithms to classify, reconstruct and predict future time-dependent input signals from sensors in application areas such as language processing, environmental, engineering, or medical monitoring. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Borisov
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The development of young children’s understanding of multi-digit numbers (Ref: LN/JB-SF1/2026)

Once children have become proficient in using small numbers, they are faced with new challenges as soon as numbers get bigger. One of these challenges concerns the place-value structure of multi-digit numbers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Bahnmüller
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How do the languages that we speak affect numerical processing and mathematics achievement? (Ref: LN/IXD-SF1/2026)

A growing body of research suggests that different aspects of language influence the way we think about, represent, and apply numbers and mathematical concepts. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Xenidou-Dervou, Dr J Bahnmüller
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Resilient Intelligent Traffic Systems with Learning Optimisation and Chance Constraints (Ref: CO/YX-SF2/2026)

This project develops learning-driven and optimisation-based methods to keep cities moving under disruption, with a core focus on chance-constrained optimisation for risk-aware decision making. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Xie
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Intelligent Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANET) (Ref: CO/LG-SF1/2026)

Vehicular Ad-hoc Network (VANET) is an emerging research area and has been attracting great attention in recent years. VANET is a special case of MANET (Mobile Ad hoc Network) and is a key part of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) framework. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Guan
 1 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design and synthesis of novel polymers for the additive manufacturing of biomedical devices

Project Overview. This University of Reading funded studentship targets the discovery of dynamic biocompatible supramolecular polymer networks for deposition via additive manufacturing techniques to create new biomedical devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W C Hayes, Dr J Cooper
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Towards Next-Generation Trustworthy AI via Neuro-Symbolic Computing (Ref: CO/CZ-SF1/2026)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already an essential part of the world, from daily chatbots to assistants for education, healthcare, and software development. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CZ Zhang
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Improving satellite communications using AI (Ref: CO/SD-SF1/2026)

Spiking Neural Networks (SNN) are an energy efficient alternative to Artificial Neural Networks (ANN). Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites could particularly benefit from using SNNs to perform Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads in an energy-efficient manner. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Dora, Dr M Derakhshani
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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