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We have 637 funded online PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fully funded (and no tuition) PhD program in psychiatric, translational research and basic Neuroscience with the option for a residency track for medical doctors.

International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP)

The International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP) is offering PhD positions in molecular, cellular, and systemic psychiatric research to outstanding students. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Germany PhD Programme

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Secants and birational geometry of toric varieties (Ref: MA/APS-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Algebraic geometry studies geometric objects, called algebraic varieties, that are the solution sets of systems of polynomial equations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Prendergast-Smith

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Mathematics Anxiety and arithmetic strategy flexibility in primary school children (Ref: LN/SR-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

A growing body of research suggests that emotional factors play a significant role in shaping how children learn and apply mathematical concepts. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Rossi, Dr J Eaves

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Designing the teaching of problem-solving tactics in school mathematics (Ref: LN/CF-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

A project in this area will aim to improve our knowledge about effective teaching of problem solving in school mathematics. Research suggests that although expert problem solvers use a variety of domain-general problem-solving strategies (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Foster

30 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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AI Based Tools for Subsea Cable Routing for Offshore Wind Farms (Ref: CO/VG-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Computer Science

Cable routing is a non-trivial aspect of offshore wind farm development. An optimal route must balance multiple factors such as thermal efficiency, soil type, benthic communities, shipping traffic, fishing zones, etc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr v.gunturi@lboro.ac.uk Gunturi, Prof ND Dethlefs

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Luminescent Molecular Probes to Detect Phosphate in UK Waterways (Ref: CM/SB-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

A major unsolved challenge for environmental agencies is to monitor inorganic phosphate in water, to predict the breakout of harmful algae blooms that lead to aquatic ‘dead zones’. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Butler, Dr H Willcock

1 February 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

A huge amount of nitrogen fixation to ammonia-based fertiliser is required annually to maintain global food supply; it is estimated that artificial fixation accounts for 50% of the terrestrial nitrogen cycle. Read more

Supervisor: Dr IM McPherson

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Computational Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials (Ref: CM/FP-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Molecular materials have the promise of revolutionising electronics by providing low-cost and sustainable alternatives to silicon-based devices. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Plasser

30 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Propeller-Wing Wake Interactions for Urban Air Mobility Systems

University of Birmingham

School of Metallurgy & Materials

Research Group: Bio-Inspired Fluid-Structure Interaction Laboratory

Would you like to continue your academic journey with a PhD in Aerospace Engineering? A 3.5-year fully funded PhD studentship (competition-funded) is available in the group of Dr Chandan Bose within the Aerospace Engineering division, School of Metallurgy and Materials, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Bose

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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4-year fully funded PhD scholarship in Quantum Optimisation Techniques for Telecommunication Networks

University College London

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Duration of study. Full time - 4 years fixed term. Starting date. Available from October 2025. Application deadline. No closing date, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof AR Ruocco

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Unravelling the effects of dynamics on catalysis in porous materials through advanced NMR spectroscopy

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

Research Group: Department of Chemistry, Analytical Methods and Physical Chemistry Theme

More efficient catalytic and separation processes that require less energy and enable the sustainable utilisation of small molecules and chemical feedstocks are essential for achieving net zero and reducing the environmental impact of modern industry. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Dr D Lee

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

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Rheological studies of self-assembled peptide-based hydrogels towards injectable biocompatible hydrogels for cells and drugs in-vivo delivery

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

Self-funded PhD Opportunity. Rheological studies of self-assembled peptide-based hydrogels towards injectable biocompatible hydrogels for cells and drugs in-vivo delivery. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Flores, Dr A Saiani, Prof A Miller

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

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Feedback conversations that improve prescribing practices: a sociomaterial study in the UK and Australia – PhD (Funded)

University of Exeter

Health and Community Sciences

The University of Exeter’s Department of Health & Community Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD studentship funded by the Association of the Study of Medical Education to commence on 21 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Mattick

1 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Fully funded PhD position at ISEY - Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth

University of East London

A funded PhD position is available to work on a project exploring the impact of indoor and outdoor learning environments on children’s language and communication, and how AI can be used to analyse speech and language in this type of research. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Fully-funded PhD position on Languages and Tools for Safe Programming of Distributed Dynamic Software Updates

Queen Mary University of London

School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

This PhD position will be part of a new research project, DymSUM – Distributed Dynamic Software Updates using Multiparty Session Types, working with Dr Raymond Hu and our industrial partners at Monzo Bank and SAP. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Hu

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

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We have 637 funded online PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

funded online PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 637 funded online PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fully funded (and no tuition) PhD program in psychiatric, translational research and basic Neuroscience with the option for a residency track for medical doctors.

Secants and birational geometry of toric varieties (Ref: MA/APS-SF1/2026)

Mathematics Anxiety and arithmetic strategy flexibility in primary school children (Ref: LN/SR-SF1/2026)

Designing the teaching of problem-solving tactics in school mathematics (Ref: LN/CF-SF1/2026)

AI Based Tools for Subsea Cable Routing for Offshore Wind Farms (Ref: CO/VG-SF1/2026)

Luminescent Molecular Probes to Detect Phosphate in UK Waterways (Ref: CM/SB-SF1/2026)

Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

Computational Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials (Ref: CM/FP-SF1/2026)

Propeller-Wing Wake Interactions for Urban Air Mobility Systems

4-year fully funded PhD scholarship in Quantum Optimisation Techniques for Telecommunication Networks

Unravelling the effects of dynamics on catalysis in porous materials through advanced NMR spectroscopy

Rheological studies of self-assembled peptide-based hydrogels towards injectable biocompatible hydrogels for cells and drugs in-vivo delivery

Feedback conversations that improve prescribing practices: a sociomaterial study in the UK and Australia – PhD (Funded)

Fully funded PhD position at ISEY - Institute for the Science of Early Years and Youth

Fully-funded PhD position on Languages and Tools for Safe Programming of Distributed Dynamic Software Updates

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