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funded online PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 642 funded online PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Understanding the contribution of SHANK3 LLPS in autism and cancer

  Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
In this exciting research project, you will investigate SHANK3, a key protein that facilitates communication and adaptation in brain cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr TZ Zacharchenko, Dr IB Barsukov, Prof S Kimber
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Molecular Dynamic Simulation for modelling the corrosion inhibition mechanisms of film forming amine

FFA (Film Forming Amines) have been used for decades as corrosion inhibitors in water/steam circuits. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Carbone
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding the Performance of Aerospace Aluminium Alloys in Humid Air

High strength aluminium alloys are widely used in aerospace applications to produce commercial aircraft. These alloys have an excellent balance of properties and low density, achieved through alloying additions such as Zn, Mg, and Cu along with carefully processing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Robson
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Exploiting peptide design in linking hydrogel and spread film properties in the development of novel antibacterial films

  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
This project combines expertise in pharmacy and biotechnology to tune polypeptide/surfactant film properties through the design of novel peptides characterised using advanced physical characterisation techniques and relate the film properties to those of hydrogels. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Campbell, Prof A Saiani, Prof A Miller
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mechano-Chemical Activation of Incinerator Bottom Ash for Use as a Cement Substitute

Incineration of municipal solid waste (MSW) generates approximately 3 million tonnes of incinerator bottom ash (IBA) each year in the UK. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Infant oral health and food choices: supporting parents making right choices

  Research Group: Division of Dentistry
This PhD will investigate how early-life food choices and oral hygiene behaviours shape infant oral health, and design actionable strategies to reduce preventable dental disease in early childhood. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr GK Kitsaras, Prof T Walsh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Improving continuum modelling of transport through foams

Foams are used across industries—from aerospace to packaging—providing cushioning during transit, thermal insulation, and structural reinforcement in a range of applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R E Hewitt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Aeroelasticity and Aerodynamics of Badminton Shuttle

  Research Group: Thermofluids
The flight of a badminton shuttle is governed by a complex interaction between aerodynamic forces and the structural flexibility of the badminton shuttle. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Harish, Dr K Katnam
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Operando Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

As part of new ERC Starting Grant funded by UKRI Horizon Europe guarantee focused on development of operando electrochemical scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) to be employed to study the fundamental processes that lead to battery  degradation as well as study of electron beam damage products in nonaqueous battery electrolytes during cycling. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof B Mehdi, Dr LJ Hardwick
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Skin Regeneration: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities

  Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Healthy skin depends on strong adhesion between the cells of the upper layers of epidermis and the underlying dermis. When these attachment fails, as in trauma, chronic wounds or inherited blistering disorders, patients suffer from recurrent infections, impaired healing, and pain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Kurinna, Dr P Hiebert, Dr C Ballestrem
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Low maintenance reliable main bearings for large wind turbines

Almost all the bearings in wind turbine transmissions are rolling element type [1]. That includes slow and high-speed shafts, gearboxes, blade pitch bearings, and the main bearing that supports the rotor. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Dwyer-Joyce, Dr T Khan, Mr WS Song, Dr S Tan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design and synthesis of metal-organic assemblies and materials

A fully funded 4-year PhD studentship (UK home fees only) is available in the group of Dr Jamie Lewis at the University of Birmingham in the area of synthetic supramolecular chemistry. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JL Lewis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Autonomous Reconfiguration, Deployment, and Management of Self-Aware Modular Space Robots

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Modular and dynamically reconfigurable space hardware systems are a high priority for research and development as they can significantly decrease development costs, facilitate multiple payloads, and enable indefinite lifetime extension for space missions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M A Post
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Surgical AI Copilot: Multimodal LLM Agent in Minimally Invasive Surgery

In modern minimally invasive surgery, clinicians face overwhelming streams of real-time data. Integrating preoperative plans with live video, intraoperative imaging, and patient vitals places immense cognitive strain on the surgical team, impacting procedural precision. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Hoque, Prof T Cootes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Chemistry: Sustainable Main Group Catalysis Using Frustrated Lewis Pairs

Prof. Rebecca Melen is looking for an enthusiastic PhD student to join her team on an ERC funded project on sustainable catalysis. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Melen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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