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Developing solution for robot in an uncertain environment

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (SCEBE), at Edinburgh Napier University is proud to be contributing to the robotic and automation research and knowledge transfer over the years. With the new investment on several robotic systems, the research team here is ready and looking forward to the next chapter of research adventure. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Goh, Dr S Smith, Prof E Hart

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

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Verifiable, Privacy‑Preserving Decision Accountability for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV)

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

As Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) deployments grow, society needs trustworthy, auditable vehicle decisions and coordination, especially at intersections, merging/convoying, and emergency manoeuvres, without exposing sensitive data (routes, identities, internal logic). Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Moradpoor, Dr BG Ghaleb

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

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Secure Software Development and AI Security Methods, Tooling, and Assurance

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The Blockchain Identity Lab (BIL) supports world-leading research in cryptography, distributed ledgers, privacy-preserving technologies, and sovereign identity such as decentralised identifiers and verifiable credentials. Read more

Supervisors: Dr PP Papadopoulos, Prof B Buchanan

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

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Federated Unlearning for Neuro-Symbolic Autonomous Driving

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Federated learning (FL) enables vehicles to collaborate on model training without sharing raw data, while neuro-symbolic AI combines perception from neural networks with rule-based reasoning for compliance and explainability. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Tan, Dr KB Babaagba

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

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Translational development of cardiac diffusion tensor imaging in cardiometabolic and valvular disease using machine learning

University of Leicester

Cardiovascular Sciences

UK applicants only. Heart failure is a major global health challenge, affecting millions of people and placing a huge burden on patients, families, and the NHS. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Afzali, Dr A Singh, Dr TP Pearce

2 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Machine Learning–Driven Imaging of Cardiac Microstructure in Diabetes and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

University of Leicester

Cardiovascular Sciences

Diabetes and cardiometabolic disorders are major contributors to heart failure, particularly heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), which remains poorly understood and challenging to diagnose early (Upadhya & Kitzman, 2020; Shah et al., 2016). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Afzali, Dr H Zhou, Prof G McCann

28 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Molecular, Experimental and Computational Medicine (MECM)

Humanitas University

The main goal of the PhD program in MECM – Molecular, Experimental and Computational Medicine is to provide a solid foundational, methodological, and experimental training to researchers and medical professionals, preparing them to face scientific and clinical challenges in the complex and innovative fields of molecular medicine. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

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NERC RED-ALERT CDT: Ecological Surveillance using High-Throughput Quantitative Imaging.

University of Bath

NERC Red-ALERT Centre for Doctoral Training

This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the Red-ALERT CDT, hosted by the University of Bath for entry in September 2026. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CH Holt, Dr I Fournier, Dr L K Newbold, Prof M Wills

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

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VIP Ingredients: Valorising Innovative Plant Ingredients - Naturally Generated Resource Extracts, Delivering Indigenous & Essential Nutrition Through Sustainability

South East Technological University (Waterford)

Research Support Unit

Research Group: EIRC Sustainable Agriculture and Food Research Team

Project Key Words. Digital agriculture, computer vision, food. Post summary. The SETU Department of Land Sciences is looking for a PhD student to work on their VIP ingredients project. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Ktenioudaki , Dr U McCarthy

12 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Evaluation of routine neonatal zinc supplementation: clinical outcomes, implementation, and cost-effectiveness across New Zealand neonatal units

University of Auckland

Liggins Institute

In May 2026, Auckland City Hospital introduced routine zinc supplementation for newborn babies. Prior to this, zinc supplementation was not routinely provided. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Lin, Dr BC Cormack, Dr TA Alexander

29 September 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Digitalisation towards Safety in Construction: The Facilitating Role of Industrialised Construction (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AS1)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

This PhD project lies at the intersection of three topics. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), digital technologies and industrialised construction. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Saad, Prof P Demian

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Personal Cooling Systems for enhanced thermal comfort and sleep quality (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AB)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Overheating in buildings is a growing threat to health and wellbeing of citizens. Overheating in bedrooms is of particular concern as during sleep occupants’ ability to take actions to adapt to heat is more limited. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Beizaee

30 June 2026 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

Medical School

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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PhD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Development of a framework to support job related fitness amongst South Yorkshire Police officers

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, commencing 01 October 2026. This fully funded scholarship covers Home PhD fees and provides a stipend at the Living Wage Foundation rate (£22,152 for 2025/26). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Kirk, Dr J Newman, Miss HM Mills

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

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Interactions of Plant Diversity and Climate on Ecosystem Phenology and Resilience

University of Technology Sydney

Faculty of Science

Vegetation phenology—the timing of plant life cycle events—is a key bioindicator of climate change, a critical biodiversity variable, and a major driver of ecosystem processes and resilience. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Huete

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

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We have 472 health data PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

health data PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 472 health data PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Developing solution for robot in an uncertain environment

Verifiable, Privacy‑Preserving Decision Accountability for Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV)

Secure Software Development and AI Security Methods, Tooling, and Assurance

Federated Unlearning for Neuro-Symbolic Autonomous Driving

Translational development of cardiac diffusion tensor imaging in cardiometabolic and valvular disease using machine learning

Machine Learning–Driven Imaging of Cardiac Microstructure in Diabetes and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

PhD in Molecular, Experimental and Computational Medicine (MECM)

NERC RED-ALERT CDT: Ecological Surveillance using High-Throughput Quantitative Imaging.

VIP Ingredients: Valorising Innovative Plant Ingredients - Naturally Generated Resource Extracts, Delivering Indigenous & Essential Nutrition Through Sustainability

Evaluation of routine neonatal zinc supplementation: clinical outcomes, implementation, and cost-effectiveness across New Zealand neonatal units

Digitalisation towards Safety in Construction: The Facilitating Role of Industrialised Construction (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AS1)

Personal Cooling Systems for enhanced thermal comfort and sleep quality (Ref: ABCE-EBE-AB)

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

PhD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Development of a framework to support job related fitness amongst South Yorkshire Police officers

Interactions of Plant Diversity and Climate on Ecosystem Phenology and Resilience

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