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interdisciplinary PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 647 interdisciplinary PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University PhD opportunities in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions (N0MES)

The N0MES CDT is a partnership between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University and is supported by EPSRC and over 30 maritime focused partners. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Building new nano-biosensors for healthcare: Linking biology to the world of carbon nanotechnology through synthetic biology

  Research Group: Molecular Biosciences
Proteins are nature’s very own molecular machines carrying out functions ranging from catalysis to molecular recognition to energy conversion. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Jones, Prof M Palma, Dr WK Kelton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The dynamics of Earth’s magnetopause and their space weather impacts

  Research Group: Space Plasma Climate Community
This PhD project will probe the coupling and interplay between the solar wind and magnetosphere at its interface, the magnetopause, in new ways to understand not only the fundamental space plasma interactions but also elucidate how these impact upon our global space environment leading to space weather effects that can affect our everyday lives and society. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MO Archer
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Emerging viruses at the animal-human-environment interface

Live animal markets are key interfaces for zoonotic spillover, where viruses circulate between animals and humans. This PhD will investigate the prevalence, evolution, and transmission dynamics of emerging viruses, including avian influenza and coronaviruses, using integrated wet-lab and bioinformatic approaches. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Naguib, Prof JL Lindahl
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Health systems engineering for a new symptom-focused MLTC pathway in remote and rural settings

Aim. This project researches the translation of systems engineering expertise into healthcare practice. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A M Maier
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating the role of Post-Translational Modifications in Mcl-1 in macrophage host defense against bacteria in chronic lung disease

Regulation of Mcl-1 in Macrophage Host Defense. This PhD project offers an opportunity to explore immunometabolism and cell signaling, focusing on how macrophages decide whether to live or die to protect the host. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Marriott, Dr J Cole
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Research opportunities in the Department of History of Art

Our Department of History of Art is at the forefront of art history research. We have strong partnerships with institutions and world-leading academic staff with a wide range of expertise. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Arts Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of History

The Department of History at the University of York is one of the largest History graduate schools in the country. We offer world-class research opportunities to a vibrant international community of students. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Catalyst development for biomolecule modification (industrially funded project)

A PhD position is available in the group of Professor John Bower at the University of Liverpool (https://bowerresearchgroup.wordpress.com/). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Bower
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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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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PhD studentship in microbiome and Parkinson’s Disease: A pan African multi omic and organoid investigation

Award summary. Funding will cover an annual stipend aligned to the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 2026/27) and 100% of tuition fees at the Home (UK) rate. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Stewart, Prof R Walker, Dr T Fothergill-Misbah
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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How do children learn to read and spell irregular words?

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is offering one full-time PhD scholarship to undertake research investigating children's ability to learn to read new words that do not follow phonics pronunciations rules. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Wegener
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Research Opportunities in Architecture

Architecture and Interior Architecture at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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AI-enhanced teaching, learning and assessment for student recruitment and retention in financially constrained English universities

English universities face dual pressures. a deepening financial crisis and the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning and assessment (TLA). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Wang
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Co-Designing Community-Led Cancer Awareness Pathways to Improve Early Diagnosis and Research Engagement in Underserved Populations

This PhD will co-design AI-enhanced, community-led cancer awareness pathways to improve early diagnosis and research engagement among underserved groups in Merseyside. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Young, Dr \F curtis, Mr B Mcgrae
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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