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interdisciplinary PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 647 interdisciplinary PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Organ on a Chip Technology (COaCT)

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Organ on a Chip Technology (COaCT) is a 4-year PhD cohort training programme that addresses the major user need for skilled graduates to transform delivery of new medicines using organ-on-a-chip technologies. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Research opportunities in the Department of Environment and Geography

At the University of York Environment and Geography department we supervise a wide range of PhDs in the natural, economic and social sciences that address many of the current, pressing environmental issues of the day. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at York offers a thriving research environment in which to study for a PhD or MPhil. We combine world-class mathematical and interdisciplinary research with high-quality teaching. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Maths Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of Sociology

With impressive credentials and a supportive atmosphere, our innovative Department is driven by excellence in both research and teaching. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Self-Funded PhD opportunity in Mathematics Education (Ref: SCI26-SF-001)

We research how people learn, think about, and use mathematics, from early number development through higher education and into professional practice. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Bahnmüller
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multimodal Modelling of Personalised Haemodynamics in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

Supervisory Team. Dr Caglar Ozturk, Dr Mihaela Paun and Prof Nick Curzen. Heart failure affects millions, yet personalised treatments remain limited. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Ozturk
 1 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Morphology, motion, and mechanics of vertebral joints in fish

This project uses fish as a fascinating model system to explore how our spines work so we can keep them healthier for longer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Camp, Dr A Sharp
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Green–Grey–Blue Infrastructure Resilience Assessment Framework for Urban Flood Mitigation in the Klang River Basin

This research aims to develop an integrated Urban Flood Resilience Analysis (UFLRA) framework—originally designed to assess coupled green–grey–blue infrastructure systems—for enhancing urban flood resilience along the Klang River. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof Chow Ming Fai
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Early Dementia Care in the Age of Generative AI

This project aims to develop innovative Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI)-powered applications to improve the quality of life for individuals with early-stage dementia (ESD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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(SATURN CDT) Decarbonising nuclear infrastructure through CO2-absorbing and crack-free concrete

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. Nuclear power generates about 15-20% of the UK’s electricity, producing radioactive waste that must be securely contained over long timescales. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr GS Sang, Dr FG Giorgi, Dr M Patel, Dr X Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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New Approaches to Investigate Substrate Binding and Reaction Mechanism of CO2-reducing Enzymes

Second Supervisor. Dr Emma Hesketh, Leicester Institute for Structural and Chemical Biology, University of Leicester. Global warming driven by rising levels of greenhouse gases, especially CO₂, is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PR Macia
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Pin-ing it down: Understanding the Enigmatic Role of Pin1 in Health and Disease

Second Supervisor. Dr Gareth Hall, Institute of Structural and Chemical Biology & School of Biological and Biomedical Science, University of Leicester. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RD Doveston, Prof S Macip
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Thought-to-Text using Generative AI

This project explores the development of cutting-edge thought-to-text systems within the realm of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Improving the Translation of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Research Into Real‑World Clinical Practice Using Routine Health Data and Advanced Meta‑Analysis Methods

Diagnostic tests are central to effective clinical decision‑making, yet the performance reported in research studies often differs markedly from that observed in everyday NHS settings. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Willis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fluid Gel-Based Injectable Hydrogels for Osteoarthritis Pain and Inflammation

Project Overview. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Current treatments such as intra-articular steroid injections provide only short-term relief and often require repeated administration, increasing the risk of joint damage and systemic side effects (1). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hardy, Dr R Moakes, Dr M M Mansfield
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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