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We have 344 literature PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Project 6 - The economics of chemical pollution risk management in UK Rivers (Paul Hudson, University of York)

This PhD project will pioneer a novel metric for river pollutants laying the groundwork for an economic framework that guides high-impact, cost-effective, risk management investments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Hudson, Dr S Roberts, Dr Matt Hill
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Project 4 - Finding the best mix of solutions to the chemical cocktails polluting UK rivers (Alistair Boxall, University of York)

Not a single river in England currently achieves good chemical status. We now know what is polluting rivers. metals from old mines, tyre-wear chemicals from roads, pharmaceuticals and veterinary medicines. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Boxall, Dr I Douterelo, Dr Matt Hill, Dr H Jensen, Dr X Fang, Dr Martha Villamizar Velez
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Feedback conversations that improve prescribing practices: a sociomaterial study in the UK and Australia – PhD (Funded)

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
 16 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design and Development of Ultra‑Long‑Acting Injectable Depot Technologies for Chronic Viral Infection Therapy

This project aims to create an ultra‑long‑acting injectable platform capable of delivering antiviral therapy for months at a time. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Qi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Ancient genomics

A 2027 Crick PhD project with Pontus Skoglund. Project background and description. This PhD-student will join the Crick ancient genomics laboratory and Group Leader Pontus Skoglund to study functional evolution and history in the human past. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Pontus Skoglund Skoglund
 2 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Pre-Implementation Evaluation of AI-Supported Menopause Group Consultations

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Computing, Mathematics and Physics and will be supervised by Dr Taiwo Adedeji and Dr Elisavet Andrikopoulou. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Adedeji, Dr E Andrikopoulou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cybersecurity in Next Generation Connected Infrastructures: From 5G and 6G to IoT and Digital Twins

The convergence of 5G and 6G networks, the Internet of Things, edge computing, digital twins, and cyber physical systems is reshaping the global cybersecurity landscape at an unprecedented pace. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Anjum, Dr K Kanta, Dr M Adda
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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New ways forward in the theory of turbulent heat and momentum transport

About the Project. This project aims to significantly advance the theoretical understanding of heat and momentum transport in turbulent flows, a crucial step for improving power plants and reducing CO2 emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KD Deguchi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Sensing the Transition: Integrating AI, Simulation and Stakeholder Knowledge for Net-Zero Rare-Earth Value Chains

Rare-earth elements power the wind turbines, electric vehicles and digital technologies driving the UK's transition to net zero, yet their supply is highly concentrated in a small number of countries, and turning promising recycling technologies into viable businesses remains a major challenge. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Okorie, Prof P Mativenga
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Random walks and Fractals

This project will investigate random walks on groups and their applications to fractal geometry, with a particular focus on spectral gap phenomena and their implications for the absolute continuity and regularity of projections of self-similar measures. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr X Jin, Dr D Denisov
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Image-Based Property Prediction in Aerogels and Aerogel Composites

Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Image-Based Property Prediction in Aerogels and Aerogel Composites. Thermal insulation is important in applications ranging from buildings and industrial equipment to cryogenic systems, high-temperature processes and oil and gas pipelines. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MF Vasheghani Farahani, Prof P Withers
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Materials optimisation for waves at non-normal incidence

Whilst being rather specific in its nature, the focus of this project can be adapted to suit the skills and interests of the appointed student. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W J Parnell, Dr R Assier
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Lie algebra actions on noncommutative rings

The project will investigate Clifford and Weyl algebras, and related algebraic structures, arising from quadratic modules for semisimple Lie algebras and quantum groups. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Bazlov, Dr J Montaldi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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GW4 BioMed3 MRC DLP PhD project: Ion-channel communication: digital diagnostics for antimicrobial resistance

This project is one of several in competition for funding from the GW4 BioMed3 MRC Doctoral Landscape Programme (DLP), which is offering up to 17 studentships for entry in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Reis
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using Blood Proteins to Improve the Understanding and Treatment of Heart Disease

Applications are invited for a full-time 3-year PhD studentship starting in 2027 and funded jointly by the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence (BHF CRE) and the School of Public Health (SPH). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Mayr, Prof IT Tzoulaki
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)