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mass communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 53 mass communication PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Investigating the Environmental and Health Impacts of Titanium Ore Deposits on Communities Near Mining Operations

A fully funded PhD studentship is available in the research group of Dr Maya Al-Sid-Cheikh (School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh), who will act as the Main/Principal Supervisor and will lead the project. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MA Al-Sid-Cheikh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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YES-27-D-01: Linking Origins to Hazards: A Forensic Approach to the Fates and Toxicodynamic of Microplastics, Nanoplastics, and Tyre Wear Particles

Project Summary. This PhD project will deliver the first comprehensive polymer and brand-specific hazard profiles for synthetic polymers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G A Adediran, Prof R J Newton, Prof Laura Carter, Dr A Jungblut
 12 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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GW4+ DLTP PhD Project - Predicting the Role of Sunlight-Driven Chemistry in the Environmental Fate of Emerging Contaminants in UK Freshwaters

This project is in competition for funding from the GW4+ Doctoral Landscape Training Partnership (DLTP) for entry in September 2027. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A J Jose Exposito
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How does cell size affect intracellular organelle composition and function?

  Research Group: Zatulovskiy group
Project description. Cell size is one of the most fundamental physical properties of living cells, influencing virtually every aspect of cellular physiology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Zatulovskiy
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MRC NW-DMS DLA programme: Enhancing Cancer Immunotherapy While Protecting the Heart: The Dual Function of SGLT2 Inhibitors

Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have revolutionised cancer treatment by harnessing the body's immune system to attack tumours. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Sharma, Prof A Olsson-Brown, Prof D Naisbitt
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Living on the Limit: How Marine Phytoplankton Acquire and Manage Vitamin B12

Project Overview. Vitamin B12 availability can limit marine phytoplankton growth, yet how algae acquire, traffic and store this essential micronutrient remains poorly understood. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Helliwell, Dr A. Lawrence, Dr J Robidart
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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CFD modelling of safety-critical LH2 phenomena to support safety strategies development

  Research Group: Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
Practical and predictive models for heat and mass transfer in liquid hydrogen (LH2) storage tanks and infrastructure are often missing in spite of long-term LH2 use in industry. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Makarov, Prof V Molkov, Dr D Cirrone
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Photocatalytic Synthesis of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Background. Aviation accounts for approximately 2.5% of global CO₂ emissions. Because long-haul flights require exceptionally high energy density, liquid hydrocarbon fuels will remain indispensable for the foreseeable future. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R E Douthwaite, Prof V Chechik
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Nature-Inspired Hydrogen Fuel Cell Architecture for Aerospace Propulsion

About the project. Applications are invited for a fully funded four-year PhD studentship within the UK EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RN Navaratne, Prof M Pera-Titus
 26 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Engineering - Modelling distribution and transport dimensions of a liquid inorganic hydrogen carrier

Project background and aim. A fully funded 36-month PhD position is available to candidates of any nationality, subject to Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network eligibility and mobility rules. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Yazdani-Asrami, Dr W Song
 11 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Destruction of organic pollutants using novel electrochemical oxidation technology; Evaluating impact of metals on the removal efficiency.

Increased discharge of potentially toxic, hard-to-remove organic pollutants (pesticides, antibiotics etc) is causing major environmental/economic damage worldwide. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Van Dongen, Dr S Boult, Dr IS Strashnov
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the Role of Extracellular Vesicle-Mediated Transfer of snoRNAs and Ribosomes in Joint Ageing

Ageing causes significant deterioration in musculoskeletal tissues, especially cartilage, contributing to osteoarthritis. Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs) change with age and may drive cartilage decline by altering ribosome function and transferring regulatory RNA cargo. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof MJ Peffers, Dr e Clarke , Dr A Chabronova
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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3D peptide hydrogel matrices to study biofilm formation and development

Biofilms drive chronic infection, treatment failure and antimicrobial tolerance, yet current models rarely isolate how the properties of the surrounding three-dimensional (3D) matrix regulate biofilm formation and development. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Laverty
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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RNA-binding protein secretion by aging neurons: the key to spreading proteotoxicity?

This PhD project investigates the fundamental cell biology of neuronal aging, focusing on how cellular senescence rewires proteostasis and non-cell-autonomous communication in the central nervous system. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Shelkovnikova, Dr J Cooper-Knock, Prof JR Boyne, Dr Rahul S Samant
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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3-Year PhD Studentship: How do Cyclic Antimicrobial Peptides Recognise Bacterial Lipids? A Chemical Biology Study

Supervisor. Professor Alethea Tabor. Application deadline. 4/1/2027. Interview date. 25/1/2027 – 29/1/2027. Proposed start date. 1/10/2027. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Tabor
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)