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nuclear physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 84 nuclear physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Fusion Power

Fusion has the potential to meet our energy needs in a sustainable way, with minimum impact on the environment. The urgency to address climate change is driving an acceleration in fusion research, both through emerging private companies and new publicly funded programmes. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  4 Year PhD Programme  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Fusion Power

Fusion has the potential to meet our energy needs in a sustainable way, with minimum impact on the environment. The urgency to address climate change is driving an acceleration in fusion research, both through emerging private companies and new publicly funded programmes. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  4 Year PhD Programme  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Improving perovskite single crystals as radiation detectors using sonocrystallisation

Radiation detection underpins critical applications in personalised diagnostics, medical imaging, space exploration, defence, environmental monitoring and nuclear safety. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Crean, Prof P Sellin, Dr JY Lee
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of Solid-State NMR Methods for Application to Pharmaceutics

Most pharmaceutical treatments, even most recently approved ones, are delivered as solid-state tablets. Thus, once candidate molecules have been identified by drug discovery, and before entering clinical trials, the pharmaceutical industry makes substantial investment in understanding the solid-state landscape. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S P Brown
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multifunctional Metamaterial-Architectures for Gamma and Neutron Shielding in Structural Skins and Panels for Advanced Rocket and Space Systems

Introduction. This PhD will explore how novel metamaterial architectures can be engineered to provide both radiation shielding and structural performance for next-generation rocket and space systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Jayakody
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Improving continuum modelling of transport through foams

Foams are used across industries—from aerospace to packaging—providing cushioning during transit, thermal insulation, and structural reinforcement in a range of applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R E Hewitt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced Dual-Comb LiDAR: Precision 3D Metrology for Advanced Sustainable Manufacturing

We are seeking to appoint a talented PhD candidate to join the Ultrafast Optics Group at Heriot-Watt, to start by 1 October 2026, to develop a faster and more sensitive implementation of dual-comb ranging—an optical metrology technique combining interferometry-like precision with time-of-flight accuracy. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Reid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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On additively manufactured architected metamaterials for high temperatures

We invite you to join an exciting PhD project focused on transforming the manufacturing of high temperature nickel superalloys– crucial materials for aerospace and nuclear applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y T Tang, Dr S Cox
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A new frontier in distributed temperature sensing in hollow-core fibres

Supervisory Team. Dr Ali Masoudi and Dr Hans Christian Mulvad. Imagine measuring temperature along 200 km of optical fibre with unprecedented precision, even in extreme environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Masoudi
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing light-coupled NMR spectroscopy methods for studies of photosensitive systems in solution

The University of Manchester invites applications for an exciting PhD opportunity at the intersection of photochemistry, photocatalysis, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Golovanov, Prof I Larrosa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integrating Experimental Advances with Machine Learning for Digital Transformation in Materials Performance Evaluation and Structural Integrity

The UK is leading the global fight against climate change, with a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Sui, Dr T Fry, Prof M Whiting
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Four-year PhD Position in Sustainable Aviation leading to Successful Start-Ups

Tax-Free Stipend of €31,000 per annum + Academic Fees Paid (all nationalities) x four years. Commencing Oct 1 2026. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof SD Dooley
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Atmospheric Plasma Polymer Coatings and Sensor Integration for Harsh Energy & Defence Environments

Are you passionate about developing novel research and keen to shape the future of energy transfer technologies in areas such as, laser interactions, plasma physics, RF technologies, materials science and engineering? The project will focus on developing novel plasma coating for photodiode devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Mckay, Dr I Sandall
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Molecular Dynamic Simulation for modelling the corrosion inhibition mechanisms of film forming amine

FFA (Film Forming Amines) have been used for decades as corrosion inhibitors in water/steam circuits. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Carbone
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Thermo-Mechanical Constitutive Modelling of Concrete under Multiaxial loading

Concrete under high temperature is rarely subjected to simple uniaxial loading. In reality, structures such as nuclear systems, tunnels, underground transport infrastructure, and composite columns experience combined compression, tension, and shear while simultaneously undergoing severe thermal gradients. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Alhamd
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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