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We have 404 part-time PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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(UoM - Tsinghua) - Reliability of Dielectric Interfaces for Power Conversion Applications

The energy system worldwide is transforming rapidly towards the trends of decarbonization and decentralization, which influenced how we generate, transmit and consume electricity every day. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Li, Prof F Yin
 7 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Tsinghua) - Development of Digital Twin of Solid-State Transformers for Data Centres

Solid-state transformers (SSTs) are a key technology for the next generation of smart, flexible and low-carbon power networks. They will support renewable energy integration, electric vehicle charging, and data centres. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof Z.D Wang, Assoc Prof B C Cao
 7 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Tsinghua) - Development of Next-Generation Epoxy Composite Materials for HVDC Converter Transformer Bushings

High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology is central to future low-carbon interconnected electrical power networks, enabling long-distance renewable energy transmission, offshore wind integration, and flexible electricity grids. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Matharage, Assoc Prof B C Cao
 7 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Tsinghua) - Bio-Derived Thermosets for High Voltage Applications

The expansion of electrical grids and integration of renewable energy have heightened the demand for reliable high-voltage (HV) insulation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof F Yin
 7 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Tsinghua) - Precision tracking for neutrino measurements in FASER

The discovery and first observations of collider neutrinos by the FASER experiment have opened a new frontier in neutrino physics at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M QM Queitsch-Maitland, Mr ZH Hu
 7 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Peking University) - Investigating heteroaggregation and settling of engineered nanoparticles, phytoplankton, and clay particles in seawater conditions for marine-based carbon dioxide removal

Negative emission technologies are crucial to meet the targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Babakhani, Dr J L Liu
 7 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Peking University) Chemical, physical and optical properties of wood burning emissions, and their evolution in the atmosphere

Wood/agriculture burning emissions are known to affect both human health and climate, through their toxicity and also how they interact with light. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Allan, Prof Q C Chen
 7 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Peking University) - AERIS-Lab: A Laboratory-Grounded Virtual Aerosol Scientist for Interpreting Ambient Organic Aerosol Mass Spectra

Mass spectrometry has transformed our ability to measure the molecular composition of atmospheric aerosol, but interpreting the resulting spectra remains slow, expert-dependent and difficult to reproduce. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Topping, Assoc Prof S G Guo
 7 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Peking University) - Geostationary Satellite-Enabled Multi-Source Data Fusion for Dynamic PM2.5 Hotspot Detection and Predictive Population Exposure Management in Megacities

Air pollution remains one of the most important environmental threats to public health, particularly in megacities where dense populations, complex urban form, traffic emissions, industrial activity and rapidly changing meteorological conditions create substantial local variation in fine particulate matter (PM2.5). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr ZZ Zheng, Assoc Prof J W Wei
 7 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Peking University) - Investigating the selective pressure for antimicrobial resistance under environmental factors

Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing global challenges this century. While much attention has focused on clinical misuse, increasing evidence shows that environmental exposure also plays an important role. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Jin, Prof W S Sun
 7 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully Funded PhD Studentship for UK Home Fee Status Candidates in the Department of Materials

The project topic is flexible and will be developed jointly by the student and the supervisor, depending on the candidate’s background and research interests. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Hu
 30 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research opportunities in Computer Science

Our Department of Computer Science has a strong international reputation for conducting research that has real impact, tackles fundamental questions and addresses interdisciplinary problems which face today's computer scientists. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  Computing PhD Programme
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Digital transformation of crystallization processes through model-based design of experiments and optimization (Ref: CG-BB-2508)

The development of accurate and reliable digital twins is a cornerstone of digital transformation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Benyahia
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Using an occupational justice perspective, explore hope within marginalised groups (HHS-2026-31)

This MSc research fee waiver project is funded by the University of Huddersfield. It is ideal for occupational therapists who want to progress their career developing research skills and with a keen interest in occupational and social justice. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barry
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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How do people seeking asylum experience and negotiate occupation within the context of occupational science? (HHS-2026-30)

This MSc research fee waiver project is funded by the University of Huddersfield. It would particularly suit occupational therapists with experience or interest in migration, asylum or occupational justice. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barry
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)