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part-time PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 425 part-time PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Hybrid Energy Harvester Based on Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells and Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Recent advances in energy harvesting using photovoltaic and triboelectric effects demonstrate outstanding performances of energy harvesters as power supplies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof P M Smowton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Flexible textile-based self-powered energy harvesting and storage system for smart wearable electronics

Smart wearable electronics that are fabricated on fabrics or textile substrates are of importance for next-generation portable electronic device systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof O Williams
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exciton dynamics in diamond and two-dimensional metal dichalcogenide enabled van der Waals heterostructures

Two-dimensional (2D) materials offer a platform that allows the creation of heterostructures with a variety of properties. One- atom-thick crystals now comprise a large family of these materials, collectively covering a comprehensive range of features and numerous intrigue scientific challenges. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof O Williams
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing Large Arrays of Superconducting Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors for Future Astronomy Instrumentation

The Cardiff Astronomy Instrumentation Group (AIG) is one of the world leaders in Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detector (MKID) development. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Doyle, Dr P Barry
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Characterisation of tissue microstructure from non-invasive MRI using Machine Learning

The characterisation of biological tissue microstructure in vivo and non-invasively is of outmost interest in science. If successful, it could reveal unique insights into biological processes, including aging and cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Beltrachini, Prof K Murphy
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Astrophysical interpretation of gravitational waves with space-based observatories.

Gravitational-wave astronomy was pioneered in September 2015 with the first direct observation of gravitational waves by the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory (LIGO). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Raymond, Dr P Clark
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Advanced numerical methods for solving the forward problem in E/MEG

Electroencephalography (EEG) is a technique that measures the electric potential originating from the brain using electrodes located on the scalp. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Beltrachini, Prof K Murphy
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Unravelling Galaxy Evolution: Molecular Gas, Star Formation, and Feedback Mechanisms from the KILOGAS survey

  Research Group: Cardiff Hub for Astrophysics Research and Technology
Galaxies are key building blocks of our universe, but we still do not fully understand the physical processes that govern their evolution. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Davis, Dr MW Smith
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PhD in Sport and Health Sciences

The University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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PhD in Applied Sciences

The University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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SustAI CDT - The URKI AI Centre Doctoral Training in AI for Sustainability will be recruiting for September 2026

Environmental sustainability is one of the greatest challenges the world is facing, with many organisations and countries, including the UK, setting ambitious targets to reduce emissions and waste and increase renewable energy production. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training
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Singapore Management University (SMU) PhD Programmes

The College of Graduate Research Studies (CGRS) at SMU provides a holistic and community-based experience in postgraduate research that is based on interdisciplinary programmes, courses, events, networking and cohort-building. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Singapore PhD Programme
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The GW4 BioMed3 Doctoral Landscape Programme is offering up to 18 MRC funded PhD studentships across a range of biomedical disciplines, with a start date of October 2027.

The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff (lead), and Exeter to train, support and develop graduates with strong research, critical analysis, creative problem solving and translational skills, equipping them for careers in the UK and globally. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  MRC Doctoral Landscape Award
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The GW4 BioMed3 Doctoral Landscape Programme is offering up to 18 MRC funded PhD studentships across a range of biomedical disciplines, with a start date of October 2027.

The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff (lead), and Exeter to train, support and develop graduates with strong research, critical analysis, creative problem solving and translational skills, equipping them for careers in the UK and globally. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  MRC Doctoral Landscape Award
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The GW4 BioMed3 Doctoral Landscape Programme is offering up to 18 MRC funded PhD studentships across a range of biomedical disciplines, with a start date of October 2027.

The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff (lead), and Exeter to train, support and develop graduates with strong research, critical analysis, creative problem solving and translational skills, equipping them for careers in the UK and globally. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  MRC Doctoral Landscape Award