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part-time PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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Research Opportunities in Architecture

Architecture and Interior Architecture at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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Applications of multivariate orthogonal polynomials (Ref: MA/BW-SF1/2026)

Random Matrix Theory (RMT) arose in the 1950s out of a need for a model to predict the spectral behaviour of systems that were too complex to describe precisely. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Winn
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of Analytical Laboratory Simulations (Ref: CM/AM-SF1/2026)

In recent years, simulated analytical experiments have become an increasingly valuable tool for supporting undergraduate learning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Managh
 31 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How can spatial skills improve mathematics learning? (Ref: LN/IC-SF1/2026)

Difficulties in learning mathematics emerge early in education and are robust over time. The number of students not reaching basic levels of mathematics achievement remains a major societal challenge, at a time when societies are increasingly demanding mathematics skills due to scientific and industrial progress. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Coolen
 1 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The development of young children’s understanding of multi-digit numbers (Ref: LN/JB-SF1/2026)

Once children have become proficient in using small numbers, they are faced with new challenges as soon as numbers get bigger. One of these challenges concerns the place-value structure of multi-digit numbers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Bahnmüller
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How do the languages that we speak affect numerical processing and mathematics achievement? (Ref: LN/IXD-SF1/2026)

A growing body of research suggests that different aspects of language influence the way we think about, represent, and apply numbers and mathematical concepts. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Xenidou-Dervou, Dr J Bahnmüller
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Stanley Ray Scholarship

The Stanley Ray scholarships were established thanks to the generosity of the late Stanley Ray. These awards are open to all Home and International applicants who are studying a full- or part-time research programme. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Arts Research Programme
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College of Arts and Law Doctoral Scholarships

The College of Arts and Law is offering multiple awards to support doctoral study from the 2026/7 academic year. This includes full scholarships and fee-only scholarships. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Arts Research Programme
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Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Landscape Awards

AHRC Landscape Awards will be available to support doctoral study at the University of Birmingham, commencing at the start of the 2026/7 academic year. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  Arts Research Programme
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Cultural Currents in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century: Continuities between 'Victorian' and the 'Modernist' Literature (Ref: SSH26-SF-SP-EN)

This PhD project provides an opportunity to investigate and challenge the boundaries and definitions of ‘Victorian’ and ‘modernist’ literature across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Parker
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-Enabled Acoustic Emission System for Industrial Condition Monitoring (Ref: AAE-EZ-2512)

This research project focuses on the development of an advanced AI-driven system specialised in interpreting Acoustic Emission (AE) data, which aims to facilitate real-time monitoring of critical industrial components, such as electric vehicle batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Zhang
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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University of Reading PhD Opportunities

Our thriving and diverse community of researchers leads the way in understanding the issues that most concern the world today. Join us as a postgraduate researcher at Reading and we will support you at every stage, helping you to deliver research that counts. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-physical systems for Medicines Development and Manufacturing (CEDAR)

Our CEDAR CDT is offering 17 fully funded PhD studentships for ambitious individuals who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to translate new molecules into medicines. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Institute for International Management and Entrepreneurship

The Institute for International Management and Entrepreneurship (IIME) focuses on examining economic activities within rapidly evolving global and national contexts. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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Institute for Creative Futures Research

The Institute for Creative Futures (based in Loughborough University London) is an innovative hub that merges the cutting-edge fields of design innovation and creative technologies. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme