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PhD studentship PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 720 PhD studentship PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Open uncontrolled burning of plastic waste – measuring / modelling prevalence, emissions and impacts on climate change and human health exposure

Solid waste management remains a major sustainability challenge globally, and especially in the Global South, where substantial quantities of (uncollected) waste are often set in fire as a means of disposal or resource recovery. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CV Velis
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Allowing autonomous robots to continually learn, generalize, and improve from their experiences

To perform autonomously tasks such as object rearrangement, assembly, manipulation, and navigation, robots must be able to plan their actions over long horizons. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KE Elimelech
 24 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Non-linear optics for application to laser-driven acceleration of relativistic beams in vacuum

There is immense interest in femtosecond-duration high-energy electron beams in both the condensed matter and high-energy particle physics scientific communities, for their application in exploring femtosecond processes in materials, and for future particle colliders. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Jamison
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From ideal to real: Simulation study of laser-plasma imaging performance for future industrial imaging

Department. Physics and Astronomy. Research Group. Accelerator Physics Group. Institution. University of Manchester. Application deadline. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Apsimon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing Porous Materials for Key Challenges in Decarbonization and Thermal Energy Storage (TES)

We are inviting applications for a PhD position focused on the development of porous materials for key challenges in decarbonization and thermal energy storage (TES). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L S Sun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modulation of Smooth Muscle Cell Function by Neutrophil Microvesicles

The leading cause of death globally is cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to the World Health Organisation. Atherosclerosis is the underlying cause of most of these. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Ridger, Prof S Francis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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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
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PhD in Engineering - AI-Aided Engineering of Biofilters for Sustainable Drinking Water

Access to safe drinking water remains a major global challenge. Water pollution, combined with increasing water scarcity, leaves millions without reliable access to clean water. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H Yin
 19 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Morphology and mechanisms of brain microvascular defects in Spinal Muscular Atrophy

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join a fully funded, 36-month project commencing in October 2026, supported by an Anatomical Society Prize Studentship. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Parson, Dr D Berg
 21 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Engineering - AI-Ready Photonic Chips with Built-In Quantum Thermometry

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) are emerging as a transformative platform for next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) hardware, enabling ultrafast, energy-efficient optical data processing. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Sweeney, Prof G Machin
 30 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Hybrid Circular Recycling of End-of-Life Wind Turbine Blades for Net-Zero Decommissioning

Important. This project is fully funded for Home/UK students only. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Zhang, Dr P Kechagiopoulos
 9 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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RNA stress and neurodegeneration: how UPF1 protects cells from harmful RNA accumulation

RNA biology is emerging as a central theme in neurodegenerative disease. In ALS, FTD and related disorders, disruption of RNA processing, RNA-binding proteins and RNA-protein assemblies can lead to harmful aggregates and loss of cellular resilience. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Brogna
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Wasteform Development for Challenging Nuclear Waste Streams

This exciting project will directly support the UK nuclear industry by addressing the management and immobilisation of some of its challenging wastes and by-products ahead of long-term disposal. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AS Scrimshire, Dr SS Samad, Prof PB Bingham
 4 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI Enabled Supply Chain Resilience in Food Manufacturing

This PhD will develop AI-enabled methods to assess and monitor supply chain resilience in food manufacturing, moving beyond traditional self-reported supplier assessments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Birse
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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