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We have 806 physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Materials Discovery and Physical Crystallography

University of Liverpool

Department of Chemistry

This project focuses on discovery of new functional materials for clean energy applications, through experimental synthesis and structure determination using advanced X‑ray and electron diffraction techniques. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr LD Daniels

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Fully funded PhD position in fluid mechanics

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal

Department of Mechanical Engineering

A PhD position is available in the Laboratory for Multiphase and Reactive Flows (LaMuReF) at Polytechnique Montréal. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Robert, Prof B Savard, Prof PV Versailles

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Mitigation of radiation and hydrogen damage with laser peening through multiscale modelling PhD

Cranfield University

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Cranfield University is seeking highly motivated and accomplished prospective PhD students to conduct cutting-edge research in the degradation of materials at extreme environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Castelluccio

29 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Impact of fluids of different densities (Ref: MA/MM-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

The impact of two bodies of liquid, such as droplets, is a phenomenon occurring widely in nature and in engineering applications, from waves breaking onto layers of marine biological matter to streams of different inks in additive manufacturing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Moore

31 July 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Secants and birational geometry of toric varieties (Ref: MA/APS-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Algebraic geometry studies geometric objects, called algebraic varieties, that are the solution sets of systems of polynomial equations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Prendergast-Smith

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

AI Based Tools for Subsea Cable Routing for Offshore Wind Farms (Ref: CO/VG-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Computer Science

Cable routing is a non-trivial aspect of offshore wind farm development. An optimal route must balance multiple factors such as thermal efficiency, soil type, benthic communities, shipping traffic, fishing zones, etc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr v.gunturi@lboro.ac.uk Gunturi, Prof ND Dethlefs

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Computational Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials (Ref: CM/FP-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Molecular materials have the promise of revolutionising electronics by providing low-cost and sustainable alternatives to silicon-based devices. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Plasser

30 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

QG-CANE (Quantum Gravity for detection of CAvities from Nuclear Explosions)

University of Birmingham

Department of Civil Engineering

Nuclear explosions are forbidden by the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), with on-site inspection (OSI) forming the final verification regime for determining breaches. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Boddice

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Wave-Driven Propulsion

University College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

A fully funded PhD studentship is available as part of the ERC Starting Grant SurFSUP (Surfing on Free Surfaces by Undulating Propulsion), led by Dr Graham Benham in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UCL. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Benham

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

The role of air-sea interactions in Indian monsoon depressions

University of Reading

Department of Meteorology

Monsoon depressions (MDs) are synoptic-scale features that are responsible for a significant fraction of the rain over northern India during the summer monsoon season. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Hunt, Dr AG Turner, Dr S Berthou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills

Swansea University

Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM)

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills is a joint initiative between Swansea University's Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials and the University of Leeds and will recruit at least 50 students over 5 annual cohorts between the two sites. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Computational Modelling of Nuclear Materials (Ref: CM/PG-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

An exciting self-funded PhD opportunity to join the Advanced Materials Modelling (AMM) Group at Loughborough. Pressurisation, corrosion and other factors may pose a threat to the safety and integrity of nuclear material packages in long term storage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Goddard, Prof R Smith, Dr K Jolley

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Closed-Loop Embodiment and Gait Stabilization Using a Robotic Tail for Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Hayashi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Modelling of phases and interfacial behaviour to enhance sustainability in manufactured products (Ref: MA/DS-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Over recent years the modelling and understanding of complex phases, and their interfacial interactions, has developed at pace. Phases can be a solution of components, a mixture including colloidal particles, or different states such as in a frozen or vapour state. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Sibley

1 January 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Mixing of cohesive and wet materials

The University of Manchester

Department of Mathematics

This PhD project focuses on the simulation and modelling of wet and cohesive powders, which play a crucial role in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and additive manufacturing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Thornton

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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