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We have 806 physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Computational models for cellular mechanics in biofabrication

University of Bayreuth

Biofabrication, the 3D printing of living cells, is a fascinating new approach to produce living artificial tissue and to overcome the shortage of donor organs in hospitals. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Gekle

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

Dielectric measurements at microwave frequencies for archaeology, environmental sensing and healthcare

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Communication Technologies

Measuring the electromagnetic properties of materials - their permittivity and conductivity - has a wide range of interesting and useful applications. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M P Robinson, Dr S Bale

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

AI assisted walking and swimming stimuli responsive soft robots

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

School of Mathematics and Physics

Successful completion of this PhD programme could lead to worldwide career opportunities in academia and high-tech industrial sectors like software, R&D, biomed, robotics and smart manufacturing alike. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Xuan

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

AI-Assisted Modelling of Flow and Compaction of Refractory Metal Powders

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Computer Science

Please note that the start date for this project is 1 February 2027. One fully funded PhD scholarship is available jointly in the School of Computer Science and the School of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Leeds in 2026/27. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Rabbani, Dr X Jia, Dr W P Goh

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD Studentship in Crystal Plasticity Finite Element and MATLAB/C++ Simulations of Thermal Fatigue in Aerospace/Nuclear materials

Imperial College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

We offer a fully funded studentship in Computational Solid Mechanics, leading to the PhD degree at Imperial College London. 3.5-year bursary and fees at the home student rate will be provided. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Skamniotis, Prof D Balint

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

Optimisation and Modelling of Turbomachinery Components

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. . The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and will be supervised by James Bull and Dr James Buick. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Bull, Dr J Buick

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

Uncertainty-Driven Autonomy – Acting on Uncertainty in Prognostics and Health Management of Complex Assets

The University of Manchester

Department of Computer Science

About the RAINZ CDT. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Net Zero is a partnership between three of the UK’s leading universities (The University of Manchester, University of Glasgow and University of Oxford). Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Zhao, Dr L ZHANG

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Robotics for Inspection in Confined Steel Structures

The University of Manchester

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

About the RAINZ CDT. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Net Zero is a partnership between three of the UK’s leading universities (The University of Manchester, University of Glasgow and University of Oxford). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Nair, Dr M O'Toole

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD Scholarship: Sunlight-Backscatter Communication for Maintenance-Free Environmental Sensing

University of Auckland

School of Computer Science

With wildfires costing New Zealand an estimated $142 million in a single year, this project will address a key part of that challenge. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Xu

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Novel fuel system architectures to enable the ultra-efficient gas turbine heat management system

Cranfield University

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Join our diverse and inclusive team to transform the future of aviation as part of the UK’s EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Roumeliotis, Dr E Anselmi Palma

29 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Upcoming Doctoral (PhD) Positions at International Max Planck Research School - Biological Intelligence

International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence

The International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence (IMPRS-BI) offers fully funded doctoral student positions in the fields of behavior, ecology, neuroscience, connectomics and evolutionary genetics. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Germany PhD Programme Max Planck Research Programme

Intelligent Nanophotonics Sensor for Health and Screening

Nanyang Technological University

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

This PhD project aims to develop a new nanophotonic platform by exploring new optical resonators and sensing mechanism. The student will focus on the design of nanophotonic sensor and translate it into a drug screening platform or health screening platform. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y.-C.Chen Chen

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

CVD Growth of Isotopically Engineered Carbon-Doped hBN Single-Photon Emitters

Nanyang Technological University

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

This PhD develops a new chemical vapour deposition (CVD) route to wafer-scale, quantum-grade hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) for room-temperature single-photon emitters, the building blocks of quantum communication and photonics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Tay, R.Y. Tay

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

Rational Design of Ionic Liquid Based Systems for Explosives Detection

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Project Supervisors. Professor Chris-Kriton Skylaris and Professor Jonathan W. Essex. Biosensors could enable low-burden detection of energetic compounds, but challenges arise because many explosives exhibit poor solubility or complex behaviour in water. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C K Skylaris

1 September 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Advanced Propulsion Systems and Ignition Technologies for Next-Generation Aerospace Applications

Kingston University

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

The project focuses on the development and investigation of advanced propulsion systems and ignition technologies aimed at improving the efficiency, reliability, safety, and environmental performance of next-generation aerospace and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Volkov

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

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