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We have 806 physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Innovative microsampling technologies for minimally invasive disease diagnosis

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Research Group: Dermal Drug Delivery & Diagnostics Laboratory

Early diagnosis is critical to effective treatment, yet many diseases still rely on invasive and time‑consuming sampling techniques such as blood draws and tissue biopsies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Wooi Ng

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

Network Polymer Degradation in Exterior Coatings

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

With an estimated 14 billion tonnes of microplastics accumulated on the ocean floor, concern for the damage inflicted on marine ecosystems is growing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SM Morsch

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

PhD in Engineering - AI-Ready Photonic Chips with Built-In Quantum Thermometry

University of Glasgow

College of Science and Engineering

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)

Manifold based modelling of fNIRS neuroimages

University of Birmingham

School of Computer Science

In order to answer the myriad of specific research questions related to the brain as observed with fNIRS, current fNIRS analysis is based on ad-hoc models, whether from statistics e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Orihuela-Espina

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

fNIRS neuroimaging data analysis of surgical neuroergonomics

University of Birmingham

School of Computer Science

Evaluating surgical expertise and fitness is of critical importance for patient safety. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Orihuela-Espina

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

Innovative environmental conditions classification to unlock standardization and mass manufacturing of floating offshore wind turbines

University of Strathclyde

Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

BACKGROUND. FLOATING WIND TURBINES. High costs and very slow deployment rates of floating offshore wind turbines (FOWTs) are preventing the UK offshore wind sector from reaching its target of 5 GW of FOWT capacity by 2030 (currently at approximately 0.07 GW). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Collu, Dr S L Li

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

Advancing Photonic Quantum Technologies with Next Generation Single Photon Sources

University of Salford

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Join us at the University of Salford to help shape the future of quantum technologies. Quantum Technologies (QTs) underpin many of the innovations that define modern life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Church, Dr M Hughes

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

Real-Time Urban Wind Simulation and Data Reduction for Environmental Hazard Assessment

University of Salford

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

This PhD project will investigate fast computational approaches for modelling urban airflow and environmental hazard assessment in complex city environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MCS Camps Santasmasas

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

Patient-Specific Modelling of Intraoperative Infusion Dynamics Using Time-Resolved MRI

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Medicine

**Please note that we may close the advert sooner than the advertised deadline in the event that a suitable candidate is shortlisted**. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W Gray, Dr M Palombo, Dr L Beltrachini, Dr D Gallichan

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Dual comb microscopy for ultrafast biological imaging

Aston University

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Project summary. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Perego

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

Stability of Soap Films and Foams (WHITTAKERR_U27EMPSFP)

University of East Anglia

School of Mathematics

Primary Supervisor. Dr. Robert Whittaker. Foams, comprising thin liquid films surrounding many small gas bubbles, have many domestic and industrial applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Whittaker

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

Mathematical Modelling of Microwave Cooking of Thin Potato Disks (WHITTAKERR_U27EMPSFM)

University of East Anglia

School of Mathematics

Primary Supervisor. Dr. Robert Whittaker. This is a one-year MSc by Research project. Find out more about this programme here. Manufacturers of thin potato-based snacks are interested in developing healthier cooking methods than the traditional oil frying. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Whittaker

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

Self Driving Lab for the investigation of emulsion

University of Birmingham

School of Chemical Engineering

Most chemical products consist of multiple compounds that are formulated together, of which the development process is iterative, laborious, and complex. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Z Zhang

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

(SATURN CDT)Simulation of particle agglomeration, attrition and breakup for nuclear waste transport and retrieval processes

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

The safe retrieval, transport and processing of radioactive waste slurries is one of the most significant engineering challenges in nuclear decommissioning. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Fairweather, Dr L F Mortimer

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

Hybrid Cellulose–Metal Foam Phase Change Composites for Thermal Energy Storage (LANDINIS_U27EMP)

University of East Anglia

School of Engineering

Primary Supervisor. Dr. Stefano Landini. Phase change materials (PCMs) offer compact, temperature-targeted thermal energy storage but suffer from leakage during melting, low thermal conductivity and limited mechanical robustness, which restrict their integration into practical systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Landini

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

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