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physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 1,132 physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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The UKAEA Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

Fusion energy is a generational challenge at the cutting edge of physics an engineering. The UK is already viewed as the world leader in the fusion energy sector, but it needs significantly more leaders. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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The UKAEA Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

Fusion energy is a generational challenge at the cutting edge of physics an engineering. The UK is already viewed as the world leader in the fusion energy sector, but it needs significantly more leaders. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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The UKAEA Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

Fusion energy is a generational challenge at the cutting edge of physics an engineering. The UK is already viewed as the world leader in the fusion energy sector, but it needs significantly more leaders. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Foundations of computational imaging with deep learning and agentic AI

The BASP Laboratory at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, led by Professor Yves Wiaux, invites applications for a fully funded PhD to develop the theoretical foundations of next-generation imaging algorithms at the intersection of optimisation theory, deep learning and agentic AI. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Yves Wiaux
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI optimisation via robust and sustainable fusion of perception sensors’ data in Intelligent Vehicles.

Automated Systems in the field of intelligent transportation (from vehicles to drones and beyond) have made significant progress in the last 10 years, for example reaching the level of services like ‘Robot-taxis’ by Waymo, Cruise, Pony.ai in different countries. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Donzella
 23 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Autonomous Wireless Sensing for Long-Term Air Ducts Monitoring in Decommissioning Environment (Ref: FP-ST-2026R2)

Nuclear Decommissioning is a National Priority for the UK. Pursuing a PhD in Nuclear Decommissioning offers prospective researchers the opportunity to work on one of the country's most significant engineering, environmental, and societal challenges. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Theodossiades, Dr A Hajjaj
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Eco-Mimetic IoT: Nature-Inspired Microclimate Monitoring in Forests (Ref: 2027-LU01)

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 calls for the protection and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems, halting biodiversity loss and land degradation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Hajjaj, Prof S Theodossiades
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Stochastic analysis and modelling of flow boiling (Ref: FP-HZ-2026R)

Flow boiling is one of the most efficient heat transfer mechanisms and plays a critical role in modern energy systems, including electronics cooling, renewable energy, and advanced thermal management technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Zhao, Dr E Long
 10 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully Funded PhD: Machine Learning in Financial Mathematics

We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position in a new interdisciplinary research group led by Florian Kogelbauer at KAUST. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Kopablauer
 3 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully Funded PhD: Dynamical Systems & the Dynamics of Learning

We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position in a new interdisciplinary research group led by Florian Kogelbauer at KAUST. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Kopablauer
 3 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully Funded PhD: Computational Fluid Dynamics & Climate Applications

We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position in a new interdisciplinary research group led by Florian Kogelbauer at KAUST. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Kopablauer
 3 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modulated Fourier expansions for time-varying media

Time-modulated media, whose material properties change rapidly in time, are opening up new ways to control waves. They make possible frequency conversion, parametric amplification, non-reciprocal transport and “temporal crystals” with momentum band gaps. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Nick
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in Chemical Engineering: Multiscale Modelling and Optimisation of Alkaline Water Electrolysers for Improved Performance and Durability

This PhD studentship offers an exciting opportunity to develop advanced computational models and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to improve the efficiency, performance and lifetime of hydrogen electrolysers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Niblett, Dr M Mamlouk
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Optimised Placement of Orthopaedic Staples – Image-Based Finite Element Modelling and Structural Optimisation

  Research Group: Institute of Sustainable Built Environment
Orthopaedic staples are widely used to fix bones and joints in foot and ankle surgery, for example in arthrodesis (joint fusion) and osteotomy procedures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Vasdravellis
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EASTBIO: Linking the computations underlying learning, flexibility and perception

Almost everything we know about how animals learn comes from one task at a time, in different animals. So a basic question is unanswered. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Pagan, Dr A Chadwick
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)