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We have 806 physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Unitary quantum gravity and the fate of black holes

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Applied Mathematics

Black holes have now been observed in detail via astrophysical observations, detections of gravitational waves and pictures of the event horizon. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Gielen

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

Interactions between higher categories and homological algebra

University of Aberdeen

School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Paoli, Dr I Patchkoria

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

Algebraic topology and graphs

University of Aberdeen

School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hepworth-Young, Dr M Grant

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

Representation theory of Lie algebras and quantum groups

University of Aberdeen

School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Sevastyanov, Dr E Meir

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

Preparation of nanocomposite-based electrodes and development of flexible energy storage device for wearable applications

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Flexible and conformable energy sources with high energy storage capabilities and fast charge/discharge rates are needed for applications such as wearables, robots, and electric vehicles. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LM Manjakkal, Dr K Goh

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

Smart-Textile-Based Sensors for Epidermal Electronics

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Wearable electronic devices have sparked tremendous attention in recent years, owing to their wide range of possible applications, which include artificial organs, electronic skin, and healthcare monitoring, as well as soft robotics with arbitrary surface forms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LM Manjakkal, Dr K Goh

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

Adaptive structures for operational variability and damage management

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

This project aims to investigate the capabilities of adaptive structures that change their geometry and mechanical properties to accommodate operational loading and damage management. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Garcia Cava

30 October 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Numerical Investigation and Uncertainty Quantification of Composite Flexible Risers

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Research Group: Polymers and Composites

Pipelines, traditionally constructed from steel, form the backbone of the oil and gas industry, facilitating crucial transportation in both onshore and offshore operations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Abeykoon

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

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Quantum Technology Engineering

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

As part of a multi-disciplinary year group at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering, you can pursue exciting Quantum Technology research while following a specialist programme of courses and practical training to prepare you for a career in Quantum Technology science, engineering and industry. Read more

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

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on Phase Transformations in Advanced Steel Design

Monash University

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Host. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University. Location. Clayton campus, Melbourne, Australia. Duration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr YX Wu, Prof CR Hutchinson

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

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance development of Sustainable Electrochemical Flow Technologies

University of Birmingham

School of Chemistry

A competition-funded PhD studentship is available in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham to develop and apply nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging to advance electrochemical flow technologies, such as redox flow batteries, multivalent metal ion batteries and/or capacitive deionisation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M M Britton

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

Interacting dark energy models in light of cosmological data

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Applied Mathematics

The current cosmological standard model, the LCDM model, comes under scrutiny from recent cosmological observations. on the one hand, the expansion rate today, as measured from early time and late time probes does not agree. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C van de Bruck

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

Quantum Reservoir Computing for Photonic and Quantum Materials Modelling

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisors. Professor Marian Florescu m.florescu@soton.ac.uk. This project, within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk), carries a UKRI TechExpert enhanced annual stipend around £31k for UK students. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Florescu

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

Fully funded PhD studentships available in Pure Mathematics and Statistics at Lancaster University

Lancaster University

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Apply now for a fully-funded PhD studentship in pure mathematics or statistics at the School of Mathematical Sciences at Lancaster University starting in October 2026. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

Optimising optical microresonators for quantum technology applications

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisors. Dr Peter Horak peh@orc.soton.ac.uk. Dr William Hughes W.J.Hughes@soton.ac.uk. This project, within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk), carries a UKRI TechExpert enhanced annual stipend around £31k for UK students. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Horak

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

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