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physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 806 physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Developing state-of-the-art Space Weather forecast tools

  Research Group: Applied Mathematics
The production of flares and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from solar active regions (ARs) is still not well understood in spite of their huge importance to Sun-Earth connections, in particular, to protect mankind and our sophisticated technological systems that might be at considerable risk from high-speed charged particles blowing often abruptly off the Sun. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R von Fay-Siebenburgen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mathematical modelling of poro-mechanics of soil

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T. Roose
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling soil dewatering and recharge for cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T. Roose
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Physiology and mathematical modelling of pharmacodynamics in the human placenta

Medicines regulators are calling for new alternative methods to replace animal testing of in the safety evaluation of pharmaceuticals prescribed to women of childbearing age. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Brownbill, Dr E Doman
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the connection between early embryo architecture and embryo viability

In humans, approximately a quarter of all pregnancies end before 6 weeks’ gestation, often around the time of implantation, before the pregnancy has become apparent. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Plusa, Dr K Dorey
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Fluid Dynamics

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Fluid Dynamics offers a four-year programme that combines an integrated MSc (completed over the first two years) paired with a three-year PhD-level research programme. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  4 Year PhD Programme
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A Geometric Deep Learning Framework for Rational Design of Personalized Cancer Vaccines

This PhD project will pioneer AI-driven approaches to personalized cancer vaccines by integrating structure-aware deep learning, physics-based molecular simulations, and adaptive reinforcement learning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Chan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Biozentrum PhD Fellowships in life sciences Summer Call 2026

Share your passion for life sciences and apply for the independent Biozentrum PhD Fellowships. The deadline for applications for this Summer Call is May 8, 2026. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Switzerland PhD Programme
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PhD opportunity in Mathematical Modelling of Energy Towers for Sustainable Power Generation

We are seeking a motivated and talented PhD student to investigate the topic of Energy Towers (also known as downdraft towers) as an innovative renewable energy technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Schwartz
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mechanical and Tribological Interactions at the Skin–Deodorant Interface

This MSc by Research project will investigate the fundamental mechanical and tribological interactions occurring at the skin–deodorant interface. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M B Bryant
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Quantification and identification of differential protein isoform expression for biomarker discovery and biological systems

Quantitative proteomics via mass spectrometry is now a cornerstone methodology for biomedical health research and bioscience. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Hubbard, Dr R.U. Unwin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel routes for in-situ measurements during the manufacture of thin flexible electronic films.

This PhD project aims to develop novel metrology techniques for thin flexible films made via a range on industrial manufacturing routes, such as slot-die coating.  Such films find use as flexible electronics, light generating films, or as photovoltaic films.  . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof JR Howse
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Optimisation of Liquid Metal Filtration and Cleanliness in Nickel Based Superalloys, with Rolls-Royce and DigitalMetal CDT

A four year PhD with integrated studies is available in the High Temperature Research Centre, School of Metallurgy and Materials under the supervision of Prof Nick Green and Prof Roger Reed, with a tax free stipend of £25,780 per year. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Green
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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DRL-Enabled Resource Coordination for Covertness-Aware and Energy-Efficient UAV-Aided IoT

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can serve as aerial base stations and edge computing servers to enhance wireless network coverage and accelerate data processing in the Internet of Things (IoT). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-physical systems for Medicines Development and Manufacturing (CEDAR)

Our CEDAR CDT is offering 17 fully funded PhD studentships for ambitious individuals who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to translate new molecules into medicines. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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