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We have 804 physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The Surface and Skies of Venus (MPhil)

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

2 year MPhil . We don’t know how the planet Venus – Earth's near-twin in size and mass – has evolved so differently. Today, the surface is scorching hot and the skies are full of acid. Read more

Supervisors: Prof JG Greaves, Dr S Sarkar

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

Illuminating compact binary formation and evolution with gravitational waves

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

Gravitational waves are emitted by compact binaries—pairs of black holes and/or neutron stars—spiralling around each other at close to the speed of light before colliding in a violent coalescence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr IRS Romero-Shaw, Dr F Antonini

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

Understanding the erratic spin evolution of radio emitting neutron stars

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Physics

Formed in the supernova explosions of massive stars, neutron stars are compact remnants that exhibit extreme gravity, ultra-high densities, fast rotation, and strong magnetic fields. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Graber

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

Hybrid monolithic lasers for quantum-enabled position, navigation & timing

University of Strathclyde

Institute of Photonics

This PhD project offers the chance to develop next-generation compact hybrid monolithic lasers for quantum systems used in position, navigation, and timing (PNT). Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Hastie, Prof L McKnight

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

Terahertz-Integrated Structures for Novel Accelerators

The University of Manchester

Cockcroft Institute

Develop next-generation particle accelerators powered by laser-driven terahertz (THz) radiation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Graham

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

Cosmic-Ray Muons in Different Applications

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Particle Physics and Particle Astrophysics

Cosmic-ray muons are known to be useful in applications beyond particle astrophysics. They have helped with mapping structure of volcanoes and with finding voids in various geological structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R S Jones, Dr P Stowell

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

Phase Transitions and Emergent Behaviour in Large Language Models

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: Prof M Thiel, Prof M. C. Romano

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

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

Cardiff University

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

The University of Manchester

Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

University College London

Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Compound Semiconductor Manufacturing

University of Sheffield

Compound Semiconductor (CS) materials are a Key Enabling Technology at the heart of modern society. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Theoretical Cosmology, Physics: Quantum Fields, Information, and Next-Generation Cosmological Probes

Swansea University

Research, Engagement & Innovation Services

Key Information. Open to. UK fee eligible applicants only. Funding Providers. STFC. Subject Area: Theoretical Cosmology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Azadeh Maleknejad Maleknejad, Prof Gianmassimo Tasinato Tasinato

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

Data-Physics Dual-Driven (Hybrid PINN) Modelling for Next-Generation Aerospace Structural Dynamics

University of Birmingham

School of Metallurgy & Materials

About the Project. Are you passionate about the fusion of Artificial Intelligence and structural dynamics? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research that will transform aircraft structural health monitoring and real-time digital twins?. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Wu

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

Physics-Informed, Explainable, and Uncertainty-Aware AI for polymer extrusion modelling

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Polymer extrusion is a fundamental stage in polymer processing, producing polymeric materials for a wide range of applications including packaging, construction, and healthcare. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Abeykoon

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

Physics-Embedded Perception and Predictive Modelling for Resilient Human-Robot Collaboration

The University of Manchester

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Human-robot collaboration (HRC) is becoming central to manufacturing, healthcare and service robotics, where robots must share dynamic spaces with human partners. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Qian

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

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