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physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 1,086 physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Adaptive structures for operational variability and damage management

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
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Numerical Investigation and Uncertainty Quantification of Composite Flexible Risers

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

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
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Nuclear Magnetic Resonance development of Sustainable Electrochemical Flow Technologies

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)
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Computational imaging for democratisation of MRI in medicine

The Biomedical and Astronomical Signal Processing (BASP) laboratory at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh (HWU), headed by Professor Yves Wiaux is recruiting a PhD student for research on computational imaging for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in low-resource settings. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Yves Wiaux
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully funded PhD studentships available in Pure Mathematics and Statistics at Lancaster University

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
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PhD Positions in Cancer Research

Are you looking for excellent research opportunities for your PhD studies at the forefront of cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)… Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme
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New mathematical models to make biology predictable

We seek a PhD student in applied mathematics to join the Queensland University of Technology node of MACSYS. MACSYS is the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Simpson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Explainable Multi-Modal Deep Learning for Precision Non-Small Lung Cancer Treatment

A full-time PhD studentship is available within the Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London. This is an exciting interdisciplinary opportunity to develop and apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques to address a key challenge in personalised lung cancer treatment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Chen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Fabricating Photonic Lanterns to Mitigate Scintillation in Satellite-borne Optical Communication Signals

Supervisory Team. Dr Kyle Bottrill, Prof Periklis Petropoulos and Dr Debparna Majumder. Just as starlight falling on the surface of the Earth twinkles when affected by atmospheric turbulence, so too do optical communication signals transmitted from an orbiting satellite to a ground-station. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Bottrill
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering Coherence in Metamaterials and Metasurfaces

Supervisory Team. Dr Giorgio Adamo and Dr Eric Plum. Systems where coherence establishes spontaneously, such as lasers, Bose-Einstein condensates, superradiant emitters and time crystals, are important for classical and quantum technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Adamo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in Astrophysics and Space Systems

The PhD in Astrophysics and Space Systems is the first program of its kind in the UAE and the wider region. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  International PhD Programme
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Optoelectronic topological metasurfaces for light control

Supervisory Team. Dr Giorgio Adamo, Dr Nikitas Papasimakis and Dr Dong-Yang Wang. Recent developments in quantum materials and topological design principles are transforming the way we control the flow of light and charges. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Adamo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Miniaturised Mid-Infrared Photonic Systems for Gas Detection and Mapping

Supervisory Team. Professor Goran Mashanovich and Dr. Milos Nedeljkovic. This project explores compact mid-infrared (mid-IR) LiDAR systems for gas sensing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Mashanovich
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC CDT in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT)

The Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT) is a 4-year PhD programme providing the students with the knowledge and skills for cutting edge, cross-disciplinary research in the science and applications of two-dimensional materials - a new class of advanced materials with potential to transform modern technologies, from clean energy to quantum engineering. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training