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planetary science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 8 planetary science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Exploring Venus’ atmosphere using data assimilation

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 Young, Dr G Sandip
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Geographical and Earth Science - Developing the atom probe technique for space materials challenges

Aim. The project will develop the atom probe technique using the new space nanomaterials atom probe (SNAP) at the University of Glasgow. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof L Daly, Dr D Maclaren, Dr J Einsle
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Porphyry systems: Ores, critical elements, and volcanic connections

The energy transition will require significant increases in the quantities of mined base metals and critical minerals to capture, transport, and store low-carbon energy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Richardson, Dr M Hartley, Dr DN Neave
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Giant planet atmospheric modelling

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 Young, Dr N Rubido
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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(SATURN CDT)Enhancing strategic decision-making for new-build nuclear storage facilities via environmental life cycle assessment

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. This project is part-funded by the NDA Bursary scheme and will involve close collaboration with industrial partners at UKNNL and Sellafield Ltd. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Stamford, Mr A Banford
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Aeroelasticity and Dynamics of Deployable Space Structures

  Research Group: Aerospace engineering
The deployment and operation of space structures, such as solar arrays, antennas, habitats, and scientific instruments, are governed by a complex interplay between structural flexibility, inertial forces, and aerodynamic or environmental interactions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Harish
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Increasing children’s consumption of pulses for healthy and sustainable diets.

Transforming current diets is essential to address major public health and environmental challenges (Stewart et al., 2021). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Buckland
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Nonlinear Dynamics in Unconventional Robotics: Modeling, Control, and Emergent Behaviours

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 S Aphale, Dr V Vaziri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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