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quantum physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 179 quantum physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Quantum Computing for Machining Simulation

Machining simulation is critical for selecting cutting conditions that control machining errors such as force, vibration, tool/workpiece deformation, surface location error and chatter without costly production trials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Brearley, Dr Z Kilic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced Methodologies for Quantum Molecular Dynamics in Complex/Large Systems

The PhD project offers training in modern theoretical and computational chemistry, with a focus on quantum statistical mechanics and nonadiabatic quantum molecular dynamics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Applied Physics PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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Photonics for the scale up of quantum sensors (S3.5-ELE-Smith)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Smith, Dr K Groom
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Quantum-based Sensing and Detection for Resilient Coverage in 6G Networks

Sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks are expected to underpin some of the most critical services in modern society, including emergency response, energy infrastructure, autonomous transport, and remote healthcare. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Alsusa, Dr S Kohler
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Quantum Sensing for Fundamental Physics

Unlocking the secrets of our Universe, including the mystery of dark matter and dark energy, may depend on the fabrication of small ultra-sensitive devices, held in the palm of one's hand. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JM Mcdonald, Prof C Englert
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Hybrid Energy Harvester Based on Colloidal Quantum Dot Solar Cells and Triboelectric Nanogenerator

Recent advances in energy harvesting using photovoltaic and triboelectric effects demonstrate outstanding performances of energy harvesters as power supplies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Hou, Prof P M Smowton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding carrier dynamics in CuInZnS3 quantum dots toward high-performance indoor photovoltaics

CuInZnS3 quantum dots (CIZS QDs) is a non-toxic and phosphide free material which has a significant potential to be used in wearable PVs and indoor PVs [1,2]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W W Langbein, Dr B Hou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Quantum Properties of Single Adatoms on 2D materials

The project is dedicated to experimental studies of metal adatoms on the surface of 2D materials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RG Gorbachev, Prof S Haigh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Theory of non-equilibrium spin-orbital quantum phenomena

The past few years have seen rapid advances in ultrafast techniques that allow time-resolved measurements of transient excited states, typically created by excitation with a femtosecond laser. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Lane, Dr A Principi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Unitary quantum gravity and the fate of black holes

  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
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Charged quantum fermion fields on charged black hole space-times

  Research Group: Applied Mathematics
This project is concerned with quantum field theory in curved space-time, a semiclassical approach to the as-yet-elusive theory of quantum gravity. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Winstanley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Next-Generation Compact Accelerators and Radiation Sources Based on Intense Laser–Plasma Interactions

Research into intense laser–plasma interactions for compact particle accelerators and advanced radiation sources has attracted considerable interest over the past few decades, driven in particular by the development of high-intensity laser technologies such as chirped-pulse amplification (CPA). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Xia
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Molecular Quantum Dynamics of Isomerising molecules

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 M Law, Dr P A Henderson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Studentship in Condensed Matter Physics; Probing dynamics with implanted muons: a new paradigm

Muon spectroscopy is a mainstream technique providing decisive results in quantum magnetism, unconventional superconductivity, materials science and chemical reactions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Lancaster
 15 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)