space engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 165 space engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Novel routes for in-situ measurements during the manufacture of thin flexible electronic films.

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

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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Robust and Compact Laser Delivery Systems for Next-Generation Quantum Sensors

University of Birmingham

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

This PhD project focuses on the development of robust, low-cost, and compact laser delivery systems tailored for next-generation quantum sensors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F H Hayati, Prof M Holynski

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Shape the Future of Computational Science – 10+ Fully Funded PhD Opportunities available at HetSys at Warwick

University of Warwick

School of Engineering

Bringing together cutting-edge research in computational modelling of complex, heterogeneous systems, spanning scales from quantum and atomistic to continuum models with projects addressing exciting challenges in materials, molecules, and beyond—pushing the boundaries of science, maths and engineering. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Efficient and Robust Deep Learning based Perception for Autonomous Driving and Robotics

Durham University

Department of Computer Science

Today, autonomous vehicle and robotics research is a continuously evolving field and spanning all areas of AI autonomy, including perception, behaviour prediction, motion planning, explainability and safety critical AI systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T P Breckon

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

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Unconstrained Object Understanding using Deep Learning for Computer Vision in X-ray Security Screening

Durham University

Department of Computer Science

X-ray security screening is widely used to maintain aviation/transport security, and its significance poses a particular interest in future automated screening systems that can be deployed for transportation and border security screening alike. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T P Breckon

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

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What differs? - Deep Learning for Anomaly and Out of Distribution Detection in Computer Vision (Visual AI) Applications

Durham University

Department of Computer Science

Anomaly detection, and the synonymous topics of novelty and out-of-distribution detection, addresses the computer vision ("visual AI") challenge of automatically identifying outliers within the scene or image based on their appearance, motion or behaviour characteristics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T P Breckon

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

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Addressing Racial Bias in Face Recognition Based on Deep Learning Enabled Computer Vision

Durham University

Department of Computer Science

Facial recognition is one of the most academically studied and industrially developed areas within computer vision where we readily find associated applications deployed globally. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T P Breckon

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

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Synergies between thermal and optical properties of the Urban Green Infrastructure - urban surfaces system

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

The combined effects of urbanization and global warming intensify urban overheating and increase both the frequency and severity of climate change–driven extreme heat events with detrimental consequences to public health and infrastructure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C.H. Halios

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

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Low maintenance reliable main bearings for large wind turbines

University of Sheffield

Offshore Wind CDT

Almost all the bearings in wind turbine transmissions are rolling element type [1]. That includes slow and high-speed shafts, gearboxes, blade pitch bearings, and the main bearing that supports the rotor. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Dwyer-Joyce, Dr T Khan, Mr WS Song, Dr S Tan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Centrifuge Physical Modelling of Floating Offshore Wind Moorings in Layered Soils

University of Sheffield

Offshore Wind CDT

The future of offshore wind energy lies in floating turbines, enabling the capture of wind power in deep waters where conventional foundations (like monopiles and jackets) are not economically viable. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Bowman, Prof C Augarde, Prof C Smith

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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RECRUITING NOW: Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC and MOD Centre for Doctoral Training in Complex Integrated Systems for Defence and Security (CISDnS) at the University of Southampton.

University of Southampton

Looking to pursue a PhD either full time or part time in maritime, aeronautical, aerospace, medical and electronic systems following digital, physical, biological themes then we have opportunities for you. Read more

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

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Multi-arm and Constrained Manipulation

The University of Manchester

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Robotics applications in surgical, space, scientific, and nuclear domains often demand dexterous manipulation in constrained spaces. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Marinho

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

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Designing surfaces to control nucleation in pharmaceutical crystallisation

University of Strathclyde

Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Crystallisation is widely used for purification of chemicals and pharmaceuticals and for making advanced materials for catalysis, separations and sensing applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Sefcik, Dr K Johnston

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

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(SATURN CDT) AI-Assisted Optimisation of Soluble-Boron-Free Small Modular Nuclear Fission Reactor Cores

The University of Manchester

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. Abundant clean energy for all relies on advanced computational design. Small modular pressurised water reactors that avoid soluble boron can simplify coolant chemistry and reduce environmental impact. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bai, Dr AP Peakman, Prof T Abram

15 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Liquid-liquid extraction of plutonium: third phase, molecular modelling and molecular theory

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

This project concerns the liquid-liquid of extraction of plutonium, which is important to energy, defence, space power and waste disposal. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Masters, Dr C Avendano

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

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We have 165 space engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

space engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 165 space engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Novel routes for in-situ measurements during the manufacture of thin flexible electronic films.

Robust and Compact Laser Delivery Systems for Next-Generation Quantum Sensors

Shape the Future of Computational Science – 10+ Fully Funded PhD Opportunities available at HetSys at Warwick

Efficient and Robust Deep Learning based Perception for Autonomous Driving and Robotics

Unconstrained Object Understanding using Deep Learning for Computer Vision in X-ray Security Screening

What differs? - Deep Learning for Anomaly and Out of Distribution Detection in Computer Vision (Visual AI) Applications

Addressing Racial Bias in Face Recognition Based on Deep Learning Enabled Computer Vision

Synergies between thermal and optical properties of the Urban Green Infrastructure - urban surfaces system

Low maintenance reliable main bearings for large wind turbines

Centrifuge Physical Modelling of Floating Offshore Wind Moorings in Layered Soils

RECRUITING NOW: Funded PhD Studentships at the EPSRC and MOD Centre for Doctoral Training in Complex Integrated Systems for Defence and Security (CISDnS) at the University of Southampton.

Multi-arm and Constrained Manipulation

Designing surfaces to control nucleation in pharmaceutical crystallisation

(SATURN CDT) AI-Assisted Optimisation of Soluble-Boron-Free Small Modular Nuclear Fission Reactor Cores

Liquid-liquid extraction of plutonium: third phase, molecular modelling and molecular theory

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