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surveying PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 surveying PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Ionospheric Modelling for GNSS, Precise Point Positioning, PNT and Space Weather Resilience

Modern society depends on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as GPS and Galileo. These systems support navigation, timing, telecommunications, transport, surveying, finance, energy networks, emergency response, agriculture and autonomous systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Elvidge
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research Opportunities in Built Environment

Built Environment at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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AI-Driven Optimisation of Energy Efficiency and Circular Material Flows in Modern Construction Systems in the UK.

The UK construction sector faces mounting pressure to decarbonise, improve resource efficiency, and meet net-zero targets by 2050. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr ND Dan-Jumbo, Dr T O Osunsanmi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-Enabled Construction Safety Management: A Governance Maturity Model toward CDM2015 Regulation

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. . The PhD will be based in the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying  and will be supervised by Dr Abba Mahmud, Dr Quan Phung and Dr Salem Chakhar. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Mahmud, Dr Q Phung, Dr S Chakhar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-enabled DfX decision support for early-stage construction project planning

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. . The PhD will be based in the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying and will be supervised by Dr Quan Phung, Dr Salem Chakhar and Dr Sepehr Abrishami. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Q Phung, Dr S Chakhar, Dr S Abrishami
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Adoption and Impact of Natural Fibre Reinforced Compressed Earth Building Blocks

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. . The PhD will be based in the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying and will be supervised by Dr Muhammad Ali, Prof. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Ali, Prof T Bradley, Prof H Dhakal
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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An artificially intelligent micro camera imaging system for monitoring multiscale damages.

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. . The PhD will be based in the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying and will be supervised by Dr Jiye Chen, Dr Shikun Zhou and Dr Zhang Zhongi. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Chen, Dr S Zhou, Dr Z Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EastBio: The role of epitranscriptomic RNA modifications in eukaryotic evolution and capacity to respond to environmental change

This fully funded, 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by the BBSRC EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership. How organisms evolve in ever-changing environments remains a critically important question in ecology and evolution. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Wenzel, Prof J Pettitt
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing a Wearable Biosensor for Real-Time Monitoring of Skin Inflammation and Oxidative Stress (in collaboration with Boots)(C4-SMP-Danby)

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 S Danby, Dr D Gregory
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of a deep learning tool to monitor abundance and diversity of fish from video survey data

Accurate assessment of marine fish diversity and abundance is fundamental to understanding ecosystem condition and informing effective conservation, fisheries management and ecosystem-based management. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Ward, Dr C Yesson, Dr G Balchin
 14 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Project 14 - Black carbon in upland and agricultural landscapes - consequences for food production and climate change mitigation (Jill Edmondson, University of Sheffield)

Explore how legacy chemical pollution and modern agricultural practices shape soil health and ecosystem services, using innovative field and laboratory research combined with policy application to develop sustainable solutions for resilient agricultural landscapes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Edmondson, Dr BK Keane, Dr S Zappala, Prof G Phoenix
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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QG-CANE (Quantum Gravity for detection of CAvities from Nuclear Explosions)

Nuclear explosions are forbidden by the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT), with on-site inspection (OSI) forming the final verification regime for determining breaches. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Boddice
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Developing a Model for the Adoption of Agentic AI in Facilities Management: Enabling Autonomous Decision-Making for Sustainable Built Environments

Facilities Management (FM) is a critical, multi-trillion-dollar global industry responsible for ensuring the functionality, safety, comfort, and sustainability of the built environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T O Osunsanmi, Dr CM Moobela
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Techno-Economic and Whole-Life Costing Analysis of Data Centre Waste Heat Integration into UK Urban Heat Networks

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6-year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Civil Engineering and will be supervised by Dr Ayokunle Olanipekun. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Olanipekun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Use of mine tailings in concrete

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Civil Engineering and will be supervised by Dr Elyas Zanjani. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Zanjani
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only