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Scotland’s diaspora – was there social justice for the ‘failed’ immigrant in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries?

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

The creation of clubs and societies organised around ethnicity characterised the Scottish diasporic experience, both for those who received alms and for those who sought a means through which to meet and socialise with other Scots. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Morton

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

Rapid developments needed in new energy technologies (e.g. for scalable generation plants that can provide a continuous supply) will depend upon solving linked and large-scale global optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lopez-Ibanez, Dr JK Knowles

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

The University of Manchester Faculty of Humanities Doctoral Academy, Alliance Manchester Business School

Rapid developments needed in new energy technologies (e.g. for scalable generation plants that can provide a continuous supply) will depend upon solving linked and large-scale global optimisation problems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lopez-Ibanez, Dr JK Knowles

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: The value of energy storage in a ‘zero carbon’ energy system, with applications to UK

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

As the global economy is transitioning away from high carbon energy resources, it is widely expected that a large share of future electricity will be generated from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar (see, for example, IEA (2023)). Read more

Supervisors: Prof X Mu, Dr W Fernando

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Quality assessment for light-field imaging

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Among the recent media modalities enabling better immersive viewing experiences for the end-users, light field (LF) imaging is emerging. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Martini

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

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Development of a Design Synthesis Methodology Appropriate to the Conceptual Design of 6th Generation Combat Aircraft PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This PhD topic relates tool development appropriate to the conceptual design of 6th generation combat aircraft. The research will explore relevant feature modelling and progress to explore the design space of this class of vehicle. Read more

Supervisor: Prof H Smith

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Smart Factory

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The advent of Industry 4.0 has ushered in a new era of manufacturing, marked by the integration of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twins. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J.C. Corney, Dr MV Vidmar

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Sensor Fusion and management in Autonomous Airborne Platforms

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Sensor networks, sensor fusion and management techniques address key challenges in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hopgood, Prof M Davies

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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New Materials and Structures for CTE Management of Laser Systems

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A major challenge for defence & security laser systems is managing the heat generated and differential thermal expansion of the different components in the system. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J.C. Corney, Dr S T-W Tammas-Williams

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Data-Driven Computational Sensing and Imaging

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Today's state-of-the-art imaging and sensing rely as much on computation as they do on sensor hardware. Furthermore, computational sensing and imaging is increasingly exploiting data-driven and machine learning solutions to enhance performance and develop novel hardware/software co-designed sensing systems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Davies, Dr J Hopgood

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Graduate Training Assistant (GTA) PHD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Operationalising a Novel Model of Physical Education to Enable Healthier Lives

Sheffield Hallam University Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in Sport and Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, commencing 1st October 2024. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Strafford

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Machine Learning and AI for Optical System Optimization

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Machine Learning and AI for Optical System Optimization. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Carter, Dr M Koskinopoulou

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

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Robot-Human Collaboration in Manufacturing Environments

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Robot-Human Collaboration in Manufacturing Environments. Research aims to revolutionize human-robot collaboration in industrial settings by integrating artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcement learning (RL) and systems monitoring. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Koskinopoulou, Assoc Prof FA Auat

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

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Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing. The laser resonator in defence& security systems dictate the system design and is usually the highest cost component of the system. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Esser

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

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Ultra-Precision Robotic Manufacturing

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Ultra-Precision Robotic Manufacturing. Research will leverage cutting-edge robotic manipulation techniques, complemented by advanced vision systems, to achieve sub-millimeter accuracy in positioning and manipulation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Koskinopoulou, Dr IC Carlucho, Dr Y Petillot

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

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We have 52 trade PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

trade PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 52 trade PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Scotland’s diaspora – was there social justice for the ‘failed’ immigrant in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries?

Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

Co-op-Solve-M: A Co-operative Algorithm Framework for Solving Large-Scale Heterogeneous Problems with Multiple Objectives

Binks Institute for Sustainability: The value of energy storage in a ‘zero carbon’ energy system, with applications to UK

Quality assessment for light-field imaging

Development of a Design Synthesis Methodology Appropriate to the Conceptual Design of 6th Generation Combat Aircraft PhD

Smart Factory

Sensor Fusion and management in Autonomous Airborne Platforms

New Materials and Structures for CTE Management of Laser Systems

Data-Driven Computational Sensing and Imaging

Graduate Training Assistant (GTA) PHD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Operationalising a Novel Model of Physical Education to Enable Healthier Lives

Machine Learning and AI for Optical System Optimization

Robot-Human Collaboration in Manufacturing Environments

Laser System Design for Digital Manufacturing

Ultra-Precision Robotic Manufacturing

We have 52 trade PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

trade PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 52 trade PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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