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ukri PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 1,011 ukri PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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An Ocean in Balance: Integrating marine data, spatial planning and community voices for just decision-making in offshore energy

Supervisory team. Dr Robert Holland and Dr Rebecca Collins. As offshore wind expands across the Greater North Sea Basin, planning decisions must balance energy security, environmental protection, and community interests. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RH Holland
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Combined Effects of Micro- and Nanoplastics and Environmental Contaminants on Skeletal Muscle Function

Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership. We are delighted to announce funding from UKRI via the BBSRC Doctoral Landscape Awards, which will fund five PhD cohorts starting in October 2025. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J T Tallis
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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School of Economics Knoop Scholarship

The Knoop Scholarship is available to students wishing to study a PhD in the School of Economics. It is awarded based on the proposed project’s academic significance, its fit with the School’s research priorities, and the suitability of the applicant and supervisory team. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr EW Whitehouse
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Exploiting Mitochondrial Genome Editing to Study Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy

Background. Mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are the most common cause of inherited mitochondrial disease and are increasingly implicated in common age-related conditions including neurodegeneration. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Minczuk
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploiting Mitochondrial Genome Editing to Study Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy

Background. Mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) are the most common cause of inherited mitochondrial disease and are increasingly implicated in common age-related conditions including neurodegeneration. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Minczuk
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Cache-enabled semantic immersive video delivery

Overview. The School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Essex, United Kingdom, in partnership with NexCache Ltd, is offering a fully funded PhD studentship at International rate in the area of cache-enabled semantic immersive video delivery. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N Thomos, Dr E B Bourtsoulatze
 8 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Programmable silicon photonic circuits

Supervisors. Professor David Thomson and Professor Goran Mashanovich. This project develops reliable, efficient programmable silicon photonic integrated circuits that can be reconfigured for multiple applications, including communications, sensing, and LiDAR. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Thomson
 30 September 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully funded Department of Life Sciences and Widening Participation PhD Studentships

The Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London invites applications for a minimum two fully funded PhD studentships commencing 2 October 2027. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  PhD Opportunities
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Centre for Doctoral Training in Machine Learning Systems

Machine Learning has a dramatic impact on our daily lives built on the back of improved computer systems. Systems research and ML research are symbiotic. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  4 Year PhD Programme
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Fully Funded Social Work PhD Studentships

The School of Social Work at UEA ranks 4th in the UK for overall research, with 90% of its research ranked as ‘world-leading' or ‘internationally excellent' in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Global Development PhD studentships at a leading university

Global Development PhD studentships at a leading university. Pursue a PhD in Global Development at the University of East Anglia (UEA), a top-tier, research-led institution committed to tackling the global challenges that shape our world. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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17 fully funded PhD studentships at National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria is offering 17 fully funded PhD studentships across a range of projects linked to health and social care. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  NIHR Funded
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17 fully funded PhD studentships at National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria is offering 17 fully funded PhD studentships across a range of projects linked to health and social care. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  NIHR Funded
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17 fully funded PhD studentships at National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria is offering 17 fully funded PhD studentships across a range of projects linked to health and social care. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  NIHR Funded
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17 fully funded PhD studentships at National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria is offering 17 fully funded PhD studentships across a range of projects linked to health and social care. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  NIHR Funded