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Functional Injectable Biomaterials for Spinal Disc Repair

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

This project is related to the assessment of a minimally invasive treatment for back pain called ‘nucleus augmentation’. The treatment involved the injection of a hydrogel into a damaged spinal disc to restore its biomechanics. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R K Wilcox, Dr H L Fermor, Prof P A Beales

18 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Understanding and Preventing Failure in Reverse Shoulder Replacement

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

Reverse shoulder replacement is increasingly used to restore function and relieve pain in patients with severe shoulder pathology and rotator cuff deficiency. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Williams, Prof R K Wilcox, Dr S Hutchinson

18 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

New Single-Molecule Tools to Study Self-Assembly

University of Warwick

Department of Chemistry

Start Date. October 2027. Proteins rarely work alone. They assemble into complexes, and the order in which they come together can decide whether a cell sends a signal or forms a toxic aggregate. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Beckwith

31 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

A Supramolecular Approach to Advanced Materials Through Computational Design

Heriot-Watt University

Institute of Chemical Sciences

Context. There is an important global need to design new materials with improved safety and advanced functionality for defence and civilian applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S J Dalgarno, Dr M Little, Prof M Paterson

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

Developing a Crystal Design Framework to Accelerate the Discovery of Advanced Materials

Heriot-Watt University

Institute of Chemical Sciences

Context. Accelerating the development of crystalline materials requires more accurate evaluation of the structural landscapes of the ingredients during early-stage development. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S J Dalgarno, Dr M Little, Prof M Paterson

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

(UoM - Peking University) Mineral–Fluid–Rock Interactions for Sustainable Subsurface Energy Technologies

The University of Manchester

Department of Civil Engineering and Management

Subsurface geological formations play a vital role in supporting the energy transition, including geothermal energy extraction, geological CO₂ storage and underground energy storage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Shang, Assoc Prof YH Hu

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

(UoM - Peking University) Metal-Organic Framework Materials for Gas Adsorption and Catalysis

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

There is increasing concern over global air quality, with high concentrations of smog posing significant health risks and environmental problems worldwide. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Schröder, Prof S Yang

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

(UoM - Peking University) Advanced energy materials for bright and efficient optoelectronic devices

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

About 20% of the world’s electricity production is used for lighting and powering our displays, which account for 6% of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Romanov, Prof Z Liu

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

(UoM - Peking University) Developing density functional approximations for accurate modelling of magnetic organic conjugated systems

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

Density functional theory (DFT) has become the most widely employed approach for electronic structure calculations, with broad applications spanning chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, and related fields. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Roncevic, Dr C L Li

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

(UoM - Peking University) Uranium and Thorium in Arene-Trigonal-Donor Environments

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

A fully funded Dual Award PhD Studentship between The University of Manchester and Peking University is available for a highly motivated, outstanding chemist to undertake in the field of actinide synthesis, structural, spectroscopic, magnetic, and computational characterisation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Liddle, Prof W Huang

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Chemical Engineering & Materials Science: Microporous Membranes for Stable and Low-Cost Iron-Sulfur Flow Batteries

Swansea University

Department of Marketing

Key Information. Open to. UK fee eligible applicants only. Funding Providers. The Faraday Institution and Leaf-Tech Ltd. Subject Area. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Tan, Dr A Munnangi

16 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Quantifying uncertainty and spatial dependence in tropical forest forecasts to guide climate change mitigation

University of Exeter

Background. Slowing tropical forest loss and enhancing regrowth are central to climate mitigation, but resources for protecting and restoring forests are limited. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B B Balmford, Prof D Williamson, Prof B G Groom

13 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Quantifying the likelihood of persistent extreme weather events in a changing climate

University of Exeter

Mathematics and Statistics

Background. Persistent extreme weather events such as heatwaves, cold snaps, or particularly rainy and/or stormy seasons have huge socio-economic impact; estimating the probabilities of their occurrence which can inform assessments of health or flood risks is therefore an important task. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Kwasniok, Dr J Catto

13 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Are forests becoming more vulnerable to climate extremes?

University of Exeter

Mathematics and Statistics

Background. Forests absorb ~30% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) humans emit each year, making them one of the most important natural brakes on climate change. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M O'Sullivan, Dr T Economou, Dr T R Rosan

13 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Designing ensembles for efficient climate model emulation and uncertainty quantification

University of Exeter

Mathematics and Statistics

Background. As climate change outpaces current mitigation frameworks, the strategic design of adaptation policies becomes increasingly crucial. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Challenor, Dr H Mohammadi

13 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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