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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Neuromorphic computing using quantum magnetic sensors for skyrmion detection

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
Skyrmions are long-lived magnetic entities that maintain their internal magnetic structure when, for example, they move across a magnetic thin film. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T Thomson, Dr C Moutafis, Dr W Griggs
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Project 4 - Finding the best mix of solutions to the chemical cocktails polluting UK rivers (Alistair Boxall, University of York)

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Not a single river in England currently achieves good chemical status. We now know what is polluting rivers. metals from old mines, tyre-wear chemicals from roads, pharmaceuticals and veterinary medicines. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Boxall, Dr I Douterelo, Dr Matt Hill, Dr H Jensen, Dr X Fang, Dr Martha Villamizar Velez
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Project 3 - Predicting Chemical Treatability and Transformation Across UK Water and Land-Based Treatment Systems (Xinwei Fang, University of York)

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Catch me if you can. Chemicals are removed to different extents across water treatment systems and may transform along the way—this PhD aims to develop AI-based models to predict their removal, transformation and potential to form harmful by-products. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr X Fang, Dr H Jensen, Dr Harald Streicher, Prof A Boxall, Dr I Douterelo
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Project 2 - How do you turn an exhibition into a behaviour change intervention that can reduce pollution? (Thornas Webb, University of Sheffield)

University of Sheffield
ECOSOLUTIONS
Would you eat more chickpeas? Understanding how consumers’ responses to future farming systems might shape their ability to reduce chemical pollution. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T Webb, Prof A Boxall, Dr Rob Collins
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Project 1 - Is biochar production the answer to biosolid reuse? (Mark Hodson, University of York)

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Is biochar the answer to the UKs biosolids reuse challenge?". Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Hodson, Dr L Sharp, Dr Matt Hill, Dr J Wilkinson, Prof A Matharu, Dr J Mosely
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Feedback conversations that improve prescribing practices: a sociomaterial study in the UK and Australia – PhD (Funded)

University of Exeter
Health and Community Sciences
The University of Exeter’s Department of Health & Community Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD studentship funded by the Association of the Study of Medical Education to commence on 21 September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Mattick
 16 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Engineering: High resolution ultrasound transducers for catheter-based disease diagnosis and treatment

University of Glasgow
College of Science and Engineering
Design and Build the Next Generation of Ultrasound Medical Devices. Imagine developing an ultrasound device small enough to fit inside a catheter, capable of both diagnosing disease and delivering therapy directly at the point of care. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Mulvana
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Taylor-adaptive Simulators for Active Space Debris Removal

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The amount of debris orbiting Earth is increasing, creating a growing risk to operational spacecraft and the long-term sustainability of the space environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Smith, Dr M Nair, Dr L Costi
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Modelling chemical warfare and its evolution in microbial communities

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
Many bacteria use sophisticated weaponry – including small molecule antimicrobials, protein syringes, hole-punching nanomachines and weaponised viruses – to compete with rival microorganisms for space and resources. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr WS Smith, Dr K Coyte, Dr T Gilman
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PhD in Developing Drug Discovery Technologies

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
One full scholarship is available in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology in 2026/27. This scholarship is open to UK applicants and will cover fees, maintenance and bench costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Tomlinson, Dr C Tiede
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The role of exosomal microRNAs in pancreatic cancer diagnosis and therapy response.

York St John University
Faculty of Health & Life Sciences
We are seeking applications to join the Hughes group at York St John University (see https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/our-staff/thomas-hughes.php) from candidates interested in pursuing PhD research into the diagnosis and biology of pancreatic cancer. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Hughes
 2 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Pressure Tuned Polymorphism in Organic Semiconductors

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
This PhD project will apply high-pressure experimental approaches from Earth sciences to organic electronics. High pressure is routinely used to investigate minerals and geological materials, revealing phase transformations and metastable structures that cannot be accessed under ambient conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D T W Toolan, Dr S Hunt
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] In Situ and advanced TEM for Nanoscale Investigation of Passivity in Stainless Steels

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Corrosion costs the global economy trillions of pounds each year and remains one of the greatest challenges facing modern engineering. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Haigh, Dr A Kosari
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] G-LINES: Graphene-based Laser-machined Interfaces via Nano-Electroprocessing for Sensors

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is critical for ensuring the safety and operational longevity of advanced engineering structures, including aerospace composite components, wind energy systems, and civil infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Maio, Dr P Potluri
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Atomic-Scale Investigation of T1 Precipitate Nucleation and Growth in Third-Generation Aerospace Alloys Using In-Situ and advanced TEM

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Third-generation Al-Cu-Li-Mg-Ag alloys are among the most advanced lightweight materials used in modern aerospace engineering. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Robson, Dr A Kosari
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