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We have 3,692 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Detecting Dark Matter with Atomic Quantum Systems

University of Birmingham

School of Physics and Astronomy

Our understanding of the Universe and its fundamental constituents is conveyed by the Standard Model of particle physics and by General Relativity. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Barontini

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

Investigation of the interplay between TRPV1 channels and the receptor tyrosine kinase Flt3 in living cells

University of Nottingham

School of Pharmacy

Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels are a large and conserved family of ion channels that sense touch, movement, pain and temperature1. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Kilpatrick, Dr J Sanchez

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

PhD Opportunities in Data Analysis in Running Neutrino Experiments – JUNO, SBND, and T2K

University of Warwick

Department of Physics

Open questions in neutrino physics include the neutrino mass ordering and CP violation, and discoveries in future experiments will rely on a precise understanding of neutrino interactions across different targets and energy regimes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr XL Lu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Design and synthesis of advanced heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable petrochemical transformations

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Materials Chemistry

Catalysis underpins almost every process in the chemical and petrochemical industries. However, many oxidation processes still rely on energy-intensive routes and inefficient catalysts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Conte

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

Novel materials and catalytic processes for the clean-up of organic pollutants in water

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Materials Chemistry

Clean water is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, with major implications for health, sustainability, and industry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Conte

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

Dynamic skewness in longitudinal data models

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Mathematical and Statistical Modelling

Panel (longitudinal) data enables learning the dynamics and relations of (groups of) units, strengthening the inference on both cross-sectional and dynamic parameters. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Juarez

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

Bayesian Index Tracking: optimisation by sampling

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Mathematical and Statistical Modelling

Index trackers (ETFs, index funds, index mutual funds) aim to replicate the return of a reference equity index while keeping implementation frictions---notably turnover and trading costs---under control. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Triantafyllopoulos, Dr D Roxanas

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

Synchronization of turbulent channel flow

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Applied Mathematics

Chaos may seem like complete disorder, but even chaotic systems can sometimes fall into step — a phenomenon called chaos synchronisation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Li, Dr A P Willis

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

Magnetodydrodynamic waves in the solar atmosphere

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Applied Mathematics

State-of-the-art high-resolution ground- and spaced-based telescopes routinely observe magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves that are ubiquitous in the solar atmosphere. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R von Fay-Siebenburgen

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

Developing state-of-the-art Space Weather forecast tools

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Applied Mathematics

The production of flares and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) from solar active regions (ARs) is still not well understood in spite of their huge importance to Sun-Earth connections, in particular, to protect mankind and our sophisticated technological systems that might be at considerable risk from high-speed charged particles blowing often abruptly off the Sun. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R von Fay-Siebenburgen

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

Modelling localised solar jets: (macro)spicules) and their effect on solar atmospheric dynamics

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Applied Mathematics

(Macro)spicules are one of the longest studied yet unsolved phenomena of small-scale solar atmospheric dynamics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R von Fay-Siebenburgen

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

The sentient hearing aid: engineering a symbiotic link between mind and machine

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Professor Stefan Bleeck and David Simpson. Millions struggle with "hidden hearing loss." Pilot data from our lab shows a disconnect between the brain's effort and listening success. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Bleeck

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Smart garments for personalised compression therapy

University of Auckland

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

This exciting project, a collaboration between the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), and The Centre for Health, will develop a world-first smart sensing layer that can be integrated into the commercially available dynamic compression suit (Flowpresso). Read more

Supervisor: Dr MH Hesam

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Psychology of Human Performance and Health

Loughborough University

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

The project will focus on the psychology of human excellence and/or well-being. The research will, broadly speaking, address how high achievers develop, succeed, and thrive in demanding environments, and will likely cluster around one or more of the following related themes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Fletcher

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Technology Interventions in Fan Engagement and Sport Tourism

University of Birmingham

School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Project Overview. Technology is reshaping the sport industry. From service robots and AI mascots to augmented and virtual reality, digital tools are increasingly used to enhance the fan experience, create new forms of engagement, and stimulate sport tourism. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y F Feng

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

Artificial Medical Intelligence for precision and preventive healthcare

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Rahman Attar. This PhD project focuses on Artificial Medical Intelligence, creating AI tools that anticipate risks rather than respond after disease develops. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Attar

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Advanced beam shaping for next-generation fibre lasers

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Yongmin Jung and Prof. Michalis Zervas. This project focuses on developing advanced fibre designs and novel devices for programmable spatial and polarization beam shaping, pushing the boundaries of fibre laser performance and versatility. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Jung

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Ultrafast lasers and high-harmonic generation: Developing compact X‑ray sources for next‑generation imaging

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Peter Horak and Dr Bill Brocklesby. This PhD offers the chance to exploit advanced computer simulations to drive experiments, pushing the boundaries of ultrafast science and opening new frontiers in physics and biomedical applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Horak

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Computational physics of high‑power fibre lasers: from nonlinear dynamics to next‑generation applications

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Peter Horak and Prof Michalis Zervas. This project will use advanced theory and computer simulations to uncover the fundamental processes that restrict laser performance, helping design the next generation of lasers for science, industry, and healthcare. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Horak

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Mathematical modelling of poro-mechanics of soil

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T. Roose

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Modelling soil dewatering and recharge for cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T. Roose

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Virtual Reality for Home Medical Treatment: Exploring the User Experience for Patient and Healthcare Staff Training

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Arts and Creative Industries

Home treatment for various diseases offers a cost-effective and patient-centred alternative, but it requires individuals and their caregivers to perform complex procedures safely and consistently. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Charisis

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

Immersive Commerce: Investigating the Role of Extended Reality (XR) in Shaping Branding and Marketing Strategies for Youth Engagement in e-Commerce

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Arts and Creative Industries

The shift from transactional to experiential digital commerce has accelerated with advances in Extended Reality (XR) technology. Major retailers, and particularly luxury brands, are increasingly exploring XR-based platforms to create engaging customer journeys. Read more

Supervisors: Prof V Charisis, Prof S Sawang, Dr X Tao

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

Designing an AI Co-Driver: Enhancing Decision-Making and Safety through AR Head-Up Displays in Semi-Autonomous Vehicles

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Arts and Creative Industries

The increasing infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into human–machine systems presents new opportunities and challenges in transport safety, driver support, and human–computer interaction. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Charisis

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

Neural mechanisms of physiological tremor

University of Birmingham

School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Everyone experiences some degree of involuntary movement when trying to hold their hand still. This unintended movement is known as physiological tremor. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Reynolds

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

Unravelling alternative cancer metabolic pathways

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

The surface of cancer cells is a unique environment to study, as it is the gatekeeper for the uptake of nutrients and drugs. The turn-over and organisation of proteins at the plasma membrane is an essential part of cellular regulation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Brown

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

Stereoselective Synthesis of Atropisomers. Application to Natural Products and Drug-like Intermediates

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Chemical Biology

Atropisomers represent an important class of chiral molecules whereby stereoisomerism is determined by ease of rotation about a single bond. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JPA Harrity

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

Integrated quantum photonics using semiconductor quantum dots

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Semiconductor Photonics and Quantum Technologies

This project is about solid-state quantum technologies, and aims to demonstrate key components of photonic quantum processing circuits. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Fox, Prof L Wilson

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Nanofabrication of novel materials for spintronics and energy harvesting

Loughborough University

Department of Physics

Society has benefitted from the continued miniaturisation of electronic components to the extent that we now take the availability of portable personal devices such as smart watches, phones, tablets and lighter, faster laptops for granted. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Morrison

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

15 fully-funded 4-year MRes + PhD studentships at the EPSRC CDT in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero (FIBE3 CDT)

University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge invites applications for fully funded MRes + PhD studentships within the FIBE3 CDT, starting 1st October 2026. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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