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We have 3,692 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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DRL-Enabled Resource Coordination for Covertness-Aware and Energy-Efficient UAV-Aided IoT

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can serve as aerial base stations and edge computing servers to enhance wireless network coverage and accelerate data processing in the Internet of Things (IoT). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Visualization in motion in 3D environments

Brief Introduction. This project will contribute to the research domain of visualization with a specific focus on visualization in motion. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Yao
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Research on Large Time-Series Models and Intelligent Agents for Renewable Energy Systems

The energy sector faces challenges from the growing adoption of renewable energy, necessitating innovative solutions to optimize efficiency and service quality. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Ma
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The impacts of livestock management on wildlife on the Tibetan Plateau revealed by gut microbiome

Wildlife conservation efforts in the Tibetan Plateau, a critical habitat for diverse wild species, have long been a priority. Reported space and pathogen sharing of livestock and wild animals suggested reciprocal impacts on health between the two groups. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Tang
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Combining genome-scale metabolic models and multi-omics data for a system level understanding of bacteria

Understanding microbial metabolism is essential for the exploitation of bacteria in a number of different biotechnological applications, the members of the Streptomyces genus being a particularly biotechnologically interesting example (Del Carratore et al., 2022). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Del Carratore, Prof R Goodacre, Prof S Paterson
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Identifying the target of the natural product cordycepin

Natural products are historically proven to be excellent drug leads, but they have been largely ignored in western medicine in recent years. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C de Moor, Dr K Spriggs
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Dynamic integration of GPCR signaling to control organ function and animal behavior

The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Brügmann
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in Development of Advanced Barrier Coatings for Extreme Environments with Rolls-Royce & DigitalMetal CDT

Applicants are invited to undertake a 4-year, enhanced stipend PhD studentship, within the Digital Metal CDT https://digitalmetal-cdt.ac.uk/ at the University of Nottingham. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Hussain
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Sustainability Ph.D.

RIT’s Ph.D. in sustainability solves real-world challenges and optimizes sustainable systems across tech, business, energy, and more. Read more
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Physics Ph.D.

RIT’s physics Ph.D. combines our interdisciplinary approach, renowned faculty, and cutting-edge facilities to empower you to excel in your research and shape the future of physics. Read more
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Microsystems Engineering Ph.D.

In RIT's microsystems engineering Ph.D., you’ll conduct research in nano-engineering, design methods, and technologies for micro- and nano-scaled systems. Read more
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Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Ph.D.

With RIT’s mechanical and industrial engineering Ph.D., you’ll gain knowledge in mechanical and industrial engineering while engaging in cutting-edge research. Read more
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Mathematical Modeling Ph.D.

Model and solve complex problems across science, business, and engineering with RIT’s Ph.D. in mathematical modeling. Overview for Mathematical Modeling Ph.D. Read more
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Imaging Science Ph.D.

Reach the pinnacle of status of higher education in imaging science acquiring the capabilities, skills, and experience to succeed in this diverse field. Read more
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D.

The electrical and computer engineering Ph.D. gives engineers the tools to transform the world by leading trailblazing research that expands and creates knowledge. Read more
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Computing and Information Sciences Ph.D.

Earn a Ph.D. in computing from RIT. Conduct advanced research with expert faculty and explore challenges in and beyond computing. Read more
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Color Science Ph.D.

Earn a color science Ph.D. at the world’s leading university for color science research and education. Overview for Color Science Ph.D. Read more
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Cognitive Science Ph.D.

Explore the human mind through psychology, neuroscience, AR, and more in RIT’s interdisciplinary Ph.D. Why Pursue a Cognitive Science Ph.D. Read more
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Business Administration Ph.D.

Advancing your knowledge and practice through research and the exploration of the latest trends and biggest challenges found at the intersection of business and technological innovation. Read more
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Biomedical and Chemical Engineering Ph.D.

The biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. program provides you with the knowledge, training, and expertise to tackle important problems in diverse industries. Read more
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Exploring the therapeutic potential of targeting post-transcriptional gene regulation in blood cancers

Proteins involved in post-transcriptional gene regulation play a pivotal role in carcinogenesis and cancer cell growth. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G S Winkler
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Why are rhizobial symbiosis genes mobile?

  Research Group: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Rhizobia are nitrogen fixing symbionts of legumes. They are defined by their ability to establish intracellular infections within plant hosts where they fix atmospheric nitrogen, thus allowing legumes to grow without external nitrogen inputs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Harrison
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How do you sort proteins from a phagosome or macropinosome?

  Research Group: Molecular and Cellular Biology
The engulfment of pathogens by phagocytic immune cells is key to protect the body from infection. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J King
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Scalable Value Alignment as a Foundation for AI Safety in Increasingly Agentic Systems

Scalable value alignment as a foundation for AI Safety in increasingly agentic systems. As AI systems evolve from passive tools into autonomous agents capable of long-term planning and strategic behavior, aligning them with human values becomes increasingly complex. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Ortolani
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Towards a pipeline for the testing and characterisation of novel antimicrobials of marine origin

A self-funded PhD is available with the aim of developing a pipeline for novel marine derived antimicrobials. This PhD will draw upon expertise available within the Division of Pharmacy & Optometry and the Department of Chemistry. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Humphreys, Dr J Gardiner, Prof A McBain
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Bacterial pathobiont and commensal colonisation in the human respiratory tract

Bacterial colonisation of the human upper respiratory tract (URT) is a pre-requisite for multiple diseases including pneumonia, otitis media, sinusitis, exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and, less commonly, diseases resulting from bacteraemia such as meningitis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DW Cleary
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Feedback, stability and trophic coherence in complex systems

One of the main reasons the dynamical behaviour of complex systems, whether an ecosystem or the climate, is hard to predict is the existence of feedback. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Johnson
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Deciphering the evolution of male sexual ornaments and female preference in stalk-eyed flies

  Research Group: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The selected candidate will conduct cutting-edge research to investigate the evolution of male sexual ornaments and the role of female preference in shaping these traits. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Wright
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How do plants reduce leaf growth at low humidity

  Research Group: Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil
Short spells of hot dry air can cause fast desiccation of crop land, devastating crop yields. These ‘flash droughts’ are becoming more prevalent as the climate crisis worsens. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Rowe
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The evolution and development of vertebrate skin appendage morphogenesis

  Research Group: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Project description. Morphogenesis—the process by which tissues acquire their shape—is central to the development and function of all multicellular life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Cooper, Dr M Towers
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