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We have 3,701 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Perception of social stimuli in neurotypical and neurodiverse populations

Being able to accurately and efficiently interpret social stimuli has enormous adaptive value, and difficulties in social perception are associated with anxiety in social situations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Gray
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Processing of facial expressions of emotion in autism

Facial expressions of emotion are an important means of communication. In social interactions, we monitor the expression of our conversation partner and automatically extract emotional information from their face. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Wingenbach
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD programmes in Liberal Arts

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) offers a diverse suite of postgraduate programmes in Liberal Arts to masters and doctoral level. Be part of an innovative and creative learning environment with student supports, graduate skills training and a range of financial supports. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Arts Research Programme
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PhD programmes in Education

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) offers a diverse suite of postgraduate programmes in Education to masters and doctoral level. Be part of an innovative and creative learning environment with student supports, graduate skills training and a range of financial supports. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Advancing Liquid Atmospheric Pressure (LAP) MALDI Mass Spectrometry

MALDI. mass spectrometry has been a cornerstone of modern biological mass. spectrometry, enabling the soft ionization, analysis and characterisation of. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R K Cramer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Theremoelectric Nanomaterials for Energy Recovery

Thermoelectric materials offer the unique capability to convert waste heat directly into electrical energy. Efficiency is related to a figure of merit (ZT S2sT/k), that is determined by the Seebeck coefficient (S), electrical conductivity (s) and thermal conductivity (k). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A.V. Powell, Dr P Vaqueiro
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Inspired by nature: sulfide minerals as sustainable and efficient thermoelectric materials

We have a vacancy for a PhD student to join a project at the forefront of research in thermoelectric materials, which can be used in devices for the direct conversion of waste heat into electrical power. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Vaqueiro
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Stimulated and Quantum-enhanced Brillouin imaging

Brillouin spectroscopy is an important technique for measuring the visco-elastic properties of biological materials, with applications to fundamental biology, tissue engineering, and drug-discovery. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof IK Kabakova
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully Funded PhD Program in Japan – Interdisciplinary Research at OIST

The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), accredited in 2011, is located on the subtropical island of Okinawa, Japan. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  International PhD Programme
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French PhD

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures offers research strengths and opportunities for PhD supervision across all periods of French and Francophone literature and visual culture, French thought and modern French history and politics. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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German PhD (option of joint PhD with Stuttgart or Humboldt University)

Our current research students work mainly in cultural and historical studies from the Middle Ages to the present day, including literary studies, film and cinema studies; theatre studies; literary and cultural theory; and the history of ideas. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Philosophy PhD (option of joint PhD with National University of Singapore)

The Philosophy Department at King’s is one of the largest research departments in the field in the UK. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies PhD

Spanish was first taught at King’s in 1831, and the teaching of Portuguese in British universities was pioneered by King’s in the 1860s. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Theology & Religious Studies PhD

At King's you will find a broad range of overlapping areas of research. Students can pursue traditional areas of study through. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Political Parties in Africa

The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading seeks to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated PhD candidate for three full years (36 months). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Krönke
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Dividing lines: drivers and solutions to polarisation in democracy

Across democracies around the world, there is widespread partisan polarization. Political conflict is central to democracy. However, democratic functioning is under threat when political identities solidify into polarized groups who are unwilling to engage respectfully with each other. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Lawall
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Film Studies PhD (option of joint PhD with Hong Kong University)

The Film Studies Department at King's is one of the the leading centres for the study of cinema in London. We have internationally recognised research strengths in the following areas. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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Studying for a PhD in Humanities and Social Science

The University of Brighton has opened opportunities for self-funded PhD students in multiple areas of research in the fields of humanities and social sciences. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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PhD in Art, Design and Media

The School of Art and Media at the University of Brighton welcomes students for PhD research study in multiple areas across contemporary fine art, visual communication, screen and media studies, digital media arts and sound, photography, fashion, textiles, design and craft. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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PhD in Business and Law at the University of Brighton

For some time now, the university’s School of Business and Law’s mission and vision has been to advance, support and shape responsible enterprise for a fairer society through education, research, collaboration and thought leadership, to prepare learners for practice and to promote inclusive practices that respect diversity. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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PhD in Design, Architecture, Technology and Engineering

Based on the south coast, an hour from London, the University of Brighton has built a reputation on research excellence and a dynamic, diverse and creative student community and the University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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Your PhD in Medicine with Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, together with National Health Service organisations (NHS) throughout the Southeast region of the United Kingdom. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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English PhD (option of joint PhD with Hong Kong/Singapore/Humboldt Berlin)

King's is one of the oldest English departments in the country and is home to a lively and supportive group of academics and students engaged in the exploration of literary cultures from the 7th to the 21st centuries. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Comparative Literature PhD

Joint PhDs available. Exciting opportunities to gain a joint PhD with Hong Kong University (HKU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Welsh

This PhD is lead by the Literature, Theory and Creativity Research Unit in the School of Welsh. Join our passionate, challenge-led and diverse research community to explore your interests in a supportive and impact-focused environment. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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Language, Policy and Planning

This PhD is lead by the Language, Policy and Planning Research Unit in the School of Welsh. Projects include international research on language policy and planning, language rights and politics, language variation and change, sociolinguistics of bilingualism and multilingualism, and sociology of language. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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Creative and Critical Writing

This PhD pathway offers students the opportunity to produce an original piece or collection of creative work as well as a thorough analysis of the work. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Arts Research Programme
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Creative Writing PhD

The PhD in Creative Writing at King’s is a practice-led course, incorporating taught elements and aspects of professional development. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Strategic Macroeconomic Policy Interactions and the Optimal Design of Institutions

This PhD project is based on the theory of economic policy in a strategic context research agenda, which analyses (macro-)economic policy with the use of game theory, hence becoming essentially a theory of conflict resolution, social compromise and designing relevant institutions (Acocella et al., 2013). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CM Mavrodimitrakis, Dr A Mihailov
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Evaluating Photodynamic Therapy in colorectal cancer using patient-derived organoids

  Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 3rd most common cancer worldwide. Surgery is first line treatment and often in adjunct with chemotherapy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MI Khot, Prof A Paradkar, Prof D Jayne
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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