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Metal-Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to the development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). There is a remarkable journey of these synthetic materials from theoretical conception toward real-world applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Yang, Dr JL Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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NSF Swarf: A novel forging processes for closed loop recycling of metallic swarf

  Research Group: Advanced Steel Processing Group
Machining generates large quantities of swarf, with many components losing 60–90% of their material during the machining stage. This swarf is typically collected and discarded, where it becomes mixed with other grades and loses much of its inherent value. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Slater, Dr S Hazra
 1 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI and Robotics for Adaptive and Resilient Agriculture

Agriculture is becoming an increasingly challenging environment for autonomous systems. Robots must operate around changing crops, weather, terrain and farm practices, while making reliable decisions from imperfect visual and sensor information. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI and Computer Vision for Wild Bee Monitoring and Sustainable Agriculture

Pollinating insects are essential to agriculture and biodiversity, yet monitoring wild bees in natural environments remains extremely difficult. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Artificial Intelligence-Guided Surface Coating Design for Fusion Engineering

  Research Group: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Laboratory
Fusion power plants demand plasma-facing and structural surfaces capable of surviving thermal loads, particle erosion, hydrogen isotope permeation, and neutron-induced degradation simultaneously — conditions no single legacy coating system was designed for. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AW Zia
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A novel role in mitochondrial homeostasis for the anti-ageing factor RBBP5

The mitochondrion evolved from an endosymbiotic interaction between an alpha-proteobacterium and an archaeon. A defining event during this evolution was the transfer of most mitochondrial genes to the host nucleus. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Poulin, Dr A J Whitmarsh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Establish the determinants for bacteriophage cocktail stabilization

  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
Phage therapy uses bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections and is attracting renewed interest because of rising antimicrobial resistance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pluen, Prof A McBain, Dr R Curtis, Dr CI Igler
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decoding and engineering the protein interactions of cell membrane-derived nanoparticles: ligand spacing, biophysical characterisation, and translational therapeutic testing in human brain tissue

  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
Cell membrane-derived nanoparticles (CMNPs) are biomimetic therapeutics that inherit the surface proteins of their source cells, giving them intrinsic targeting and barrier-crossing properties. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pluen, Dr CT Tapeinos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding gene regulation through computational and AI-based methods

  Research Group: Bornelöv
Project overview. Gene regulation is a fundamental aspect of life, in which cells control when and to what extent specific genes are activated to produce a protein. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Bornelöv
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Next Generation AI-driven Tools for Genetic Variant Extraction, Visualisation and Classification

Accurate genomic variant reporting is essential for rare disease diagnosis, yet scientific papers, clinical reports, and database submissions routinely contain erroneous variant descriptions and omit crucial clinical evidence such as ACMG scores and pathogenicity classifications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Pettifer, Dr PF Freeman, Dr R Batista-Navarro
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Building Sustainable Intelligence: Generative AI at scale

This project aims to pioneer advancements in the efficiency and scalability of Generative AI Models, focusing on achieving low computational costs at scale without compromising performance. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JC Chauhan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027). AI-Driven G2V and V2G Coordination for Energy Management

The rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and the integration of renewable energy pose major challenges for grid stability and energy management. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr TWS Tan
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027). Demand-Driven Electric Microtransit: Multi-Objective Optimisation for Equitable First-Mile/Last-Mile Connectivity

The Malaysian government has recently begun deploying microtransit services to address persistent first-mile/last-mile (FMLM) gaps that continue to constrain public transport ridership. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Susi Susilawati
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Molecular stratification of subglottic stenosis to identify therapeutic pathways

Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a progressive fibrotic disease that causes narrowing of the subglottic trachea. Causes are autoimmune (granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) or ANCA-negative vasculitis), iatrogenic (after intubation or trauma) or idiopathic, with an incidence of 1 in 400 000 patients per year[1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Buckley, Prof K Midwood, Prof SW Winter, Dr C Morrell
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Spatial Mechanomics of Multi-Organ Fibrosis

Fibrosis is one of the greatest unmet healthcare challenges of our time. It affects virtually every organ and is characterised by the progressive replacement of functional tissue with dense, stiff connective tissue, ultimately compromising organ function. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Hallou, Prof K Midwood, Dr M Friedrich, Dr K Clark, Dr R Blain
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027). EV charging behaviour driven by network mobility demand

The rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) offers an opportunity to advance sustainable transportation, but its success depends on how charging infrastructure aligns with real-world mobility demand and user needs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DZY Ze Yang
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multiparameter tissue landscapes: shaping neutrophil functional states

Neutrophils represent a major arm of the innate immune defence system, with a long- held view of them being transcriptionally inactive, fast responders, mobilised in response to microbial and tissue insults. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Udalova, Prof H Byrne, Dr A Devaprasad
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Impact of epigenetic reprogramming on neutrophil function

Neutrophils are the most abundant circulating leukocytes and form a first line of defence against infection. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Udalova, Prof B Kessler, Dr A Mukherjee
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Decoding HLA-restricted human T-cell immunity through a population-scale HLA–TCR atlas

T cells are central to adaptive immunity, recognising antigenic peptides presented by highly polymorphic human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules through diverse T-cell receptors (TCRs). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Luo, Prof A Mentzer, Dr H Kockelbergh
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027). Catalyst Engineering for Electrochemical Biomass Valorisation and Green Hydrogen Production

Hydrogen is widely recognised as a key energy carrier for a low-carbon future, yet conventional water electrolysis is constrained by high energy requirements associated with the oxygen evolution reaction. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof CSP Siang Piao
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027) Sustainable Ammonia Production through Thermocatalytic Nitrogen Conversion

Ammonia is emerging as a promising carbon-free energy carrier and a critical feedstock for global food production. However, conventional ammonia synthesis via the Haber-Bosch process is highly energy-intensive and contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Chong
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Antibody-Mediated Immunity: Balancing Durable Protection and Pathogenic Antibody Responses

Antibodies are secreted by plasma cells (PC) that differentiate from activated B cells. Most PCs are short live; they will die soon after the vaccine or infection are cleared. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Arnon
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027) Solar Carbon Dioxide Conversion to Renewable Fuels

The increasing concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major driver of climate change, creating an urgent need for technologies that can simultaneously mitigate emissions and generate sustainable energy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Tan
 30 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027). AI-Driven Recommendation System for Therapeutic Foods Based on Body Composition

This research project integrates Artificial Intelligence, mathematical modelling, and nutritional science to build a next-generation therapeutic food recommendation system. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KY Yuen
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Relationship between Tumour microenvironment and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease during immunotherapy

This DPhil project sits at the interface of cancer and cardiovascular immunology, investigating how tumour-driven immune responses reshape systemic immunity and influence vascular inflammation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Gérard, Prof C Monaco
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027). Effect of Palm Kernel Milk Supplementation on Nutritional Status among Malnourished Children

Childhood malnutrition is one of the major causes of impaired growth, morbidity and mortality. High-quality, low-cost meal supplementation would support the growth and recovery of the targeted population. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr TSS Tan
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Inducing Tertiary Lymphoid Structures in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer to Enable Effective Immunotherapy for Advanced Disease

The generation and propagation of adaptive immune responses are normally confined to secondary lymphoid organs (SLOs), specialised tissues in which complex stromal cell networks coordinate interactions required for effective lymphocyte activation and differentiation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Coles, Prof D Withers, Prof C Buckley
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Identification of a synovial fluid protein as a putative driver of pain in osteoarthritis (OA)

Pain remains the most important reason why patients with osteoarthritis (OA) attend health care professionals. The molecular drivers of pain in OA are likely to be multiple – driven by different tissue pathologies over the long course of their disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T Vincent, Dr Z Cader, Dr V Batchelor
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027). Development of Palm-Kernel Milk as Therapeutic Foods: Macro-Micro Nutrient Interplay, Organoleptic Performance and Shelf Stability

Development of Palm-Kernel Milk as Therapeutic Foods. Macro-Micro Nutrient Interplay, Organoleptic Performance and Shelf Stability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Lee Lee
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Microbiome Determinants of MAIT cell phenotype and function

The human gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem, made up of all domains of life (bacteria, archaea, eukarya), and containing approximately the same number of cells as are encountered in the adult human body [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Johnson, Prof P Klenerman, Dr N Provine
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)