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We have 5,885 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Novel photonic sensing for marine environment monitoring

Light is a key driver for several fundamentally important processes in the ocean including ocean warming, photosynthesis and animal behavior. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D McKee, Dr J Macarthur
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Toulouse School of Management Doctoral Programme

Our EFMD-accredited Doctoral Programme is taught 100% in English and combines the best of theory, practice and research methods with scholarly integrity. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  France PhD Programme
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Human-Centred Stability, Control and Decision-Making for Intelligent Transportation Systems

Are you passionate about intelligent systems, autonomous technologies, and the future of transportation? This PhD opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the development of next-generation control and decision-making technologies that will enhance the safety, efficiency, resilience, and performance of future transportation systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Sohani
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Human-Inspired Cognitive Control for Next-Generation Autonomous Robotic Systems

Are you passionate about robotics, artificial intelligence, and shaping the future of autonomous systems? This PhD opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the development of next-generation robotic technologies inspired by the remarkable adaptability, intelligence, and decision-making capabilities of humans. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Sohani
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully Funded PhD Studentship for UK Home Fee Status Candidates in the Department of Materials

The project topic is flexible and will be developed jointly by the student and the supervisor, depending on the candidate’s background and research interests. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Hu
 30 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Agentic AI for Autonomous, Resilient, and Sustainable Smart Grid Systems

The rapid integration of renewable energy resources, distributed energy resources (DERs), electric vehicles (EVs), battery energy storage systems (BESS), and intelligent grid-edge devices is fundamentally transforming conventional electrical power systems into highly decentralized and cyber-physical smart grids. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Charles Sarimuthu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Autonomous Knowledge Acquisition and Semantic World Modelling for Language-Grounded Human-Robot Collaboration

Human-robot collaboration requires robots to perceive, understand and reason about the world in ways that support natural interaction with people. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Djaid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Steph Test

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 Supervisor: Ms C White
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University

The doctoral degree program in Computer Science offers a comprehensive exploration of contemporary computer science and information technology, covering a diverse range of topics. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Maths Research Programme
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Department of Psychology

This programme presents the opportunity to join our international and interdisciplinary research community working within the fields of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience and neurocognition or social processes. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in Computer Science

Our Department of Computer Science has a strong international reputation for conducting research that has real impact, tackles fundamental questions and addresses interdisciplinary problems which face today's computer scientists. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  Computing PhD Programme
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Research opportunities in the Centre for Medieval Studies

As the oldest interdisciplinary centre for postgraduate study of the Middle Ages in the UK, the Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) offers world-class teaching from expert academics. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of English and Related Literature

The Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York is ranked highly for its field-defining research. One of the UK's largest graduate schools, we are proud to have built a welcoming, international community with a global outlook. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Developing realistic placental blood vessel virtual phantoms for optimisation of ultrasound scans

Doppler ultrasound is an important diagnostic tool in the field of obstetrics allowing for clinicians to assess haemodynamics of the placenta during pregnancy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Clark
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Automating the Discovery of Optimal Conditions for Stem Cell Differentiation into Neurons

Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) are defined by their capacity for self-renewal and differentiation, making them an attractive platform for modelling human tissue formation in vitro. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Nikolaev
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Trustworthy AI-Driven Digital Twins for Cyber-Resilient Connected and Autonomous Systems

Connected and autonomous systems increasingly rely on software-defined functions, sensor fusion, AI-enabled decision-making, V2X communications and cloud-edge coordination. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Yuan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The epigenomic, transcriptional and diagnostic architecture of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by exposure to maternal infection

A fundamental unknown in understanding mechanisms of disease, and therefore improving therapy, is how stressors experienced during critical developmental periods influence the genesis or ‘programming’ of adult disease (Estes & McAllister 2016). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hager, Dr M Harte, Dr J Glazier
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engineering Design Intelligence: A Multidisciplinary Systems Framework for Human-Centred, Systems-Led and Value-Driven Engineering Innovation

Engineering is undergoing fundamental transformation. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), digital twins, advanced manufacturing, sustainable technologies and connected systems are reshaping how products are conceived, developed and delivered. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Gnanasagaran
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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No Masking Required: Subcultural spaces, reduced social demand, and autistic belonging

Sheffield Institute of Education. Sheffield Institute of Education (SIoE) is a national centre of education, recognised for excellence and innovation in teaching and learning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Connolly
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Computational Prediction of Minimum Ignition Energy for Hydrogen and Mixed Fuel Systems at Elevated Pressures

Hydrogen is central to global decarbonisation plans, with demand projected to grow substantially as industries move away from fossil fuels. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Muppala
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A synbio approach to generate artificial molecular muscles

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr W Houssen, Prof M Jaspars
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Asteroseismology from Surface to Core: Unveiling the inner workings of pulsating stars from diverse observations.

Asteroseismology is the study of pulsational and vibrational physics in stars. The recent explosion of data from ground- and space- based facilities has driven new techniques and understanding of the otherwise impenetrable interiors of stars. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr EB Brunsden
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Determining how transcription and replication are coordinated during S-phase

RNA Pol II transcription and DNA replication are the two essential processes that use the DNA in our cells as a substrate. However, DNA can be engaged only by one of these processes at any given time, and when transcription impairs DNA replication it can induce DNA damage and genome instability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Saponaro
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy – method development and applications

Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy is a magnetic resonance technique that is exclusively and exquisitely sensitive to unpaired electrons that are found in radicals and paramagnetic metal complexes. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B E Bode
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research at UEA Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

At UEA our research portfolio for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is divided into three interlinked research areas. Metabolic Health - metabolism, cancer, cardio-respiratory, and nutrition. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  4 Year PhD Programme
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PhD Opportunities in Informal (Science) Learning

Informal (science) learning is an established area of research at the Southampton Education School, with a number of research projects exploring how people learn beyond formal educational settings. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  PhD Research Programme
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PhDs in Computing and Informatics

School of Computing and Digital Technologies. The School of Computing and Digital Technologies at Sheffield Hallam University offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary PhD programme in Computing and Informatics, designed to address complex global challenges through innovative digital solutions. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Computing PhD Programme
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Research opportunities in business, management, actuarial science and finance

Our PhD in Management programmes offer high-quality training and support to help you unleash your curiosity and develop key skills to support a career in academia, industry, consultancy or research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Business Research Programme
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Research opportunities in Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at York offers a thriving research environment in which to study for a PhD. We combine world-class mathematical and interdisciplinary research with high-quality teaching. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Maths Research Programme
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Research opportunities in Social Policy and Social Work

We draw on research excellence and expertise in social policy, social work and public management. Our key research areas cover the following themes. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme