PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,172 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mid-infrared and Terahertz Integrated Photonics

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

This project focuses on advancing mid-infrared (MIR) and/or Terahertz integrated photonics by developing heterogeneously integrated semiconductor lasers directly on CMOS compatible chips, such as silicon. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W.J Wang

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

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Investigating brain-age gap as a candidate contributor to the earlier onset of Parkinson's disease in India

University of Liverpool

Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Parkinson's disease (PD) in India emerges nearly a decade earlier than in European populations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Keller

7 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of advanced techniques for the improvement of the fracture toughness of sustainable hybrid composites under extreme weathering conditions

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (SEME) and will be supervised by Dr Antigoni Barouni and Prof. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Barouni, Prof H Dhakal

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

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Biodegradable Mg alloy scaffolds for musculoskeletal regenerative therapies

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and will be supervised by Dr Roxane Bonithon, Dr Katerina Karali and Professor Gordon Blunn. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Bonithon, Dr K Karali, Prof G Blunn

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

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Epitranscriptomic mechanisms underlying human neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases

University of Nottingham

School of Life Sciences

Project Overview. This study aims to use high throughput sequencing technologies and molecular approaches to understand how RNA epitranscriptomic processes, i.e. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HM Knight

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

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Feasibility and Performance of 3D Printed Cobalt-Chromium Dentures

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Supervisors: Dr R Bonithon, Prof C Louca

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

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Benzofused Azabicycles and Spiropiperidines via Biocatalytic Oxidation-Cycloaddition Cascades

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

o-Quinoid species (e.g. quinones, quinone imines, quinone methides) are versatile reactive intermediates for the synthesis of a variety of complex molecules.[1-4] They readily undergo a range of reactions including 1,4-conjugate additions, 1,3-oxazole formation, and Diels−Alder cycloadditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Wong

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Cancer-related Cognitive Impairment: Investigating neuroimmune mechanisms linking peripheral tumours to dysfunctional synaptic plasticity in the brain

University of Nottingham

School of Life Sciences

To apply, please contact Dr Graham Sheridan at Graham.Sheridan@nottingham.ac.uk. Project overview. Cancer is increasingly recognised as a systemic disease that produces pathophysiological effects in organs distant from the primary tumour site. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Sheridan

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

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SATURN CDT - Mechanistic Understanding of the Effect of Cold Work on the Corrosion Fatigue of Structural Alloys in Nuclear (PWR) Primary Coolant

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. We are offering an exciting PhD opportunity in partnership with Amentum to investigate how cold work influences the corrosion fatigue performance of structural alloys used in nuclear power plants. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Scenini

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Rab GTPases as therapeutic targets in paediatric brain tumours

University of Nottingham

School of Life Sciences

Background. Brain tumours are among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in children. While surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy have increased survival rates these tumours still cause many deaths among patients. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AH Hume, Dr B Coyle

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

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Exosome biogenesis and organelle trafficking in neurodegeneration.

University of Nottingham

School of Life Sciences

Scientific summary. Intracellular transport pathways are fundamental for cell structure and function. Due to their longevity, complex morphology (long axonal and dendritic extensions) and requirement to maintain synaptic transmission, neurons are heavily dependent upon intracellular transport. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AH Hume, Dr DS Scott, Dr F Dajas-Bailador

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

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Development of an AI video-based tool for quality assessment of robotic cholecystectomy

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and will be supervised by Dr Shamsul Masum, Dr John Chiverton and Dr Jennifer Straatman (Consultant from Portsmouth Hospital University Trust). . Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Masum, Dr J Chiverton

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

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Conservation and Population Genomics of Sinistral Snails on São Tomé and Príncipe

University of Nottingham

School of Life Sciences

(scientific summary; context of wider project; lab environment; research consortium involvement; research centres; training opportunities; techniques). Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Davison, Dr C M Wade

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

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Data analytics and artificial intelligence to predict length of stay, readmission, and mortality after colorectal cancer surgery

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and will be supervised by Dr Shamsul Masum, Dr Edward Smart and Professor Jim Khan (Consultant from Portsmouth Hospital University Trust). . Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Masum, Dr E Smart

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

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Natural toxins and their synthetic analogues as tools to study ion channels and as potential drugs and pesticides

University of Nottingham

School of Life Sciences

The project will use a combination of electrophysiological techniques such as voltage-clamp and patch-clamp with molecular biology and protein expression to understand how natural neurotoxins and their synthetic analogues act on ion channels in the nervous system and other excitable tissues. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Mellor

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

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Lives and Places in Transition: (Decommissioning) infrastructure, work and community

University of Exeter

Geography

A fully funded Geography PhD exploring how people, families and places navigate the shift from nuclear operations to decommissioning. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Dawney

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

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Personalised Survival Prediction and Treatment Optimisation in Oesophageal Cancer

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and will be supervised by Dr Shamsul Masum, Dr Edward Smart and Philip Pucher (Consultant from Portsmouth Hospital University Trust). . Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Masum, Dr E Smart, Dr P Pucher

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

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AI-based Management of FPGA Resources in Computing Systems

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering and supervised by Dr Mahsa Mehrad. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Mehrad

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

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AlGaN Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles: AI-Enhanced Design, Simulation, and Characterization

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Supervisor: Dr M Mehrad

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

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Power-Efficient, Secure Edge AI Architectures

Anglia Ruskin University ARU

School of Computing and Information Science

This PhD projects is built on a multidisciplinary collaborative project between Anglia Ruskin University and Arm Ltd. This is for a full-time PhD, starting in the 2026/7 academic year (either September 2026 or January 2027). Read more

Supervisors: Dr SC Cirstea, Dr PD De

22 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Navigation for Smart Cities

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Supervisor: Dr S Aljareh

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

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Poly-Neuromorphic AI for Robust Biomonitoring

Anglia Ruskin University ARU

School of Computing and Information Science

This PhD project is built on a multidisciplinary collaborative project between Anglia Ruskin University and Arm Ltd. This is for a full-time PhD, starting in the 2026/7 academic year (either September 2026 or January 2027). Read more

Supervisors: Prof YP Peng, Dr O Faust

22 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Enhancing Emergency Response with Indoor Tracking and Localisation

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Supervisor: Dr S Aljareh

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

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EPSRC - Liquid Immersion Cooling for Hybrid Aircraft Electrical System

The University of Manchester

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

This 3.5-year PhD project is fully funded and only home candidates are eligible. The successful candidate will receive an annual stipend of ~£25,518 p.a. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Q Liu

19 September 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Fast-Charging, High-Energy Sodium-Ion Battery Anodes from Waste-Derived Materials

Queen Mary University of London

School of Engineering and Materials Science

Supervisor. Dr Maria Crespo-Ribadeneyra (QMUL). Co-Supervisor. Prof Magda Titirici (Imperial College London). Application deadline. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Crespo-Ribadeneyra

21 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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3D Indoor Mapping for Navigation in Complex Environments

University of Portsmouth

School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Supervisor: Dr S Aljareh

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

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We have 3,172 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,172 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mid-infrared and Terahertz Integrated Photonics

Investigating brain-age gap as a candidate contributor to the earlier onset of Parkinson's disease in India

Development of advanced techniques for the improvement of the fracture toughness of sustainable hybrid composites under extreme weathering conditions

Biodegradable Mg alloy scaffolds for musculoskeletal regenerative therapies

Epitranscriptomic mechanisms underlying human neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases

Feasibility and Performance of 3D Printed Cobalt-Chromium Dentures

Benzofused Azabicycles and Spiropiperidines via Biocatalytic Oxidation-Cycloaddition Cascades

Cancer-related Cognitive Impairment: Investigating neuroimmune mechanisms linking peripheral tumours to dysfunctional synaptic plasticity in the brain

Trajectory Tracking Control System Design for Liquid-Carrying Quadrotors

Adaptive AI for Autonomous Drone Systems

Investigation of Intradialytic Hypotension (IDH) in Haemodialysis Patients

Mechanisms underlying shell colour pattern variation in turtles (Testudines)

SATURN CDT - Mechanistic Understanding of the Effect of Cold Work on the Corrosion Fatigue of Structural Alloys in Nuclear (PWR) Primary Coolant

Rab GTPases as therapeutic targets in paediatric brain tumours

Exosome biogenesis and organelle trafficking in neurodegeneration.

Development of an AI video-based tool for quality assessment of robotic cholecystectomy

Conservation and Population Genomics of Sinistral Snails on São Tomé and Príncipe

Data analytics and artificial intelligence to predict length of stay, readmission, and mortality after colorectal cancer surgery

Natural toxins and their synthetic analogues as tools to study ion channels and as potential drugs and pesticides

Lives and Places in Transition: (Decommissioning) infrastructure, work and community

Personalised Survival Prediction and Treatment Optimisation in Oesophageal Cancer

AI-based Management of FPGA Resources in Computing Systems

AlGaN Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles: AI-Enhanced Design, Simulation, and Characterization

Power-Efficient, Secure Edge AI Architectures

Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Navigation for Smart Cities

Poly-Neuromorphic AI for Robust Biomonitoring

Enhancing Emergency Response with Indoor Tracking and Localisation

EPSRC - Liquid Immersion Cooling for Hybrid Aircraft Electrical System

Fast-Charging, High-Energy Sodium-Ion Battery Anodes from Waste-Derived Materials

3D Indoor Mapping for Navigation in Complex Environments

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