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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Engineering for Personalised Surgery & Intervention (PSI CDT)

King’s College London

Department of Surgical & Interventional Engineering

Surgery is recognised as an “indivisible, indispensable part of health care” but the NHS struggles to meet its rising demand. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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The psychological burden of chronic spontaneous urticaria from patient and healthcare professional perspectives

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

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Supervisor: Prof R Knibb

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

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PhD Studentship in Tribology: Unlocking the Black Box: A Data-Driven Framework for Surface–Lubricant Interactions

Imperial College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of “Unlocking the Black Box. A Data-Driven Framework for Surface–Lubricant Interactions”, leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Dini

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills

Swansea University

Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials (CISM)

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills is a joint initiative between Swansea University's Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials and the University of Leeds and will recruit at least 50 students over 5 annual cohorts between the two sites. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Haywood Fellowship

University of Birmingham

College of Arts and Law

Open to all doctoral researchers in History of Art, this PhD award offers a tuition fee waiver at the Home fee rate and a small maintenance grant. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Arts Research Programme

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Computational Modelling of Nuclear Materials (Ref: CM/PG-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

An exciting self-funded PhD opportunity to join the Advanced Materials Modelling (AMM) Group at Loughborough. Pressurisation, corrosion and other factors may pose a threat to the safety and integrity of nuclear material packages in long term storage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Goddard, Prof R Smith, Dr K Jolley

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Exploration of rehabilitation models addressing coexisting conditions such as T2DM, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.

University of Birmingham

School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The growing prevalence of multimorbidity presents a major challenge for contemporary healthcare systems, particularly within the United Kingdom. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S K Amaravadi

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

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Using advanced machine learning strategies to map early osteoarthritis changes and predict disease progression in preclinical models.

Universities of Kent and Greenwich

Medway School of Pharmacy

Research Group: Collaborators: Professor Gianluca Tozzi g.tozzi@greenwich.ac.uk and Dr Peter Soar p.soar@greenwich.ac.uk

I am pleased to offer the opportunity for a self-funded PhD student to join my research team within the Medway School of Pharmacy. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ashraf

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

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Design and Synthesis of Supramolecular Materials for Next-Generation Photovoltaics (Ref: CM/SEB-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

This PhD research project focuses on the design, synthesis, and self-assembly of supramolecular materials for applications in next-generation electronics and solar energy technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SE Bodman

1 July 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Agentic, Federated and Explainable Cybersecurity for 6G-Enabled Connected Autonomous Vehicles

University of Reading

Department of Computer Science

Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) operating over emerging 6G networks rely on tightly coupled sensing, control, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Pooranian

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

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Distributed AI-Driven Intrusion Detection for Secure 6G-Enabled Autonomous Vehicle Networks Description

University of Reading

Department of Computer Science

Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) rely on tightly coupled sensing, control, and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication to operate safely in dynamic environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Pooranian

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

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Cross-Layer Security Orchestration for 6G IoT and Autonomous Vehicle Networks

University of Reading

Department of Computer Science

6G networks introduce highly dynamic, software-defined infrastructures where IoT devices and autonomous vehicles interact across heterogeneous environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Pooranian

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

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Agentic and Explainable AI for Real-Time Cybersecurity in 6G-Enabled Autonomous Systems

University of Reading

Department of Computer Science

Future 6G networks will support safety-critical autonomous systems such as connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs), where security decisions must be made in real time under strict latency and reliability constraints. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Pooranian

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

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E-assessment for Mathematics Education

University of Southampton

Faculty of Social Sciences

This proposed PhD project will focus on advancing automated assessment in secondary or tertiary mathematics education through the use of modern e-assessment software like STACK – a computer algebra–based assessment system. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Davies

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

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Novel High Performance Coatings- Product and Process Development (Ref: CG-GO-2518)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemical Engineering

Coatings are used for a wide range of applications with formulations developed or adapted according to the needs specific to the surfaces they are used on- smoothness, brightness, scratch resistance are among these. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Özcan-Taşkın

5 November 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Characterisation of High Shear Mixers for process Intensification (Ref: CG-GO-2519)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemical Engineering

High shear mixers such as rotor-stators, ultrasonicators, high pressure jets, are used for dispersion processes during the manufacture of numerous high value products. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Özcan-Taşkın

5 November 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Probabilistic combinatorics

University of Birmingham

School of Mathematics

The probabilistic method is a powerful tool which has been especially influential in the fields of combinatorics and computer science. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J E Erde

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Opportunities in Communication, Media, and Film Studies

Sheffield Hallam University

Centre for Culture, Media and Society

We warmly invite applications for full-time or part-time self-funded PhD study. About the PhD Programme. The Centre for Culture, Media & Society (CCMS) is an exciting interdisciplinary environment delivering research that offers critical insight and real-world impact. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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PhDs in Law and Criminology

Sheffield Hallam University

Department of Law and Criminology

We invite applications for research study in any of our research clusters. Applied Human Rights. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Law Research Programme

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Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD)

Sheffield Hallam University

Humanities Research Centre

Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD) - January 2028 entry. Undertake advanced research in the field of education and make an original contribution to policy and practice. . Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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PhDs in The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research

Sheffield Hallam University

Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research

Our research focuses on issues of social and economic disadvantage as experienced by places and people. We invite applications for research study in any of our research strengths, which include. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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Investigate the molecular mechanism controlling FEME (Fast Endophilin Mediated Endocytosis) in cancer cell migration using CRISPR, biochemistry, and advanced microscopy methods.

King’s College London

Health Schools

Cancer is a devastating disease. more than one in three people in the UK will develop cancer in their lifetime. Metastasis is the primary cause of cancer related deaths. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Krause

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

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We have 5,879 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 5,879 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Applied Photonics

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Engineering for Personalised Surgery & Intervention (PSI CDT)

The psychological burden of chronic spontaneous urticaria from patient and healthcare professional perspectives

PhD Studentship in Tribology: Unlocking the Black Box: A Data-Driven Framework for Surface–Lubricant Interactions

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills

Haywood Fellowship

Computational Modelling of Nuclear Materials (Ref: CM/PG-SF1/2026)

Exploration of rehabilitation models addressing coexisting conditions such as T2DM, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.

Using advanced machine learning strategies to map early osteoarthritis changes and predict disease progression in preclinical models.

Design and Synthesis of Supramolecular Materials for Next-Generation Photovoltaics (Ref: CM/SEB-SF1/2026)

Agentic, Federated and Explainable Cybersecurity for 6G-Enabled Connected Autonomous Vehicles

Distributed AI-Driven Intrusion Detection for Secure 6G-Enabled Autonomous Vehicle Networks Description

Cross-Layer Security Orchestration for 6G IoT and Autonomous Vehicle Networks

Agentic and Explainable AI for Real-Time Cybersecurity in 6G-Enabled Autonomous Systems

E-assessment for Mathematics Education

Novel High Performance Coatings- Product and Process Development (Ref: CG-GO-2518)

Characterisation of High Shear Mixers for process Intensification (Ref: CG-GO-2519)

Probabilistic combinatorics

PhD Opportunities in Communication, Media, and Film Studies

PhDs in Law and Criminology

Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD)

PhDs in The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research

Investigate the molecular mechanism controlling FEME (Fast Endophilin Mediated Endocytosis) in cancer cell migration using CRISPR, biochemistry, and advanced microscopy methods.

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