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We have 3,684 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Agile SPAD Sensor Image Processing

Recent advances in large array format SPAD sensors, call for novel image processing pipelines (ISP) to create optimised computer vision systems using these sensors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Gyongy, Prof R.K Henderson
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation

The EPSRC CDT in Net Zero Aviation is the world's 1st Doctoral Centre of Excellence for Net Zero Aviation Training, Education and Research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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European Research Council part-funded PhD Studentship: “Deep Learning-Based Synthetic Histology for Microstructural MRI Biomarkers of the Liver”

For full project details and how to apply visit institution website. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join Dr Andrada Ianus at the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences (first supervisor) and Dr Cheng Zhang at The Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (second supervisor). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AI Ianus, Dr CZ Zhang
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Arts and Humanities Postgraduate Research, University of Glasgow

Scholarship and funding opportunities. Scholarships and funding opportunities are available for postgraduate research degrees and PhD study in Arts and Humanities at the University of Glasgow. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Arts 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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BioSCaPe PhD programme

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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BioSCaPe PhD programme

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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BioSCaPe PhD programme

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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BioSCaPe PhD programme

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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A Nature-Inspired Approach Towards the Development of an Intrinsically-Auxetic Polymer

Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SM Mandhani, Prof LS Susmel, Dr EK Kordatos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multiaxial Variable Amplitude Fatigue of Aluminium–Steel Welded Joints with In-Situ Full-Field Measurement

There is no funding attached to this project. The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof LS Susmel, Dr DA Asquith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Optimising awareness of, access to, and uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among underserved communities in the UK

PhD Opportunity. Improving Access to HIV PrEP for Underserved Communities in the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Gillespie, Dr A Williams, Dr E Mantzourani, Dr CH Harrison, Dr JK Kesten
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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The effect of hydrogen evolution on corrosion pit growth under fatigue conditions

There is no funding attached to this project. The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MK Kitchen, Prof LS Susmel
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Defining airway dysfunction in asthma and COPD using oscillometry towards precision medicine

Chronic airway diseases, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are leading causes of morbidity and healthcare utilisation worldwide. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Chan
 3 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-Driven fault diagnosis for wind turbine generators (ABDIJALEBIS _U27EMPSFP1)

Primary supervisor - Dr Abdi Jalebi Salman. Reliability is critical to the continued expansion of wind power, particularly for offshore installations, which already contribute around 10-15% of the UK’s electricity and are central to achieving net-zero targets and ensuring the resilience of national grid infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Abdi Jalebi
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD studentship: Atmospheric Water Harvesting: From Material Development to Device Integration

Vacancy information. The Department of Chemical Engineering at University College London (UCL) is one of the leading departments in the UK, with an international reputation for research excellence and impact. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MG Gigantino
 9 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Position in Interpretable AI for Coupled Multiphysics of Geomaterials

The Data-Driven Mechanics Laboratory invites applications for a fully funded PhD position at the intersection of computational mechanics, multiphysics of geomaterials, and interpretable machine learning. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Karapiperis
 14 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Waves Against Cancer: Acoustic and Microwave Energy as Competing Modalities in Breast Cancer Cell Regulation

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Martin
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Women's political engagement in Francophone West Africa (1945-60)

The School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities is looking to recruit a fully-funded PhD candidate to work on women’s political engagement in West Africa from the end of the Second World War through decolonisation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S.F Frank
 15 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling Huntington’s Disease to study mechanisms of somatic CAG expansion and the role of microglia and astrocytes in disease onset and progression.

  Research Group: Neuroscience
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Allen
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The role of unconventional T-cells in IgA nephropathy

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Eberl
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Project: Targeting Kidney Cancer in Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Tee
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Regulation of neuronal excitability using IgG targeting of ion channels and GPCRs

Academic Supervisor. Ewan Smith. Academic Institution. University of Cambridge. Industrial Partner. Maxion Therapeutics  . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E St John Smith
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Going Solo: Engineering Single-Chain Antibody Immunity to Explore Evolutionary Constraints

Academic Supervisor. Dinis Calado. Academic Institution. Babraham Institute. Industrial Partner. Alloy Therapeutics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Calado
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Avesicular nanoparticles (avNPs) are novel intercellular communication factors promoting prostate cancer.

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Clayton
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Tumour-immune crosstalk in the mTORC1-active cancer microenvironment

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Dunlop
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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From Risk Genes to Biomarkers in Schizophrenia: Striatal-Immune Signatures for Patient Stratification

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Fjodorova
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC DLA: Nanodiamond for virus detection

At least 1 billion people lack access to safe water due to rapid population growth, urbanization, industrialisation and the climate emergency. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof O Williams, Dr B Hou
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD position in synthetic inorganic/organometallic chemistry: New reactivity from unusual molecular main group compounds

The chemistry of the main group elements has seen some remarkable advances in the past years. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Stasch
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding Sustainable H2 Production via Nonthermal Plasma Catalysis Using Advanced Spectroscopy techniques

Achieving the UK Net Zero strategy necessitates sustainable zero-carbon hydrogen (H₂) production. Conventional thermal catalytic methods for H₂ production (e.g., water gas shift reaction) requires conditions of temperatures exceeding 500 °C and high pressures. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr D Lewis, Prof C Hardacre
 20 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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