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NeuroAI and Neurotechnology: Cognitive computation in biological and artificial intelligence

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems
OPEN TO HOME AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND STUDENTS ONLY. This exciting PhD opportunity offers the chance to work at the intersection of neuroscience, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand and utilise intelligence in biological brains and in machines. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Wong-Lin, Dr C O'Donnell, Dr S Bhattacharyya, Prof G Prasad
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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From climate information to climate action: Evaluating how climate information use shapes local adaptation decision making in English Local Authorities and opportunities for improvement JENKINS_UEA_ARIES27

The Climate Change Committee’s Well Adapted UK report highlights a critical need for practical adaptation solutions to build a resilient UK by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KJ Jenkins
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From brain to germline: how perception affects genetic inheritance IMMLER_UEA_ARIES27

Scientific background. Natural environments are changing rapidly as average temperatures rise and heatwaves become more frequent. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Immler
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Secure and Resilient Computing: New computer architectures for more secure and low-energy devices and systems.

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems
OPEN TO HOME AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND STUDENTS ONLY. The research area of Secure and Resilient Computing addresses the growing need for computing systems that are secure, dependable and energy-efficient, supporting the development of trustworthy next-generation computing technologies and infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Harkin, Dr YS Sha, Dr AJ Japa
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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How long does it take grassland fungi to recover after disturbance? HALL_EI_ARIES27

Scientific Background. Unimproved, sensitively grazed lowland grasslands are an ecologically vital but highly threatened habitat. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Hall
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Next-Generation Metal Additive Manufacturing: Enhancing Component Performance through Tailored Microstructures in Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Background. Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) is an advanced metal additive manufacturing technology increasingly used to produce high-value components for aerospace, automotive, energy and biomedical applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Mumtaz, Dr K Groom
 30 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced AI and Cognitive Robotics for Sustainable and Resilient Industries

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems
This cognitive robotics team applies cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cognitive robotics to solve critical operational and environmental challenges across modern agriculture and manufacturing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Kerr, Dr JQ Quinn, Dr N Siddique, Dr D Nikam
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Quantification and characterisation of genetic diversity and population structure of wild fisheries species HAERTY_EI_ARIES27_CASE

The characterisation of genetic diversity and demographic structure of fish populations are essential in assessing and maintaining stocks sustainability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W Haerty
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The net effect of sex on adaptation GRIESHOP_UEA_ARIES27

Background. Why is sexual reproduction nearly ubiquitous among eukaryotes? Investing into offspring that are only half yours is known as the 2-fold cost of sex. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Grieshop
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Responsible AI for Critical Systems: Interpretable, Auditable and Real-Time Machine Learning under Real-World Constraints

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems
OPEN TO HOME AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND STUDENTS ONLY. Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly required to inform decisions in critical systems, where an error is costly, an unexplained output is unusable, and the answer is often needed within microseconds or under strict governance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Gardiner, Dr VD Dwivedi, Dr B Dillon, Dr XD Ding
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Trustworthy Human-Centred AI for Health and Society

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems
Artificial Intelligence is increasingly embedded in healthcare, rehabilitation, public health and autonomous digital systems that directly affect people’s health, wellbeing, safety and everyday lives. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Yogarajah, Dr FJ Jamil, Dr P Chaurasia, Prof K Curran
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Drivers and consequences of recent changes in bird migration FRANCO_UEA_ARIES27

Background. Migration enables species to cope with fluctuations in resource availability, but recently dramatic changes have been observed, including reductions in migratory distance, advancement of the migratory timing or abandonment of migratory behaviour. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Franco
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Reservoir Computing (RC) as an enabling technology for robust, lightweight, real-time intelligent systems (resulting in Autonomous Decision-Making)

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems
This exciting PhD opportunity offers the chance to work at the intersection of neuroscience, cognitive science, and artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand and utilise intelligence in biological brains and in machines. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Wong-Lin
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Bath Engineering & Design Studentships: People-Led Digital Twins for Preventive Conservation of Built Heritage Assets

This project is one of a number in competition for a studentship from the Faculty of Engineering and Design at the University of Bath. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AJR Jimenez-Rios, Dr P Shepherd
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Cloaks and daggers: fitness effects of ceratotoxin antimicrobials in a global fruitfly pest CHAPMAN_UEA_ARIES27

Strong interdisciplinary training, within the ARIES Ecology and Biodiversity theme, to equip you with high-in-demand analytical skills in phenotypic and molecular genetic engineering. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Chapman
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)