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FULLY FUNDED PhD - Combination treatment with advanced therapies and enteral nutrition in children with active Crohn’s disease

University of Glasgow
College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences
To apply, please click institution website. Project description. Crohn’s disease is an incurable inflammatory condition of the gut associated with high morbidity, poor quality of life and significant healthcare costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Gerasimidis, Dr AK Koutsos, Prof S Milling, Prof RR Russell
 15 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Developing realistic placental blood vessel virtual phantoms for optimisation of ultrasound scans

University of Auckland
Auckland Bioengineering Institute
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

University of Sheffield
School of Biosciences
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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Digital transformation of crystallization processes through model-based design of experiments and optimization (Ref: CG-BB-2508)

Loughborough University
Department of Chemical Engineering
The development of accurate and reliable digital twins is a cornerstone of digital transformation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Benyahia
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced photodetectors for water contamination monitoring

University of Warwick
Department of Physics
This collaborative PhD project combines photodetector development and testing with real-world applications in continuous monitoring of water quality. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof GB Bell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Eddy-current based non-destructive testing for harsh environments and complex materials

University of Warwick
Department of Physics
Eddy-currents form the basis of electromagnetic non-destructive testing, via studying how they interact with defects at the surface of a sample, or as part of the operational mechanism of electromagnetic acoustic transducers. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Dixon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of Solid-State NMR Methods for Application to Pharmaceutics

University of Warwick
Department of Physics
Most pharmaceutical treatments, even most recently approved ones, are delivered as solid-state tablets. Thus, once candidate molecules have been identified by drug discovery, and before entering clinical trials, the pharmaceutical industry makes substantial investment in understanding the solid-state landscape. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S P Brown
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Using an occupational justice perspective, explore hope within marginalised groups (HHS-2026-31)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
This MSc research fee waiver project is funded by the University of Huddersfield. It is ideal for occupational therapists who want to progress their career developing research skills and with a keen interest in occupational and social justice. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barry
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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How do people seeking asylum experience and negotiate occupation within the context of occupational science? (HHS-2026-30)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
This MSc research fee waiver project is funded by the University of Huddersfield. It would particularly suit occupational therapists with experience or interest in migration, asylum or occupational justice. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barry
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Acceptability and effectiveness of tele-support systems for family caregivers of persons living with dementia (HHS-2026-25)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
Dementia caregiving in Ghana is predominantly informal, with family members providing long-term care in the absence of structured support systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PA Duodu
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Examining professional practice with intersex service users in health and social care (HHS-2026-20)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
Intersex is an umbrella term for people whose sex characteristics do not fit with those considered typical for males and females, including chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Wood, Dr E Heavey
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Experiences of African migrant nurses with career progression in the UK National Health Service (HHS-2026-28)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
African migrant nurses (AMN) are a vital part of the UK NHS workforce, yet evidence points to uneven career progression, under representation in senior roles, and experiences of deskilling or stalled development. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PA Duodu
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Review of the literature of simulation-based learning to enhance application of theory to practice in occupational therapy (HHS-2026-32)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
This MSc research fee waiver project is funded by the University of Huddersfield, and we are seeking to attract a candidate with an interest in developing their research skills and knowledge and contribute too the knowledge base around simulation-based learning in occupational therapy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barry
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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A reight / raat / right good sound: PRICE vowel variation across three West Yorkshire boroughs (HHS-2026-29)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
This project explores the regional identity of West Yorkshire accents, specifically the distribution of the PRICE vowel sound (as produced in words like ‘price’, ‘fight’, ‘sky’). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Devlin
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The Effect of a Slow Breathing Intervention on Psychological Response and Penalty Kick Performance in Professional Football Players During a High-Pressure Protocol (HHS-2026-23)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
The ability to regulate emotions and perform optimally under pressure is critical in elite sport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Ellis
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Effects of Strength and Conditioning on Golf Swing Biomechanics and Injury Risk Markers in Golfers (HHS-2026-22)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
This PhD project investigates the effectiveness of strength and conditioning (S&C) programmes in enhancing golf swing biomechanics and reducing injury risk in golfers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Shaw
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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An experimental investigation of intimate partner violence within same sex couple relationships (HHS-2026-18)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
Intimate partner violence (IPV) refers to behaviours within an intimate relationship that result in physical, sexual, psychological, or economic harm, and represents one of the most common forms of violence globally (Blaydes et al., 2025; Wathen et al., 2024). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DH Hunt
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Supporting success in social work practice learning: Early identification and support for students at risk of placement failure (HHS-2026-21)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
This project will explore how students experiencing difficulties during social work placements can be identified and supported at an early stage to improve outcomes and strengthen practice learning partnerships. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Olivant
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Experiencing Transitions Under Probation Supervision (HHS-2026-19)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
This PhD will explore how individuals experience the transitions that shape individual journeys throughout probation supervision, focusing on the social, emotional, and structural transitions that occur as they move between different stages of the criminal justice process. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barrett
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Influence of the food environment and food insecurity on dietary self-management behaviours among adults with type 2 diabetes in Ghana (HHS-2026-27)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
Type 2 diabetes is a leading non-communicable disease globally and requires sustained self-management to prevent complications and improve quality of life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PA Duodu
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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How well do visual impairment simulations replicate true impairment when assessing physical health, gait, and mobility? (HHS-2026-24)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
Approximately 2 million people in the UK live with visual impairments (VI) that significantly affect their daily activities and independence. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Fish
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Co-designing a mobile health-based dietary education intervention to improve dietary self-management adherence among adults with type 2 diabetes in Ghana (HHS-2026-26)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
Type 2 diabetes is a major public health challenge. Effective self-management is essential for preventing complications and improving quality of life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PA Duodu
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Part-Time PhD Opportunity in Control Systems and Robotics

The University of Manchester
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Applications are invited for a part-time PhD position within the Control Systems and Robotics Group at The University of Manchester. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Carrasco
 13 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Contestable PhD Scholarship: Continuous Smart Sensing for Coastal Cliff Instability

The Dodd-Walls Centre
Dodd-Walls Centre for Photonic and Quantum Technologies
In Aotearoa New Zealand, coastal instability matters because much of the population and infrastructure is close to the sea. over 65% of New Zealanders live within 5 km of the coast. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Xu
 15 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Trustworthy AI-Driven Digital Twins for Cyber-Resilient Connected and Autonomous Systems

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
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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From Scarring to Healing: Uncovering Mechanisms and Therapies for Pulmonary Fibrosis

University of Technology Sydney
Faculty of Science
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating condition characterised by progressive lung fibrosis (scarring), leading to respiratory failure and lung tissue damage. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GL Liu
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Interactions of Plant Diversity and Climate on Ecosystem Phenology and Resilience

University of Technology Sydney
Faculty of Science
Vegetation phenology—the timing of plant life cycle events—is a key bioindicator of climate change, a critical biodiversity variable, and a major driver of ecosystem processes and resilience. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Huete
 29 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The epigenomic, transcriptional and diagnostic architecture of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by exposure to maternal infection

The University of Manchester
Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences
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

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
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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Kinetic Pathways to Control Nanocrystal Shapes

University of Exeter
Engineering
This project aims to understand non-equilibrium aspects of nanocrystal growth in determined shapes. The research will provide quantitative insights into the role of crystal lattice and solution concentration field on morphological features such as twinning, branching, and chirality. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Lange Bassani
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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