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Chemical Engineering PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Physical Science and Engineering division at KAUST
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more
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Applied Physics PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Physical Science and Engineering division at KAUST
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more
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Statistics PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Division of Computer, Electrical, Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) at KAUST
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more
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Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Division of Computer, Electrical, Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) at KAUST
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more
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Computer Science PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Division of Computer, Electrical, Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) at KAUST
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more
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Applied Mathematics and Computational Science PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Division of Computer, Electrical, Mathematical Sciences and Engineering (CEMSE) at KAUST
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more
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Functional Reliability and Interface Dynamics in Emerging Transistor Devices

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology
Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding from cloud-based models towards edge intelligence, embodied AI and autonomous systems, creating growing demand for real-time, energy-efficient and adaptive hardware. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Fang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Metal-organic Frameworks for Controlled Nitric Oxide Delivery and New Therapy

Peking University
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
Myocardial infarction (MI) remains a leading cause of death worldwide, driven by irreversible cardiomyocyte loss and inadequate vascularization following arterial occlusion. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Yang, Dr JL Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Metal-Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications

Peking University
College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to the development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). There is a remarkable journey of these synthetic materials from theoretical conception toward real-world applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Yang, Dr JL Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Towards a Fundamental Understanding of the Deformation of Ruthenium and its alloys

University of Warwick
WMG
  Research Group: Advanced Steel Processing Group
Ruthenium alloys are growing in interest due to their lower metal value and potential applications across various industries like automotive and AI. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G West, Dr C Slater
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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NSF Swarf: A novel forging processes for closed loop recycling of metallic swarf

University of Warwick
WMG
  Research Group: Advanced Steel Processing Group
Machining generates large quantities of swarf, with many components losing 60–90% of their material during the machining stage. This swarf is typically collected and discarded, where it becomes mixed with other grades and loses much of its inherent value. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Slater, Dr S Hazra
 1 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI and Robotics for Adaptive and Resilient Agriculture

Durham University
Department of Computer Science
Agriculture is becoming an increasingly challenging environment for autonomous systems. Robots must operate around changing crops, weather, terrain and farm practices, while making reliable decisions from imperfect visual and sensor information. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI and Computer Vision for Wild Bee Monitoring and Sustainable Agriculture

Durham University
Department of Computer Science
Pollinating insects are essential to agriculture and biodiversity, yet monitoring wild bees in natural environments remains extremely difficult. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Artificial Intelligence-Guided Surface Coating Design for Fusion Engineering

Heriot-Watt University
School of Engineering & Physical Sciences
  Research Group: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Laboratory
Fusion power plants demand plasma-facing and structural surfaces capable of surviving thermal loads, particle erosion, hydrogen isotope permeation, and neutron-induced degradation simultaneously — conditions no single legacy coating system was designed for. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AW Zia
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding pathways to harm in hybrid online/offline drug supply

University of Bath
Department of Life Sciences
The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following funded PhD project commencing in January 2027 under the supervision of Prof Christopher Pudney. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C R Pudney
 27 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Graphene-Based Membranes for Water Filtration

The University of Manchester
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow
EPSRC CDT in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT). 2 fully funded four-year PhD studentships available for UK students - September 2026 start. Read more
 Supervisor: Miss CHS Hooson-Sykes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced 2D Material-Based Smart Coatings for Fire-Retardant Applications

The University of Manchester
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow
2 fully funded four-year PhD studentships available for UK students - September 2026 start. Read more
 Supervisor: Miss CHS Hooson-Sykes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced Wasteform Development for Challenging Nuclear Waste Streams

Sheffield Hallam University
Engineering and Built Environment
This exciting project will directly support the UK nuclear industry by addressing the management and immobilisation of some of its challenging wastes and by-products ahead of long-term disposal. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AS Scrimshire, Dr SS Samad, Prof PB Bingham
 1 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Spectrally Pure Topological Microcombs (Ref: AQ/PH/2026-02)

Loughborough University
Department of Physics
This PhD project is part of a funded collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), designed for a highly motivated and innovative early-career researcher to build strong skills in experimental and theoretical photonics and optics. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Pasquazi, Dr A Cutrona
 16 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Translational Human Models for Brain PBPK Modelling and CNS Drug Development

The University of Manchester
Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy & Optometry
Central nervous system (CNS) drug exposure is difficult to predict because the blood brain barrier (BBB) tightly regulates drug entry via passive permeability and active transporter‑mediated efflux and uptake. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr ZA Al-Majdoub, Prof A Galetin, Dr K Ogungbenro
 15 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Co-Adapting Cardiac Rehabilitation for Children and Young People with Congenital Heart Disease

The University of Manchester
Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
  Research Group: Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Applications are now open for a unique studentship opportunity based in Pakistan. The NIHR funded ACROSS (Affordable Cardiac Rehabilitation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Blakemore, Prof N Husain
 24 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Sub-room temperature performance of austenitic stainless steels for near-magnet fusion plant components

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
The construction of demonstration-class fusion tokamak reactors requires a wide range of structural materials, each with the mechanical performance and integrity required for the expected local service parameters [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E JM Jimenez-Melero
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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A novel role in mitochondrial homeostasis for the anti-ageing factor RBBP5

The University of Manchester
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
The mitochondrion evolved from an endosymbiotic interaction between an alpha-proteobacterium and an archaeon. A defining event during this evolution was the transfer of most mitochondrial genes to the host nucleus. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Poulin, Dr A J Whitmarsh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exploring the relationship between school and home brushing behaviour

The University of Manchester
Division of Dentistry
  Research Group: Division of Dentistry
Childhood tooth decay remains one of the most common preventable health conditions worldwide and disproportionately affects children living in deprived communities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr GK Kitsaras, Dr M Goodwin, Prof J Clarkson, Dr L O'Malley
 15 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully funded PhD: Research Programme for International Training in Sustainable Soft Matter (PRISM)

Université PSL
DAR
PSL University. Located in the heart of Paris, Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres) brings together some of France’s most prestigious higher education institutions and research centres to create a world-class environment for education and scientific discovery. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CC Creton
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Establish the determinants for bacteriophage cocktail stabilization

The University of Manchester
Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
Phage therapy uses bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections and is attracting renewed interest because of rising antimicrobial resistance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pluen, Prof A McBain, Dr R Curtis, Dr CI Igler
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Decoding and engineering the protein interactions of cell membrane-derived nanoparticles: ligand spacing, biophysical characterisation, and translational therapeutic testing in human brain tissue

The University of Manchester
Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
Cell membrane-derived nanoparticles (CMNPs) are biomimetic therapeutics that inherit the surface proteins of their source cells, giving them intrinsic targeting and barrier-crossing properties. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pluen, Dr CT Tapeinos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engineering Nature's Blueprint: 3D Printing Macro- and Micro-Architectures for Smarter Drug Delivery

King’s College London
Institute of Pharmaceutical Science
From the microscopic spines of a sea urchin to the layered architecture of a beetle's shell, nature has spent millions of years engineering structures of remarkable complexity and function. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Albed Alhnan
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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3D-Printed Personalised Opioid Delivery Devices for Gastrostomy Administration in Paediatric Palliative Care

King’s College London
Institute of Pharmaceutical Science
Children with life-limiting illnesses depend on precise, reliable pain management — yet almost no opioid formulations are designed with them in mind. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Albed Alhnan
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding gene regulation through computational and AI-based methods

University of Cambridge
Department of Biochemistry
  Research Group: Bornelöv
Project overview. Gene regulation is a fundamental aspect of life, in which cells control when and to what extent specific genes are activated to produce a protein. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Bornelöv
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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