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We have 3,173 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Population genomics of insect communities

Declines in insect populations and species are arguably one of the most concerning symptoms of the biodiversity crisis, given their importance in underpinning food webs and ecosystem processes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Nadeau
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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12 fully funded Ph.D. positions at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research

The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Excellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University and University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Max Planck Research Programme
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Data Centre Modelling and Energy System Integration

1. Project Overview. Data centres are now critical infrastructure for digital services and artificial intelligence applications. Their rapid expansion creates substantial energy demand, leading to challenges in electricity system stability, decarbonisation, and integration with local energy resources. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr WH Hua
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Transport Electrification and Integrated Energy Systems for Net-Zero

1. Overview. The transition to net-zero requires rapid decarbonisation of the transport sector alongside deep integration with electricity, heat, and hydrogen systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr WH Hua
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating Software Architecture Degradation in Systems Integrating Machine Learning and AI Components

As AI and machine learning become essential elements of contemporary software, they bring forth specific challenges that may undermine long-term software architectural integrity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Deka
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing a framework for improving aerodynamic efficiency of electric vehicles using Computational Fluid Dynamics to achieve net zero requirement

Electric vehicles are gradually becoming more popular than fuel-based vehicles in the UK, despite their higher price. Full electric (plug-in) and hybrid versions are considered environmentally friendly and are classified as electric vehicles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Harmanto
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating neurodevelopmental disorders caused by defects in the protein synthesis machinery

Background. Translation of mRNA into proteins is a critical cellular process for normal development and function. An increasing number of genetic disorders caused by variants in genes encoding translation factors are now known. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Kasher, Prof S Banka, Prof G D Pavitt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Electromagnetic Time Reversal (EMTR) for Partial Discharge localisation in complex networks using only one observation point

This project aims to investigate the innovative Electromagnetic Time reversal (EMTR) theory to localise partial discharges (PDs), using one observation point, in complex network topologies. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Ragusa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AgriMerge – Merging large scale and high granularity data for agricultural land assessment

We are entering an extraordinary new era driven by global advances in Artificial Intelligence  . (NextGen technologies). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Gongora
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Nanostructured Biosensors for monitoring cardiac health

British Heart Foundation (BHF) estimates about 7.6 million individuals in the UK to suffer from  . cardiovascular diseases, with ~160,000 associated deaths. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Govindarajan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Electrochemical Biosensor (E-Sensor) for Detection of Inflammatory Markers/Cancer Biomarkers

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate interested in electrochemical sensors. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Ignaszak
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD position in COMSOL Multiphysics simulation for electrochemical biosensors (e-sensors)

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate interested in the mathematical simulation applied to electrochemical biosensors. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Ignaszak
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Impact of micro and nanoplastics on the toxicological and bioaccumulation effects on animals and its implication for human health

Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have emerged as harmful pollutants in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, posing significant threats to environmental and human health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Raju
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The Impact of ESG Legal Risks in Due Diligence on Merger and Acquisition Decision-making of Chinese A-share Listed Companies

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors form the foundation of sustainable development and serve as an enrichment and extension of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) concept. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Control of Parathyroid Hormone Secretion

The regulation of parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion is of fundamental importance for calcium homeostasis and in mineral conditions affecting bone and the kidneys. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Ward, Dr J Bruce
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only