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We have 3,181 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Transforming Lives PhD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Targeting Perinatal Mental Health Inequities: Co-Designing Tailored Interventions to Improve Outcomes in Underserved High-Risk Communities

Applications are invited for a Transforming Lives PhD scholarship in Health and Social Care commencing 01 February 2027. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Fair, Prof H Soltani
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Formalising the Local Langlands Correspondence for GL₂(F) in Lean (BIRKBECKC_U27EMPSFPF)

Primary Supervisor. Dr. Christopher Birkbeck. This PhD project, based at our Norwich campus, offers a unique opportunity to work at the confluence of number theory, representation theory, and formal mathematics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CB Birkbeck
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design Optimisation of Brushless Doubly Fed Machines (ABDIJALEBIS_U27EMPSFP2F)

Brushless Doubly Fed Machines (BDFMs) are emerging as a promising technology for offshore wind turbine generators due to their fractional-sized power converters, elimination of rotor brushes and slip rings, and simplified gearbox systems compared to high-speed generators. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Abdi Jalebi
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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An Advanced Numerical Modeling Framework for the Design and Optimisation of Next-Generation Electrolysers for Green Hydrogen Production in Maritime Applications (DONE-H2Mar)

The International Maritime Organisation's mandate for halving maritime emissions by 2050 has intensified the transition to alternative fuels. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MA Andredaki, Dr AG Georgoulas, Dr IC Carnacina, Mr AW Ward
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigation of swirl-stabilised turbulent premixed Hydrogen-Ammonia (H2/NH3) combustion using Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS)

The drive towards net-zero has necessitated consideration of novel energy-generation approaches as an alternative to traditional fossil-fuel technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SM Malkeson
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-Driven fault diagnosis for wind turbine generators (ABDIJALEBIS _U27EMPSFP1F)

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
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exploring suicidality and mental health support pathways following bereavement in rural contexts in the UK

Bereavement is the experience of losing a loved one and typically refers to the period immediately following death (Matthys et al. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Hughes, Dr M Miley, Dr M Michail
 18 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Evaluate the impacts of maritime net zero: from the perspectives of economy, environment, and regulations

This research project explores the critical intersection of maritime decarbonisation and technological innovation. As the industry pivots towards a net-zero future, this study provides a holistic evaluation of the economic, environmental, and regulatory shifts required to transform global shipping and port operations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CHC Chang, Prof Z Yang
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Cooperative Control in Wave Energy Converter Arrays

Ocean waves are a vast and predictable source of renewable energy, but capturing this energy efficiently remains a challenge. Wave Energy Converters (WECs) can work together in groups, known as arrays, to generate more power than individual devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr QZ Zhang, Dr MKM Kara-Mohamed, Dr AG Georgoulas, Dr L Jiang
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Optimising Tidal Stream Turbine Performance Through CFD Analysis of Sediment-Laden Flows

The proposed research will develop sophisticated CFD models to analyse the performance and durability of tidal stream turbines operating in sediment-laden flows, focusing on the River Mersey's unique characteristics and significant tidal potential. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MA Andredaki, Dr AG Georgoulas, Dr IC Carnacina, Dr E Blanco Davis
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Physics-informed AI for Assessment and Optimisation of Pavement Resilience in Port Cities: towards Safe and Net-zero Transportation Operations of Energy Infrastructure

Road network in port cities play a critical role in distributing maritime-based renewable energy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YG Gao
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Study on Marine Vessel Drag Reduction with Textured Surfaces and Pulsed Air Lubrication

Improving the energy efficiency of marine vessels is a major challenge for the future of sustainable shipping. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Seddighi, Dr AS Shahrokhi, Dr SM Malkeson, Prof J Wang
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancing maritime renewable energy through hydrogen and alternative fuel generation

Renewable energy is at the forefront of global initiatives for sustainable development. This PhD seeks to address specific challenges and opportunities inherent in harnessing maritime-based renewable energy, focusing on advancing the generation of hydrogen and other alternative fuels. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Blanco Davis
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Biomedical Engineering - AI Enabled Low Cost Microscopy for Neglected Tropical Diseases in East Africa

Applications are invited for a 42‑month fully funded PhD focused on developing low‑cost, AI‑enabled microscopy for detecting neglected tropical diseases in East Africa. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Cooper, Dr J Reboud
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Sustainable Re-use of End-Life Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations and Decarbonisation of Foundation Construction Processes (for fixed and floating foundations and floating foundations)

This project aims to explore different strategies of how offshore wind turbine foundations can be reused for new wind power projects, by focusing on the increase of their bearing capacity, the soil-structure interaction and their long-term performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Nikitas, Dr M Gkantou, Dr C Kontovas, Dr MF Ferentinou
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)