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We have 3,359 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Towards new antibacterial drugs to treat infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria: identification and characterization of novel natural product antibiotics

Antibiotics make possible the treatment and cure of life-threatening bacterial infections and have added over a decade to the average human lifespan. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A O'Neill
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Microstructural, chemical and biological characterization of hydraulic cements for vital pulp therapy

A funded PhD studentship is available to join the Professor Josette Camilleri, Clinical Professor of Endodontics and Applied Materials in a research project focused on the microstructural, chemical, and biological characterization of hydraulic cements for vital pulp therapy within the field of endodontics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Camilleri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Detecting Dark Matter with Atomic Quantum Systems

Our understanding of the Universe and its fundamental constituents is conveyed by the Standard Model of particle physics and by General Relativity. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Barontini
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigation of the interplay between TRPV1 channels and the receptor tyrosine kinase Flt3 in living cells

Transient Receptor Potential (TRP) channels are a large and conserved family of ion channels that sense touch, movement, pain and temperature1. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Kilpatrick, Dr J Sanchez
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Smart garments for personalised compression therapy

This exciting project, a collaboration between the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), and The Centre for Health, will develop a world-first smart sensing layer that can be integrated into the commercially available dynamic compression suit (Flowpresso). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MH Hesam
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Technology Interventions in Fan Engagement and Sport Tourism

Project Overview. Technology is reshaping the sport industry. From service robots and AI mascots to augmented and virtual reality, digital tools are increasingly used to enhance the fan experience, create new forms of engagement, and stimulate sport tourism. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y F Feng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mathematical modelling of poro-mechanics of soil

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T. Roose
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling soil dewatering and recharge for cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T. Roose
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Virtual Reality for Home Medical Treatment: Exploring the User Experience for Patient and Healthcare Staff Training

Home treatment for various diseases offers a cost-effective and patient-centred alternative, but it requires individuals and their caregivers to perform complex procedures safely and consistently. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Charisis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Immersive Commerce: Investigating the Role of Extended Reality (XR) in Shaping Branding and Marketing Strategies for Youth Engagement in e-Commerce

The shift from transactional to experiential digital commerce has accelerated with advances in Extended Reality (XR) technology. Major retailers, and particularly luxury brands, are increasingly exploring XR-based platforms to create engaging customer journeys. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof V Charisis, Prof S Sawang, Dr X Tao
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Designing an AI Co-Driver: Enhancing Decision-Making and Safety through AR Head-Up Displays in Semi-Autonomous Vehicles

The increasing infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into human–machine systems presents new opportunities and challenges in transport safety, driver support, and human–computer interaction. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Charisis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Neural mechanisms of physiological tremor

Everyone experiences some degree of involuntary movement when trying to hold their hand still. This unintended movement is known as physiological tremor. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Reynolds
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Unravelling alternative cancer metabolic pathways

The surface of cancer cells is a unique environment to study, as it is the gatekeeper for the uptake of nutrients and drugs. The turn-over and organisation of proteins at the plasma membrane is an essential part of cellular regulation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Brown
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Advanced synthesis and spectroscopy of lanthanide-doped nanoparticles

Lanthanide ion (Ln3+) doped upconverting nanoparticles can convert low-energy photons into higher-energy photons. This upconversion fluorescence has tremendous importance for a broad spectrum of applications in upconversion thermometry, bio-imaging, drug delivery, theranostics, photovoltaics, banknote etc. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof V Golovko
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Next-Generation Functional Thin-Film Materials for Clean Energy and Net Zero Propulsion - ENG 281

We recommend that you apply early, as the advert will be removed once the position has been filled. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Kudrynskyi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)