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We have 3,657 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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
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AI assisted walking and swimming stimuli responsive soft robots

Successful completion of this PhD programme could lead to worldwide career opportunities in academia and high-tech industrial sectors like software, R&D, biomed, robotics and smart manufacturing alike. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Xuan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mineral metabolism in chronic kidney disease

The mineral and bone disorders of chronic kidney disease (CKD-MBD) cause vascular calcification and cardiovascular. mortality in patients suffering advanced renal disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Ward, Dr J Bruce
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Corporate debt announcements in the post-crisis eras

This research project aims to extend the empirical investigation of corporate debt issuance by incorporating a longer time horizon that includes multiple macro-financial crises. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Lee, Dr L McCann
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modelling Sporothrix Skin Infection and Identifying Genetic Determinants of Pathogenicity

Sporothrix species, particularly S. schenckii and S. brasiliensis, are thermally dimorphic fungi responsible for sporotrichosis; a chronic subcutaneous infection with zoonotic potential and rising antifungal resistance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N.V.R Van Rhijn, Dr RT Tank
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Catalytic materials for biomass valorisation - from single sites to nanoparticles

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed, offering greater energy efficiency relative to non-catalytic pathways. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Parlett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Catalytic recycling of polyester plastics to monomers

  Research Group: Catalysis and Porous Materials
Plastics are ubiquitous in modern society, finding widespread applications due to possessing optimal physical and chemical properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Parlett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Celular and metabolic changes of the periodontium throughout life.

Project details:  . Chronic inflammatory periodontal disease (PD) is widespread globally with associations with systemic disease, ultimately leading to tooth loss. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C M Neves
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel routes for in-situ measurements during the manufacture of thin flexible electronic films.

This PhD project aims to develop novel metrology techniques for thin flexible films made via a range on industrial manufacturing routes, such as slot-die coating.  Such films find use as flexible electronics, light generating films, or as photovoltaic films.  . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof JR Howse
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel Nanoswimmers - exploring novel routes to propulsion at the nanoscale.

Nanoswimmers are nanoscale objects that propel themselves through liquid environments. The combination of their size ( 1x10-9m), and the apparent viscosity at this scale, results in propulsion strategies that often mimic those found in nature at this scale. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof JR Howse, Dr S Ebbens
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI and machine learning for the monitoring of neurodegenerative conditions - Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s disease

  Research Group: Healthcare Engineering
A number of self-funded PhD project positions are available in the theory and application of biologically-inspired “white box” machine learning algorithms to the assessment, differentiation, and monitoring of neurodegenerative conditions including Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of novel bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes (BCP) bioisosteres from bench stable [1.1.1]propellane precursors (Ref: CM/MK-SF1/2026)

Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes (BCPs) are an exciting class of strained, sp3 rich carbon. While their initial use was in the materials sector, recent impact has been in medicinal chemistry, drug development and the agrochemical sector. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Kimber, Dr G Weaver
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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