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We have 3,657 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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The evolution and development of vertebrate skin appendage morphogenesis

  Research Group: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Project description. Morphogenesis—the process by which tissues acquire their shape—is central to the development and function of all multicellular life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Cooper, Dr M Towers
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Robust and Compact Laser Delivery Systems for Next-Generation Quantum Sensors

This PhD project focuses on the development of robust, low-cost, and compact laser delivery systems tailored for next-generation quantum sensors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F H Hayati, Prof M Holynski
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Agentic AI-Based Behaviour and Intent Prediction within Aviation Operations

Are you ready to shape the future of aviation operation and create AI solutions that enhance operator safety and effectiveness in real-time? This PhD project offers an exciting opportunity to design and implement agentic AI-based systems capable of predicting behaviours and intentions in high-stakes aviation environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unravelling complex somatic genomic variations: advancing early diagnostics and precision medicine

Complex somatic structural variations (SVs) in genomic regions such as centromeres and telomeres play a crucial role in driving many genetic disorders. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof SG Garg, Prof D Wedge
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The biogeochemical pulse of water: Advancing natural dissolved organic matter (DOM) and nutrient monitoring for assessing the health freshwater ecosystems

Lead organisation. University of Bristol. Collaborating organisations. Bangor University, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof I Bull
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Tendons Under Attack: The Role of Homogentisic Acid in Connective Tissue Degeneration

This PhD project explores how a rare disease - Alkaptonuria - damages tendons, offering unique insights into oxidative stress and tissue degeneration. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JH Hughes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Identifying the causes and cellular effects of Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)

A major factor in morbidity and mortality worldwide is end stage renal disease (ESRD). At least 10% of ESRD is caused by focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a form of steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Welsh, Prof M Saleem
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding and curing genetic kidney disease

Steroid Resistant Nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) is a rare kidney condition which causes excess fluid to be retained in the body which causes swelling (oedema). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Saleem, Prof G Welsh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A study of the natural history of joint hypermobility using a population-based birth cohort

People with generalised joint hypermobility (GJH) are described as being ‘double-jointed’ because their joints are more flexible and bendy than other people’s. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Clark, Prof A Judge, Prof S Palmer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How can we use transcranial ultrasound brain stimulation to restore cellular function in Alzheimer’s disease?

A key feature of Alzheimer’s disease – the leading form of dementia - is diminished neural activity in various brain regions, including those important for memory function such as the hippocampus (Herholz et al., 2007; O’Brien et al., 2010). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Whitcomb, Prof B Drinkwater
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Why does ultrasound change brain function? The cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuromodulation by transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS)

Transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS) is as a major non-invasive neuromodulator used for experimental (Folloni et al., 2019; Yaakub et al, 2023) and therapeutic (Jeong et al., 2021; Lee et al., 2022) purposes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Whitcomb, Prof B Drinkwater
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research: Bittersweet - the consequences of anti-diabetic drugs on immunity during infection

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H Wilson, Dr D Childers
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Structure of exotic nuclei using direct reactions

  Research Group: Nuclear Physics
In the nuclear physics group at York, we focus on carrying out world-leading research aimed at the study of the fundamental properties of atomic nuclei and the origin of the elements in the cosmos, employing and developing state-of-the-art experimental and theoretical techniques. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Petri, Dr S Paschalis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Study on Robust Fractional Order Dynamic Inverse (RFODI) Control System for Industrial Automation

The primary objective of this project is to design, develop, and validate a Robust Fractional Order Dynamic Inverse (RFODI) Control System for industrial automation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Mehedi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Extensions and applications of rearrangement optimization theory

In this project, we aim to deepen exploration of connections between optimal control problems (OCPs) and rearrangement optimization problems (ROPs) while extending the framework of [1] to investigate ecological optimization challenges in mathematical biology, particularly sustainable resource management models. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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