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MusicFutures PhD Studentship: Immersive Media, Digital Culture and Future Music Experiences

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is seeking to appoint a full-time, funded PhD researcher within the Liverpool School of Art and Creative Industries (LSACI), commencing in September 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H El-Jarn

17 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Nanoscale standardisation of DNA damage for Emerging Isotopes in Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection

University of Surrey

School of Mathematics and Physics

Research Group: Soft Matter Biological and Medical Physics

The nuclear sector is entering a new era with the rise of targeted radionuclide therapies. Emerging Auger emitters, such as terbium-161 and platinum-195m, offer nanoscale precision in treating disease, but they also present a significant "blind spot" in current radiation protection frameworks. Read more

Supervisors: Dr WB Bae, Prof DT Doherty

12 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Mood and Reward and Mental Health

University of Reading

School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences

We investigate a broad range of topics related to youth mental health, with a particular focus on depression, anhedonia, and reward processing. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C McCabe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Keeping Time Together: Sensorimotor Timing, Social Synchrony, and their Role in Language and Reading Development

University of Reading

School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences

Human communication relies on the ability to coordinate actions in time with others. This PhD investigates how sensorimotor timing and interpersonal synchrony relate to phonological awareness and reading ability across development. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Honisch, Dr R Pye

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Characterisation of dissolved hydrogen diffusion and bubble nucleation in waste suspensions

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

As the UK prepares to invest in new nuclear power plants, industry and research organisations are also looking towards developing the next generation of effluent and waste treatment processes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Yang, Prof T Hunter

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Biomedical Engineering of Brain Dynamics via Temporally Structured Brain Stimulation

Maynooth University

Department of Electronic Engineering

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University is pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship will be available in the department of Electronic Engineering for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Cota

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Purpose-led leadership model with embedded sustainability for nuclear decommissioning

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Civil Engineering

This research will develop a purpose-led leadership model which embeds sustainability behaviour within the NDA group and its supply chain by making sustainability the gold standard against which ‘good leadership’ is measured. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Kortantamer, Prof C Unterhitzenberger

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Hydrogen Permeation and Degradation in Structural Materials for Energy Applications

University of Birmingham

School of Metallurgy & Materials

As the UK drives towards its Net Zero targets, hydrogen is becoming increasingly recognised as a key enabler of a low-carbon energy system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Pickering, Dr D Reed

17 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Viral regulation of host cell signalling pathways

University of Birmingham

Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

The study of human adenoviruses has been fundamental towards our understanding of many of the molecular pathways that underlie cellular processes such as cell growth and cell death. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A S Turnell

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Hierarchical Failure Analysis and Digital Twin Modelling of Next-Gen Hydrogel Coatings

University of Leeds

EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute

This project is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S F Yang, Dr M Bai, Dr J Wu

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Lung Cancer Detection and Monitoring using Exhaled Breath Condensate

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Precision Oncology Ireland

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death, largely because it is often detected too late or is difficult to monitor accurately over time. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Toomey, Prof B Hennessy

24 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Foundations for early learning: Self-Regulation and school readiness in contexts of adversity

Queen Mary University of London

School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences

· Supervisors. Dr Bosiljka Milosavljevic, SBBS, QMUL. Dr Laura Katus, University of Greenwich. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Milosavljevic

26 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Predicting Frailty Using Integrated Health and Social Data to Support Preventive, Community-Based Care

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

RSCI Population

This project explores how we can better support people to live healthier, more independent lives for longer by predicting frailty earlier using large, real-world datasets. Read more

Supervisors: Prof H Nazar, Prof N Al-Moubayed

21 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Design of Multifunctional Coated Silicate Particles for Thermal Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation

The University of Manchester

Department of Civil Engineering and Management

Particle-based systems have recently attracted significant interest for thermal energy storage due to their simplicity, low cost, and technical advantages over alternative technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Prof MS Sedighi

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Dye Release Self-Lubricating Bearings for Reduced Waste and Inspections

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Engineering

Join our diverse and inclusive team to transform the future of aviation as part of the UK’s EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Net Zero Aviation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SH Hutt, Prof RO Pullin, Dr A Clarke, Dr P Prokopovich

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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3D-Printing and Functionalization of Polyaryletherketone (PEEK) for Maxillofacial Implants

The University of Manchester

Division of Dentistry

Research Group: Division of Dentistry

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a radiolucent and biocompatible polymer that has been proposed as an alternative to titanium for the fabrication of maxillofacial implants. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Borba, Prof N Silikas

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Evaluating the feasibility of social, economic, and environmental sustainability strategies for explosive waste management in small manufacturing facilities - PhD

Cranfield University

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

Sustainability in explosive waste management remains a critical yet understudied challenge, particularly for small-scale, remote manufacturing facilities that often lack the resources and infrastructure of larger defence or industrial operations. . Read more

Supervisors: Ms T Temple, Dr F Persico, Prof F Coulon

2 September 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Stigma towards people with ADHD

University of Sheffield

School of Psychology

Research indicates that people with ADHD encounter stigma, including stereotypes, prejudice (i.e., negative attitudes) and discrimination (see Bisset et al. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Wood, Dr D Poole

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Reducing indoor air pollution through behaviour change

University of Sheffield

School of Psychology

Air pollution is estimated to cause more than 28,000 deaths each year in the UK, with long-term exposure associated with higher rates of cardiovascular and respiratory illness, birth-defects and neuro-degenerative disorders (Laverge et al., 2015). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Wood

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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How do people talk about alternative proteins? Understanding how the language used to describe alternative proteins influences consumer perceptions and behaviour

University of Sheffield

School of Psychology

Food systems generate around one-third of global greenhouse gases and drive water pollution and biodiversity loss, leading many to conclude that humans cannot continue to rely on (primarily farmed) meat and dairy as sources of protein. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Webb

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Increasing children’s consumption of pulses for healthy and sustainable diets.

University of Sheffield

School of Psychology

Transforming current diets is essential to address major public health and environmental challenges (Stewart et al., 2021). Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Buckland

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Epigenetic regulation by MORC proteins

National University of Singapore

Department of Biological Sciences

At any point, only a small fraction of the genome is active. Much of the genome, need to be silenced at all times. MORC proteins are epigenetic repressors that have repress transposable elements in animals and compact heterochromatin regions in plants. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Xue

15 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The Biomechanics of Plant Morphogenesis

National University of Singapore

Department of Biological Sciences

Morphogenesis is ultimately a biomechanical process, where cells and biomaterials are molded into functional shapes by biomechanical forces. Read more

Supervisor: Dr YL Long

15 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Life’s a Beach - Tropical Beach Microbiomes in a Changing World

National University of Singapore

Department of Biological Sciences

Tropical beaches are among the world’s most heavily used and impacted coastal environments and underpin a major tourism industry across Southeast Asia. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Pointing

15 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Engineering recombinant non-pathogenic bacteria to express antigens from pathogenic species for vaccine development

National University of Singapore

Department of Biological Sciences

Bacterial infections pose major health challenges for humans and animals worldwide. The treatment of many such infections is becoming increasingly difficult due to the rise of antibiotic resistance. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Daiwen

15 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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COPE Mental Health Project – Co-production of Pharmacy Staff Education for Mental Health

University of Strathclyde

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Mental ill health is increasingly prevalent in Scotland, with rising rates of adults reporting depressive symptoms (1) and one‑in‑five prescribed an antidepressant annually (2). Read more

Supervisor: Dr NW Weir

1 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Sustainable & Digital Engineering and Project Management at Durham University Department of Engineering

Durham University

Department of Engineering

The twin transition of sustainability and digitalisation is transforming how engineering and project-based organisations design, deliver, and govern projects. Read more

Supervisor: Prof H Sun

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 3,657 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,657 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

MusicFutures PhD Studentship: Immersive Media, Digital Culture and Future Music Experiences

Nanoscale standardisation of DNA damage for Emerging Isotopes in Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection

Mood and Reward and Mental Health

Keeping Time Together: Sensorimotor Timing, Social Synchrony, and their Role in Language and Reading Development

Characterisation of dissolved hydrogen diffusion and bubble nucleation in waste suspensions

Biomedical Engineering of Brain Dynamics via Temporally Structured Brain Stimulation

Purpose-led leadership model with embedded sustainability for nuclear decommissioning

Hydrogen Permeation and Degradation in Structural Materials for Energy Applications

Viral regulation of host cell signalling pathways

Hierarchical Failure Analysis and Digital Twin Modelling of Next-Gen Hydrogel Coatings

Lung Cancer Detection and Monitoring using Exhaled Breath Condensate

Foundations for early learning: Self-Regulation and school readiness in contexts of adversity

AI development and applications for low-carbon metallurgy.

Commission and operate a purpose-built cold experimental fluidized bed model

Single-cell spatial multi-omics for cancer biology

Predicting Frailty Using Integrated Health and Social Data to Support Preventive, Community-Based Care

Design of Multifunctional Coated Silicate Particles for Thermal Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation

Dye Release Self-Lubricating Bearings for Reduced Waste and Inspections

3D-Printing and Functionalization of Polyaryletherketone (PEEK) for Maxillofacial Implants

Evaluating the feasibility of social, economic, and environmental sustainability strategies for explosive waste management in small manufacturing facilities - PhD

Stigma towards people with ADHD

Reducing indoor air pollution through behaviour change

How do people talk about alternative proteins? Understanding how the language used to describe alternative proteins influences consumer perceptions and behaviour

Increasing children’s consumption of pulses for healthy and sustainable diets.

Epigenetic regulation by MORC proteins

The Biomechanics of Plant Morphogenesis

Life’s a Beach - Tropical Beach Microbiomes in a Changing World

Engineering recombinant non-pathogenic bacteria to express antigens from pathogenic species for vaccine development

COPE Mental Health Project – Co-production of Pharmacy Staff Education for Mental Health

PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Sustainable & Digital Engineering and Project Management at Durham University Department of Engineering

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