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Advanced Wasteform Development for Challenging Nuclear Waste Streams

Sheffield Hallam University

Engineering and Built Environment

This exciting project will directly support the UK nuclear industry by addressing the management and immobilisation of some of its challenging wastes and by-products ahead of long-term disposal. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AS Scrimshire, Dr SS Samad, Prof PB Bingham

4 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

How do we acquire number names in a second language? (Ref: LN/MJB-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

Learning the number system of a new language is more than memorising vocabulary, it is a window into how languages encode numerical concepts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MJ Bisson

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Understanding the relationship between patterning and mathematics (Ref: LN/JE-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

Patterning refers to the ability to notice regularities in sequences (e.g. ABABAB, ABAABAAB, where the As and Bs might be colours or shapes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Eaves, Dr I Xenidou-Dervou

1 July 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Learning through comparing the work of others (Ref: LN/IJ-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

Feedback is considered important for learning across university subjects. But often feedback is not engaging and is therefore ineffective. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Jones

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Designing the teaching of problem-solving tactics in school mathematics (Ref: LN/CF-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

A project in this area will aim to improve our knowledge about effective teaching of problem solving in school mathematics. Research suggests that although expert problem solvers use a variety of domain-general problem-solving strategies (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Foster

30 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

AI Based Tools for Subsea Cable Routing for Offshore Wind Farms (Ref: CO/VG-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Computer Science

Cable routing is a non-trivial aspect of offshore wind farm development. An optimal route must balance multiple factors such as thermal efficiency, soil type, benthic communities, shipping traffic, fishing zones, etc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr v.gunturi@lboro.ac.uk Gunturi, Prof ND Dethlefs

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Formal languages and models of computation (Ref: CO/LP-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Computer Science

The area of formal language and automata theory focuses on the investigation of abstract machines, and it is particularly interested in what problems these devices can solve and what resources they use. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Prigioniero

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Computability and Constrained Equations in Free Semigroups (Ref: CO/JD-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Computer Science

Given a finite set A, and an associative binary operation o, a semigroup is a set which contains A and is closed under o. If |A| n, the free semigroup A+ is a particular example of a semigroup. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Day

1 January 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Understanding the Role of Precursors in Catalyst Efficacy (Ref: CM/SD-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Catalysts will provide a growing pivotal role in the medium to long term global sustainable energy future that will need to produce less emissions and rely much less on oil. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Dann, Prof B Buckley, Dr S Kondrat

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Clean hydrogen production on the move (Ref: CM/SD-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Hydrogen will provide a growing pivotal role in the medium to long term global sustainable energy future that will need to produce less emissions and rely much less on oil. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Dann, Dr E Ashton

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Luminescent Anion Receptors for High-Throughput Bioassays in Drug Discovery (Ref: CM/SB-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

The aim of this PhD project is to synthesise luminescent molecules that bind reversibly to target biological anions, which are produced during pharmaceutically important enzyme reactions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Butler, Prof B Buckley

1 February 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Luminescent Molecular Probes to Detect Phosphate in UK Waterways (Ref: CM/SB-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

A major unsolved challenge for environmental agencies is to monitor inorganic phosphate in water, to predict the breakout of harmful algae blooms that lead to aquatic ‘dead zones’. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Butler, Dr H Willcock

1 February 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Utilizing machine learning to decipher the mechanism of protein-DNA binding

The University of Manchester

Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Transcriptional gene regulation, or the ability to control the timing and levels of gene expression through binding of transcription factors (TFs) to DNA, is a defining feature of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lagator, Prof S Lovell, Prof M Rattray

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

Developing Bio‑Inspired Adaptive Materials for Next‑Generation Neuromorphic Devices (Ref: CM/PR-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

This project aims to design, study, and understand materials that mimic the behaviour of biological tissues, opening the door to electronics that can learn, adapt, and process information efficiently. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Roach, Dr E Hill

1 July 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Synthesis of Fluorinated Heterocycles (Ref: CM/MK-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

This project will involve synthetic organic chemistry to prepare novel nitrogen heterocyclic compounds based (including pyridones, cinnolines or quinoxalines) using nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) of fluoroarenes to allow rapid construction of small molecules of interest as drug candidates as antibiotics, anti-cancer agents or against Neglected Tropical Diseases. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Weaver, Dr M Kimber

31 December 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Advanced Modelling of Waste Immobilisation Materials for Long‑Term Nuclear Waste Storage (Ref: CM/KJ-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Reprocessing spent nuclear fuel generates waste that contains long‑lived radioactive isotopes capable of remaining hazardous for thousands of years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Jolley

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

A huge amount of nitrogen fixation to ammonia-based fertiliser is required annually to maintain global food supply; it is estimated that artificial fixation accounts for 50% of the terrestrial nitrogen cycle. Read more

Supervisor: Dr IM McPherson

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Computational Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials (Ref: CM/FP-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Molecular materials have the promise of revolutionising electronics by providing low-cost and sustainable alternatives to silicon-based devices. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Plasser

30 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Astrocyte Metabolism as Inspiration for Ultra‑Efficient Neuromorphic Computing (Ref: CM/EH-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Astrocytes (the brain’s most abundant glial cells) play a crucial role in energy management, information processing, and neural support. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Hill, Prof P Roach

1 July 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Optimise and automate pre-production for wire based Directed Energy Deposition (w-DEDAM) production PhD or MSc by Research

Cranfield University

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

This project offers an opportunity to develop a next-generation intelligent manufacturing framework for wire-based directed energy deposition additive manufacturing (w-DEDAM). Read more

Supervisor: Dr JQ Qin

5 August 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

EPSRC supported EngD: Formulation and in-process characterisation of ceramic systems for aerospace component manufacture.

University of Birmingham

School of Chemical Engineering

A global manufacturer of single-crystal components for gas turbines, Rolls-Royce are continuously improving the capability of their lost-wax investment casting process for future products. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A C Cendrowicz, Prof M Simmons

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

Biodegradable biobased block copolymers (Ref: MP-FH-2602)

Loughborough University

Department of Materials

Modern society is heavily dependent on the ubiquitous use of plastics. Global production of synthetic polymers derived from non-renewable petroleum feed-stocks exceeds 350 million tonnes per annum. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Hatton, Dr A Pearce

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

BioSoft Sensors: Soft Hydrogel-Based Sensors for Next-Generation Wearable Health Monitoring (Ref: MP-EM-2601)

Loughborough University

Department of Materials

Aim. to advance the development of next-generation wearable sensors that are soft and adaptable to human skin. It aligns with global trends in personalised medicine and smart wearable devices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Mele, Dr Y Liu

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

A mixed-methods exploration of young adults’ informal support of friends experiencing mental health challenges

Maynooth University

Department of Psychology

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Psychology will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Byrne

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

Language and Alzheimer’s Disease

Maynooth University

Department of Psychology

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Psychology will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Connell

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

Feeling Heard or Overlooked? Perceived Policy Recognition, Personal Wellbeing, and Collective Responses

Maynooth University

Department of Psychology

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Psychology will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Borinca

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

Evaluating the Impact of AI-Driven Conversational and Process-Based Learning on Domain Competence in GenAI-Enabled Education

Maynooth University

Department of Computer Science

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Computer Science will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Maycock, Dr A Mooney

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

Role of PBMC in DGBI and functional evaluation using an in-vitro gut–immune co-culture model

Monash University Malaysia

Disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBI), including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), are characterized by chronic gastrointestinal symptoms without clear structural abnormalities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr WML Lim

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide

Adelaide University

School of Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering of The University of Adelaide is pleased to offer two prestigious PhD positions focused on transport phenomena in porous media. Read more

Supervisors: Mr LG Gerstweiler, Prof PB Bedrikovetski

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

EPSRC supported EngD: Computational modelling of drag reduction agents (DRAs) in pipe flow.

University of Birmingham

School of Chemical Engineering

Drag-reducing agents (DRAs) are chemicals for improving transport when pumping fluids of high Reynolds numbers, which consumes 10 to 25 percent of the global energy demand (Napierala (2022) Energies 15(3), 799). Read more

Supervisors: Dr A R Rahmat, Prof Z Zhang

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

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