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We have 3,715 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Cardiff University School of English, Communication and Philosophy - PhD Opportunities

With its unique mix of disciplines, Cardiff School of English, Communication and Philosophy offers an exciting range of specialised and innovative postgraduate programmes and a dynamic and highly successful research culture. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Arts Research Programme
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PhD Opportunity in Electrosynthesis for Medicinal and Organic Synthesis

Location. University of Greenwich, Kent, UK. Duration. 3 years, full-time. The Project. We are seeking an ambitious and talented PhD candidate to join the Lam Research Group at the University of Greenwich, working at the forefront of electrosynthesis, sustainable organic synthesis, and reaction innovation. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Lam
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the evolution of structural variation of the drug metabolising gene CYP2D6

  Research Group: Genetics
The way our bodies process medicines is not uniform across individuals, and a significant part of that variation is written into our DNA. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Hollox, Dr FF Freund
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the role of SNHG32 as a regulator of adaptive resistance in lymphoid cancers

This project tackles a major challenge in lymphoma treatment. adaptive drug resistance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Slupsky, Dr A Kanhere, Dr N Kalakonda, Dr M Glenn
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Molecular Simulation and Data-Driven Discovery of Smarter, Greener Formulations

This project pioneers formulation design by integrating statistical optimisation tools with advanced molecular simulations and experimental validation with industry partners, Unilever. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AF Finney, Prof S Maskell
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(SATURN CDT) High-throughput Discovery of Multi-component alloys for Fusion Coatings

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. In the UKAEA Materials roadmap, one of the near-term goals is to produce functional graded coatings that can be applied to the structural materials to protect them from corrosion resistance and tritium permeation [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N Morley, Prof R Goodall
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Flash Joule Heating Technology for Sustainable Solar Panel Recycling

The Challenge. By 2030, the UK will generate approximately 1 million tons of decommissioned solar panels annually. Current recycling methods are energy-intensive, economically unviable and achieve limited material recovery. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Grasso
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Using in situ structural biology to resolve immune cell interactions at the nanoscale

The immune system's ability to eliminate infected or cancerous cells depends on precisely orchestrated cell-cell interactions. Defining these interactions at the molecular level is fundamental to understand the immune response and to drive development of the next generation of immunotherapies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Foster, Prof M Peckham
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(SATURN CDT) Developing advanced cementitious sealing materials for deep borehole disposal of high-level nuclear waste

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. Deep borehole disposal (DBD) is rapidly emerging as a credible and potentially superior alternative to a mined & engineered deep geological repository, or GDF (geological disposal facility) as it is known in the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K P Travis, Dr B Walkley, Prof F Gibb, Mr J Beswick
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Magnetic Nanobots for Targeted Cancer Therapy

This PhD research focuses on developing magnetic nanobots for targeted cancer therapy. By harnessing externally controlled magnetic fields, these nanoscale devices can navigate to tumour sites, enabling precise drug delivery while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Hanson, Prof R D'Sa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Studentship in Medicinal Chemistry - Hydrophobic warheads to expand covalent drug discovery

Award summary. 100% fees covered (Home), and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026/27 UKRI rate). Overview. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HS Stewart
 9 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Data-driven Microgrid Control

Key Information. Open to. UK and international applicants. Funding providers. EPSRC IDLA and Dyson Institute . Subject area. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Fazeli, Dr M Monfared
 24 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Regulation of cardiac function by palmitoylation

About the Project. Heart failure is a global disease burden that affects >26 million people worldwide (>1million in the UK alone). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CG Gok, Prof C Hills, Prof P Squires
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The AITHYRA International PhD Call in AI for Biomedicine (all genders)

AITHYRA, the Research Institute for Biomedical Artificial Intelligence of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna will open a call for PhD students in September 2026. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Austria PhD Programme
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Bridging informal support and formal care: improving mental health referral pathways for minority ethnic communities (HHS-2026-13)

Mental health inequalities among minority ethnic communities in the UK remain a persistent challenge. Despite increased policy attention, many individuals experience barriers to accessing timely and appropriate support. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Newton
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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