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Targeting retrosplenial cortex function to improve cognitive deficits in Parkinson’s disease

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Biosciences

Research Group: Neuroscience

Project Description. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and is associated with a range of motor and cognitive symptoms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lelos, Prof S Vann

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

In Situ Multimodal Imaging of Crystallisation in Biomineralising systems

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Condensed matter and materials physics

Mineralisation of organic matrices plays a key role in the formation of hard tissues in a wide range of biological systems leading to skeletal or shell formation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Kroger

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

Lieb-Thirring inequalities for Generalized Indefinite Strings (Ref: MA/JE-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Lieb-Thirring inequalities provide upper bounds on the negative eigenvalues of Schrödinger operators in terms of the potential. Such inequalities have important applications in quantum mechanics, in particular for establishing stability of matter. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Eckhardt

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

Electronic, thermal and structural properties of two-dimensional materials (Ref: MA/TAN-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Since the discovery of graphene, various two-dimensional (2D) materials have been the focus of intense research and important applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Ala-Nissila

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

Memristive reservoirs and artificial neurons for neuromorphic computing (Ref: PH/SS-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Physics

We invite applications for self-funded PhD projects developing memristive reservoirs and artificial neurons for next-generation neuromorphic computing. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Saveliev, Prof A Balanov

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

Multi-Physics Dynamic Modelling and Physics-Informed AI for Particle-Based Long-Duration Energy Storage Systems

The University of Manchester

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

This PhD project focuses on the development of next-generation high-fidelity modelling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and physics-informed artificial intelligence frameworks for particle-based long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems operating under highly variable renewable energy conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Mahmoudi Larimi

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

Impact of fluids of different densities (Ref: MA/MM-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

The impact of two bodies of liquid, such as droplets, is a phenomenon occurring widely in nature and in engineering applications, from waves breaking onto layers of marine biological matter to streams of different inks in additive manufacturing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Moore

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

Mathematics Anxiety and arithmetic strategy flexibility in primary school children (Ref: LN/SR-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Mathematics Education Centre

A growing body of research suggests that emotional factors play a significant role in shaping how children learn and apply mathematical concepts. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Rossi, Dr J Eaves

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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)

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)

Single-Cell Elemental Phenotyping (SCEP) for Biomedical Discovery

University of Birmingham

School of Pharmacy

Single-cell analytical technologies are transforming our ability to understand biological heterogeneity, yet elemental composition remains an under-explored dimension of cellular phenotype. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Coverdale, Dr I Romero-Canelon

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

Turning bacterial metabolism against antimicrobial resistance

University of Otago

Microbiology & Immunology

Research Group: Pletzer lab

Background. Antibiotic-resistant infections are becoming increasingly difficult to treat, particularly those caused by Gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Pletzer

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

Unravelling the origin of decoherence in superconducting quantum devices from two-level system defects

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Physics

Quantum computers, computers which leverage the laws of quantum mechanics to solve certain problems far more efficiently than classical computers, has the promise of revolutionising the fields of cybersecurity, optimisation, drug discovery, clean energy, and data management and searching, among others. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Goff, Dr R Banerjee, Dr S de Graaf

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

Turbocharging T cell therapeutics for solid cancer

The University of Manchester

Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine

Research Group: Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine

T cell–based immunotherapies have shown promise for certain malignancies, yet multiple factors limit their effectiveness in solid tumors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Hurlstone, Dr KM Marie, Prof A Malliri

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

Photothermal Catalysis for Selective Upcycling of Polyolefin Plastic Waste

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

Developing novel and efficient strategies for plastics recycling is critical to achieve the UK Net Zero strategy. Mechanical recycling based on thermal processability of plastics is the only widely adopted technology for largescale treatment of plastic waste. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan, Prof C Hardacre

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

Electrified catalytic processes for green fuels production via N2 fixation and CO2 conversion

The University of Manchester

Department of Materials

The transition to a low-carbon energy system requires sustainable methods for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) or N2 into useful fuels and chemicals. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan

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

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