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We have 791 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships added in the last month

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

Updated: 14 May 2026 
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

Updated: 14 May 2026 
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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PhD scholarship with the Centre for People's Justice

Updated: 14 May 2026
Ulster University is pleased to be awarding a new doctoral scholarship based within the School of Law that will support a postgraduate researcher pursuing research in law and social justice. Read more
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Reducing indoor air pollution through behaviour change

Updated: 14 May 2026 
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

Updated: 14 May 2026 
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.

Updated: 14 May 2026 
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

Updated: 14 May 2026 
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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PhD studentship in the Population Health Sciences Institute: Exploring the impact of heavy drinking in older adults on healthcare costs

Updated: 14 May 2026 
Award summary. 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) of £21,805 (2026-27 UKRI rate). Overview. Are you interested in public health, ageing and health economics? This PhD will explore the costs of heavy drinking amongst older adults to the UK healthcare system. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Bareham, Prof A O'Donnell, Dr T Robinson
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The Biomechanics of Plant Morphogenesis

Updated: 14 May 2026 
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

Updated: 14 May 2026 
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

Updated: 14 May 2026 
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

Updated: 14 May 2026 
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 in Engineering - Ontology Enhanced Digital Twins for Future Smart Grids

Updated: 14 May 2026 
The scope of this PhD has been co-created between SP Energy Networks and the University of Glasgow, as part of the strategic alliance centred on the future of secure cyber physical energy networks. . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr PH Harvey, Prof DF Flynn, Prof D Pezaros
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Chemical Biology – Developing Novel Treatments for Fungal Pathogens

Updated: 14 May 2026 
Award summary. 100% home fees covered, a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £20,780 (2025/26 UKRI rate) and a per annum budget of £6,000 for consumables and conference attendance etc. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T McAllister, Prof P Race, Dr J Stach
 15 June 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

Updated: 14 May 2026 
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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