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PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,174 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Research opportunities in the Centre for Medieval Studies

As the oldest interdisciplinary centre for postgraduate study of the Middle Ages in the UK, the Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) offers world-class teaching from expert academics. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of English and Related Literature

The Department of English and Related Literature at the University of York is ranked highly for its field-defining research. One of the UK's largest graduate schools, we are proud to have built a welcoming, international community with a global outlook. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Assured Runtime Control for Safe Autonomy (ARCS-A) [PhD in Engineering (Funded)]

Modern autonomous ground vehicles (AGVs/UGVs) in defence operations require sophisticated AI/ML-based control systems for perception, decision-making, and adaptive responses in complex, unstructured environments where terrain can change abruptly. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Menon
 17 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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FULLY FUNDED PhD - Combination treatment with advanced therapies and enteral nutrition in children with active Crohn’s disease

To apply, please click institution website. Project description. Crohn’s disease is an incurable inflammatory condition of the gut associated with high morbidity, poor quality of life and significant healthcare costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Gerasimidis, Dr AK Koutsos, Prof S Milling, Prof RR Russell
 15 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Developing realistic placental blood vessel virtual phantoms for optimisation of ultrasound scans

Doppler ultrasound is an important diagnostic tool in the field of obstetrics allowing for clinicians to assess haemodynamics of the placenta during pregnancy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Clark
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Automating the Discovery of Optimal Conditions for Stem Cell Differentiation into Neurons

Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) are defined by their capacity for self-renewal and differentiation, making them an attractive platform for modelling human tissue formation in vitro. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Nikolaev
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Digital transformation of crystallization processes through model-based design of experiments and optimization (Ref: CG-BB-2508)

The development of accurate and reliable digital twins is a cornerstone of digital transformation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Benyahia
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced photodetectors for water contamination monitoring

This collaborative PhD project combines photodetector development and testing with real-world applications in continuous monitoring of water quality. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof GB Bell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Eddy-current based non-destructive testing for harsh environments and complex materials

Eddy-currents form the basis of electromagnetic non-destructive testing, via studying how they interact with defects at the surface of a sample, or as part of the operational mechanism of electromagnetic acoustic transducers. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Dixon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of Solid-State NMR Methods for Application to Pharmaceutics

Most pharmaceutical treatments, even most recently approved ones, are delivered as solid-state tablets. Thus, once candidate molecules have been identified by drug discovery, and before entering clinical trials, the pharmaceutical industry makes substantial investment in understanding the solid-state landscape. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S P Brown
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Using an occupational justice perspective, explore hope within marginalised groups (HHS-2026-31)

This MSc research fee waiver project is funded by the University of Huddersfield. It is ideal for occupational therapists who want to progress their career developing research skills and with a keen interest in occupational and social justice. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barry
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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How do people seeking asylum experience and negotiate occupation within the context of occupational science? (HHS-2026-30)

This MSc research fee waiver project is funded by the University of Huddersfield. It would particularly suit occupational therapists with experience or interest in migration, asylum or occupational justice. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Barry
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Acceptability and effectiveness of tele-support systems for family caregivers of persons living with dementia (HHS-2026-25)

Dementia caregiving in Ghana is predominantly informal, with family members providing long-term care in the absence of structured support systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PA Duodu
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Examining professional practice with intersex service users in health and social care (HHS-2026-20)

Intersex is an umbrella term for people whose sex characteristics do not fit with those considered typical for males and females, including chromosomes, hormones, and reproductive organs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Wood, Dr E Heavey
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Experiences of African migrant nurses with career progression in the UK National Health Service (HHS-2026-28)

African migrant nurses (AMN) are a vital part of the UK NHS workforce, yet evidence points to uneven career progression, under representation in senior roles, and experiences of deskilling or stalled development. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PA Duodu
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)