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Self Sensing reinforced concrete structural elements

University of Bradford

Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Self-sensing concrete has recently attracted major research attention and significant commercial interests, aiming to produce smart infrastructures with elegantly integrated health monitoring abilities. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Ashour

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

Geopolymer reinforced concrete structural elements

University of Bradford

Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Geopolymers are an alkali-activated amorphous aluminosilicious cementitious material. Common aluminosilicate material used for producing geopolymers is fly ash and slag, both industrial by products. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Ashour

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

Shared Decision-Making in ADHD Medication Management: Evaluating Alignment Between Patient Values and Prescribing Practice

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Project Details. Background. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects individuals across the lifespan and is increasingly recognised as a significant public health priority. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M U Khan, Prof IM Maidment

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

Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Stay In Place (SIP) formwork for structural concrete elements

University of Bradford

Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

The concept of using FRP composites for structurally integrated stay-in-place (SIP) formwork for structural concrete elements maximizes the advantages of both FRP and concrete; not only can the high strength of FRP be utilized effectively, but also FRP profiles can serve as permanent formwork. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Ashour

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

Exploring Cultural and Social Influences on ADHD Medication Choices in Diverse Communities

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Background. ADHD diagnosis and treatment are shaped not only by clinical factors but also by cultural beliefs, social norms, and the wider community context. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M U Khan

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

AI, Digitalisation, and the Wellbeing of Academics: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in the Age of Automation

University of Bradford

Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: School of Management

The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies is reshaping academic research workflows, fundamentally altering how academics teach, research, collaborate, and manage their careers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Ueno

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

Development of antioxidant-loaded dermal formulations for diabetic wound healing

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Diabetic wounds and pressure ulcers affect 26 million patients annually[1]. Limited treatment options make diabetic pressure ulcers difficult to heal leading to sepsis, amputations, and social dysfunction[2,3]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MM Marwah, Dr LSA Sanchez Aranguren, Dr SA Ahmad

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

Design, construction and testing of recombinant protein production systems for industrial biotechnology applications.

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. The production of recombinant biopharmaceuticals, e.g., antibody fragments and growth hormones, is a billion-dollar industry, with many therapeutic proteins being expressed in the bacterium Escherichia coli [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DB Browning

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

Antimicrobial resistance and gene regulation in Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli.

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) is a major cause of diarrhoeal disease in industrialized and non-industrialized countries and has been shown to be the cause of travellers’ diarrhoea and persistent diarrhoea in children and HIV patients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DB Browning

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

Dry eye disease and eye drops: retention of dry eye management formulations in eye

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. If you are interested in pursuing full‑time PhD study in anterior eye research, with a focus on treatment strategies and an in‑depth exploration of the ocular surface and ocular lubricants, this programme may be an opportunity for you. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Dutta, Dr S Trave-Huarte

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

Integrated formulation–process strategies for optimised extrusion and printability outcomes in additive manufacture of oral solid dosage forms

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Extrusion-based three-dimensional (3D) printing has emerged as a promising platform for delivering personalised solid oral dosage forms however, its broader adoption remains constrained by limited throughput, variable dose uniformity, and inconsistent print reliability. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Kirby, Dr C Russell

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

Nanoscale Additive Manufacturing of Buccal Microneedle Patches for Enhanced Trans-Mucosal Drug Transport

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Project Details. Buccal drug delivery offers a promising, non-invasive route for the systemic administration of both small-molecule and biologic therapeutics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Russell, Prof AR Mohammed

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

How do children learn to read and spell irregular words?

Australian Catholic University

Faculty of Education and Arts

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is offering one full-time PhD scholarship to undertake research investigating children's ability to learn to read new words that do not follow phonics pronunciations rules. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Wegener

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

Research Opportunities in Architecture

Northumbria University

Department of Architecture and Built Environment

Architecture and Interior Architecture at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

Research Opportunities in Built Environment

Northumbria University

Department of Architecture and Built Environment

Built Environment at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

Examining the relationship between autism and ADHD

University of Sheffield

School of Psychology

Although considered as separate disorders in major diagnostic manuals where disorders are characterised categorically, the co-morbidity rate between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD is 50-70%. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Overton

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

Understanding the neural basis of ADHD

University of Sheffield

School of Psychology

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders, however the neural changes that underlie the disorder are poorly understood. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Overton

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

Predictive biomechanics for aortic dissection prevention

University of Auckland

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

Aortic dissection is a medical emergency caused by a tear in the aortic wall, with a staggering 50% mortality rate within 30 days for those who survive long enough to reach a hospital. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Suresh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Decoding gastric electrical activity non-invasively

University of Auckland

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

This project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of new computational tools for the personalised, non-invasive assessment of stomach function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr RA Avci

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

Unlock the future of precision cardiology

University of Auckland

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

Are you ready to redefine how we understand heart disease? This PhD project at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) offers a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cutting-edge omics data science and advanced computational physiology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Nickerson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Data-informed modelling of rumen fermentation

University of Auckland

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

Ruminant animals such as cows, sheep and goats derive their energy by converting plant matter to metabolisable nutrients. This occurs by the process of anaerobic fermentation in the rumen facilitated by a huge variety of bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Suresh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Managing Presenteeism and Sickness Absence in UK Higher Education: A Mixed‑Methods Study

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Business School

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are central to UK social and economic sustainability, contributing >£130bn annually and employing >440,000 people. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Whysall

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

Disadvantaged Entrepreneurship: Immigrant and Women Entrepreneurs in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Business School

In recent decades, entrepreneurial ecosystems have increasingly been recognized as a key driver of regional economic growth and innovation (Felin and Foss, 2023). Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Z Zhao

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

AI-enhanced teaching, learning and assessment for student recruitment and retention in financially constrained English universities

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Business School

English universities face dual pressures. a deepening financial crisis and the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into teaching, learning and assessment (TLA). Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Wang

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

IFRS Sustainability Reporting Standards and corporate financial policies

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Business School

The increasing demand for transparency, comparability, reliability and decision usefulness of sustainability information has led to the development of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) S1 and S2. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Y W Wang

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

Involution-Driven Competition and Global Production System Resilience: Evidence from the Electric Vehicle Industry

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Business School

In recent years, the global electric vehicle (EV) industry has experienced intense price-based rivalry, rapid capacity expansion, and aggressive cost compression, particularly among Chinese manufacturers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Shan

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

Impact of Climate Change on Firm Performance and Asset Pricing: Machine Learning and Text-Based Analyses

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Business School

Climate change has become a central strategic and regulatory issue for firms worldwide (Barnett, 2023). Firms increasingly disclose climate-related information in annual, sustainability, and integrated reports, reflecting their climate awareness, risk perceptions, and transition strategies (Acheampong et al., 2025). Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Nguyen

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

AI, Corporate Governance, and Strategic Value: How Boards Integrate AI to Shape Firm Financial Performance, ESG Outcomes, and Sustainable Development

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Business School

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming economic activity, production systems, and decision-making processes across industries and governments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Nguyen

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

Trauma-Informed Practice and Employment Participation: Transforming Organisational Responses to Workplace Trauma

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Business School

This PhD project examines how trauma-informed organisational practices can enhance employment participation and transform workplace experiences for trauma-affected professionals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Nachmias

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

Co-Designing Community-Led Cancer Awareness Pathways to Improve Early Diagnosis and Research Engagement in Underserved Populations

University of Liverpool

Department of Biological Sciences

This PhD will co-design AI-enhanced, community-led cancer awareness pathways to improve early diagnosis and research engagement among underserved groups in Merseyside. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Young, Dr \F curtis, Mr B Mcgrae

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

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