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We have 3,174 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

(SATURN CDT) Flexible SiC–MOF Nanocomposite Foam for Efficient Retrieval and Immobilisation of Nuclear Residuals

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. The UK faces a critical engineering challenge in safely decommissioning its nuclear legacy. While bulk radioactive materials can often be removed from tanks, vessels and pipework, small but hazardous residual “heels” remain trapped in confined and inaccessible geometries. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Dr HR Rajabi, Prof M Patel

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

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Better together: constructing tuneable fluorescent protein sensors for cellular imaging of protein-protein interactions.

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Biosciences

Research Group: Molecular Biosciences

Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) commonly occur in biology with ~650,000 contributing to processes critical to human life. From cancer to dementia, their dysregulation contributes to many disease states. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Jones, Prof PD Watson, Dr G Menzies, Prof R Clarkson

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

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Building new nano-biosensors for healthcare: Linking biology to the world of carbon nanotechnology through synthetic biology

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Biosciences

Research Group: Molecular Biosciences

Proteins are nature’s very own molecular machines carrying out functions ranging from catalysis to molecular recognition to energy conversion. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Jones, Prof M Palma, Dr WK Kelton

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

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Of plastics and plastic responses: the transgenerational implications of microplastic toxicity

The University of Western Australia

School of Biological Sciences

Plastic pollution is one of the most widespread and enduring human alterations to all environmental niches across our planet’s surface. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Firman

30 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Light-Driven Co-Generation: Integrating Solar Hydrogen Production with Waste-Fed Selective Photooxidation

Monash University Malaysia

Engineering and Information Technology

The global transition towards clean energy has placed green hydrogen (H₂) at the forefront of decarbonisation strategies. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Chong

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

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“Atomic layer deposition of transparent conducting electrodes for silicon-based tandem photovoltaics”

University of Birmingham

Department of Mechanical Engineering

The capacity of photovoltaic (PV) installations now exceeds 1.5 TW peak worldwide due to the success of silicon-based solar cell technologies which account for >95% of production. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Pain, Prof JD Murphy

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

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Behind the Wheel – Self-Management of Musculoskeletal Pain in Professional Drivers

University of Birmingham

School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Professional bus, coach and lorry drivers face high levels of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to long hours of sitting, whole-body vibration and poor ergonomics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G S Skamagki, Dr M M Mansfield

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

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Health systems engineering for a new symptom-focused MLTC pathway in remote and rural settings

University of Strathclyde

Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

Aim. This project researches the translation of systems engineering expertise into healthcare practice. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A M Maier

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the role of Post-Translational Modifications in Mcl-1 in macrophage host defense against bacteria in chronic lung disease

University of Sheffield

School of Medicine and Population Health

Regulation of Mcl-1 in Macrophage Host Defense. This PhD project offers an opportunity to explore immunometabolism and cell signaling, focusing on how macrophages decide whether to live or die to protect the host. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Marriott, Dr J Cole

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

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Closed-Loop Embodiment and Gait Stabilization Using a Robotic Tail for Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Engineering

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Supervisor: Dr Y Hayashi

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

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AI-supported early stage design of certifiable systems for safety critical, disruptive technologies

University of Strathclyde

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Sustainability for future aviation is exceptionally challenging requiring development of disruptive technologies for a highly safety critical application. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Jones, Dr B Stephen

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

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Combining genetic and biophysical approaches to understand the structure function relationship of the Notch Abruptex domain

The University of Manchester

Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Notch is a developmental signalling receptor with widespread roles in metazoan development and adult stem cell regulation. Precise control of Notch signalling levels is crucial for proper development and health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Baron, Dr M Cliff, Dr J Swift

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

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Avoiding extinction: genomic predictors of local adaptation in the wild

The University of Western Australia

School of Biological Sciences

Avoiding extinction. predictors of local adaptation in the wild. Wild populations are becoming smaller and more isolated; whilst simultaneously having to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and climate. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N. R. LeBas, Assoc Prof J Tomkins, Dr F Richardson, Prof L Simmons

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

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(SATURN CDT) Gas transport in compacted bentonite in high salinity environments

University of Strathclyde

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT . This 4-year PhD studentship at the University of Strathclyde provides an annual stipend of £26,000. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Pedrotti, Prof A Tarantino

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

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Exploring the impact of indoor pollution on uncontrolled asthma patients and their response to treatment

University of Leicester

Department of Population Health Sciences

Despite the increase in research on the indoor environment in recent years, significant knowledge gaps remain regarding exposure to indoor air pollution (IAP) in British homes [1-5]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Hansell, Prof C Brightling, Dr R Cordell, Dr TR Riveron

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

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GenAI for Human Emotion Synthesis

University of Reading

Department of Computer Science

Generative AI (GenAI) offers powerful new tools for synthesizing facial expressions and creating photorealistic 3D human avatars. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Guedes

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

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PhDs in Education

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Institute of Education

Our research aims to improve policy and practice in education locally, regionally and internationally. We invite applications for research study in any of our research strengths: . Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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Microlocal analysis and its applications in quantum resonances, partial differential equations with analytic or Gevrey regularity, and several complex variables.

University of Birmingham

School of Mathematics

Microlocal analysis explores the classical/quantum correspondence in partial differential equations (PDEs). For example, the concept of symbol quantisation in the theory of pseudodifferential operators links classical observables (functions on phase space) with quantum operators. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Xiong

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

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Realist evaluation of what works, for whom and in what circumstances to non-pharmacologically manage antipsychotic weight gain in people with Severe Mental Illness and Learning Disability (SMI-LD) dual diagnosis (RESOLVE-LD)

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Antipsychotics are the main treatment for severe mental illnesses (SMI) such as schizophrenia. Whilst they may treat the symptoms of psychosis, they are associated with significant weight gain. Read more

Supervisors: Prof IM Maidment, Dr M U Khan

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

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Deciphering stress response in healthy aging

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Background. When organisms encounter stressors such as heat, nutrient deprivation, or oxidative damage, cells form stress granules (SGs)—aggregates of proteins and RNA. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Balklava, Dr M Repici

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

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GTP Depletion and Genome Stability: Mechanistic Insights into Mycophenolic Acid-Induced Transcriptional and DNA Damage Responses

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Mycophenolic acid (MPA), the active ingredient of the immunosuppressant mycophenolate mofetil, is prescribed to millions worldwide, yet we lack a fundamental understanding of how it works. Read more

Supervisors: Dr TK Kantidakis, Dr BK Kysela

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

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Beyond H3K4 Methylation: Mechanistic Insights into How KMT2D Controls Transcription, DNA Repair and Genome Stability

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. KMT2D is one of the most frequently mutated genes in human cancer, with recurrent loss-of-function alterations in lymphoma, bladder, colorectal and gastric tumours, and is the causative gene in Kabuki syndrome. Read more

Supervisors: Dr TK Kantidakis, Dr BK Kysela

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

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Regulation of brain fluid homeostasis by dynamic aquaporin-4 subcellular relocalisation

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Background. Aquaporins facilitate passive, bidirectional water transport in all cells and tissues. Read more

Supervisors: Dr PK Kitchen, Prof R M Bill

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

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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

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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

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We have 3,174 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,174 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

(SATURN CDT) Flexible SiC–MOF Nanocomposite Foam for Efficient Retrieval and Immobilisation of Nuclear Residuals

Better together: constructing tuneable fluorescent protein sensors for cellular imaging of protein-protein interactions.

Building new nano-biosensors for healthcare: Linking biology to the world of carbon nanotechnology through synthetic biology

Determinants of virulence in human dermatophytes

PhD Program in Systems Medicine - 2026 Calls

Multiscale Imaging and Mechanics of Osteoarthritis

Salt Precipitation in Porous Media during CO2 Injection

Emerging viruses at the animal-human-environment interface

Of plastics and plastic responses: the transgenerational implications of microplastic toxicity

Light-Driven Co-Generation: Integrating Solar Hydrogen Production with Waste-Fed Selective Photooxidation

“Atomic layer deposition of transparent conducting electrodes for silicon-based tandem photovoltaics”

Behind the Wheel – Self-Management of Musculoskeletal Pain in Professional Drivers

Health systems engineering for a new symptom-focused MLTC pathway in remote and rural settings

Investigating the role of Post-Translational Modifications in Mcl-1 in macrophage host defense against bacteria in chronic lung disease

Closed-Loop Embodiment and Gait Stabilization Using a Robotic Tail for Neurorehabilitation in Parkinson’s Disease

AI-supported early stage design of certifiable systems for safety critical, disruptive technologies

Combining genetic and biophysical approaches to understand the structure function relationship of the Notch Abruptex domain

Avoiding extinction: genomic predictors of local adaptation in the wild

(SATURN CDT) Gas transport in compacted bentonite in high salinity environments

Exploring the impact of indoor pollution on uncontrolled asthma patients and their response to treatment

GenAI for Human Emotion Synthesis

PhDs in Education

Microlocal analysis and its applications in quantum resonances, partial differential equations with analytic or Gevrey regularity, and several complex variables.

Realist evaluation of what works, for whom and in what circumstances to non-pharmacologically manage antipsychotic weight gain in people with Severe Mental Illness and Learning Disability (SMI-LD) dual diagnosis (RESOLVE-LD)

Deciphering stress response in healthy aging

GTP Depletion and Genome Stability: Mechanistic Insights into Mycophenolic Acid-Induced Transcriptional and DNA Damage Responses

Beyond H3K4 Methylation: Mechanistic Insights into How KMT2D Controls Transcription, DNA Repair and Genome Stability

Regulation of brain fluid homeostasis by dynamic aquaporin-4 subcellular relocalisation

Self Sensing reinforced concrete structural elements

Geopolymer reinforced concrete structural elements

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