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We have 3,174 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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

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

  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
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Development of antioxidant-loaded dermal formulations for diabetic wound healing

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

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)
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Antimicrobial resistance and gene regulation in Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli.

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

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

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

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)
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How do children learn to read and spell irregular words?

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)
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Research Opportunities in Architecture

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
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Research Opportunities in 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
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Examining the relationship between autism and ADHD

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
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Understanding the neural basis of ADHD

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
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Predictive biomechanics for aortic dissection prevention

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
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Decoding gastric electrical activity non-invasively

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)
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Unlock the future of precision cardiology

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

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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PhD Scholarship in Hydrogen Storage for Clean Energy

  Research Group: www.merlin-H2.com
Scholarships are available for PhD candidates to contribute to the development of advanced hydrogen storage systems in a multidisciplinary research team. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof FAZ Aguey-Zinsou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Molecular Design of Reversible Polymer Networks - QUT (Australia) & NTU (Singapore)

What if you could design the molecular blueprint that dictates how a material behaves—down to when it holds together and when it comes apart?. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof H Frisch
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Organ on a Chip Technology (COaCT)

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Organ on a Chip Technology (COaCT) is a 4-year PhD cohort training programme that addresses the major user need for skilled graduates to transform delivery of new medicines using organ-on-a-chip technologies. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Improving Nutrient Bioavailability in Wheat by Reducing Antinutritional Factors

Micronutrient deficiencies—often referred to as hidden hunger—affect over two billion people worldwide, with iron and zinc deficiencies among the most prevalent. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Shorinola
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Research opportunities in the Department of Economics and Related Studies

Our pioneering work in new fields such as health, development and experimental economics alongside our long-established excellence in more traditional areas such as finance, macroeconomics and econometrics has confirmed York as a world-leader in economic research. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Centre for Women’s Studies

The Centre for Women's Studies (CWS) is a leading interdisciplinary centre for feminist and gender-oriented research. Located in our own dedicated space, our core members of staff are all prominent feminist academics. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in Health Economics

York is at the forefront of the study of health economics. Health economics informs how we make difficult decisions about prioritising resources, and helping people to live longer and healthier lives. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research Opportunities in the Department of Education

Join one of our four research centres and benefit from a department with a network of academic contacts and regular seminars and events to support you as you follow your passion. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Interested in a PhD or Masters degree in Bioengineering?

Interested in a rewarding career in bioengineering? Want to work at one of the world's leading medtech companies, or launch your own? Want to cure life-threatening diseases, create cool tech, or save the planet? Bioengineering is your ticket to having a real impact on your future world. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  New Zealand PhD Programme
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Fully funded PhD studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)

Flexibility to shape your research direction | Training and skills development for industrial and academic careers | Enhanced stipend from year 2 | Diverse and supportive community | Think Tanks with industry partners | Research areas include. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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An electrochemical route to green, decentralised ammonia: Advancing electrolytes and materials for lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction

This PhD project will focus on investigating electrolyte and materials engineering to overcome stability, selectivity, and efficiency challenges in lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction, aiming to realise green, decentralised ammonia production as a sustainable alternative to the highly polluting Haber-Bosch process. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Neale
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Develop and validate blood-borne lung cancer diagnostic biomarkers with multi-omics data and interpretable AI

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. We aim to develop and validate blood-borne diagnostic biomarkers to enable early detection to save lives. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T You, Dr M Sudell, Dr J Soul
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only