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

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Luminescent Molecular Probes to Detect Phosphate in UK Waterways (Ref: CM/SB-SF1/2026)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
A major unsolved challenge for environmental agencies is to monitor inorganic phosphate in water, to predict the breakout of harmful algae blooms that lead to aquatic ‘dead zones’. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Butler, Dr H Willcock
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Utilizing machine learning to decipher the mechanism of protein-DNA binding

  Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences
Updated: 12 May 2026 
Transcriptional gene regulation, or the ability to control the timing and levels of gene expression through binding of transcription factors (TFs) to DNA, is a defining feature of life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Lagator, Prof S Lovell, Prof M Rattray
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing Bio‑Inspired Adaptive Materials for Next‑Generation Neuromorphic Devices (Ref: CM/PR-SF1/2026)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
This project aims to design, study, and understand materials that mimic the behaviour of biological tissues, opening the door to electronics that can learn, adapt, and process information efficiently. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Roach, Dr E Hill
 1 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Synthesis of Fluorinated Heterocycles (Ref: CM/MK-SF2/2026)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
This project will involve synthetic organic chemistry to prepare novel nitrogen heterocyclic compounds based (including pyridones, cinnolines or quinoxalines) using nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) of fluoroarenes to allow rapid construction of small molecules of interest as drug candidates as antibiotics, anti-cancer agents or against Neglected Tropical Diseases. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Weaver, Dr M Kimber
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advanced Modelling of Waste Immobilisation Materials for Long‑Term Nuclear Waste Storage (Ref: CM/KJ-SF1/2026)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
Reprocessing spent nuclear fuel generates waste that contains long‑lived radioactive isotopes capable of remaining hazardous for thousands of years. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Jolley
 1 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
A huge amount of nitrogen fixation to ammonia-based fertiliser is required annually to maintain global food supply; it is estimated that artificial fixation accounts for 50% of the terrestrial nitrogen cycle. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr IM McPherson
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the Role of Self-Poisoning in Polymer Crystallisation

Updated: 12 May 2026 
The polymer crystallisation process is critical not only to the manufacturing of many thermoplastics in determining their mechanical and other physical properties, but also their mechanical recycling where degradation of properties is currently a major issue. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr XZ Zeng
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Computational Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials (Ref: CM/FP-SF1/2026)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
Molecular materials have the promise of revolutionising electronics by providing low-cost and sustainable alternatives to silicon-based devices. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Plasser
 30 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Astrocyte Metabolism as Inspiration for Ultra‑Efficient Neuromorphic Computing (Ref: CM/EH-SF1/2026)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
Astrocytes (the brain’s most abundant glial cells) play a crucial role in energy management, information processing, and neural support. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Hill, Prof P Roach
 1 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Optimise and automate pre-production for wire based Directed Energy Deposition (w-DEDAM) production PhD or MSc by Research

Updated: 12 May 2026 
This project offers an opportunity to develop a next-generation intelligent manufacturing framework for wire-based directed energy deposition additive manufacturing (w-DEDAM). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JQ Qin
 5 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC supported EngD: Formulation and in-process characterisation of ceramic systems for aerospace component manufacture.

Updated: 12 May 2026 
A global manufacturer of single-crystal components for gas turbines, Rolls-Royce are continuously improving the capability of their lost-wax investment casting process for future products. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A C Cendrowicz, Prof M Simmons
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Biodegradable biobased block copolymers (Ref: MP-FH-2602)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
Modern society is heavily dependent on the ubiquitous use of plastics. Global production of synthetic polymers derived from non-renewable petroleum feed-stocks exceeds 350 million tonnes per annum. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Hatton, Dr A Pearce
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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BioSoft Sensors: Soft Hydrogel-Based Sensors for Next-Generation Wearable Health Monitoring (Ref: MP-EM-2601)

Updated: 12 May 2026 
Aim. to advance the development of next-generation wearable sensors that are soft and adaptable to human skin. It aligns with global trends in personalised medicine and smart wearable devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Mele, Dr Y Liu
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A mixed-methods exploration of young adults’ informal support of friends experiencing mental health challenges

Updated: 12 May 2026 
The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Psychology will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Byrne
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Language and Alzheimer’s Disease

Updated: 12 May 2026 
The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Psychology will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Connell
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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