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We have 3,656 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Social Movements and Transitional Justice ‘from below’: Exploring Grassroots Activism in Armed Conflicts and Post-Conflict Contexts (HHS-2026-01)

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship exploring the relationship between social movements, victims’ activism, and transitional justice in contexts of armed conflict and post-conflict transition. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Tamayo Gomez
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sports opportunities, outcomes, and needs for children and young people with an amputation (HHS-2026-17)

While disability sport has received growing scholarly attention, there is a notable lack of research focused specifically on children and young people with an amputation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Heavey
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The Impact of Housing Conditions on the Health and Healthcare Engagement of Asylum-Seeking and Refugee Women During Pregnancy and Early Motherhood in the UK (HHS-2026-16)

Housing is a key social determinant of health, shaping wellbeing, safety, and access to healthcare. In the UK, asylum‑seeking and refugee (ASR) women are frequently placed in temporary, overcrowded, or poor‑quality accommodation due to restrictive immigration policies and limited financial resources. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Firth
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The feasibility of the improving fit, comfort and functionality of mounted police personal protective equipment (PPE) (HHS-2026-04)

This project will evaluate how standard riding equipment, on-duty equipment, and public order personal protective equipment (PPE) influence the comfort, mobility, posture, task performance, and safety of mounted police officers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding the cognitive effects of e-cigarette use (HHS-2026-03)

Recent statistics show that the use of e-cigarettes has overtaken the use of cigarettes for the first time, with approximately 5.4 million people using e-cigarettes daily in Great Britain (ONS, 2024). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Retzler
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding wound care in self-harm (HHS-2026-10)

Self-harm remains a significant public health concern, and people who self-harm often report negative or stigmatising experiences when seeking care. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding wound care in self-harm: A compassion-focused self-management wound care approach (HHS-2026-09)

Self-harm remains a significant public health issue, yet many people who self-injure experience inadequate, fragmented, or stigmatising care. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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What makes a good social worker: learning from the experiences of children with disabilities (HHS-2026-15)

Children with disabilities are significantly more likely to have contact with social work services than non-disabled children, yet their perspectives on social work practice remain under-represented in research. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Olivant
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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When Timing Breaks Down: Rhythmic Synchronisation in Reading and Mathematical Difficulties (HHS-2026-07)

Reading and mathematics both rely on the ability to process sequential information over time, which may explain why developmental dyslexia and developmental dyscalculia so frequently co-occur. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CY Lin
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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“Hidden Athletes”: Understanding and Enhancing the Participation and Engagement of Neurodiverse Girls in Sport and Physical Activity (HHS-2026-14)

Most neurodiversity research still focuses on boys, leaving the experiences of girls largely invisible. This invisibility is amplified in sport, where gendered expectations, and social norms create unique barriers to participation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Horner
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mapping the RNA granule landscape for ALS across neuronal compartments

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive muscle weakness and paralysis through the loss of motor neurons. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Serio, Dr S Mizielinska
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of bioprinted cardiac tissue for preclinical detection of drug-induced cardiotoxicity

Detrimental effects upon the cardiovascular system are a major concern for drug development, both in terms of developmental drug attrition and life-threatening toxicities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Gill
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Mechanosensitive Nanochannels

Nano- and Angstrom-scale capillaries have been studied intensively because of their importance in many natural phenomena and use in numerous applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Boya
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Phage therapy: investigating bacteriophage - host cell interactions for improved therapeutic efficacy

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common inherited genetic condition in the UK, affecting over 11,000 individuals. For people with CF (pwCF), protecting lung health throughout their lives is essential. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Kadioglu, Prof J Fothergill
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating Epilepsy Molecular Mechanisms in Patient-Specific Stem Cell Models of SLC6A1 Deficiency

SLC6A1 encodes GAT-1, a voltage-dependent gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transporter that is responsible for the reuptake of GABA from the synapse which are mainly found in the astrocytes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Alsaqati, Dr O Al Musaimi
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Non-invasive Therapy for Soft Tissue Reconstruction: Applications in Cosmetics and Wound Healing

Soft tissue reconstruction is emerging as an important strategy to repair and replace diseased or damaged tissue that has been compromised due to tumour removal, injury, trauma, aging, etc. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Al Musaimi, Dr K Wooi Ng
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PhD Studentship - Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero – Net Zero Marine Fuels by Hydrothermal Processing of Waste

Marine transport is a difficult sector to decarbonise, as electrical power is challenging for many forms of shipping. Hence, sustainable marine fuels are required. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Phan
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Resilient Interdependent Multilayer Critical Infrastructure Networks (2026)

How can we prevent cascading failures that leave millions without power, water, or communication?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SSK Skarvelis-Kazakos
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Artificial Intelligence and Agent-based Control for Improving Energy Network Resilience to Threats (2026)

How can we leverage artificial intelligence to tackle modern serious threats to energy infrastructure that leave millions without power?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SSK Skarvelis-Kazakos
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Hybrid Microsimulation and Agent-Based Modelling of Healthy Ageing in Place in England

  Research Group: Living and Dying Well Research Group; Centre for Excellence in Ageing; Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI
England’s population is ageing rapidly and those who need support most often live in communities already stretched by pressures on housing, transport, and care services. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RG Green, Dr H Jin
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Hydrogen Released from Nuclear Waste and its Consequence of Small Scale Explosion

  Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering
The decommissioning of the UK's nuclear legacy sites presents a significant safety challenge. managing hydrogen gas. Generated from nuclear waste, hydrogen can accumulate in silos and storage vessels, forming flammable mixtures with air. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Yang, Prof T Hunter
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Student in cardiovascular immunology (m/f/d)

The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Alexander Pekayvaz
 1 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating mechanisms of impaired regeneration in aged skin

A PhD studentship is available at Queen Mary University of London to investigate mechanisms of impaired regeneration in aged skin. With age, the skin… Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Connelly, Prof C Bishop
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sustainable solutions for nutrient management and soil health in agricultural systems

We are seeking a motivated domestic and international PhD candidate to join a multidisciplinary research project investigating innovative approaches to improve nutrient management, soil health, and agricultural sustainability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Egidi
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Extending an Integrated Urban Simulation Model for Healthy, Sustainable Cities (Ref: SSEHS/JW26)

The challenge. Cities are at the heart of some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Woodcock
 29 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Self-learning battery management systems for lithium–sulfur batteries PhD

Are you interested in shaping the future of zero-emission transport systems? This PhD study, fully funded by the Faraday Institution, facilitates the use of next-generation Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) batteries for transport systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AF Fotouhi, Prof D Auger
 22 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-Assisted Modelling of Flow and Compaction of Refractory Metal Powders

  Research Group: School of Computer Science
One fully funded PhD scholarship is available jointly in the School of Computer Science and the School of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Leeds in 2026/27. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Rabbani, Dr X Jia, Dr W P Goh
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Ageing of the human heelpad: tissue properties and gait biomechanics

The human heel pad is a complex biological material composed of fat and connective tissue. It is important in impact management during gait, and it is linked to foot pathologies and heel pain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K D’Aout, Dr A Sharp, Dr RR Readioff
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploring Whether Interoceptive Mechanisms Gate Treatment Response in Functional Neurological Disorder

  Research Group: Health Psychology
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a common and disabling condition characterised by neurological symptoms (e.g., seizures, movement difficulties, weakness) that are not explained by structural disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JM Murphy, Prof MC Cropley
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Ph.D. in Natural Sciences

 As demand for sustainable, science-driven solutions intensifies, today's most impactful breakthroughs increasingly emerge at the intersection of disciplines. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  International PhD Programme

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