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Aeroelasticity and Dynamics of Deployable Space Structures

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  Research Group: Aerospace engineering
The deployment and operation of space structures, such as solar arrays, antennas, habitats, and scientific instruments, are governed by a complex interplay between structural flexibility, inertial forces, and aerodynamic or environmental interactions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Harish
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Haemoelasticity and Biomechanics of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  Research Group: Thermofluids
The progression and rupture risk of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are governed by a complex interplay between blood flow dynamics and the mechanical properties of the aortic wall. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Harish
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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3D-Printed Nitric Oxide-Releasing Stents for Cardiovascular Disease

University of Liverpool
School of Engineering
Cardiovascular disease remains the world’s leading killer, driven in large part by atherosclerosis and its life-threatening consequences. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof RA D'Sa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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mRNA Nanomedicines for Drug-Resistant Pneumonia

University of Liverpool
School of Engineering
Develop a new treatment for multidrug-resistant bacterial pneumonia by delivering antimicrobial peptide mRNA directly to the lungs using anti-inflammatory lipid nanoparticles. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R D'Sa, Dr J Hanson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Life Cycle Assessment of Alkaline Waste Treatment Pathways for Sustainable Cementitious Materials

The University of Manchester
Department of Civil Engineering and Management
The cement and concrete industry accounts for approximately 7% of global CO₂ emissions, driven by limestone calcination and energy-intensive clinker production. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integrating Machine Learning and Carbonation Treatments for Sustainable Waste-Derived Cementitious Materials

The University of Manchester
Department of Civil Engineering and Management
The construction industry’s transition to net zero demands new materials that reduce both waste and CO₂ emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Structural Energy Storage in Clay-Based Soils

Imperial College London
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Structural energy storage is an emerging field with the potential to transform sustainable infrastructure in which materials are designed to simultaneously perform mechanical and energy storage functions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AC Casarella
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Simulation-based inference for financial econometrics models

The University of Manchester
Department of Mathematics
In modern statistical applications, many complicated models have two common features. First the likelihood functions are often difficult to evaluate; second the model is generative. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Hybrid Event-B and Rodin

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
These days, the world is increasingly being populated with systems that interact directly with the physical world. Of course such systems have existed for a long time in niche safety-critical areas, eg. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Banach
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Formal Semantics of the Perfect Language

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
Perfect Developer, from Escher Technologies, is a language system that combines specification constructs, programming constructs, code generation and verification. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Banach
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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One-dimensional Graphene Nanoribbons and Two-dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for Quantum Technologies

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
Quantum technologies are poised to transform computing, communication, and sensing. At the heart of these advances lie novel quantum materials with precisely tailored properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Keerthi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Lifecycle damage analysis of offshore wind turbine welded structures using advanced experimental and numerical techniques

University of Birmingham
Department of Civil Engineering
Offshore wind energy is one of the most efficient and rapidly expanding sources of renewable energy, and it is increasingly recognised as a key solution for meeting the UK’s short- and long-term energy demands. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Mehmanparast
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding and exploiting the sex-specific effects of pharmaceutical excipients

University College London
UCL School of Pharmacy
Emerging research is increasingly showing that pharmaceutical excipients, traditionally considered to be “inactive” ingredients within medicines, can have important biological effects, influencing how drugs are absorbed in the body. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Basit
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Using machine learning to develop novel drug delivery systems

University College London
UCL School of Pharmacy
Machine learning has revolutionised numerous fields from self-driving technologies to aeronautics and drug discovery, yet its impact remains under-explored in the domain of drug formulation development - an area marked by extensive resource and labour investment. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Basit
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing novel medicines targeted at the human gut microbiome

University College London
UCL School of Pharmacy
Cutting-edge research is highlighting how important the human microbiome is for health. As fundamental science characterizing the complex functions and processes of microbes emerges, many opportunities for microbiome-targeted therapeutics are being presented. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Basit
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development and clinical translation of 3D printed personalised medicines and medical devices

University College London
UCL School of Pharmacy
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a revolutionary technology that is disrupting healthcare by enabling the production of personalised medications on demand. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Basit
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Fully discrete computational methods in high dimensions

The University of Manchester
Department of Mathematics
High-dimensional computations are ubiquitous in science and engineering, often arising from models with numerous parameters. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Kazashi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-Enhanced Immersive Gamification for Learning Molecular and Structural Biology in Disease: Design, Implementation, and Educational Evaluation

The University of Manchester
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
  Research Group: Division of Molecular & Cellular Function
This PhD project explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR), and gamification can transform the teaching of complex biomedical concepts, particularly the molecular and structural mechanisms underlying human disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Shore, Dr M Johnson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing heat-inducible CRISPR-based genetic control tools for the Mexican fruit fly (Anastrepha ludens)

Imperial College London
Department of Life Sciences
The Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens (Mexfly), is an important invasive agricultural pest and a priority target for the development of precise, species-specific and environmentally responsible control strategies in the United States. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof AM Meccariello, Mr EB Braswell, Prof OSA Akbari
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Developing an optimized pgSIT system to control important agricultural insect pests

Imperial College London
Department of Life Sciences
This is a co-funded industry PhD studentship embedded in a collaborative partnership between Imperial College London and Agragene Inc., the company holding the pgSIT patent and leading its commercial development. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof AM Meccariello, Prof T Bozkurt, Dr SG Gamez
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Brain cell membrane-coated nanoparticles co-delivering nanozymes and inflammation modulators for the treatment of post-ischaemic stroke injury

The University of Manchester
Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy & Optometry
Ischaemic stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CT Tapeinos, Dr H A. Prag
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PhD Scholarship: High-current superconducting rectifiers for cutting-edge energy systems

Victoria University of Wellington
Robinson Research Institute
Backgound. High temperature superconductor (HTS) magnets enable magnetic fields far beyond the limits of conventional technologies, unlocking transformative applications in fusion energy, advanced propulsion, and high-efficiency electric machines. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DA Moseley
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Great North Sleep research: a mixed methods study to explore the safe and effective use of medicines to improve sleep health

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
Sleep is a fundamental pillar of human health, underpinning physical wellbeing, cognitive performance, emotional regulation, and long-term disease prevention. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Rathbone
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Exploring Innovative Approaches in Chronic Pain: Focus on Neuropathic pain and Spinal Cord Stimulation

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
Pain can be a debilitating long-term and persistent symptom in many medical conditions, adversely affecting quality of life. Neuropathic pain originates from nervous system damage, resulting in deficits in neural transmission leading to sensory, autonomic, and motor impairment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Obara
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Innovative microsampling technologies for minimally invasive disease diagnosis

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
  Research Group: Dermal Drug Delivery & Diagnostics Laboratory
Early diagnosis is critical to effective treatment, yet many diseases still rely on invasive and time‑consuming sampling techniques such as blood draws and tissue biopsies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Wooi Ng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Microneedles for transdermal delivery of long-acting biologics

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
  Research Group: Dermal Drug Delivery & Diagnostics Laboratory
Long‑acting delivery of biologic therapeutics is widely recognised as a major unmet need in modern healthcare. Biologic drugs, including peptides, proteins and nucleic acid‑based medicines, are increasingly used to treat chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative conditions and metabolic disorders. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Wooi Ng, Dr K Novakovic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advancing Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy in Children: Development of Age-appropriate Formulations Adaptable for Point-of-care Manufacturing by 3D Printing

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in children, such as heart failure, hypertension, and arrhythmias, require chronic treatment with drugs having potentially complicated physicochemical properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GM Khalid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advancing therapeutic options in surgical site infections and wound care: Engineering multi-drug eluting medical devices

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
Background. Despite improvements in aseptic procedures and antimicrobial prophylaxis, surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to be a major cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality globally. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GM Khalid
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(EPSRC) High-Entropy Coatings for Hydrogen Gas Turbines

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
  Research Group: Coatings and Ceramics
As the aviation and power generation sectors move towards decarbonisation, gas turbine manufacturers are developing hydrogen-fuelled engines. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Prof P Xiao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Bayesian Modeling of High Dimensional Structural Data

The University of Manchester
Department of Mathematics
In many applications, such as biological sciences, social science, and engineering we encounter high-dimensional observations. Bayesian approach can provide a flexible modeling framework for underlying structures in high dimension such as underlying covariance structure, conditional dependency graphs etc. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Guha
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