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EPSRC - Neuromorphic Underwater Star Tracking for Navigation and Monitoring

  Research Group: Neuromorphic Systems
When equipped with an upward-facing camera, underwater vehicles can detect objects above the water surface, from insects to satellites. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A van Schaik, Dr A Marcireau
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research opportunities in Social Policy and Social Work

We draw on research excellence and expertise in social policy, social work and public management. Our key research areas cover the following themes. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of Health Sciences

Our research aligns with major national and international health challenges across an increasing life-course. It leads to greater innovation in the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of health conditions. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of Psychology

Our Department of Psychology is a research-intensive department where students are taught by people at the forefront of their fields in well-equipped facilities. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Exploring how Mycobacterium tuberculosis uses nutrients

This PhD project will investigate how Mycobacterium tuberculosis utilises nutrients and how changes in nutrient transport influence pathogen biology by combining microbiology, biochemical and analytical approaches. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof EF Fullam
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Effects of Cognitive-Motor Priming on Sport and Exercise Performance

Background. This project will evaluate the effects of adding brief mental drills to standard physical warmup drills on subsequent sport and/or exercise performance. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Ring
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Part-Funded* PhD programme: The Effects of Physical and Mental Workloads and Personality on Cognitive Processing during Urban Navigation

  Research Group: Centre for Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
The aim of this research programme will be to determine how physiological factors (e.g., cardiovascular fitness), cognitive load (e.g., dual tasking) and personality characteristics (e.g., distractibility) affect children’s and young people’s ability to attend to their environment, perceive and anticipate hazards, and make appropriate decisions when cycling on roads. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bishop, Prof J González-Alonso
 6 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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RNA stress and neurodegeneration: how UPF1 protects cells from harmful RNA accumulation

RNA biology is emerging as a central theme in neurodegenerative disease. In ALS, FTD and related disorders, disruption of RNA processing, RNA-binding proteins and RNA-protein assemblies can lead to harmful aggregates and loss of cellular resilience. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Brogna
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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METROPOLIS: AI‑Powered Urban Digital Twins for Data‑Driven Cities

Ariel University invites applications for three PhD scholarships within the METROPOLIS project. The successful candidates will join the Architectural Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (AAIRL) in the School of Architecture to undertake research at the intersection of urban analytics, AI, GIS, and urban planning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Dortheimer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding molecular causes of epilepsy

Epilepsy affects around 50 million people worldwide. Despite improvements in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment, about a third of patient with epilepsy remain with their seizures uncontrolled by current treatment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Chan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Optimising energy conversion in a plasma boiler through molecular modelling

Improving the energy efficiency of heating and cooling processes is an essential step towards decarbonisation and climate change mitigation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Jorge, Dr E Brightman
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research Studentship in the Influence of Build Parameters on the Dynamic Behaviour of Additively Manufactured Materials

Research Studentship in the Influence of Build Parameters on the Dynamic Behaviour of Additively Manufactured Materials. 3.5-year D.Phil. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Eakins
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research Studentship in Understanding the Evolutionary Behaviour of Adiabatic Shear Bands (ASB) in Ti-CP and Ti64

Research Studentship in the Influence of Build Parameters on the Dynamic Behaviour of Additively Manufactured Materials. 3.5-year D.Phil. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Eakins
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Space Stories at the National Archives

The Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space (LCHS) has been awarded up to £10m for 10 years to transform the academic landscape when it comes to our understanding… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BP Parsons
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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School of Computing Science

The School of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow is offering studentships to support PhD research for students starting in October 2027 or shortly thereafter. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Computing PhD Programme

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