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We have 3,187 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Creating Explainable AI for Health with Confidence

Supervisory Team. Professor Gabriela Czanner. This PhD will develop advanced machine learning methods to transform heterogeneous, routinely collected medical data into explainable, uncertainty-aware insights for healthcare decision-making. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Czanner
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Elucidating the Immunomodulatory Role of NME4 in Macrophage and Neutrophil Responses using Zebrafish (Danio rerio)

Mitochondria are not only the powerhouses of the cell but also key regulators of innate immunity, influencing processes such as inflammasome activation, reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, and metabolic reprogramming. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Renshaw, Dr R Muimo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Next-Generation NMR Methods for Real-World Samples and Mixtures

  Research Group: Analytical Chemistry
Complex chemical mixtures are everywhere. medicines, foods, catalysts, biological fluids, and the products of chemical reactions. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Prof GA Morris
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multimodal Learning for Human-Centered Healthcare: Motion Understanding and Medical Imaging

Project summary and focus. The project aims to develop multimodal machine learning methods for advanced healthcare data analysis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr QM Men
 28 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Scalable Intelligent Planning for Partially Observable Uncertain Systems

The stability of modern life builds on sustainable, continuous operation of large-scale infrastructure, such as power grids, water networks, and transportation systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KZ Zhang
 28 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Machine learning-accelerated quantum chemical modelling of molecular junctions and surface catalytic reactions

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (FLF) research project of Dr. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Koczor-Benda
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Chalcogen Bonding: Elucidating Fundamental Origins and Advancing Innovations in Supramolecular Chemistry and Catalysis

Research Summary. We are advancing a range of projects focused on chalcogen bonding across synthetic, catalytic, analytical, and computational chemistry. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Greenhalgh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully-funded EPSRC CDT in Machining, Assembly and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing (MADE4Manufacturing)

Shaping the future of Digital Manufacturing. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing is a collaboration between the University of Sheffield, the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) and many Industrial Partners. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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PhD in Chemistry: Theory and Algorithms for ML Integrated Multiscale Electronic Structure

This PhD project will advance next‑generation multiscale electronic structure methods by integrating machine‑learning models with hierarchical QM/QM techniques. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Logsdail
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel Electromagnetic Sensing Arrays for Complex Materials and Structures

  Research Group: Ultrasonics & NDT
Electromagnetic (EM) sensing is emerging as a powerful enabling technology for modern high-value manufacturing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Hughes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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An intensified, modular absorption carbon capture approach for dispersed small- to medium-scale industrial emitters

Project Summary. Join a new PhD research programme developing an innovative approach for efficient, modular absorption-based CO₂ capture for dispersed emitters. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Rezk, Dr E Tandis, Dr A Alaswas
 15 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Advanced Construction Materials: Investigation and Mitigation of Micro-defects in 3D-Printed Concrete

The emergence of 3D concrete printing (3DCP) is reshaping the future of construction, offering unprecedented design freedom, material efficiency, and automation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JT Kolawole
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Miniature optical frequency references for quantum sensors in dynamical environments

Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their huge potential in numerous real-world applications, including navigation, geo-survey, and biomedical imaging. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YH Lien
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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High-bandwidth quantum sensors for navigation applications

Over the past decade, quantum sensors have rapidly progressed and have demonstrated their exceptional stability and precision. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YH Lien
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design of MRI contrast agents based on designed metallo coiled coils

This PhD project will develop a new class of MRI contrast agents. MRI is an essential tool for medical diagnosis. Contrast agents play a crucial role in improving the images obtained, and hence patient outcomes. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Peacock
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancement and Application of Microwave and Radar Techniques for Non-Destructive Testing

With the growing use of non-metallic structural materials, such as glass fibre-reinforced plastic in the marine and renewable energy sectors and polymers for instance, high-density polyethylene in pipelines, non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of these materials is becoming a growing and pressing challenge. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Peyton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Sound Futures

Noise is a health problem for one in five European citizens. It causes hearing loss, chronic stress, annoyance, sleep disturbance and heart disease. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Sound Futures

Noise is a health problem for one in five European citizens. It causes hearing loss, chronic stress, annoyance, sleep disturbance and heart disease. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Sound Futures

Noise is a health problem for one in five European citizens. It causes hearing loss, chronic stress, annoyance, sleep disturbance and heart disease. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Sound Futures

Noise is a health problem for one in five European citizens. It causes hearing loss, chronic stress, annoyance, sleep disturbance and heart disease. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Machine-Based Behaviour and Intent Prediction for Complex Aviation Environments

Are you ready to be at the forefront of AI innovation and redefine how machines understand and predict human behaviour in complex, high-stakes environments? Join us on a cutting-edge project investigating how AI systems can infer behaviour and intent from multi-source data, supporting decision-making in dynamic Aviation scenarios. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Responsible Generative AI for Preventative Health Behaviour Change

Are you ready to be at the forefront of AI innovation and redefine how Generative AI can support real-world health behaviour change? Join us on a cutting-edge project investigating how adaptive and explainable conversational AI systems can support smoking cessation and long-term behaviour change in public-sector health contexts. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Generative AI for Personalised Feedback in Digital Learning

Are you ready to be at the forefront of AI innovation and transform how digital learning is designed, delivered, and experienced? Join us on a cutting-edge project investigating how generative AI can provide automated assessment and personalised feedback in digital learning environments, with a particular focus on health and social care education. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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FIBER-OPTIC HEALTH AND USAGE MONITORING SYSTEM: ADVANCED MATERIALS, PHOTONIC SENSING AND PREDICTIVE ALGORITHMS

Open PhD positions. First call. 26/03/2026 (https://www.polimi.it/dottorato/futuri-dottorandi/ammissione/bandi-e-posizioni-aperte/ciclo-41/4-bando-aggiuntivo-2025-26#c31040). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Bettini
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Modelling the impacts of climate change mitigation strategies on the water - carbon - food - biodiversity nexus

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London, supervised by Dr. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moustakis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design and Development of Next-Generation Vascular Stents

  Research Group: Advanced Manufacturing Research Group
A PhD position is available for a highly motivated candidate to contribute to the development of an innovative class of vascular stents with improved clinical performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Essa, Dr A Abdelwahab
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Offshore Wind O&M Costs focusing on Climate-Driven Changes in Metocean Patterns

PhD in the EnerHy CDT which is an EPSRC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) focusing on research and training in the areas of Renewable Energy and Hydrogen. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Carroll, Mr A Smith
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Accelerating the clinical introduction of novel antibiotic combinations effective against Gram-negative pathogens

Strathclyde Minor Groove Binders (S-MGB) lead compounds have in vivo activity (MIC 0.2 µg/mL) against Gram-positive bacteria.[1-5] In 2015 our commercial partner, MGB Biopharma, completed the successful Phase I Clinical Trial (NCT02518607) of our lead candidate MGB-BP-3 for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infections. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr FS Scott
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Towards the development of a novel class of broad-spectrum anti-infective drugs

Through exceptionally strong research collaborations at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine, we have applied innovative thinking to the field of (Minor Groove Binders) MGBs to develop a novel platform for drug discovery with the potential to treat an impressive range of diseases, including bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr FS Scott
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Adaptive numerical algorithms for PDE problems with random inputs

PhD Studentship in Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing . The project concerns the numerical solution of partial differential equations (PDEs) with uncertain inputs (e.g., material properties, external forces, geometry of the computational domain). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Bespalov
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)