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We have 3,657 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Predicting Frailty Using Integrated Health and Social Data to Support Preventive, Community-Based Care

This project explores how we can better support people to live healthier, more independent lives for longer by predicting frailty earlier using large, real-world datasets. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H Nazar, Prof N Al-Moubayed
 21 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Design of Multifunctional Coated Silicate Particles for Thermal Energy Storage and Environmental Remediation

Particle-based systems have recently attracted significant interest for thermal energy storage due to their simplicity, low cost, and technical advantages over alternative technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof MS Sedighi
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Dye Release Self-Lubricating Bearings for Reduced Waste and Inspections

Join our diverse and inclusive team to transform the future of aviation as part of the UK’s EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Net Zero Aviation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SH Hutt, Prof RO Pullin, Dr A Clarke, Dr P Prokopovich
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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3D-Printing and Functionalization of Polyaryletherketone (PEEK) for Maxillofacial Implants

  Research Group: Division of Dentistry
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a radiolucent and biocompatible polymer that has been proposed as an alternative to titanium for the fabrication of maxillofacial implants. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Borba, Prof N Silikas
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Evaluating the feasibility of social, economic, and environmental sustainability strategies for explosive waste management in small manufacturing facilities - PhD

Sustainability in explosive waste management remains a critical yet understudied challenge, particularly for small-scale, remote manufacturing facilities that often lack the resources and infrastructure of larger defence or industrial operations. . Read more
 Supervisors: Ms T Temple, Dr F Persico, Prof F Coulon
 2 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Stigma towards people with ADHD

Research indicates that people with ADHD encounter stigma, including stereotypes, prejudice (i.e., negative attitudes) and discrimination (see Bisset et al. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Wood, Dr D Poole
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Reducing indoor air pollution through behaviour change

Air pollution is estimated to cause more than 28,000 deaths each year in the UK, with long-term exposure associated with higher rates of cardiovascular and respiratory illness, birth-defects and neuro-degenerative disorders (Laverge et al., 2015). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Wood
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How do people talk about alternative proteins? Understanding how the language used to describe alternative proteins influences consumer perceptions and behaviour

Food systems generate around one-third of global greenhouse gases and drive water pollution and biodiversity loss, leading many to conclude that humans cannot continue to rely on (primarily farmed) meat and dairy as sources of protein. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Webb
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Increasing children’s consumption of pulses for healthy and sustainable diets.

Transforming current diets is essential to address major public health and environmental challenges (Stewart et al., 2021). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Buckland
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Epigenetic regulation by MORC proteins

At any point, only a small fraction of the genome is active. Much of the genome, need to be silenced at all times. MORC proteins are epigenetic repressors that have repress transposable elements in animals and compact heterochromatin regions in plants. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Xue
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The Biomechanics of Plant Morphogenesis

Morphogenesis is ultimately a biomechanical process, where cells and biomaterials are molded into functional shapes by biomechanical forces. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YL Long
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Life’s a Beach - Tropical Beach Microbiomes in a Changing World

Tropical beaches are among the world’s most heavily used and impacted coastal environments and underpin a major tourism industry across Southeast Asia. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Pointing
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering recombinant non-pathogenic bacteria to express antigens from pathogenic species for vaccine development

Bacterial infections pose major health challenges for humans and animals worldwide. The treatment of many such infections is becoming increasingly difficult due to the rise of antibiotic resistance. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Y Daiwen
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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COPE Mental Health Project – Co-production of Pharmacy Staff Education for Mental Health

Mental ill health is increasingly prevalent in Scotland, with rising rates of adults reporting depressive symptoms (1) and one‑in‑five prescribed an antidepressant annually (2). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NW Weir
 1 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Scholarship Opportunity in Sustainable & Digital Engineering and Project Management at Durham University Department of Engineering

The twin transition of sustainability and digitalisation is transforming how engineering and project-based organisations design, deliver, and govern projects. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H Sun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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