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Research opportunities in Language and Linguistic Science

University of York
Department of Language and Linguistic Science
The study of language and linguistics provides a window on the mind, on people, and on society. We develop linguistic theories that are grounded in diverse and novel forms of empirical data, and we strive to ensure that research leads to real-world applications and societal impact. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of Philosophy

University of York
Department of Philosophy
Our Department is at the forefront of philosophy research. We have world-leading academic staff and strong research links with other universities. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of Archaeology

University of York
Department of Archaeology
The Department of Archaeology at York is a vibrant research community and a centre of excellent research-led teaching. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Humanities Research Programme
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Medication Burden and Physical Function in Older Adults

University of Bath
Department of Life Sciences
We have developed and clinically validated a novel machine learning–based anticholinergic burden scale (ML-ACB) that integrates detailed pharmacological properties, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME), blood–brain barrier penetration, and receptor affinity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Nishtala
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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RNA stress and neurodegeneration: how UPF1 protects cells from harmful RNA accumulation

University of Birmingham
School of Biosciences
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
Department of Architecture
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

University of Birmingham
School of Pharmacy
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
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Mood and Reward and Mental Health

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
We investigate a broad range of topics related to youth mental health, with a particular focus on depression, anhedonia, and reward processing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C McCabe
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Keeping Time Together: Sensorimotor Timing, Social Synchrony, and their Role in Language and Reading Development

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Human communication relies on the ability to coordinate actions in time with others. This PhD investigates how sensorimotor timing and interpersonal synchrony relate to phonological awareness and reading ability across development. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Honisch, Dr R Pye
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Viral regulation of host cell signalling pathways

University of Birmingham
Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences
The study of human adenoviruses has been fundamental towards our understanding of many of the molecular pathways that underlie cellular processes such as cell growth and cell death. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A S Turnell
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AI development and applications for low-carbon metallurgy.

Monash University
ARC Research Hub for Smart Process Design and Control (SPDC)
AI development and applications for low-carbon metallurgy. A background in data science or computer science at both undergraduate and master’s levels. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof SK Kuang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Commission and operate a purpose-built cold experimental fluidized bed model

Monash University
ARC Research Hub for Smart Process Design and Control (SPDC)
Commission and operate a purpose-built cold experimental fluidized bed model to characterize fluidization regimes, particle segregation, and attrition using industrially-relevant DRI materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof SB Bhattacharya
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3D-Printing and Functionalization of Polyaryletherketone (PEEK) for Maxillofacial Implants

The University of Manchester
Division of Dentistry
  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
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Stigma towards people with ADHD

University of Sheffield
School of Psychology
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
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Reducing indoor air pollution through behaviour change

University of Sheffield
School of Psychology
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
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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

University of Sheffield
School of Psychology
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
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Increasing children’s consumption of pulses for healthy and sustainable diets.

University of Sheffield
School of Psychology
Transforming current diets is essential to address major public health and environmental challenges (Stewart et al., 2021). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Buckland
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Epigenetic regulation by MORC proteins

National University of Singapore
Department of Biological Sciences
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

National University of Singapore
Department of Biological Sciences
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

National University of Singapore
Department of Biological Sciences
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

National University of Singapore
Department of Biological Sciences
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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EPSRC supported EngD: Thermodynamics of Aerosols: Understanding VLE & Phase Transitions for Aerosolised Systems

University of Birmingham
School of Chemical Engineering
Consumer products in the form of aerosols comprise product bases, with a range of physical and chemical properties blended with propellant(s) in a range of base. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Leeke
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Unravelling the Role of Aspergillus in Chronic Airway Disease Exacerbations and Disease Progression

The University of Manchester
Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences
  Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic
Background. Exacerbations are a major health burden of chronic airway disease such as COPD or bronchiectasis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CK Kosmidis, Dr A.M Mathioudakis, Dr M Bertuzzi
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Non-coding snoRNA Host Genes as novel therapeutic targets in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis

The University of Manchester
Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
  Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Atopic dermatitis (AD, also known as eczema) and psoriasis are very common chronic inflammatory skin diseases marked by abnormalities in the functioning of the outer layer of the skin, the epidermis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Vietri Rudan, Dr S Kurinna, Dr AAJ Al-Janabi
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Assessing human carotid body, cardiovascular and respiratory function in diabetic patients with and without obstructive sleep apnoea

University of Birmingham
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Patients with diabetes have impaired cardiovascular and respiratory responses to multiple stimuli including a fall in blood oxygen (hypoxia), a rise in blood carbon dioxide (hypercapnia) and a decrease in blood glucose (hypoglycaemia). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A H Holmes, Dr J Welch, Dr A Coney
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Identifying the importance of age, sex, ethnicity and obesity in establishing cardiovascular-respiratory reflex responses to heat exposure

University of Birmingham
Department of Biomedical Sciences
One of the major threats to human health is climate change and its association with increased exposure to extreme heat. An important effect is an increase in the frequency, duration and intensity of heatwave exposure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A H Holmes, Dr J Welch, Dr A Coney
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PhD Studentship Digital Twin Development for Mechanical Fragmentation in Sustainable Plastics Recycling

Imperial College London
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Applications are invited for an exciting fully funded PhD studentship at Imperial College London in the interdisciplinary fields of Mechanics of Materials, Process Systems Engineering, and Sustainable Manufacturing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Charalambides
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancing Functional MRS: Methodological Development for Dynamic Neurochemical Measurement

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Project Overview. Functional magnetic resonance spectroscopy (fMRS) is an emerging neuroimaging approach that measures rapid, task‑evoked changes in brain metabolites. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Bell
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Evaluating the effects of large language models on attitudes towards migrants in the UK

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Project Overview. False narratives that fuel social and public opinion generated by large language models (Papageorgiou et al., 2024) move through social spaces faster than they can be mitigated (Kandel, 2020). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Cacase
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Learning and Decision-Making Under Uncertainty in Public Health

University of Bristol
School of Computer Science
Decision-making under uncertainty is a fundamental challenge in AI and data science, particularly in dynamic settings where observations are collected sequentially and decisions influence future outcomes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Zhang
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