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We have 3,359 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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PhD in Chemistry: Electrolysis Technologies for H2 production Catalysed by Plastrons and Foams.

Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced by water electrolysis using renewable electricity. Its production reduces dramatically CO. 2. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Pera-Titus
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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PhD in Chemistry: Medicinal Chemistry of Nucleotide Analogues

Nucleoside analogues (NAs) are an important class of antiviral and anticancer agents commonly used in the therapy of many different viral infections and cancer conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Serpi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design and engineering of peptides and proteins to create artificial metalloenzymes

The Rhys lab is an exciting new lab looking to recruit new students to design and engineer peptides and proteins for new applications (rhyslab.com). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Rhys
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Creepy Office: Using speculative design methods to explore privacy, security and ethical considerations for connected workplaces

  Research Group: Cybersecurity, Privacy and HCC Research Section
Project Description. Background. Our workplaces are becoming increasingly connected. While this enables remote work and can improve accessibility, it can also introduce potential issues related to workplace surveillance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Stawarz, Dr S Gould, Dr A Ramirez Gomez
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Opportunity in Biomechanics of Hip Replacement Surgery and Peri-Prosthetic Fracture

  Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering
A funded PhD opportunity involving the application of engineering methods to improve patient outcomes following hip replacement surgery. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Williams, Prof R K Wilcox
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Embedded Edge-Intelligence for Contact-State Estimation

An embedded edge-intelligence framework for real-time contact-state estimation in constrained nuclear maintenance and decommissioning tasks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Wang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Shared Autonomy for Resilient Nuclear Decommissioning

Develop a shared-autonomy teleoperation framework built on tele-visual-tactile fusion for contact-rich nuclear decommissioning tasks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Wang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Hyperspectral Imaging of Nuclear Canisters

Apply hyperspectral imaging techniques to the non-destructive assessment of nuclear canisters, in partnership with Fraunhofer. Lead Supervisor. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Murray
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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In-Process Weld Inspection during Submarine Build

Develop automated in-process ultrasonic inspection that delivers high-integrity welds right, first time, every time, on BAE Systems submarine geometries and materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Nicolson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Control-Aware Active Perception for Underwater Inspection

Develop autonomous underwater inspection systems that combine control of the vehicle with structural assessment to obtain reliable, uncertainty-aware integrity maps. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Cheneler
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Physics-Based ML & Predictive Digital Twins for Submarines

Build a fully physics-based synthetic environment to support the design of nuclear submarine systems, integrating ICME, reliability modelling and AI-assisted digital twins. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Maligno
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Innovative Manufacturing of Nuclear Components

Use additive manufacturing to streamline the fabrication of nuclear components, reduce welds, integrate sensors and demonstrate regulatory compliance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Wood, Dr U Gunputh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Machine-Finish Surface Textures and Component Integrity

Build a deeper understanding of the machined surface condition and how it affects the durable service life of nuclear components, to accelerate the qualification of new materials and processes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Wood
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Preserving Design Intent: Long-Term Digital Threads for Nuclear

Develop a strategy and implementation of a semantic digital thread that preserves design intent and change management from design through manufacture, inspection, service and end of life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Chaplin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Trustworthy Digital Twins for Nuclear Manufacturing

How do we build and maintain trustworthy-by-design digital twins for nuclear manufacturing environments, with integrated VVUQ, assumption management and twin-drift monitoring?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Chaplin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)