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The regulation of platelet function - towards new strategies to prevent thrombosis

Project Overview. Platelets perform a pivotal role in the regulation of haemostasis, a physiological response to injury that prevents excessive bleeding. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J M Gibbins

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The impact of micro- and nanoplastics on haemostasis and thrombosis

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Plastics naturally degrade into microscopic particles over time. While the environmental consequences of micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) pollution are well-documented, these particles are increasingly making their way into the food chain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Pollitt, Dr E Kevei

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Bioinformatics studies of protein structures, functions and their interactions

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

The computational study of protein structures, functions and their interactions is fundamental to our understanding of disease. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L J McGuffin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Bioinformatics analyses of microbial communities and their genetic contents to understand the transmission dynamics and selection of antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the topics that we cannot ignore. Bacterial infections unsuccessfully treated due to AMR claim at least 700 000 lives per year worldwide and are projected to be associated with the deaths of 10 million people per year by 2050. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Gweon

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advancing Biodegradable Flotation Reagents: Evaluating Non-polar and Hybrid Oil Collectors Across Diverse Mineral Systems

Imperial College London

Department of Earth Science and Engineering

Research Group: Advanced Mineral Processing Research Group (Department of Earth Science and Engineering)

This PhD project will contribute to the development of more efficient and cost-effective flotation strategies. The project will assess the potential of biodegradable collectors such as gas-to-liquid (GTL) oils and other non-polar reagents as alternative to traditional mineral oil-based collectors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Brito-Parada, Prof S Neethling

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Improving continuum modelling of transport through foams

The University of Manchester

Department of Mathematics

Foams are used across industries—from aerospace to packaging—providing cushioning during transit, thermal insulation, and structural reinforcement in a range of applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R E Hewitt

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Low density lipoprotein oxidation and atherosclerosis

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project overview. The research in Professor David Leake’s group is concerned with atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of coronary heart disease and thrombotic strokes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D S Leake

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating the metabolic and transcriptional regulation of lipid-associated macrophages

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Metabolic diseases such as obesity, liver steatohepatitis and atherosclerosis are increasingly prevalent worldwide and more emphasis is focused on identifying molecular targets for both prevention and treatment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Dib

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Exploring the therapeutic potential of a novel Botulinum toxin

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Clostridial neurotoxins are produced by anaerobic bacteria such as Clostridium botulinum. Each toxin molecule has a highly conserved zinc-dependent protease domain that cleaves SNARE proteins, a family of molecules required for intracellular trafficking and vesicle fusion. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Peden, Prof J King

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Wireless Networks, AI & Earth Systems

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Centre for International Programs

The Amrita Centre for Wireless Networks and Applications (WNA) invites motivated and talented researchers to apply for fully funded PhD positions at the Amritapuri campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) India PhD Programme

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Responsible AI for Health and Social Care and Wellbeing

University of Bradford

Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

The increasing generation, adoption and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that could impact humanity raise continuously concerns from general public, regulatory bodies and industry. Read more

Supervisor: Prof CD Neagu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Responsible AI and Digital Twins for Sustainable Heritage

University of Bradford

Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

The increasing generation, adoption and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that could impact humanity, heritage and environment raise continuously interests and also concerns from general public, regulatory bodies, governments, industries and scientists. Read more

Supervisor: Prof CD Neagu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Responsible AI and Digital Twins for Sustainable Biodiversity Net Gain

University of Bradford

Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies

Supervisor: Prof CD Neagu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Leveraging machine learning to improve assisted reproductive technology outcomes for those with endometriosis.

University of Liverpool

Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system defined as a failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected intercourse. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Tempest, Dr W El-Bouri, Prof D Hapangama, Dr C Hill

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Employing digital twins in the pursuit of real ones: leveraging machine learning to improve assisted reproductive technology outcomes

University of Liverpool

Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system defined as a failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected intercourse. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Tempest, Dr W El-Bouri

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Autonomous Resilient Architectures:

Imperial College London

Dyson School of Design Engineering

Autonomous Resilient Architectures: design autonomous, fractionated and swarm-style constellation architectures with self-reconfiguration and self-healing capabilities, demonstrated in high-fidelity simulation and CubeSat/robotic prototypes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M-A Cardin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Predictive Threat Modelling & AI

Imperial College London

Dyson School of Design Engineering

Predictive Threat Modelling & AI. build ML/AI toolkits and a generative-AI backed simulation testbed to detect, forecast and optimise responses to kinetic, directed-energy and cyber threats to satellite and other critical space systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M-A Cardin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Next-Generation Robotic Electromagnetic Non-Destructive Evaluation for Welding, Additive Manufacturing, and Automated Fiber Placement

University of Strathclyde

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Conventional electromagnetic (EM) NDE methods are well established for surface and near-surface inspection of metallic components, but their deployment remains largely manual, offline, and poorly integrated with modern manufacturing automation. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S.G. Pierce, Dr E Mohseni

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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AI-Enabled Integrity Monitoring for Affinity Biosensors: Ensuring Trustworthy Measurements for Clinical and Industrial Deployment

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

Affinity biosensors have demonstrated great promise for real-time diagnostics, bioprocess monitoring, environmental sensing, food safety, and point-of-care healthcare. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Nasr Esfahani

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Novel Compound Semiconductor Devices for Digital Cryo-Electronics

Lancaster University

Physics Department

Huge resources, both nationally and internationally, are being deployed for the development of quantum computing. While there are several different quantum computing platforms, one of the leading ones is based on superconducting qubits, because solid state solutions are more scalable. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Hayne

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Computer Science & Mathematics - Example topics include person identification using gait-based approaches, AI for clinical assessment, and applications in areas such as ophthalmology and mobility analysis.

Liverpool John Moores University

Faculty of Engineering & Technology

We are seeking motivated and self-funded PhD students who are excited to work at the intersection of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and real-world impact. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LT Topham

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Magnetism and Structure–Dynamics Interplay in Correlated Materials

University of Edinburgh

School of Physics and Astronomy

Project Summary. Understanding how magnetic order, crystal structure, and spin dynamics interact is central to the discovery and control of new functional and quantum materials. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GK Kaur, Dr CK Kirk

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Molecular mechanisms of RNA–Protein interactions and their dysregulation in human disease

King’s College London

Randall Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics

Project Summary. Cells employ RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) to control gene expression during development and stress. Many of these proteins contain intrinsically disordered regions and undergo dynamic regulation through post-translational modifications such as phosphorylation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Prischi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD in Business Administration – CATÓLICA-LISBON School of Business & Economics

Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Join the PhD Programme in Business Administration at CATÓLICA‑LISBON, one of Europe’s leading business schools, and become part of a vibrant research community dedicated to producing high‑impact academic work. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Business Research Programme

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We have 3,188 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,188 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The regulation of platelet function - towards new strategies to prevent thrombosis

The impact of micro- and nanoplastics on haemostasis and thrombosis

Bioinformatics studies of protein structures, functions and their interactions

Bioinformatics analyses of microbial communities and their genetic contents to understand the transmission dynamics and selection of antimicrobial resistance

Systems level analysis of platelet signalling

Protein engineering enzymes for Industry

Point-of-care platelet diagnostics

Platelets in health, ageing and disease: new diagnostics and treatments

Platelet-cell interactions: Platelets beyond thrombosis and haemostasis

Advancing Biodegradable Flotation Reagents: Evaluating Non-polar and Hybrid Oil Collectors Across Diverse Mineral Systems

Improving continuum modelling of transport through foams

Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

Low density lipoprotein oxidation and atherosclerosis

Investigating the metabolic and transcriptional regulation of lipid-associated macrophages

Exploring the therapeutic potential of a novel Botulinum toxin

Fully Funded PhD Positions in Wireless Networks, AI & Earth Systems

Responsible AI for Health and Social Care and Wellbeing

Responsible AI and Digital Twins for Sustainable Heritage

Responsible AI and Digital Twins for Sustainable Biodiversity Net Gain

Leveraging machine learning to improve assisted reproductive technology outcomes for those with endometriosis.

Employing digital twins in the pursuit of real ones: leveraging machine learning to improve assisted reproductive technology outcomes

Autonomous Resilient Architectures:

Predictive Threat Modelling & AI

Next-Generation Robotic Electromagnetic Non-Destructive Evaluation for Welding, Additive Manufacturing, and Automated Fiber Placement

AI-Enabled Integrity Monitoring for Affinity Biosensors: Ensuring Trustworthy Measurements for Clinical and Industrial Deployment

Novel Compound Semiconductor Devices for Digital Cryo-Electronics

Computer Science & Mathematics - Example topics include person identification using gait-based approaches, AI for clinical assessment, and applications in areas such as ophthalmology and mobility analysis.

Magnetism and Structure–Dynamics Interplay in Correlated Materials

Molecular mechanisms of RNA–Protein interactions and their dysregulation in human disease

PhD in Business Administration – CATÓLICA-LISBON School of Business & Economics

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