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We have 5,881 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Research Associate in Supramolecular Colloidal Nanomaterials for Medicine and Diagnostics (Doctoral Research)

The Chair of Complex Soft Matter at the TUM School of Life Sciences is seeking to appoint a Research Associate – Multivalent Colloid Science (E13, with the opportunity to pursue a doctorate) at the earliest possible date. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof SG Guldin
 14 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Specialty Optical Fibres and Components for Next-Generation Quantum Networks

Supervisory Team. Dr Yongmin Jung and Prof. Periklis Petropoulos. Quantum networks could transform how we communicate, share information and connect quantum computers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Jung
 31 August 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Computational Mechanics and Data-Driven Modelling of Composite Materials

  Research Group: Mechanics
Fibre-reinforced polymer composites are widely popular across aerospace, automotive, energy, and sports engineering thanks to their high specific properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Bikos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The UKAEA Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

Fusion energy is a generational challenge at the cutting edge of physics an engineering. The UK is already viewed as the world leader in the fusion energy sector, but it needs significantly more leaders. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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The UKAEA Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

Fusion energy is a generational challenge at the cutting edge of physics an engineering. The UK is already viewed as the world leader in the fusion energy sector, but it needs significantly more leaders. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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The UKAEA Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

Fusion energy is a generational challenge at the cutting edge of physics an engineering. The UK is already viewed as the world leader in the fusion energy sector, but it needs significantly more leaders. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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The UKAEA Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

Fusion energy is a generational challenge at the cutting edge of physics an engineering. The UK is already viewed as the world leader in the fusion energy sector, but it needs significantly more leaders. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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ESPRC DLA: Electromigration Driven Surface Regeneration of Porous Getter Materials for Advanced Vacuum Systems

  Research Group: Photonics & Nanotechnology
This PhD studentship is 50% funded by Atlas Copco Group and 50% by King’s Quantum research centre. Students interested in real world applications of fundamental materials research are encouraged to apply. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Mannan
 18 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Enhancing power capture of tidal turbines using novel blade designs

Supervisory Team. Dr Luke Myers, Prof. AbuBakr Bahaj and Dr Rodolfo Olvera. Tidal turbines need to reduce their cost of energy and novel blade designs can be employed to do this taking inspiration from nature, wind energy and the aviation sector. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Myers
 1 September 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Astrophysical quantum matter: Superconductivity in neutron star interiors

Formed in the supernova explosions of massive stars, neutron stars are compact remnants that exhibit extreme gravity, ultra-high densities, fast rotation, and strong magnetic fields. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Graber
 30 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Failure mechanisms of High Temperature Rare Earth Barium-Copper Oxides within Fusion Environments

High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnets, particularly those based on Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide (REBCO) tapes, are a critical enabling technology for compact fusion power plants due to their combined ability to generate very strong magnetic fields and high current densities. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A B Bhattacharya, Prof P Norman
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Condition-Aware Robotic Disassembly of Threaded Fasteners in Non-Optimal Conditions

Threaded fasteners are ubiquitous across fusion systems, plant and infrastructure, and their removal is a routine but critical task in remote maintenance and decommissioning. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Wang, Dr M Mansouri
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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TIMELINESS: To understand how Peer Support Workers (PSWs) can optIMisE medication in Severe MentaL IllNESS (SMI) and develop an outline training package for PSWs

Can lived experience help improve medication use in severe mental illness?. This PhD will explore how peer support workers can help people with severe mental illness make informed decisions about their medication. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof IM Maidment
 15 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How does parental ageing affect gene expression dynamics in the Drosophila embryo?

  Research Group: Molecular and Cellular Function
In many organisms including humans, fertility declines with age, and adverse pregnancy outcomes increase with maternal age. The aim of this project is to exploit the fruitfly Drosophila as a model to study how gene expression dynamics in the embryo are dysregulated by maternal age and a decline in oocyte quality. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H Ashe, Prof M Rattray
 5 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced Computational Methods for Digital Twins of High-Temperature Superconducting Fusion Magnets

High-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets are a key enabling technology for next-generation magnetic confinement fusion devices, including the UKAEA Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) programme. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MA Ainslie, Dr TM Mousavi
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Foundations of agentic computational imaging

The BASP Laboratory at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, led by Professor Yves Wiaux, invites applications for a fully funded PhD to develop the theoretical foundations of next-generation imaging algorithms at the intersection of optimisation theory, deep learning and agentic AI. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Yves Wiaux
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering Laser Additive Manufacturing for the Design and Fabrication of Resilient Fusion Reactor Components

Delivering fusion energy requires practical engineering solutions for designing and manufacturing reactor components that can operate reliably under extreme thermal and mechanical conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Zhang, Dr TM Martin
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in parent-infant relationships

  Research Group: Public Health and Society
The Department of Health Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD studentship. The student would be based on campus in the Family Wellbeing Team at the University of York (it is not suitable for distance learning). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Blower, Dr K Mooney, Prof P Tiffin
 20 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Remote ultrasonic NDE and its robotic deployment for in vessel inspection

Ultrasound testing is the most widely used imaging modality for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) worldwide. It dominates inspections in power generation plants and is essential for the fusion environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Stratoudaki
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Applying fermentation-based techniques for the valorisation of malting co-products and malt-based ingredients

Malt and malt-based ingredients represent key raw materials for a range of industries, including (amongst others). brewing, distilling, the baked goods sector, and food ingredients manufacturers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Holmes
 20 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Msc by Research in Computing Science - Open Call in the General Area of AI for Software Engineering

This opportunity is funded by and in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group. The successful candidate will conduct research in the area of AI for Software Engineering, as part of the LEANSEAS project. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Storer, Dr PG Gregory
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) PhD studentships - School of Social and Spatial Sciences

Cardiff University School of Social and Spatial Sciences, supported by Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) invites applications for PhD study with the possibility of being awarded a fully funded studentship to start in October 2027 in the areas of. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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EASTBIO: How does the visual cortex distinguish self-generated and externally-generated visual motion?

Distinguishing self-generated from externally generated sensory input is crucial for guiding behaviour [1]. This ability is thought to be impaired in conditions such as schizophrenia, where sensory disturbances may arise from a failure to correctly attribute sensory input to its self-generated causes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Jordan, Dr A Chadwick
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in Engineering: Mechanical Biomarker Discovery for Next-Generation Biomedical Diagnostics

Mechanical properties are emerging as powerful biomarkers of health and disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Tassieri, Dr N Perry-Hauser
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Autonomous Wireless Sensing for Long-Term Air Ducts Monitoring in Decommissioning Environment (Ref: FP-ST-2026R2)

Nuclear Decommissioning is a National Priority for the UK. Pursuing a PhD in Nuclear Decommissioning offers prospective researchers the opportunity to work on one of the country's most significant engineering, environmental, and societal challenges. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Theodossiades, Dr A Hajjaj
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Identifying and managing defects in polycrystalline thin film solar cells (Ref: FP-MW-2026)

The research will focus on improving the performance of polycrystalline thin film cadmium telluride solar cells. This is the most successful second-generation solar technology. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Walls, Prof D Kuciauskas, Dr J Bowers
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Eco-Mimetic IoT: Nature-Inspired Microclimate Monitoring in Forests (Ref: 2027-LU01)

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15 calls for the protection and restoration of terrestrial ecosystems, halting biodiversity loss and land degradation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Hajjaj, Prof S Theodossiades
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Stochastic analysis and modelling of flow boiling (Ref: FP-HZ-2026R)

Flow boiling is one of the most efficient heat transfer mechanisms and plays a critical role in modern energy systems, including electronics cooling, renewable energy, and advanced thermal management technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Zhao, Dr E Long
 10 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From curiosity to catalysis: repurposing the p-block elements as sustainable catalysts

PhD opportunities with Dr Louis Morris at Durham University for October 2027 entry. Can main group metals ever emulate the extraordinary catalytic power of transition metals?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Morris
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Hidden Signals Beneath Our Feet: AI and Soil eDNA for Predicting Ecosystem Health and Drought Resilience (Ref: 2027-LU05)

Can multimodal and agentic AI reveal hidden signals in soil biodiversity and help predict ecosystem resilience to drought?. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof B Li, Dr HG Glanville
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)