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Understanding and applying the quantum optoelectronic characteristics of fluorescent proteins

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Chemistry
The aim of this studentship is to establish a fundamental understanding of the quantum-mechanical basis of fluorescent protein function and to exploit this knowledge to develop fluorescent proteins as a new class of sustainable, bio-derived optoelectronic materials. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Platts, Prof D Jones
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Reversing stem cell ageing for next generation gene therapy applications to prevent blood cancers

University of York
Department of Biology
The challenge and technological breakthrough. Thousands of UK patients suffer annually from age-related bone marrow failure (BMF), cytopenias (lack of appropriate blood cells), and inherited BMF syndromes – all of which are precursors to acute myeloid leukaemia. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D G Kent, Dr A Conti, Dr D Boucher
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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GLP-1 medicines and addiction outcomes

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
Overview. Could medicines used to treat diabetes and obesity also help people experiencing addiction?. We are seeking a motivated PhD student to investigate the potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA medicines) to improve alcohol- and/or opioid-related outcomes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Taylor
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sustainable Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Foams for Low Carbon Building Insulation

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Chemistry
Polymers play an essential role in modern society, with the construction sector representing one of the largest consumers of plastic materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ward
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Making, Breaking and Understanding Ammonia: Multiscale Catalytic Design through Real Translation for a Sustainable Future

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Chemistry
Ammonia is undergoing a transformation. from one of the world's most important industrial chemicals to a potential hydrogen carrier and carbon-free energy vector. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Roldan Martinez
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigation of water-associated deactivation mechanisms for industrial Fischer Tropsch catalysts

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Chemistry
Summary. Cheap, clean, and sustainable portable energy is essential for achieving net zero, with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) expected to play a critical role in decarbonising air transport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Logsdail
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding a capsid-based paradigm in neuronal intercellular signalling

University of York
Department of Biology
Intercellular communication between neurons is a fundamental property that underlies all neuronal functions from the processing of sensory information to learning and memory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Chawla, Dr P Fogg, Prof R Twarock
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Polymergeddon: Rise of the Osmotic Pressure

University of Birmingham
School of Chemistry
Polymers are everywhere, and they're built to last. Their strength and chemical stability make them incredibly useful, but also frustratingly difficult to destroy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S F Fielden
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Towards a Fundamental Understanding of the Deformation of Ruthenium and its alloys

University of Warwick
WMG
  Research Group: Advanced Steel Processing Group
Ruthenium alloys are growing in interest due to their lower metal value and potential applications across various industries like automotive and AI. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G West, Dr C Slater
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Understanding how Li-ion cell failure affects battery system design

University of Warwick
WMG
  Research Group: Battery Systems
There exists an inherent variability in how lithium-ion batteries fail – an event commonly referred to as “thermal runway”. This uncertainty drives additional cost and complexity into the design and validation methods employed for battery systems created for electric vehicles, aerospace or stationary storage. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Marco, Assoc Prof TV Vincent
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Finding each blood stem cell in its neighbourhood: machine learning to map the bone marrow niche from multiplexed imaging and single-cell proteomics

University of York
Department of Biology
Your bone marrow makes hundreds of billions of new blood cells every day. A small population of haematopoietic stem cells sustains this for life from specialised neighbourhoods, or niches, shared with stromal cells, blood vessels and maturing blood cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr W Grey, Dr C Anene, Dr A Droop
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Cardiff University is offering 3 fully funded AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award PhD studentships across the arts and humanities, starting October 2027

Cardiff University
Cardiff University invites applications for three fully funded PhD studentships through the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Doctoral Landscape Awards (DLA) scheme. Read more
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EastBio: Building the foundations for vaccines against bacterial pathogens affecting emerging aquaculture species

University of Stirling
Institute of Aquaculture
The rapid expansion and diversification of aquaculture is driving interest in culturing new species with the potential to support sustainable food production. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Desbois, Dr G Ramirez-Paredes
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Activating Enzymes with Adhirons

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. This PhD project will explore a new approach to enhancing enzyme activity using Adhirons, a unique class of engineered protein binding reagents developed at the University of Leeds. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G.R. Hemsworth, Prof D Tomlinson, Dr A Males
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Status, distribution, and dynamics of marine biodiversity

University of Sheffield
School of Biosciences
Marine biodiversity is essential to the functioning of the Earth’s ecosystems, and supports a range of ecosystem services including food production, climate regulation, and cultural values. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Webb
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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