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We have 3,651 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Direct numerical simulation of polymeric-fluid flows

Polymers and turbulence are two of the most difficult problems in statistical physics. In the past, the study of polymeric liquids was divided in two categories. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Kivotides
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the cardiotoxic effects of anti-cancer therapies; a multidisciplinary approach

There are >18 million new cancer patients worldwide every year, of which >2 million are women with breast cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P R Dash, Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto, Prof N Derakhshan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The automated construction of thermodynamic models for complex mixtures

Process design requires accurate and reliable thermodynamic data for multicomponent mixtures in the system over a wide range conditions (e.g., solvents, impurity concentrations, temperatures, pressures) which are often missing, especially for new compounds. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Lue
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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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

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

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

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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Systems level analysis of platelet signalling

We are interested in how intracellular signal transduction networks bring about complex biological behaviours in cells. We do this by combining computational biology with wet laboratory experimentation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M J Fry, Prof J M Gibbins
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Protein engineering enzymes for Industry

Project Overview. We are interested in key features of the protein sequence - structure - function relationship, and how this information can be translated to health. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K A Watson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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New methods for removal of pollutants from water

Emerging pollutants have been linked to adverse effects in humans and wildlife, such species e.g. metaldehyde as a persistent pesticide, as well as pentabromobiphenylether, 4-nonylphenol, C10-C13 chloroalkanes and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate, which are listed as priority hazardous substances by the EU (refs. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Fletcher, Dr L Lue
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Point-of-care platelet diagnostics

Project Overview. Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), but also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CI Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Platelets in health, ageing and disease: new diagnostics and treatments

Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CI Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Platelet-cell interactions: Platelets beyond thrombosis and haemostasis

Platelets play a key role in the prevention of bleeding following blood vessel damage. In addition to this important role, platelets also impact the… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Pollitt
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Advancing Biodegradable Flotation Reagents: Evaluating Non-polar and Hybrid Oil Collectors Across Diverse Mineral Systems

  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

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

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

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
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Investigating the metabolic and transcriptional regulation of lipid-associated macrophages

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
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Exploring the therapeutic potential of a novel Botulinum toxin

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

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
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1 PhD Student Position: Interface Science − New Materials

The Erlangen Center for Interface Research and Catalysis (ECRC) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen–Nürnberg (FAU) invites applications for a PhD student position to join the group of Prof. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof JL Libuda
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully-funded PhD Studentship 2026-2027 – RETINA-FAIR: Enabling FAIR Retinal Imaging Data for Early Disease Detection

The Northern Ophthalmic Research and Innovation (NORI) Institute is a flagship interdisciplinary partnership between the Universities of Sunderland, Durham, and Newcastle, the NHS, and regional and national civic and industry partners. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Campbell, Prof D Steel, Dr R Kafieh, Prof C Caiado
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Responsible AI for Health and Social Care and Wellbeing

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

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
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Responsible AI and Digital Twins for Sustainable Biodiversity Net Gain

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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Fully-funded PhD Studentship 2026-2027 – Using artificial intelligence and eye images to improve health in people living with diabetes

The Northern Ophthalmic Research and Innovation (NORI) Institute is a flagship interdisciplinary partnership between the Universities of Sunderland, Durham, and Newcastle, the NHS, and regional and national civic and industry partners. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Campbell, Prof D Steel, Prof J Bacardit, Dr D Canoy
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Leveraging machine learning to improve assisted reproductive technology outcomes for those with endometriosis.

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

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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Entrepreneurial Finance and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

The PhD project explores the startup and scaleup potential in The Netherlands by improving the alignment of critical resources to generate societal and financial returns for stakeholders. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JA Andreoli
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Autonomous Resilient Architectures:

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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