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We have 3,359 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Sustainability Ph.D.

RIT’s Ph.D. in sustainability solves real-world challenges and optimizes sustainable systems across tech, business, energy, and more. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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PhD studentship in Cocrystals as Probes for the Local Conditions in Resonant Acoustic Mixing

PhD studentship in Cocrystals as Probes for the Local Conditions in Resonant Acoustic Mixing. Applications are sought for a fully funded PhD studentship position in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham (UoB) in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Michalchuk, Prof T F Friscic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Identifying critical pathways regulating autoimmunity in immuno-oncology and arthritis patients

  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
Background. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) such as BLOCKING antibodies targeting CTLA4 (e.g. ipilimumab) have revolutionised the treatment of metastatic cancers by offering long-term remission, by boosting the immune response. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Viatte, Dr P Martin, Dr MC Christofi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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An ocean in balance: delivering a model of civic participation for just decision making in offshore energy

Overview. Offshore wind developments in the North Sea will require new models of community involvement to facilitate just decision making in complex social-ecological systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SV Van Der Plank, Prof F Eigenbrod
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully Funded PhD Studentship: Physics-Informed Artificial Intelligence for Predicting Corrosion and Material Degradation in Critical Infrastructure

UWTSD and NSIRC (TWI) invite applications for a 3 year industry based PhD studentship focused on the development of physics informed artificial intelligence methods for predicting corrosion and material degradation in critical infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Joseph, Dr A Pullen, Dr K Yang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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NAPIC: Closing the Vitamin B12 Gap with Insects: Optimised Black Soldier Fly Larvae and Digestive Bioavailability

One full scholarship is available in the School of Food Science and Nutrition in 2026/27. This scholarship is open to UK (Home) and International candidates and covers UK tuition fees as well as a UKRI matched stipend (currently £21,805 in 2026/27). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A J Hernandez Alvarez
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Assessment of Residual Element Tolerance in Bearing Steels Produced from Recycled Obsolete Scrap via the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) Process

The Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement aims to achieve net zero CO₂ emissions by 2050, with a key focus on high-impact sectors such as steel and transportation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Gong, Prof P Withers
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Scholarship: Sunlight-Backscatter Communication for Maintenance-Free Environmental Sensing

With wildfires costing New Zealand an estimated $142 million in a single year, this project will address a key part of that challenge. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Xu
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI and the Future of Freight: Foresight for Smarter, Greener, and More Resilient Supply Chains

PROJECT DESCRIPTION. About the Project. An interdisciplinary foresight stream is seeking doctoral researchers to investigate avenuesof human-AI interaction (HAII). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MC Crawford, Prof EP Plant
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Personalised approach to antifungal treatment in chronic fungal lung disease

  Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences
Chronic and allergic pulmonary aspergillosis syndromes complicate asthma, COPD and bronchiectasis, leading to symptoms, admissions and mortality. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CK Kosmidis, Dr YTH Huang, Dr W Ahmed
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Continual Agent Learning for Lifelong Adaptation and Improvement in Complex Environments

Over the past few years, artificial intelligence has undergone a massive shift from static, single-turn models to semi-autonomous AI agents capable of planning, using tools, and interacting with the environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Benavidesprado
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Supporting Remote Collaboration Through AI-Enhanced AR Glasses

Augmented reality glasses are increasingly being explored as tools for remote collaboration, training, and workplace assistance. In technical work settings, a trainee or worker may need guidance from a more experienced colleague who is not physically present. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Nagy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Upcoming Doctoral (PhD) Positions at International Max Planck Research School - Biological Intelligence

The International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence (IMPRS-BI) offers fully funded doctoral student positions in the fields of behavior, ecology, neuroscience, connectomics and evolutionary genetics. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme  Max Planck Research Programme
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Understanding growth strain

Eucalypts are a fast-growing plantation tree species. However, utilisation of plantation grown eucalypts is often restricted to low value pulp chips as solid wood processing is challenging due to growth stresses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Altaner
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PhD Studentship in Photocatalysis

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship (home or international) in photocatalytic air-to-fuel conversion under the supervision of Professor Erwin Reisner within the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Reisner
 2 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)