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PhD in Design, Architecture, Technology and Engineering

Based on the south coast, an hour from London, the University of Brighton has built a reputation on research excellence and a dynamic, diverse and creative student community and the University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition PhD

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD programme titled "CFD-informed finite element analysis for thermal control in wire-arc directed energy deposition." This research opportunity focuses on advancing the field of large-scale additive manufacturing, utilising metal wire as the feedstock and electric arc as the heat source. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Sun
 18 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Sport and Health Sciences

The University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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EastBio: Role of molecular gradients in haematopoietic stem cell (HSCs) development

  Research Group: Institute for Regeneration and Repair
During embryonic development haematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) emerge in the AGM region from the endothelial floor of the dorsal aorta. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Medvinsky, Dr G Blin
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding legume nitrogen dynamics and their implications for greenhouse gas mitigation in regenerative agriculture PhD

We invite applications from ambitious life-science graduates for a fully funded PhD at Cranfield University, supported by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Guest, Prof W Otten
 11 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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3D temperature field reconstruction from local temperature monitoring in directed energy deposition PhD

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to undertake a PhD program titled "3D Temperature Field Reconstruction from Local Temperature Monitoring in Directed Energy Deposition." This exciting research opportunity focuses on advancing large-scale additive manufacturing using metal wire as feedstock and electric arc as the heat source. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Sun
 18 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EastBio: Bet-hedging bacteria: computational modelling of RNA repair and antibiotic survival

  Research Group: Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Bacterial cells rarely behave identically, even within a genetically uniform population. This variability underlies heteroresistance, where some cells resist antibiotics better than others despite being genetically identical, allowing infections to persist and relapse. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Weisse, Prof P Swain
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the Role of Operations Management in Healthcare Transformation to assist the health service to operate more efficiently (with a particular focus on healthcare productivity improvement)

  Research Group: Business and Management Studies
Healthcare in the UK is complex system encompassing community health, primary care, secondary care (elective care, emergency care, mental health care) and specialist tertiary care. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A McKittrick, Prof TC Cadden, Prof P Humphreys
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD at the Institute of Historical Research

Undertake doctoral research in the history of the world from the fourth to the 21st century with supervision from the Institute of Historical Research. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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PhD at the Warburg Institute

Join a unique scholarly community conducting cutting-edge interdisciplinary work in the humanities. As a student at the Warburg Institute, you'll benefit from world-class resources, libraries and archives as you conduct your PhD research. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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PhD (School of Law) Doctorate

Study a PhD at the University of Bradford and contribute new and significant knowledge to the field of law. Why study a law PhD?. Read more
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PhDs in Psychology, Sociology and Politics

Sheffield Institute of Social Sciences. Our department works to address contemporary issues in areas like health and wellbeing, social policy and inequality, and international relations. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Sheffield Business School – Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)

Sheffield Business School. Accredited by AASCB, Sheffield Business School is among the top 6% of business schools globally. We are proud of our research impact, industry collaboration and commitment to regional development through Sheffield Hallam University's Civic University Agreement. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Business Research Programme
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PhD Opportunities at Sheffield Business School

Sheffield Business School. Accredited by AASCB, the Business School is among the top 6% of business schools globally. Our ambition is to be a world leading applied business school. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Business Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of Politics

The Department of Politics is at the heart of current thinking, research and debate, and home to a prestigious, lively and international community. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Centre for Women’s Studies

The Centre for Women's Studies (CWS) is a leading interdisciplinary centre for feminist and gender-oriented research. Located in our own dedicated space, our core members of staff are all prominent feminist academics. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Department of Psychology

Our Department of Psychology is a research-intensive department where students are taught by people at the forefront of their fields in well-equipped facilities. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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PhD in Computing Science - FUTUREFAUNA: Reshaping the FUTURE of animal computer interaction through a Framework for Animal User Needs and Agency

FUTUREFAUNA is an ERC Starting Grant (funded via European Council), led by Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas, with the aim of exploring how animals can use computing technology to have greater control over their environment and choice over their social connections. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Hirskyj-Douglas
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Arts and Humanities Postgraduate Research, University of Glasgow

Scholarship and funding opportunities. Scholarships and funding opportunities are available for postgraduate research degrees and PhD study in Arts and Humanities at the University of Glasgow. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Arts Research Programme
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Translation Studies - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join an impactful Modern Languages department and undertake research in Translation Studies. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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Modern Languages - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

The Department of Modern Languages is home to internationally renowned researchers in a range of European and world languages and cultures. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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Music - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

The Department of Music offers promising candidates the opportunity to carry out research in one of the most dynamic institutions in Britain, with supervision from world-leading academics and access to outstanding facilities. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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Linguistics and Communication - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field. With an international reputation as a centre of excellence, our Department of Linguistics and Communication offers campus and distance-learning PhD supervision across a broad range of research areas. Read more
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Developing treatment guidance to support military personnel affected by deployment-related psychological distress

We are looking to recruit a PhD candidate who is interested to develop understanding of how mental health causalities can be assessed and triaged during potential future large-scale combat operations (LSCO). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Jones, Dr C Williamson
 8 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Bath Engineering & Design Studentships: Non-invasive continuous monitoring of stress in newborns

This project is one of a number in competition for a studentship from the Faculty of Engineering and Design at the University of Bath. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H S Leese, Dr C Herdes, Prof P Estrela
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Ultra Reliable Terrestrial / Non-Terrestrial 6G and Beyond Networks

  Research Group: Communication Technologies
The upcoming Industry 5.0 and its vision for industrial automation have been continuously challenging the capability of the wireless infrastructure supporting such applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y chun, Prof D Grace
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EastBio: Characterisation of a completely new virus lineage infecting animals

  Research Group: Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Drosophila melanogaster is the foremost laboratory model for viral infection of invertebrates, and through metagenomic discovery our group has now identified more than 200 viruses that naturally infect Drosophilidae. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Obbard, Dr J Regan
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EastBio: Unraveling genetic constraints on evolutionary trajectories: A quantitative genetics analysis of life history, dispersal, and aging in the burying beetle Nicrophorus vespilloides

Understanding how genetic constraints shape evolutionary trajectories is fundamental to evolutionary biology, yet empirical estimates in invertebrate systems are limited. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Moorad, Dr C Walling
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The adoption of sustainable decarbonisation and biodiversity practices: peer nudging within the Mid Ulster Biorefinery and Circular Economy Cluster

  Research Group: Business and Management Studies
This PhD will explore the role of Nudge Theory (Thaler and Sunstein, 2009) and peer championing through the lens of the Mid Ulster Biorefinery and Circular Economy Cluster. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof SM Moffett, Prof GJ Simmons, Dr A Reid
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EastBio: Identification of telomere-binding proteins in human pathogenic fungi Cryptococcus neoformans

  Research Group: Institute of Cell Biology
Humans are infected by Cryptococcus from breathing fungal spores. This leads to developing cryptococcosis, which is accompanied by infection in lungs, brain and other parts of the body and causing more than 600,000 human deaths annually. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Makovets, Prof J Arulanandam
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)