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Impact of climate change on integrity of engineered lighthouse structures

University of Strathclyde
Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
The ocean is the world’s greatest carbon sink. The ongoing rise of atmospheric CO. 2. will impact ocean CO. 2. absorption, increasing its acidity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Burnside, Dr K Dobson
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Post-Quantum Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Trustworthy AI

University of Sheffield
School of Computer Science
Are you ready to help shape the cryptographic foundations of the next generation of trustworthy, quantum-resilient AI systems?. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Gope, Dr B Abdolmaleki
 26 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Novel Time Series Machine Learning Methodology for High-Dimensional Data

University of Strathclyde
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
The development of AI-based methodology and architectures to improve financial, environmental and health care prediction accuracy, enhance data reliability, and support evidence-based policy has become the priorities of many countries including the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Pan, Prof KC Chen
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Design and Synthetic Applications of Oxidative Cleavage Biocatalysts

University of Edinburgh
School of Chemistry
A joint PhD studentship is available in the research groups of Prof. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Campopiano, Dr A Mey
 28 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Supporting policymakers to incentivise effective and equitable land use change for Net Zero with AI

University of Exeter
Economics
Background. British law has enshrined specific goals to meet Net Zero, reverse biodiversity loss, improve water quality and to ensure food and energy security in the coming decades. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Williamson, Dr A Binner
 12 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Root cause analysis of cyber security incidents

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Computer Science
One full scholarship is available in the School of Computer Science at the University of Leeds in 2026/27. This scholarship is open only applicants who qualify as Home student for fee purposes and covers tuition fees plus maintenance. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H A Jhumka, Prof K Djemame
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Optimising Nutritional Strategies in Football Players (Ref: RDFC26/HW/SER/BRIGGS2)

Northumbria University
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
This fully funded full-time PhD is in partnership with Northumbria University and South Shields Football Club. The specific topic can have input from the candidate, the overarching theme will be ‘Optimising Nutritional Strategies in Football Players’. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Briggs
 19 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Neural Cellular Automata for Top-Down Engineering of Self-Organising Systems

University of York
Department of Computer Science
About the Project. Self-organisation is a property of many natural systems, where local interactions among individuals give rise to patterns and behaviours at the global level—for example, flocks of birds collectively avoiding a predator, or the collective decision-making process of honey bees' nest site selection [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Stovold
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Integrating GPS-Derived Metrics with Technical and Tactical Performance Data to Enhance Elite Football Decision-Making

University of Nottingham
School of Life Sciences
Elite football performance is underpinned by the ability to meet the complex physical demands of match-play. Prior research has demonstrated that these demands are highly context-dependent, varying according to tactical role, match status, and phases of play. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MJ Jacques, Dr AB Butterworth, Dr JM Marshall
 7 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Smart electrochromic thin-films for active surfaces PhD

Cranfield University
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
An exciting opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary 4-year PhD studentship, fully funded by EPSRC Industrial Doctorate Link Award (IDLA) in collaboration with BAE Systems, open to Home (UK) applicants. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Koziol, Dr J Rao
 19 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Resilient Federated Learning for Autonomous Systems under Distribution Shifts

University of Sheffield
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  Research Group: Machine Learning
Applications are sought for a fully funded PhD studentship position in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Sheffield in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Esnaola, Dr M J Jones
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Engineering: Mechanical Biomarker Discovery for Next-Generation Biomedical Diagnostics

University of Glasgow
College of Science and Engineering
Mechanical properties are emerging as powerful biomarkers of health and disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Tassieri, Dr N Perry-Hauser
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Reforming and Re-framing Personal Devotions and Religious Behaviour in Perth’s Past, Present and Future

University of the Highlands and Islands
Centre for History
This collaborative doctoral project seeks to demonstrate the opportunities offered for knowledge exchange, archival enhancement and improving active engagement with Perth and Kinross’s archival collections through embedding a historical researcher within the practices and needs of an archive environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr LD Dean
 11 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development and Evaluation of Fluconazole-Loaded Boronated Gellan Gum, Sodium Alginate and Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Based Buccal Films for the Potential Treatment of Oral Candidiasis

De Montfort University
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
About the Project. This project investigates the development of fluconazole-loaded polymeric buccal films for the potential treatment of oral candidiasis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Kolawole
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Improving the clinical success of porous orthopaedic designs – experimental and finite element study

University of Sheffield
School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Bone cancer primarily occurs in children, adolescents and adults over the age of 65 years. Current treatment of choice involves chemotherapy, tumour removal and replacement with an implant (endoprosthesis). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V S Cheong, Dr P Fromme
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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