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We have 3,359 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Large Language models for Maintenance Optimisation

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
The University of York is embarking on transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and operated. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Perin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding substrates of viral 3C/3C-like proteases

In this project, you will be working to understand how viruses such as coronaviruses, caliciviruses and picornaviruses interact with infected cells, focusing on substrates of viral proteases. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Emmott
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Livestock Metabolomics: Investigating Metabolic Signatures of Methane Mitigation in Beef Cattle

Research Background. Agriculture contributes approximately 27% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Northern Ireland, with ruminant livestock representing the largest source. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Muhamad Ali
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Adaptive Information Allocation in Machine Learning

Stochastic gradient methods represent a key computational engine of large-scale modern machine learning. To estimate gradient directions, they sample training data uniformly at random, independently of their informational value. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Kaban
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Passive Load Alleviation in High-Aspect-Ratio Wings via Aeroelastic Tailoring of Thin-Ply Composite Laminates Using Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Future aircraft must meet increasingly strict efficiency and sustainability targets, driving the development of ultra-lightweight, high-aspect-ratio wings. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Dababneh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer: starving tumors of essential nutrients to promote cell death

This project is available immediately to both Home-rated applicants and International applicants who have a sponsor or are able to self-fund their studies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Papa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at UEA

We are home to prize-winning scholars and translators of literature and drama from all periods and are famous as a pioneering centre for creative writing. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel production by process intensification

This PhD project will be carried out in the framework of an international collaboration with European partners who are willing to develop new processes for sustainable aviation fuels using new Fischer-Tropsch reactors. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Spallina
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Aeroelasticity and Aerodynamics of Badminton Shuttle

  Research Group: Thermofluids
The flight of a badminton shuttle is governed by a complex interaction between aerodynamic forces and the structural flexibility of the badminton shuttle. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Harish, Dr K Katnam
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Sonification for Enhanced Situational Awareness in Spatial Computing

Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Garner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Constructive competition – using game design and competition ethically to enhance engagement with real world activities

There is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Featherstone
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multimodal AI Framework for Quality Monitoring and Nuanced Understanding

The College of Business, Technology and Engineering draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Sharma
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Quality Assured Large Scale Metal Additive Manufacturing for Energy, Marine, Aerospace & Nuclear Sectors

3-year PhD focusing on developing advanced ultrasonic in-process inspection methods for large format Wire + Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing, with the aim of improving defect detection, process understanding, and quality assurance for safety-critical components. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Zimermann, Prof C Macleod, Dr JQ Qin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Mathematics - Making a splash: Mathematical modelling of resonant wave sloshing in confined basins

Motivated by marine and industrial applications, this project concerns nonlinear resonant sloshing of confined water waves. Nonlinear resonance is a mechanism by which energy is continuously exchanged between a small number of linear wave modes, a phenomenon common to many dispersive fluid systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MD Durey, Dr KK Kowal
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in Mathematics - Mathematical modelling and fluid mechanics of enhanced blood filtration in artificial kidneys

The aim of this project involves applying techniques across mathematical modelling, analysis, fluid mechanics and/or computation to examine the efficiency of novel methodologies for enhanced and sustainable blood filtration technologies for patients undergoing dialysis treatment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr KK Kowal, Dr MD Durey
 1 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)