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PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,174 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Stay In Place (SIP) formwork for structural concrete elements

The concept of using FRP composites for structurally integrated stay-in-place (SIP) formwork for structural concrete elements maximizes the advantages of both FRP and concrete; not only can the high strength of FRP be utilized effectively, but also FRP profiles can serve as permanent formwork. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Ashour
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI, Digitalisation, and the Wellbeing of Academics: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in the Age of Automation

  Research Group: School of Management
The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies is reshaping academic research workflows, fundamentally altering how academics teach, research, collaborate, and manage their careers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Ueno
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of antioxidant-loaded dermal formulations for diabetic wound healing

Details of the Project. Diabetic wounds and pressure ulcers affect 26 million patients annually[1]. Limited treatment options make diabetic pressure ulcers difficult to heal leading to sepsis, amputations, and social dysfunction[2,3]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MM Marwah, Dr LSA Sanchez Aranguren, Dr SA Ahmad
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Design, construction and testing of recombinant protein production systems for industrial biotechnology applications.

Details of the Project. The production of recombinant biopharmaceuticals, e.g., antibody fragments and growth hormones, is a billion-dollar industry, with many therapeutic proteins being expressed in the bacterium Escherichia coli [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DB Browning
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Antimicrobial resistance and gene regulation in Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli.

Details of the Project. Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) is a major cause of diarrhoeal disease in industrialized and non-industrialized countries and has been shown to be the cause of travellers’ diarrhoea and persistent diarrhoea in children and HIV patients. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DB Browning
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Dry eye disease and eye drops: retention of dry eye management formulations in eye

Details of the Project. If you are interested in pursuing full‑time PhD study in anterior eye research, with a focus on treatment strategies and an in‑depth exploration of the ocular surface and ocular lubricants, this programme may be an opportunity for you. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Dutta, Dr S Trave-Huarte
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Integrated formulation–process strategies for optimised extrusion and printability outcomes in additive manufacture of oral solid dosage forms

Details of the Project. Extrusion-based three-dimensional (3D) printing has emerged as a promising platform for delivering personalised solid oral dosage forms however, its broader adoption remains constrained by limited throughput, variable dose uniformity, and inconsistent print reliability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Kirby, Dr C Russell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Nanoscale Additive Manufacturing of Buccal Microneedle Patches for Enhanced Trans-Mucosal Drug Transport

Project Details. Buccal drug delivery offers a promising, non-invasive route for the systemic administration of both small-molecule and biologic therapeutics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Russell, Prof AR Mohammed
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How do children learn to read and spell irregular words?

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is offering one full-time PhD scholarship to undertake research investigating children's ability to learn to read new words that do not follow phonics pronunciations rules. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Wegener
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Research Opportunities in Architecture

Architecture and Interior Architecture at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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Research Opportunities in Built Environment

Built Environment at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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Examining the relationship between autism and ADHD

Although considered as separate disorders in major diagnostic manuals where disorders are characterised categorically, the co-morbidity rate between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD is 50-70%. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Overton
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Understanding the neural basis of ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders, however the neural changes that underlie the disorder are poorly understood. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Overton
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Predictive biomechanics for aortic dissection prevention

Aortic dissection is a medical emergency caused by a tear in the aortic wall, with a staggering 50% mortality rate within 30 days for those who survive long enough to reach a hospital. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Suresh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Decoding gastric electrical activity non-invasively

This project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of new computational tools for the personalised, non-invasive assessment of stomach function. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RA Avci
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)