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Dynamic Soil–Monopile Interaction for Offshore Wind Turbines under Seismic Loading.

University of Portsmouth
School of Civil Engineering and Surveying
Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. . The PhD will be based in the School of Civil Engineering and will be supervised by Dr Mehdi Rouholamin, Dr Nikos Nanos and Dr David Begg. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Rouholamin, Dr N Nanos, Dr D Begg
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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An artificially intelligent micro camera imaging system for monitoring multiscale damages.

University of Portsmouth
School of Civil Engineering and Surveying
Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. . The PhD will be based in the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying and will be supervised by Dr Jiye Chen, Dr Shikun Zhou and Dr Zhang Zhongi. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Chen, Dr S Zhou, Dr Z Zhang
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Sustainability Ph.D.

Rochester Institute of Technology USA
RIT’s Ph.D. in sustainability solves real-world challenges and optimizes sustainable systems across tech, business, energy, and more. Read more
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Funded PhD Studentship with Hawk-Eye Innovations: Advance injury identification and performance analysis in sport using video tracking systems

Leeds Beckett University
The School of Sport
Funded PhD Studentship to work with Hawk-Eye Innovations to advance injury identification and performance analysis in sport using video tracking systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof BJ Jones, Dr J Tooby, Dr T Sawczuk
 17 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Leverhulme Centre for Research on Slavery in War

King’s College London
Department of War Studies
Transforming Understanding | Shaping a Free Future. The vast majority of contemporary conflicts involve some form of modern slavery. Read more
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Identifying Causal Genes in Respiratory Disease Using Drosophila melanogaster

University of Nottingham
School of Life Sciences
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma collectively affect more than 800 million people worldwide and represent a leading cause of global mortality and morbidity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Georgiou, Prof I Sayers
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Surface Chemistry of Blast-Prepared Steel and Its Impact on Protective Coating Adhesion (Ref: EXTERNALFUNDED26/SE/GNS/RAILTON)

Northumbria University
School of Geography and Natural Sciences
Overview. Join an exciting collaboration between Northumbria University and Sherwin-Williams - the world's largest coatings manufacturer - to solve a multi-million pound challenge affecting global infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J R Railton
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD studentship in Cocrystals as Probes for the Local Conditions in Resonant Acoustic Mixing

University of Birmingham
School of Chemistry
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
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Funded PhD Studentship with Rugby League Cares Brain Health Fund, in collaboration with Leeds Beckett University, the University of Sydney, the University of Leeds, and the Rugby Football League

Leeds Beckett University
The School of Sport
Funded PhD Studentship to advance screening for long-term health risk factors, and preventative care in professional rugby league players. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof BJ Jones, Dr S Chantler, Dr A Stavropoulos-Kalinoglou, Dr J Tooby
 17 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Identifying critical pathways regulating autoimmunity in immuno-oncology and arthritis patients

The University of Manchester
Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
  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
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An ocean in balance: delivering a model of civic participation for just decision making in offshore energy

University of Southampton
Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
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

University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
Research, Innovation & Enterprise Services
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
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PhD Position in Efficient Test-Time Model Adaptation in Dynamic Edge Environments

Aarhus University
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
  Research Group: Adaptive and Agentic AI (A3) Lab
Artificial intelligence models deployed in real-world edge environments must operate under continuously changing conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Bozorgtabar, Dr QZ Zhang
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Start Strong: Understanding How Early-Life Interactions Between the Gut Microbiome, Immune Function, and Helminth Infection Influence Long-Term Health and Performance in Thoroughbred Foals

University of Bristol
Bristol Veterinary School
Why do some foals thrive while others experience higher parasite burdens, poorer health, or reduced athletic performance? Increasing evidence suggests that the answer may lie in the complex interactions between the gut microbiome, the immune system, and parasite exposure during the earliest stages of life. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr LE Peachey
 15 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Targeting Cancer Metabolism in Liver Cancer

University of St Andrews
School of Medicine
Project Description. The project focuses on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of liver cancer, where effective treatments remain limited for many patients. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr VHV Villar, Prof D Harrison
 16 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Uncertainty-Driven Autonomy – Acting on Uncertainty in Prognostics and Health Management of Complex Assets

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
About the RAINZ CDT. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Net Zero is a partnership between three of the UK’s leading universities (The University of Manchester, University of Glasgow and University of Oxford). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Zhao, Dr L ZHANG
 7 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Rational Design of Next Generation Chalcogen Bonding Catalysts

University of Warwick
Department of Chemistry
Background. Chalcogen bonding is an emerging non‑covalent interaction between Lewis acidic chalcogen‑containing molecules (S, Se, Te) and Lewis bases. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Greenhalgh
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Robotics for Inspection in Confined Steel Structures

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
About the RAINZ CDT. The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Net Zero is a partnership between three of the UK’s leading universities (The University of Manchester, University of Glasgow and University of Oxford). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Nair, Dr M O'Toole
 7 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mechanistic and interpretable AI for personalised eczema severity forecasting

Imperial College London
Department of Computing
AI for Healthcare & Computational Systems Medicine. Join us to do your PhD at the intersection of AI, biology, and digital health to make personalised eczema forecasting a clinical reality. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Tanaka
 16 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Developing first-in-class PROTAC degraders against the HPV E7 oncoprotein

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Biosciences
Can targeted protein degradation help eliminate cancer-causing viruses?. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for almost all cervical cancers and approximately 70–80% of HPV-positive throat cancers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Paradowski, Prof A Gallimore, Dr D Jones, Dr N Buurma
 20 August 2026  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

University of Leeds
Faculty of Environment
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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Fluid Structure Interaction and Marine Structural Design for Offshore Aquaculture Systems

Queen Mary University of London
School of Engineering and Materials Science
This fully funded PhD studentship is supported by Lloyd's Register Foundation and is open to applicants eligible for Home fee status. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Avital
 7 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Arthrogenic muscle inhibition following ACL injury and reconstruction: A mechanistic and biopsychosocial approach to rehabilitation and recovery

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences
Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) and Cardiff Metropolitan University Fully-Funded PhD Studentship - Arthrogenic muscle inhibition following ACL injury and reconstruction. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Pedley, Dr L Kember
 7 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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 University of Manchester
Department of Materials
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
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Evaluating the UK Vaccine Programme Holistically

University of Cambridge
Department of Veterinary Medicine
This PhD project is embedded in the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Vaccines & Immunisation, a collaboration between the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), University College London (UCL) and the University of Cambridge. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Trotter
 23 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Health economic approaches to evaluating mental health conditions experienced by young adults

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
This post offers an exciting opportunity for a three-year research post with inbuilt professional development and research training by undertaking a PhD. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Thorn, Dr AJ Russell, Dr A Realpe
 20 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Scholarship: Sunlight-Backscatter Communication for Maintenance-Free Environmental Sensing

University of Auckland
School of Computer Science
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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Can Public Services Rebuild Democracy? Public Ownership, Social Trust and the Rise of Authoritarian Structures

University of Greenwich
Business School
The growing electoral success of authoritarian political movements and their appeal to "strong" leadership, exclusionary narratives and anti democratic principles has sent shockwaves through democratic societies across the world in what is often described as a global " Neo Authoritarianism" (Wodak, 2022). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr VW Weghmann
 23 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Physics and Engineering: Characterisation and Metrology of Next Generation Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductors and Devices

Swansea University
Research, Engagement & Innovation Services
Key Information. Open to. UK and international applicants. Funding Providers. EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Meredith, Dr Saptarsi Ghosh Ghosh
 5 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Personalised approach to antifungal treatment in chronic fungal lung disease

The University of Manchester
Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences
  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
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