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Engineering Provitamin A (Beta-carotene) Rich Tomatoes

Background. Poor diets are a leading contributor to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and obesity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Fraser, Dr G Enfissi, Dr LP Perez

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Engineering Biology for Sustainable Isoprenoid Production

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Biological Sciences

Background. Isoprenoids represent one of the largest and most diverse classes of natural products, with applications spanning nutrition, health, Pharma and industry. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Fraser, Dr G Enfissi, Dr LP Perez

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Investigating molecular mechanism of medium chain fats in muscle health and cardiovascular disease treatment

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Biological Sciences

Ketogenic diets, involving restricted carbohydrate and high fat consumption, have been proposed to increase skeletal muscle strength, with likely impacts on professional sports performance. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R S B Williams, Dr AB Malerba

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Unravelling the effects of dynamics on catalysis in porous materials through advanced NMR spectroscopy

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

Research Group: Department of Chemistry, Analytical Methods and Physical Chemistry Theme

More efficient catalytic and separation processes that require less energy and enable the sustainable utilisation of small molecules and chemical feedstocks are essential for achieving net zero and reducing the environmental impact of modern industry. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Dr D Lee

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The impact of somatic and epigenetic DNA variation on tree adaptation and evolution

University of Birmingham

School of Biosciences

In virtually all living organisms, mutations of genomic DNA allow the generation of new traits that, if positively selected, drive adaptation to changing environments and contribute to evolution. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Catoni

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Haustoria-omics and RNAi gene silencing, to understand gene regulation, fungal virulence and infection during powdery mildew and rust diseases in cereals.

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Biological Sciences

Powdery mildews (PMs) and rusts are prevalent plant diseases that compromise the production of many valuable food and horticultural crops, including wheat and barley. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Bindschedler

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Identification and precise gene editing of wheat and barley susceptibility factors to generate disease resistant crops against powdery mildew and rust fungi.

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Biological Sciences

Powdery mildews (PMs) and rusts are prevalent plant diseases that compromise the production of many valuable food and horticultural crops, including wheat and barley. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Bindschedler

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Algebraic groups and Lie algebras

University of Birmingham

School of Mathematics

Projects available in a range of topics in representation theory and Lie theory. These are centred around questions in the representation theory of Lie algebras and algebraic groups and are likely to involve a blend of algebraic, combinatorial and geometric methods. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S. M. Goodwin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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SU-3-1 Hydrogen Conversion of a Gas Turbine – Optimisation Operating Parameters for Co-Firing

University of Sheffield

Green Industrial Futures Centre for Doctoral Training (GIF CDT)

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Dr K Finney

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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SU-2-2 Integrative systems of carbon removal technologies and green hydrogen scale up and standardisation

University of Sheffield

Green Industrial Futures Centre for Doctoral Training (GIF CDT)

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Koh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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SU-2-1 Futureproof energy and materials feedstock resilience for sustainable aviation fuels supply chain

University of Sheffield

Green Industrial Futures Centre for Doctoral Training (GIF CDT)

Supervisors: Prof M Pourkashanian, Prof L Koh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The University of Manchester - Department of Mathematics

The University of Manchester

Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at Manchester is one of the largest Mathematics Departments in the UK and has been home to some of the brightest postgraduate and academic mathematicians. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Maths Research Programme

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The University of Manchester - Department of Physics and Astronomy

The University of Manchester

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is home to outstanding research, leading facilities such as the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, and internationally renowned physicists and astronomers including the discoverers of graphene Professor Sir Andre Geim and Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov, and Professor Brian Cox. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

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Intelligent Proprioceptive Anthropomorphic Robotic Hands

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Robotic hands and grippers are pivotal in robotic handling or interactions with objects, and similarly, a robot can intelligently manipulate an object. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Robust Model-based Predictive Control for Hybrid Robotic Arms

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

In contrast to conventional robots, hybrid (soft-rigid) robots offer enhanced interaction safety alongside sensorised, repeatable performance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Dexterous Manipulation for Hybrid Robots Using Reinforcement Learning

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Hybrid Robotic manipulators combine soft and rigid components that allow them to be safer and more reliable than their rigid counterparts during their interactions with the world. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Deployable Mobile Robots for autonomous inspection applications

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

The adoption of autonomous robots for industrial inspection holds significant appeal, primarily due to their capacity to operate in various environments without concern for safety and health hazards. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Jamil

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Autonomous Sensor Design and Verification

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Sensing is essential for machines to interact intelligently and safely with the external environment, much like humans do[1, 2]. Human tactile sensing, for instance, allows us to handle a variety of objects, from delicate berries to heavy payloads – by adapting our touch and pressure accordingly. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BJ Jamil, Prof A M Tyrrell

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advanced Proprioception for Robotic Legs

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Humans are complex mechanical systems of interconnected bodies with a high degree of freedom (DOF). Our inner structures/bodies have naturally evolved with advanced proprioception and control, enabling us to perform a wide range of actions/movements, such as running, walking, sitting, and jumping. Read more

Supervisors: Dr BJ Jamil, Dr P Ellison

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Molecular Origins of Stability in Organic Photovoltaic Materials

University of Birmingham

School of Chemistry

A 3.5-year PhD position is available in the field of experimental nanoscience at surfaces and molecular-scale imaging of conjugated polymers in the group of Prof. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Costantini

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding and mitigating the impact of fraudulent participation on health research

University of Liverpool

Department of Public Health, Policy and Systems

This mixed-methods PhD aims to explore how health researchers experience and address fraudulent participation, aiming to develop practical guidelines to protect research integrity across multiple aspects of Health research. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Deja

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Filters and antenna systems for New Space applications

University of Birmingham

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

There is a growing trend in space applications toward the use of higher frequencies and broader bandwidths. For example, high throughput telecommunication satellite systems are transitioning from Ku/Ka to Q-band, with extensions reaching the W- and D-band. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Wang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Reconfigurable and programmable microwave devices and antenna systems using new materials and smart structures

University of Birmingham

Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

With the pervasive use of wireless communication systems from land to space, static communication hardware no longer meets the diverse and dynamic deployment needs. Read more

Supervisor: Prof Y Wang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Silent Owl Flight: Noise Generation by Turbulent Flows over Flexible Aerofoil Trailing Edge

University of Birmingham

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Are you passionate about the reduction of aircraft noise? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research that will lead to silent airfoil design?. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Wang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Biology of ageing: investigating the effect of novel compounds on longevity and functionality

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Biological Sciences

One of the primary goals of ageing research is to identify compounds that can extend lifespan and/or improve physical and cognitive performance in old age. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Augustin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Targeting human neurodegenerative diseases using the fruit-fly Drosophila melanogaster

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Biological Sciences

Almost a million of people in the UK suffer from neurodegenerative disorders. Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and Frontotemporal dementia are the most common causes of neurodegenerative dementias. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Augustin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Remote Object Identification using Quantum-Enhanced Imaging

Heriot-Watt University

Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS)

Research Group: Single-Photon Group

About the Project. Overview. In recent years, there have been a number of remarkable advances in the use of quantum detection in optical imaging. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Buller

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 3,359 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,359 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Engineering Provitamin A (Beta-carotene) Rich Tomatoes

Engineering Biology for Sustainable Isoprenoid Production

Investigating molecular mechanism of medium chain fats in muscle health and cardiovascular disease treatment

Multimodal Learning and Control for Dexterous Robotic Manipulation

International Max Planck Research School

Marine Natural Porduct Research

Unravelling the effects of dynamics on catalysis in porous materials through advanced NMR spectroscopy

The impact of somatic and epigenetic DNA variation on tree adaptation and evolution

Haustoria-omics and RNAi gene silencing, to understand gene regulation, fungal virulence and infection during powdery mildew and rust diseases in cereals.

Identification and precise gene editing of wheat and barley susceptibility factors to generate disease resistant crops against powdery mildew and rust fungi.

Algebraic groups and Lie algebras

SU-3-1 Hydrogen Conversion of a Gas Turbine – Optimisation Operating Parameters for Co-Firing

SU-2-2 Integrative systems of carbon removal technologies and green hydrogen scale up and standardisation

SU-2-1 Futureproof energy and materials feedstock resilience for sustainable aviation fuels supply chain

The University of Manchester - Department of Mathematics

The University of Manchester - Department of Physics and Astronomy

Intelligent Proprioceptive Anthropomorphic Robotic Hands

Robust Model-based Predictive Control for Hybrid Robotic Arms

Dexterous Manipulation for Hybrid Robots Using Reinforcement Learning

Deployable Mobile Robots for autonomous inspection applications

Autonomous Sensor Design and Verification

Advanced Proprioception for Robotic Legs

Molecular Origins of Stability in Organic Photovoltaic Materials

Understanding and mitigating the impact of fraudulent participation on health research

Filters and antenna systems for New Space applications

Reconfigurable and programmable microwave devices and antenna systems using new materials and smart structures

Silent Owl Flight: Noise Generation by Turbulent Flows over Flexible Aerofoil Trailing Edge

Biology of ageing: investigating the effect of novel compounds on longevity and functionality

Targeting human neurodegenerative diseases using the fruit-fly Drosophila melanogaster

Remote Object Identification using Quantum-Enhanced Imaging

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