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Technology Interventions in Fan Engagement and Sport Tourism

University of Birmingham

School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Project Overview. Technology is reshaping the sport industry. From service robots and AI mascots to augmented and virtual reality, digital tools are increasingly used to enhance the fan experience, create new forms of engagement, and stimulate sport tourism. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y F Feng

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

Ultrafast lasers and high-harmonic generation: Developing compact X‑ray sources for next‑generation imaging

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Peter Horak and Dr Bill Brocklesby. This PhD offers the chance to exploit advanced computer simulations to drive experiments, pushing the boundaries of ultrafast science and opening new frontiers in physics and biomedical applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Horak

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Computational physics of high‑power fibre lasers: from nonlinear dynamics to next‑generation applications

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Peter Horak and Prof Michalis Zervas. This project will use advanced theory and computer simulations to uncover the fundamental processes that restrict laser performance, helping design the next generation of lasers for science, industry, and healthcare. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Horak

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Mathematical modelling of poro-mechanics of soil

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T. Roose

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Modelling soil dewatering and recharge for cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T. Roose

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Virtual Reality for Home Medical Treatment: Exploring the User Experience for Patient and Healthcare Staff Training

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Arts and Creative Industries

Home treatment for various diseases offers a cost-effective and patient-centred alternative, but it requires individuals and their caregivers to perform complex procedures safely and consistently. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Charisis

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

Immersive Commerce: Investigating the Role of Extended Reality (XR) in Shaping Branding and Marketing Strategies for Youth Engagement in e-Commerce

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Arts and Creative Industries

The shift from transactional to experiential digital commerce has accelerated with advances in Extended Reality (XR) technology. Major retailers, and particularly luxury brands, are increasingly exploring XR-based platforms to create engaging customer journeys. Read more

Supervisors: Prof V Charisis, Prof S Sawang, Dr X Tao

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

Designing an AI Co-Driver: Enhancing Decision-Making and Safety through AR Head-Up Displays in Semi-Autonomous Vehicles

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Arts and Creative Industries

The increasing infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into human–machine systems presents new opportunities and challenges in transport safety, driver support, and human–computer interaction. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Charisis

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

Neural mechanisms of physiological tremor

University of Birmingham

School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Everyone experiences some degree of involuntary movement when trying to hold their hand still. This unintended movement is known as physiological tremor. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Reynolds

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

Unravelling alternative cancer metabolic pathways

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

The surface of cancer cells is a unique environment to study, as it is the gatekeeper for the uptake of nutrients and drugs. The turn-over and organisation of proteins at the plasma membrane is an essential part of cellular regulation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Brown

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

Stereoselective Synthesis of Atropisomers. Application to Natural Products and Drug-like Intermediates

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Chemical Biology

Atropisomers represent an important class of chiral molecules whereby stereoisomerism is determined by ease of rotation about a single bond. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JPA Harrity

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

Integrated quantum photonics using semiconductor quantum dots

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Semiconductor Photonics and Quantum Technologies

This project is about solid-state quantum technologies, and aims to demonstrate key components of photonic quantum processing circuits. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Fox, Prof L Wilson

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

15 fully-funded 4-year MRes + PhD studentships at the EPSRC CDT in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero (FIBE3 CDT)

University of Cambridge

The University of Cambridge invites applications for fully funded MRes + PhD studentships within the FIBE3 CDT, starting 1st October 2026. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Advanced synthesis and spectroscopy of lanthanide-doped nanoparticles

University of Canterbury

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Lanthanide ion (Ln3+) doped upconverting nanoparticles can convert low-energy photons into higher-energy photons. This upconversion fluorescence has tremendous importance for a broad spectrum of applications in upconversion thermometry, bio-imaging, drug delivery, theranostics, photovoltaics, banknote etc. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof V Golovko

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

Next-Generation Functional Thin-Film Materials for Clean Energy and Net Zero Propulsion - ENG 281

University of Nottingham

Faculty of Engineering

We recommend that you apply early, as the advert will be removed once the position has been filled. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Kudrynskyi

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

Asymmetric Synthesis of Boronic Ester Heterocycles

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Chemical Biology

Boron containing molecules are of high value, as they have many applications in chemical synthesis, materials science, and catalysis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BM Partridge

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

From Early Lesions to Therapy Resistance: Exploring New Frontiers in Ovarian Cancer

The University of Manchester

Division of Cancer Sciences

High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is the most lethal gynaecological malignancy, with survival rates that have changed little in decades. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C.K Schmidt, Prof R Edmondson

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

Advanced solutions for Radar/RF sensors in Autonomous Systems

University of Strathclyde

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

In the recent years uncrewed systems have become widely used in battlespace scenarios, with a wide range of capabilities and levels of autonomy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Clemente, Dr G Di Caterina

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

Multi-omics discovery analysis of response to advanced therapies in psoriatic arthritis

The University of Manchester

Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences

Background. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory arthritis which causes joint inflammation, pain and resultant disability. Read more

Supervisors: Dr James Bluett, Prof M Rattray, Dr Z Yiu, Dr AAJ Al-Janabi

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

Terahertz charge dynamics of nanometals in liquids

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Fabio Novelli. This PhD investigates the electronic behaviour of metal nanoparticles in liquid environments. Using advanced terahertz spectroscopy, you will reveal how particle size, shape, and surroundings govern charge transport. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Novelli

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Nanocarrier formulations of antimicrobial agents as treatment for odontogenic infections

University of Birmingham

School of Pharmacy

Odontogenic infections – those which occur within a tooth or in tissue closely surrounding a tooth, such as dental caries – affect approximately 2 billion people globally, including approximately 500 million children. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S G Gordon, Dr A R Rahman

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

PhD in Chemistry: Medicinal Chemistry of Nucleotide Analogues

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Chemistry

Nucleoside analogues (NAs) are an important class of antiviral and anticancer agents commonly used in the therapy of many different viral infections and cancer conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Serpi

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

Development and validation of novel MRI methods using preclinical models of disease.

University of Glasgow

College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

At Glasgow’s Experimental MRI Centre we are interested in pushing the boundaries of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and its application to biomedical research. Read more

Supervisors: Dr m Holmes, Dr A Vallatos

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

Occupational Therapy Professional Doctorate (OTD)

Rochester Institute of Technology USA

Develop innovative interventions with real-world skills in RIT’s hands-on OT doctoral program. This program is pending approval by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education but now accepting applications for enrollment. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

Mechanisms of drug-induced mutations in cancer

Ariel University

Department of Molecular Biology

We invite applications for a PhD study “Mechanisms of drug-induced mutations in cancer“. Treatment of cancer with drugs that cause DNA damage often leads to development of the drug tolerance. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Sherman

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

Towards controlling cell-state switching of neural crest differentiation states in melanoma evolution

The University of Manchester

Division of Molecular and Cellular Function

Melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, exhibits remarkable adaptability, enabling metastasis, therapy resistance, and immune evasion. Central to this adaptability is the ability of melanoma cells to transition between distinct functional states, a process rooted in mechanisms of cell fate choice. Read more

Supervisors: Dr KM Marie, Dr J.R.D Davis, Prof O Jensen

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

EPSRC InDustrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)

Swansea University

Fully funded, industrially-driven, Engineering Doctorate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE); receive bespoke training; be immersed in the commercial activities of an industrial sponsor; be paid an enhanced, tax-free, stipend (£26,280) and be supported by four leading ORE Universities (Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Exeter and Swansea). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) EngD Programme EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training NERC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC InDustrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

Fully funded, industrially-driven, Engineering Doctorate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE); receive bespoke training; be immersed in the commercial activities of an industrial sponsor; be paid an enhanced, tax-free, stipend (£26,280) and be supported by four leading ORE Universities (Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Exeter and Swansea). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) EngD Programme EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training NERC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC InDustrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)

University of Exeter

Fully funded, industrially-driven, Engineering Doctorate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE); receive bespoke training; be immersed in the commercial activities of an industrial sponsor; be paid an enhanced, tax-free, stipend (£26,280) and be supported by four leading ORE Universities (Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Exeter and Swansea). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) EngD Programme EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training NERC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC InDustrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)

University of Strathclyde

Fully funded, industrially-driven, Engineering Doctorate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE); receive bespoke training; be immersed in the commercial activities of an industrial sponsor; be paid an enhanced, tax-free, stipend (£26,280) and be supported by four leading ORE Universities (Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Exeter and Swansea). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) EngD Programme EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training NERC Centre for Doctoral Training

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