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Digital and AI-enabled technologies to support medicines use in dementia

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
  Research Group: Healthcare delivery and medicines optimisation
Managing medicines can become increasingly challenging for people living with dementia and their families. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Barry
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the Mechanisms of Action and Long-Term Effects of Spinal Cord Stimulation in Preclinical Models of Chronic Pain

Newcastle University
Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School
100% of home (UK) tuition fees and an annual stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 26/27). Overview. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an established treatment for chronic neuropathic pain, typically considered for patients who have not responded adequately to more conservative therapies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Obara
 3 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Physics & Astronomy PhD opportunity funded by The Sciences and Technology Facilities Research Council (STFC)

University of Leicester
College of Science & Engineering
The School of Physics and Astronomy are offering PhD projects funded by The Sciences and Technology Facilities Research Council (STFC) for September 2027 entry. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof RA Alexander, Dr L Fletcher
 17 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PINZ CDT PhD Project: PINZ01-27 Development of a zero-waste chestnut tree residues biorefinery

University of York
Department of Chemistry
Overview. New, more sustainable feedstocks will force the development of new process chemistries and technologies. Increasingly, these new feedstocks will be bio-based, carbon-neutral, and waste-derived, in the drive towards a circular economy. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Matharu
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Growing with me: co-designing adaptable, low-cost soft robotic wearables for children’s upper-limb rehabilitation.

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics
Soft wearable robotics for rehabilitation has advanced quickly in adults [2], but paediatric work remains sparse and is concentrated on infant reaching exosuits [4], largely tested on infant-sized rigs (e.g., [5]), and on soft gloves. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MGT Galvez Trigo, Dr S A Tafrishi, Dr KV Visser
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Characterising Urban Ultrafine Particle Exposure in a Decarbonising World

University of York
Department of Chemistry
Ultrafine particles (UFPs) are airborne particles with diameters ≤ 100 nm. They pose greater health risks than regulated fine particulate matter (PM. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Carslaw, Dr N Farren
 12 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully funded PhD Studentships in the Department of Medicine

University of Cambridge
Department of Medicine
We are pleased to announce a range of fully funded three-year and four-year PhD studentships in biomedical sciences within the Department of Medicine at the University of Cambridge. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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Discovery and Engineering of Fungal Maleidrides for Metabolite Innovation

UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)
College of Health, Science and Society
Fungi are extraordinary producers of biologically active molecules, including medicines, agrochemicals and industrially important compounds. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K WIlliams
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Air2Fuel – Integrating and studying CO2 reduction electrocatalysts into artificial photosynthetic devices

University of Liverpool
Department of Chemistry
The transition to a net-zero economy requires new routes to sustainably produce carbon-based fuels, chemical feedstocks, and materials. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Cowan, Dr A Gardner
 10 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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ARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship Science

University of Sydney
PhD Opportunities
The Faculty of Science Australian Research Council (ARC) Scholarship is designed to support research candidates in conducting research that directly contributes to the Australian community. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H HDR
 25 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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SWBio DTP PhD Project: Experimental evolution of gut commensals and their impact on host metabolism in a zebrafish model.

University of Bath
Department of Life Sciences
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof EF Foley
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Bio-Inspired Neural Dynamics for Dexterous Manipulation and Locomotion Control in Soft Robotics

Queen Mary University of London
School of Engineering and Materials Science
A PhD position is available for home tuition fees students only under the supervision of Dr Arsen Abdulali at the Centre for Advanced Robotics, Queen Mary University of London, in the rapidly developing fields of Physical AI and Embodied Intelligence, with a particular focus on bio-inspired neural dynamics for intelligent control of soft robotic systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Abdulali
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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What’s cooking? Understanding air pollutant emissions from cooking indoors

University of York
Department of Environment and Geography
Outdoor air quality has improved significantly in the UK in recent years, and increasing attention is now being paid to indoor air quality. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N Carslaw, Dr T J Dillon, Dr D Das
 12 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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What role for the voluntary and community sector in promoting community resilience?

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
The UK Government Resilience Framework (Cabinet Office 2022) renews a commitment to a “whole-of-society” approach where strengthened partnerships with the voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) are seen as an important way of protecting communities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Coates
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Valuing green and blue urban landscapes

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
During this prolonged period of neo-liberal development our discourse in the West has become fragmented between a growing concern for climate change/sustainability and a continued need to promote intensive growth and prioritise the needs of capital. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Garside
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The Overheating Paradox of Low-Carbon Retrofit: Developing a Sustainable Framework for Delivering Year-Round Thermal Resilience in the UK Housing Sector.

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Background and Context. The UK housing sector is undergoing a major transformation driven by net-zero commitments, energy security concerns, and the need to improve the energy performance of an ageing housing stock. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ogunsanya
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Systems Change and Community Collective Impact Projects

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
1. Context. Communities face complex challenges that often necessitate solutions beyond the capacity of any single organization. Collective impact (CI) has emerged as a promising approach, bringing together diverse stakeholders to tackle shared issues. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Garside
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Partial prestressed concrete beams with FRP reinforcement

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Prestressed concrete beams with fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) bars show promising results utilising the excellent mechanical properties of the FRP such as lack of corrosion, high strength and durability to create suitable elements that meet the design requirements according to the serviceability and ultimate limit states. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Petkova
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling slope stability

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Climate change predictions for the British Isles generally indicate that there will be higher winter rainfall in future, but with more frequent high intensity rainfall events at any time of year. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A P Dykes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling effects of microclimate variability on climate-induced ranges shifts in Madagascar

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Anthropogenic climate change (ACC) is anticipated to significantly alter the future distribution of plant species in tropical regions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Brown
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mapping solar PV potential for existing buildings stocks in the UK by deep learning of satellite and aerial images data

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Project Abstract. We are seeking an ambitious PhD candidate to join a cutting-edge research project aiming to map the solar photovoltaic (PV) potential for existing building stocks in the UK through the application of deep learning on satellite and aerial image data. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Deng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Low Carbon Concrete Modular Pavement Design

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Challenges facing the sustainability impact of concrete in 21st century construction includes unsustainable Embodied CO2 (ECO2) with over-reliance of natural aggregate that contribute to diverse anthropogenic effects. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Kew
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Life Cycle Energy Saving Strategies and Evaluation Framework for Pre-1919 Constructions

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Background. Buildings account for approximately 40% of energy consumption and 30% of carbon emissions in the UK. Energy saving in the built environment is a critical focus area to meet government targets for reducing carbon emissions, which are supported by the continuous updates to building regulations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Zhu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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4-year fully funded PhD scholarship in Quantum Optimisation Techniques for Telecommunication Networks

University College London
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Duration of study. Full time - 4 years fixed term. Starting date. Available from May 2027. Application deadline. No closing date, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof AR Ruocco
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Integrating Sustainability as an Explicit Goal in Construction Project Delivery: Enhancing Design and Costing Practices Toward Net Zero 2050!

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
In the face of accelerating climate change, sustainability is no longer a peripheral consideration, it is a central imperative across all sectors, particularly in the built environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Ahmed
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Integrating Professional Judgement with Machine Learning Models for Enhanced Construction Cost Estimation and Prediction in Contextually Variable Projects

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Construction cost estimating and prediction have been modelled using stochastic and parametric approaches. Algorithmic tools have been developed to improve precision and accuracy of estimates and forecasts of construction costs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Ene
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Integrated design approaches of thermo-active building envelope for near zero carbon buildings and environmental sustainability

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
The construction sector has seen a high share of energy-related carbon emissions globally due to building operation, posing a great threat to achieving net zero carbon targets by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Deng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Hydrological controls on the Vaiont landslide

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
The Vaiont landslide occurred in 1963 in northern Italy and has perplexed researchers ever since. Recently, however, new geological information and interpretations have led to an entirely new framework for understanding the event. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A P Dykes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Geometry-Engineered Therapeutic Microstructures for Localised Drug Delivery

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
  Research Group: Drug delivery and biomaterials
Conventional drug delivery systems often face challenges associated with poor drug solubility, limited tissue retention, uncontrolled release and frequent administration. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr LV Vora
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Enhancing the efficiency of geothermal energy pile foundations

Kingston University
Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
The construction industry is reportedly responsible for 38% of global carbon emissions. The proposed project aims to develop specifications for energy efficient geothermal pile foundations capable of extracting maximum energy from the ground, for use in heating or air-conditioning of a building. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Omer
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