We have 204 action research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare leaders must grasp the changing opportunity where exceptional leadership qualities are crucial. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Muenjohn

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

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Stewarding regenerative business transformations: pathways, actors, and impact

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This is one of four potential projects, please choose from the links below to view the remaining three projects. Antibiotic resistant genes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr FL Liu, Dr SM Mair, Prof I Fazey

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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State estimation for fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control of redundant robotic systems

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

CRADLE is an EPSRC funded Prosperity Partnership that brings together the industrial experience that Jacobs have in applied robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) with the research expertise at the University of Manchester in this field. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L ZHANG, Dr M Marinho, Dr K Groves

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Interdisciplinary investigation of the role of amino acids in immunometabolic responses to metformin in human cells

University of Dundee School of Medicine

There is overwhelming evidence that inflammation contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) but counterbalancing this is evidence from meta-analysis of randomised control trials that many existing anti-inflammatory drugs, such as COX2 inhibitors and anti-TNF drugs, tend if anything to exacerbate risk of CVD. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Rena, Prof C Lang

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The development of prospective memory during early childhood

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Centre for Mind and Behaviour

Research Group. Centre for Mind and Behaviour. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Ruth Ford. Theme. Development Psychology. Summary of the research project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Ford

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

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Optimising Work and Heat Exchange Networks Towards Improved Energy Efficiency In Hydrogen Industry

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Work and heat exchange networks (WHENs) have become increasingly important for industrial processes in the past few years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Onishi

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

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Detecting and mitigating the algorithmic bias in clinical prediction scores to improve early detection of clinical deterioration in diverse ethnic populations

University of Bradford Faculty of Health Studies

The substantial increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms in healthcare decision-making, medical diagnosis, and other fields have raised concerns about algorithmic fairness and bias in AI systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Faisal, Prof R Qahwaji

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

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Climate change resilience of global supply chains

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: School of Management

Climate change is posing significant challenges to global supply chains that they need to respond to multifaceted challenges. Supply chains need to be resilient to climate-change related disruptions such as floods, draughts, hurricanes, fires, and extreme temperatures (Ali et al., 2023). Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Balci, Dr E Surucu Balci

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

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From 3D Digital Documentation to Structural interventions for historic masonry structures

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Engineering problems related to conservation and restoration of Cultural Heritage are attracting increasing attention by researchers, offering opportunities for novel research and industry collaborations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Marinelli, Dr D Barreto

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

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The role of digital technologies in shifts towards sustainable behaviours – empowering end user engagement through user-centred design

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

New digital technologies and interactive experiences offer the potential to help enhance our day to day lives and mitigate many of the challenges our society faces today, but many of these are reliant on end user acceptance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AM Morton

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

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Predicting and preventing cyclist accidents

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Ioannis Kaparias. Project description. Cycling is an increasingly popular mode of travel in cities due to the great advantages that it offers in terms of space consumption, health and environmental sustainability. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Kaparias

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Oscillations in biological systems

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Living systems are complex and are based on the basic building blocks of genes, proteins, chemical reactions, and physical forces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Dr Y Hayashi, Dr Z Wang

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Wider benefits of the National Pollinator Strategy

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG)

Research Group. Applied Ecology Research Group (AERG). Proposed supervisory team. Dr Alvin Helden. Dr Tom Ings. Several other members of Biology staff with interest in this subject area could be part of the team e.g., Dr Peter Brown and Dr Sarah Hart. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Helden, Dr T Ings

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

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Assessing the Flux of Buried Sedimentary Carbon to Marine Coastal Waters After Extreme Weather and Dredging

Atlantic Technological University Research

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S O'Reilly, Dr rn Nash, Dr DM McCrudden

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Extreme Weather Events and Plastic Pollution

Atlantic Technological University Research

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr FK Kavanagh, Dr S Gharbia, Dr rn Nash

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of new molecular therapies to treat motor neuron disease (MND)

Macquarie University Centre for MND Research

The battle against Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is entering an exciting phase with the development of gene therapies aimed at reducing pathogenic proteins. Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof AL Lee, Assoc Prof MM Morsch

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

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Ph.D. Graduate Research Position in Fuel Cell and Turbine Hybrid System Modelling, Design and Development

West Virginia University Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) at the West Virginia University anticipates filling Ph.D. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Sabolsky

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

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Defining the protective effects of a commensal bacterial strain in skin barrier function and protection from disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Maintaining a healthy skin barrier is vital for our health. In response to skin wounding, we have a well-orchestrated immune response that heals the breach. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Cruickshank, Prof A McBain, Dr R Unwin

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

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Defining the molecular mechanisms of leukaemia chemotherapies

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Chemotherapies are usually the backbone of cancer treatment for either curative or palliative patient care. Multiple therapies can be used for the same disease, with the choice of drug dependent on parameters such as the patient’s age and fitness. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JK Knight, Dr K Batta, Dr D Wiseman

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International law and the fight against wildlife crime: challenges and perspectives

Edinburgh Napier University The Business School

Wildlife crime is one of the fastest growing transnational crimes in the world generating up to USD 20 billion per year according to INTERPOL behind drug trafficking, human trafficking and illicit trade in weapons. Read more

Supervisors: Dr YP Prisner-Levyne, Prof R Whitecross

30 November 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Exploring the impact of leaderful practice on the implementation of SDGs

Nottingham Trent University Nottingham Business School

Initiatives seeking to address UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) often involve various forms of distributed actions and contributions of multiple actors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T B Bjerregaard, Dr O A Palermo

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Design and synthesis of a hybrid compound of RAR and VDR

Medical University of Vienna Institute for Pathophysiologie and Allergy

The doctoral candidate (DC) will perform chemical research on the design and organic synthesis of hybrid compounds at the Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AK Kutner

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Explaining AI using human-computer dialogue [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Project description. Abstract. With the rise of autonomous intelligent technology, the ability to explain why a particular action was proposed or taken is more urgent than ever. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MWA Caminada, Dr L Espinosa-Anke

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Explaining AI using human-computer dialogue

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Project description. Abstract. With the rise of autonomous intelligent technology, the ability to explain why a particular action was proposed or taken is more urgent than ever. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MWA Caminada, Dr L Espinosa-Anke

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using Context Interactions to Explain Safety Critical Decisions and Actions in Human-Robot Interaction

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

More and more we are seeing complex neural networks and large data models -sometimes referred to as foundation models- to solve issues in AI and Robotics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Wallbridge, Dr J Hernandez Vega, Dr N Verdezoto Dias

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Novel approaches to design and building of digital infrastructures for energy transition (Orkney campus)

Heriot-Watt University School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Research Group: Institute of Life and Earth Sciences

This project will be based at Heriot Watt Orkney campus. This research project asks the question. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Krumdieck

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Machine Learning and AI for Optical System Optimization

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Machine Learning and AI for Optical System Optimization. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Carter, Dr M Koskinopoulou

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

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Payments for cold weather and wellbeing

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: School of Management

The UK Government provides a “Cold Weather Payment” to people receiving certain benefits. The payment is triggered whenever the temperature in the person’s home location falls below zero degrees Celsius (or is forecast to be below zero) for seven consecutive days. Read more

Supervisors: Prof KL Papps, Dr S Jayakody

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

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