january PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Loughborough University Department of Computer Science

Multi-Modal Anomaly Detection in Human Behavior using Deep Learning and large Language Models

Objective. The aim of this research project is to develop a comprehensive system for detecting anomalies in human behavior by leveraging both visual and textual data. Read more

1 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Loughborough University Department of Computer Science

Self-Supervised Learning for Complex Visual Understanding

94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021. The aim of this PhD project is to advance the state-of-the-art in computer vision through the development and application of self-supervised learning (SSL) techniques. Read more

1 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Loughborough University Department of Computer Science

Language Models for Enhancing Healthcare and Clinical Decision Support Systems

The aim of this Ph.D. project is to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT or variations, to enhance clinical decision support systems in the medical domain. Read more

1 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Loughborough University Department of Computer Science

Machine Learning and Deep Learning for Advanced Medical Imaging and Diagnostics

The goal of this Ph.D. project is to leverage machine learning and deep learning techniques to enhance medical image analysis, disease diagnostics, and prognostics. Read more

1 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Loughborough University Department of Computer Science

Towards Trustworthy and Accountable AI in Medical Decision Support Systems

The goal of this Ph.D. project is to develop a framework that ensures the trustworthiness and accountability of AI systems used in medical decision support. Read more

1 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Loughborough University Department of Computer Science

Multimodal Understanding of Visual and Textual Information through Large Language Models for Advanced Cognitive Visual Tasks

The aim of this Ph.D. project is to develop a comprehensive framework that seamlessly integrates Large Language Models (LLMs) with advanced computer vision techniques to enhance the understanding, generation, and retrieval of multimedia content. Read more

1 October 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

University of East Anglia Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at UEA

The School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing at the University of East Anglia has a long-established international reputation in literary studies. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Designing and evaluating novel nanotherapeutics to enhance the effectiveness of radiotherapy in the treatment of solid cancers.

One in two cancer patients will receive radiotherapy as part of their treatment. For patients with a localised cancer diagnosis effective radiotherapy represents the best chance of a curative outcome, however, is not without risk. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Coulter

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

University of Birmingham School of Biosciences

Analysis of pathogen determinants recognized by the hypervariable immune receptor Dscam

Background. To mount an immune response, host organisms must first recognize the pathogen with which they are infected. The first line of defense against pathogen infection in animals is provided through the innate immune response. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Soller

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

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Visualising Molecular Doping in Conjugated Polymers

Visualising Molecular Doping in Conjugated Polymers. A fully funded 3.5 years PhD position in the field of experimental nanoscience at surfaces and molecular imaging of conjugated polymers is available in the group of Prof. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Costantini

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

University of Birmingham School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

Translation Studies - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Join a stimulating research culture within the Department of Modern Languages, and benefit from our dedicated facilities for Translation Studies research including access to specialist software and an excellent collection of library resources, including e-resources. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

Shakespeare Studies - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

Our Shakespeare Studies research programmes are taught by the Shakespeare Institute, which offers promising candidates the opportunity to carry out their research in Stratford-Upon-Avon, as members of a closely-knit research community. Read more

University of Birmingham School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion

Theology and Religion - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

At Birmingham we offer promising candidates the opportunity to carry out research in one of the UK's largest and most diverse Departments of Theology and Religion. The knowledge and expertise of our academic staff provides variety and depth of study and encourages multidisciplinary research and postgraduate study across the fields of theology and religion. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

University of Birmingham School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion

Philosophy - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Philosophy PhD (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Global Ethics PhD (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). We offer promising candidates the opportunity to study in a department that is strongly committed to delivering the highest quality of philosophical research. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

University of Birmingham School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

Music - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

The Department of Music offers promising candidates the opportunity to carry out research in one of the most dynamic institutions in Britain, with supervision from world-leading academics and access to outstanding facilities. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

Modern Languages - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

The Department of Modern Languages is home to internationally renowned researchers in a range of European and world languages and cultures. Read more

University of Birmingham School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

History of Art - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

By pursuing research in History of Art at Birmingham, you will joining a vibrant and dynamic research community thanks to the Department’s broad range of expertise, from medieval and Renaissance art and architecture, to contemporary global art. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

History - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

History PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). As a postgraduate researcher in the Department of History you will have the opportunity to work alongside academic staff whose research is at the forefront of current historical scholarship. Read more

University of Birmingham School of English, Drama and Creative Studies

Film Studies - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Research degrees in Film Studies at Birmingham are supervised by faculty in the Department of Film and Creative Writing and in the Department of Modern Languages, which allows you to benefit from our interdisciplinary approach and breadth of expertise. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

English Literature - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

English Literature PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). By pursuing research in English Literature at Birmingham, you will be joining a vibrant and dynamic research community thanks to the Department’s diverse research interests and approaches. Read more

University of Birmingham School of English, Drama and Creative Studies

English Language and Applied Linguistics - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Carry out your research with one of the UK’s leading English Language departments, renowned for our expertise in Corpus Research, Cognitive Linguistics and Psycholinguistics, and Discourse Analysis and Stylistics. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

University of Birmingham School of English, Drama and Creative Studies

Drama - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Postgraduate research in the Department of Drama and Theatre Arts brings students, scholars and theatre practitioners together to achieve a new breadth and depth in the study of drama. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

University of Birmingham School of English, Drama and Creative Studies

Creative Writing - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Work with our team of award-winning authors to develop your creative practice and its critique. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

University of Birmingham School of History and Cultures

Classics and Ancient History - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

The Department of Classics and Ancient History offers the opportunity to carry out postgraduate research in a distinctively wide range of areas, from all the major civilisations of the ancient Mediterranean, to all periods of classical antiquity. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

University of Birmingham Birmingham Law School

Birmingham Law School - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Law PhD / PhD by Distance Learning / MPhil / MJur. As a postgraduate researcher at Birmingham Law School you will be contributing to more than 85 years of research tradition, working alongside some of the country's most eminent legal scholars. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Law Research Programme

Archaeology - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

The University of Birmingham has a wide range of expertise in the field of archaeology. We offer teaching and research supervision in prehistoric, classical, Byzantine, historical, landscape, funerary, and environmental archaeology, as well as Geographical Information Systems and field survey. Read more

African Studies and Anthropology - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

African Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Social Anthropology PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Read more

University of East Anglia Faculty of Arts and Humanities

History at UEA

The School of History is a vibrant learning community of staff and students. We cover a wide range of periods and regions, from Medieval to Modern, from Britain, Russia and Europe to America, from Eastern Europe to the Middle East and Asia. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

Integrating Intelligence: Smart Textiles for Retrofitting and Monitoring Cultural Heritage Buildings

3 Year self funded project. The doctoral project will complete the activities of a European Union project focused on advancing hybrid structural retrofit solutions based on smart textiles with customized structural health monitoring for masonry cultural heritage building envelopes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EB Bertolesi

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