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Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarship: Understanding loneliness amongst elite athletes in professional football and middle-distance running

Sheffield Hallam University Health and Social Care Research

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in Health and Social Care, aligned to the departments of Nursing and Midwifery and Allied Health Professions, commencing 1st October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Wigfield

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

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Introspection of Virtual Machines using AI

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

There has been a huge growth in the use of virtualised technologies for computing. This includes fully virtualised servers in the cloud, as well as more lightweight solutions such as containers and docker. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Russell, Assoc Prof RM McFarlane

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

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Muscle function during running

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The anatomy of the legs is complex with multiple muscles that are (anatomically) capable of flexing and extending the limb joints. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G N Askew, Dr J Usherwood

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

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Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD Scholarships in Health and Social Care

Sheffield Hallam University Health and Social Care Research

Sheffield Hallam University is excited to announce Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PHD scholarship opportunities in Health and Social care, starting 01 October 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Neurosymbolic Goal and Plan Recognition

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Meneguzzi Meneguzzi, Dr L Amado

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

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Evolution of Mammalian Locomotion

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

A PhD opportunity is available in the lab of Dr. Katrina Jones at the University of Manchester. The lab studies the evolution of mammalian locomotion drawing from methods in comparative anatomy, biomechanics, paleobiology, and evolutionary modelling. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Jones

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

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Finding 30 minutes in the marathon: a systematic approach to training design for the non-elite competitive marathon runner

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences

Research Group. Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences - https://www.anglia.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/research/institutes-and-groups/cambridge-centre-for-sport-and-exercise-sciences. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Gordon, Dr J Roberts, Dr M Ferrandino

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

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Microfluidic models of 3D cell migration and metastasis in soft tissue sarcoma

Imperial College London Department of Bioengineering

Project Overview. We invite applications for a fully funded PhD studentship position supported by SarcomaUK and their donors. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DRO Overby, Dr P Huang, Dr S Au, Prof RJ Jones

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship (3 years): Muslim Women Politicians: identity, religion and elections in the UK and Germany

Aston University College of Business and Social Sciences

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship, supported by the College of Business and Social Sciences to be undertaken within the Department of Politics, History and International Relations at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Akhtar

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Self-funded MScR- Early executive function development

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

Dr Holmboe’s research focuses on the development of executive functions during infancy and early childhood. Executive functions (EFs) are a set of cognitive abilities that allow us to guide our behaviour and make adaptive decisions in everyday life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Holmboe

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

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Self- funded PhD- Early executive function development

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

Dr Holmboe’s research focuses on the development of executive functions during infancy and early childhood. Executive functions (EFs) are a set of cognitive abilities that allow us to guide our behaviour and make adaptive decisions in everyday life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Holmboe

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

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Search for new physics with LHC data and developing ultra-fast silicon detectors

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

We have one fully-funded place for a new PhD student to join our LHCb team, working in the particle physics group at the University of Birmingham, exploring the latest LHC data collected with the LHCb experiment. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Nigel Watson, Dr D Johnson

28 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Controlling exotic magnetic order and frustration in 2D materials

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

Joint programme between the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) research nuclear reactor, Grenoble and the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M C Coak, Dr A Wildes

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

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Nature-based protection of coastal electricity assets: Optimal design of Coir in combating coastal erosion through habitat restoration

University of Liverpool School of Environmental Sciences

The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy solutions (N0MES) has a 4-year funded PhD place available for an exceptional researcher. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Cooper, Prof N Leonardi, Prof A Plater

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust

An exciting non-clinical PhD opportunity at the NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC) is open for applications. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) PhD Opportunities

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NIHR GOSH BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust

The NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre (NIHR GOSH BRC) PhD Studentship Programme aims to fund five highly motivated non-clinical PhDs students to support the training and development of the next generation of translational researchers. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) PhD Opportunities

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Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Autism and Hyperempathy

Sheffield Hallam University Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Applications are invited for Psychology Demonstratorships in the department of Psychology, Sociology, and Politics, commencing October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Verrier

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

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Fully-funded PhD Studentship: The Biased Blame Game - Understanding why we blame others for our own mistakes in cooperative settings

Bangor University School of Psychology and Sport Science

Applications are invited for a fully funded 3-year PhD studentship under the supervision of Dr. Paul Rauwolf in the School of Psychology and Sport Science at Bangor University, commencing between October 2024 and January 2025. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Rauwolf

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

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Emotional response to immersive audio in live music performance

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

This project is a collaboration between University of York and L-Acoustics as part of CoStar LiveLab. It will address the challenges of understanding the impact of different listening environments, contexts and technical setups and sound formats on listeners. Read more

Supervisors: Prof H Daffern, Prof G Kearney

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Hydration, metabolic health and physical function across adulthood (Ref: SSEHS/LJBRC)

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

This project takes an integrative physiology approach to understand how hydration/24-h water intake influence metabolic health and physical function in young/older adults, particularly in the context of climate change/global warming. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr L James, Dr N Martin, Dr H Dugdale, Dr J Škarabot

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Smart nutrient sensor networks using miniaturised optical and electrochemical detection

University of Plymouth Faculty of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship within the Environmental Intelligence doctoral training programme at the University of Plymouth. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ussher

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

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History: Fully Funded AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership PhD Scholarship: Arts, Activism, and Accessibility: Disability Arts in Wales, 1980-Present

Swansea University School of Culture and Communication

Funding providers: AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership scheme. Subject areas: History. Project start date: . 1 October 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-September). Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Turner

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Computing Science - Bringing the Augmented Society to Reality, Exploring the Societal Impact of Everyday Augmented Reality

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

AUGSOC (https://augsoc-project.org/) is an ERC Starting Grant (funded via UKRI Horizon Guarantee), led by Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MMCG McGill

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

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Developing alternative proteins for healthier, more sustainable food products

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

A 2022 landmark United Nations report, published in collaboration with hundreds of the world's leading climate scientists, warned that time is running out for humanity to limit global warming to +1.5°C, a temperature increase beyond which the world can become inhabitable. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SCV Vladescu, Prof G Carpenter

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

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Towards understanding the role of chronotype, sleep and timing of physical activity and food intake in appetite control and energy balance

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

This fully funded PhD place provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research in a range of fields relating to appetite control, energy balance, sleep and chronobiology with experts from the University of Leeds and the University of Chicago. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Beaulieu, Dr M Hopkins, Prof G Finlayson

23 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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15 Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Engineering, Informatics and Cognitive Science

University of Sussex

Outstanding applicants are invited to apply to our range of 15 fully funded scholarships. For September 2024 entry, these scholarships are in the fields of Engineering, Informatics, and Cognitive Science. Read more

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Investigating the influence of structural openings on blast wave propagation and human injury risk

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Jack Denny; Prof Steeve Chung Kim Yuen (University of Cape Town). Project description. This PhD offers you the opportunity to tackle the real-world challenge of developing strategies to protect buildings and their occupants from explosions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Denny

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

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From top-down to bottom-up – enabling a new collaborative approach to agricultural abstraction management to protect river ecosystems - PhD

Cranfield University School of Water, Energy and Environment (SWEE)

Agriculture is an important user of water in many catchments in England, particularly in the East. Water is abstracted from rivers and aquifers to… Read more

Supervisor: Prof I P Holman

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

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Validating portable gamma spectrometry as a tool for mapping spatial patterns in soil organic carbon

University of Plymouth Faculty of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship within the Environmental Intelligence doctoral training programme at the University of Plymouth. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Blake

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

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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Multimodal User Authentication and Personalization at the Center for Computational, Cognitive and Connected Imaging (C3I)

University of Galway College of Science and Engineering

Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Multimodal User Authentication and Personalization at the Center for Computational, Cognitive and Connected Imaging (C3I). Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Corcoran

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

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We have 90 running PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

running PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 90 running PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarship: Understanding loneliness amongst elite athletes in professional football and middle-distance running

Introspection of Virtual Machines using AI

Muscle function during running

Graduate Teaching Assistant PhD Scholarships in Health and Social Care

Neurosymbolic Goal and Plan Recognition

Evolution of Mammalian Locomotion

Finding 30 minutes in the marathon: a systematic approach to training design for the non-elite competitive marathon runner

Microfluidic models of 3D cell migration and metastasis in soft tissue sarcoma

PhD Studentship (3 years): Muslim Women Politicians: identity, religion and elections in the UK and Germany

Self-funded MScR- Early executive function development

Self- funded PhD- Early executive function development

Search for new physics with LHC data and developing ultra-fast silicon detectors

Controlling exotic magnetic order and frustration in 2D materials

Nature-based protection of coastal electricity assets: Optimal design of Coir in combating coastal erosion through habitat restoration

GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

NIHR GOSH BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Sheffield Hallam University - Psychology Demonstratorships: Autism and Hyperempathy

Fully-funded PhD Studentship: The Biased Blame Game - Understanding why we blame others for our own mistakes in cooperative settings

Emotional response to immersive audio in live music performance

Hydration, metabolic health and physical function across adulthood (Ref: SSEHS/LJBRC)

Smart nutrient sensor networks using miniaturised optical and electrochemical detection

History: Fully Funded AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership PhD Scholarship: Arts, Activism, and Accessibility: Disability Arts in Wales, 1980-Present

PhD in Computing Science - Bringing the Augmented Society to Reality, Exploring the Societal Impact of Everyday Augmented Reality

Developing alternative proteins for healthier, more sustainable food products

Towards understanding the role of chronotype, sleep and timing of physical activity and food intake in appetite control and energy balance

15 Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Engineering, Informatics and Cognitive Science

Investigating the influence of structural openings on blast wave propagation and human injury risk

From top-down to bottom-up – enabling a new collaborative approach to agricultural abstraction management to protect river ecosystems - PhD

Validating portable gamma spectrometry as a tool for mapping spatial patterns in soil organic carbon

Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Multimodal User Authentication and Personalization at the Center for Computational, Cognitive and Connected Imaging (C3I)

We have 90 running PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

running PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 90 running PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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