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Embodying intelligence in robotic materials

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD studentship. Embodying intelligence in robotic materials. Join us!. This unique research opportunity revolves around mechanical metamaterials, robotics, active matter physics, and embodied artificial intelligence, combining table-top experiments and theoretical modelling. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Binysh, Dr M Liu
 6 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Stability of Soap Films and Foams (WHITTAKERR_U27EMPSFPF)

University of East Anglia
School of Mathematics
Primary Supervisor. Dr. Robert Whittaker. Foams, comprising thin liquid films surrounding many small gas bubbles, have many domestic and industrial applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Whittaker
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mathematical Modelling of Microwave Cooking of Thin Potato Disks (WHITTAKERR_U27EMPSFMF)

University of East Anglia
School of Mathematics
Primary Supervisor. Dr. Robert Whittaker. This is a one-year MSc by Research project. Find out more about this programme here. Manufacturers of thin potato-based snacks are interested in developing healthier cooking methods than the traditional oil frying. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Whittaker
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Wave Dynamics on Complex Networks: From Graph Theory to Machine Learning (PROMENTD_U27EMPSFPF)

University of East Anglia
School of Mathematics
Primary Supervisor. Dr. Davide Proment. Come and join the research group of Dr Davide Proment at the University of East Anglia (UK, Norwich) to investigate how nonlinear waves propagate, interact, and self-organise on complex networks and graph structures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Proment
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Quantum Supersolids: Solitons, Vortices, and Nonlinear Dynamics (PROMENTD_U27EMPSFMF)

University of East Anglia
School of Mathematics
Primary Supervisor. Dr. Davide Proment. A supersolid is one of the most intriguing recently realised phases of quantum matter, simultaneously exhibiting the crystalline structure of solids and the frictionless flow of superfluids. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Proment
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Dependence modelling using truncated vine copulas with applications (NIKOLOULOPOULOS_U27EMPSFPF)

University of East Anglia
School of Mathematics
Primary Supervisor. Dr. Aristidis K. Nikoloulopoulos. Multivariate response data abound in many applications including insurance, risk management, finance, psychometrics, health and environmental sciences. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Nikoloulopoulos
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Representation theory and Categorification (MIEMIETZV_U27EMPSFPF)

University of East Anglia
School of Mathematics
Primary Supervisor. Prof Vanessa Miemietz. Categorification has led to major advances in representation theory in the last 30 years, including the proof of Broué’s abelian defect group conjecture for symmteric groups and the proof of the Kazhdan—Lusztig conjectures for all Coxeter types. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Miemietz
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Ranks and types in positive logic (KIRBYJ_U27EMPSFPF)

University of East Anglia
School of Mathematics
Primary Supervisor. Dr Jonathan Kirby. Model theory is traditionally done with “classical first-order logic”, the logic which allows unlimited use of the operators AND, OR, NOT, with the EXISTS and FOR ALL quantifiers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Kirby
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Funded PhD Opportunities at the University of Foggia – Nine Programmes for 2026/27

University of Foggia
Applications are open for the University of Foggia's 42nd-cycle PhD programmes for the 2026/27 academic year. Nine three-year programmes offer funded research opportunities across health, science, sustainability, economics, law, education and the humanities. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  Italy PhD Programme
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Nonlinear waves on liquid cylinders (BLYTHM_U27EMPSFPF)

University of East Anglia
School of Mathematics
Primary Supervisor. Prof. Mark Blyth. Inviscid liquid jets subject to surface tension and in the absence of gravity are known to be unstable under long-wave perturbations, a phenomenon described by the classical Rayleigh–Plateau instability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Blyth
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Joint PhD Scholarship: Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia. Project: Predictive Modelling of Football Ball Parameters and Injury Risk during Head Contact Events

Sheffield Hallam University
Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre
Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship on the Joint PhD programme between Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Mills, Dr L Foster
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship in Reconfigurable Meta-structures

Imperial College London
Department of Mechanical Engineering
  Research Group: Risso Lab
(This post has been filled. If you would like to join my group with external funding sources, please send me an email including your CV, motivation letter, and potential funding scheme.). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Risso
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Design and Development of Ultra‑Long‑Acting Injectable Depot Technologies for Chronic Viral Infection Therapy

University of Liverpool
Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology
This project aims to create an ultra‑long‑acting injectable platform capable of delivering antiviral therapy for months at a time. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Qi
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Energy Micropiles for Sustainable Retrofit

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Civil Engineering
One full scholarship is available in the School of Civil Engineering in 2026/27. This scholarship is open to UK applicants and covers fees plus and maintenance. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof F Loveridge
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Functional surfaces for friction reduction and improved durability of mechanical watch movements

Manchester Metropolitan University
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Project advert. This PhD project will explore how advanced surface coatings can reduce friction and improve the long-term durability of mechanical watch movements. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T Liskiewicz, Dr SJRN James Rowley-Neale
 13 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Transforming Lives PhD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Targeting Perinatal Mental Health Inequities: Co-Designing Tailored Interventions to Improve Outcomes in Underserved High-Risk Communities

Sheffield Hallam University
Health, Wellbeing & Lifesciences
Applications are invited for a Transforming Lives PhD scholarship in Health and Social Care commencing 01 February 2027. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Fair, Prof H Soltani
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Formalising the Local Langlands Correspondence for GL₂(F) in Lean (BIRKBECKC_U27EMPSFPF)

University of East Anglia
School of Mathematics
Primary Supervisor. Dr. Christopher Birkbeck. This PhD project, based at our Norwich campus, offers a unique opportunity to work at the confluence of number theory, representation theory, and formal mathematics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CB Birkbeck
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design Optimisation of Brushless Doubly Fed Machines (ABDIJALEBIS_U27EMPSFP2F)

University of East Anglia
School of Engineering
Brushless Doubly Fed Machines (BDFMs) are emerging as a promising technology for offshore wind turbine generators due to their fractional-sized power converters, elimination of rotor brushes and slip rings, and simplified gearbox systems compared to high-speed generators. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Abdi Jalebi
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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An Advanced Numerical Modeling Framework for the Design and Optimisation of Next-Generation Electrolysers for Green Hydrogen Production in Maritime Applications (DONE-H2Mar)

Liverpool John Moores University
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
The International Maritime Organisation's mandate for halving maritime emissions by 2050 has intensified the transition to alternative fuels. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MA Andredaki, Dr AG Georgoulas, Dr IC Carnacina, Mr AW Ward
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigation of swirl-stabilised turbulent premixed Hydrogen-Ammonia (H2/NH3) combustion using Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS)

Liverpool John Moores University
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
The drive towards net-zero has necessitated consideration of novel energy-generation approaches as an alternative to traditional fossil-fuel technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SM Malkeson
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-Driven fault diagnosis for wind turbine generators (ABDIJALEBIS _U27EMPSFP1F)

University of East Anglia
School of Engineering
Primary supervisor - Dr Abdi Jalebi Salman. Reliability is critical to the continued expansion of wind power, particularly for offshore installations, which already contribute around 10-15% of the UK’s electricity and are central to achieving net-zero targets and ensuring the resilience of national grid infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Abdi Jalebi
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exploring suicidality and mental health support pathways following bereavement in rural contexts in the UK

University of Worcester
School of Health and Wellbeing
Bereavement is the experience of losing a loved one and typically refers to the period immediately following death (Matthys et al. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Hughes, Dr M Miley, Dr M Michail
 18 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Evaluate the impacts of maritime net zero: from the perspectives of economy, environment, and regulations

Liverpool John Moores University
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
This research project explores the critical intersection of maritime decarbonisation and technological innovation. As the industry pivots towards a net-zero future, this study provides a holistic evaluation of the economic, environmental, and regulatory shifts required to transform global shipping and port operations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CHC Chang, Prof Z Yang
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Cooperative Control in Wave Energy Converter Arrays

Liverpool John Moores University
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Ocean waves are a vast and predictable source of renewable energy, but capturing this energy efficiently remains a challenge. Wave Energy Converters (WECs) can work together in groups, known as arrays, to generate more power than individual devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr QZ Zhang, Dr MKM Kara-Mohamed, Dr AG Georgoulas, Dr L Jiang
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Optimising Tidal Stream Turbine Performance Through CFD Analysis of Sediment-Laden Flows

Liverpool John Moores University
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
The proposed research will develop sophisticated CFD models to analyse the performance and durability of tidal stream turbines operating in sediment-laden flows, focusing on the River Mersey's unique characteristics and significant tidal potential. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MA Andredaki, Dr AG Georgoulas, Dr IC Carnacina, Dr E Blanco Davis
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Physics-informed AI for Assessment and Optimisation of Pavement Resilience in Port Cities: towards Safe and Net-zero Transportation Operations of Energy Infrastructure

Liverpool John Moores University
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Road network in port cities play a critical role in distributing maritime-based renewable energy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YG Gao
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Study on Marine Vessel Drag Reduction with Textured Surfaces and Pulsed Air Lubrication

Liverpool John Moores University
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Improving the energy efficiency of marine vessels is a major challenge for the future of sustainable shipping. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Seddighi, Dr AS Shahrokhi, Dr SM Malkeson, Prof J Wang
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancing maritime renewable energy through hydrogen and alternative fuel generation

Liverpool John Moores University
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Renewable energy is at the forefront of global initiatives for sustainable development. This PhD seeks to address specific challenges and opportunities inherent in harnessing maritime-based renewable energy, focusing on advancing the generation of hydrogen and other alternative fuels. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Blanco Davis
 5 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Biomedical Engineering - AI Enabled Low Cost Microscopy for Neglected Tropical Diseases in East Africa

University of Glasgow
College of Science and Engineering
Applications are invited for a 42‑month fully funded PhD focused on developing low‑cost, AI‑enabled microscopy for detecting neglected tropical diseases in East Africa. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Cooper, Dr J Reboud
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Sustainable Re-use of End-Life Offshore Wind Turbine Foundations and Decarbonisation of Foundation Construction Processes (for fixed and floating foundations and floating foundations)

Liverpool John Moores University
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
This project aims to explore different strategies of how offshore wind turbine foundations can be reused for new wind power projects, by focusing on the increase of their bearing capacity, the soil-structure interaction and their long-term performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Nikitas, Dr M Gkantou, Dr C Kontovas, Dr MF Ferentinou
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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