We have 7 Northumbria University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Northumbria University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 7 Northumbria University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Optimising Nutritional Strategies in Football Players (Ref: RDFC26/HW/SER/BRIGGS2)

This fully funded full-time PhD is in partnership with Northumbria University and South Shields Football Club. The specific topic can have input from the candidate, the overarching theme will be ‘Optimising Nutritional Strategies in Football Players’. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Briggs
 19 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Surface Chemistry of Blast-Prepared Steel and Its Impact on Protective Coating Adhesion (Ref: EXTERNALFUNDED26/SE/GNS/RAILTON)

Overview. Join an exciting collaboration between Northumbria University and Sherwin-Williams - the world's largest coatings manufacturer - to solve a multi-million pound challenge affecting global infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J R Railton
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Optimising remote conservative and post-operative rehabilitation of traumatic knee injuries using Blood Flow Restriction Exercise in UK Defence service personnel (Ref RDFC26/HW/SER/HUGHES)

High rates of musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) are well documented in the UK Military. Lower limb injuries consistently account for the largest proportion of MSKI, with the knee joint representing the most commonly affected site. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof L Hughes, Dr J Andrushko
 29 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Human Robot Interaction and Agentic AI for Assistive Living (RDF26/SE/CS/BAILLIE)

Approximately one million people in the UK live with dementia, and the risk rises sharply after the age of 80. Dementia is one of the most urgent challenges in health and computing research, and Robotics and AI is beginning to transform how we respond to it. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L B Baillie
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research Opportunities in Architecture

Architecture and Interior Architecture at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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Research Opportunities in Built Environment

Built Environment at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Renewable Energy Northeast Universities Plus

The EPSRC CDT in ReNU+ is a unique and ambitious programme that will train the next-generation of doctoral carbon champions who are renowned for research excellence and interdisciplinary systemic thinking for Net Zero. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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