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We have 270 University of Birmingham PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
University of Birmingham PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 270 University of Birmingham PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Investigating alternative and more effective modes of radiotherapy
Project Details. Background. X-ray radiotherapy is used in the treatment of ~50 % of all human cancers, however adverse side effects are common and some cancers are also resistant to treatment. Read more
Systems-Mechanobiology of Ageing and Diseases
The interplay between lifestyle and genetics significantly shapes the trajectory of ageing, influencing the emergence of challenges like frailty and diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders. Read more
Modelling Metabolic Drivers of Ageing and Diseases
Metabolism plays a central role in the ageing process and the development of age-related diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular conditions, and neurodegenerative disorders. Read more
LifeArc Rare Disease PhD Doctoral Training Programme - Targeting the DNA damage pathway as a therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
A fully funded 4-year PhD position (UK students only) is available from October 2025 in the labs of Professor Zubair Ahmed (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/ahmed-zubair) and Dr Richard Tuxworth to study DNA damage signalling in neurodegenerative disorders. Read more
AI-Driven Skill Development in Engineering Education
The rapid advancement of Generative AI (genAI) tools, including Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, is transforming both the engineering profession and engineering education. Read more
Viral regulation of host cell signalling pathways
The study of human adenoviruses has been fundamental towards our understanding of many of the molecular pathways that underlie cellular processes such as cell growth and cell death. Read more
PhD studentship
The School of Social Policy and Society is offering funding for doctoral research to develop scalable interventions in surgery. The studentship will involve methodological development to explore how we can evaluate multiple evidence-based interventions at scale to improve outcomes for surgical patients. Read more
PhD Studentship in Optical and Ultrasonic Medical Imaging Instrumentation –Photoacoustic Imaging Systems for Atherosclerosis to Reduce Heart Attacks and Strokes
Join our team of researchers developing innovative medical imaging technology in the Birmingham Photoacoustic Group, jointly affiliated with the University of Birmingham’s Engineering and Medical Colleges. Read more
Transmutation effects on structural integrity in plasma-facing tungsten materials
Tungsten (W) is currently the frontrunner candidate as armour material for plasma-facing structural components in fusion tokamak technology. Read more
Structural integrity of refractory high entropy alloys in plasma-facing fusion tokamak environments
Tungsten is currently the material chosen by the fusion community to manufacture plasma-facing components of the first wall and divertor in nuclear fusion tokamaks. Read more
Creep behaviour of high-temperature materials in helium environments of future nuclear power plants
Structural materials in nuclear power plants are commonly operating at elevated temperatures in aggressive local environments and complex mechanical stress conditions. Read more
PhD Studentship in Optical and Ultrasonic Medical Imaging Instrumentation – Photoacoustic Wavefront Shaping for Sending Lasers Deep into the Body
Join our team of researchers developing innovative medical optical and ultrasonic imaging technology in the Birmingham Photoacoustic Group, jointly affiliated with the University of Birmingham’s Engineering and Medical Colleges. Read more
EPSRC supported EngD: An experimental and computational investigation of inverse micelles
Although electric vehicles are starting to gain traction in sectors like heavy trucking and aviation, their market share is only expected to reach 23% by 2050. Read more
Quantum Materials Physics and Machine Learning
A competitively funded PhD UK studentship is available focusing on quantum mechanics to discover and understand novel materials for critical applications such as energy storage, solar, and carbon capture. Read more
Development of a bespoke extrusion based additive manufacturing capability for the production of functionally graded multi-material components
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) and University of Birmingham’s School of Chemical Engineering are offering a co-funded PhD, giving applicants in engineering and physical sciences the opportunity to study alongside world-leading academics. Read more