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University of Bristol PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 49 University of Bristol PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Bristol

The University of Bristol, founded in 1876, is a research-intensive institution with a strong reputation across many disciplines. We are members of the prestigious Russell Group and a top ten UK university (QS World University Rankings 2026). Bristol is one of the country's top five universities for research (THE analysis of REF 2021), making it an attractive choice for PhD students. We welcome students and staff from over 140 countries, with 33% of our students being international.

Atomic Quantum Technologies

University of Bristol

School of Physics

Research Group: Quantum Engineering Technologies

The groups of Alex Clark and Carrie Weidner work extensively on using neutral atoms to build quantum-enhanced technologies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AS Clark, Dr CW Weidner

1 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Help Build the Future of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Materials

University of Bristol

School of Chemistry

Supervisor. Dr Harry Sansom. Start Date. From September 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HS Sansom

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Start Strong: Understanding How Early-Life Interactions Between the Gut Microbiome, Immune Function, and Helminth Infection Influence Long-Term Health and Performance in Thoroughbred Foals

University of Bristol

Bristol Veterinary School

Why do some foals thrive while others experience higher parasite burdens, poorer health, or reduced athletic performance? Increasing evidence suggests that the answer may lie in the complex interactions between the gut microbiome, the immune system, and parasite exposure during the earliest stages of life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LE Peachey

15 September 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Health economic approaches to evaluating mental health conditions experienced by young adults

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

This post offers an exciting opportunity for a three-year research post with inbuilt professional development and research training by undertaking a PhD. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Thorn, Dr AJ Russell, Dr A Realpe

20 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Developing the Next-Generation of Material Extrusion 3D Printers

University of Bristol

School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering

Research Group: Engineering Systems Design Innovation

Project Overview. Material Extrusion (MEX) remains the most widely adopted 3D printing technology globally. The market for desktop systems continues to expand, driven by decreasing hardware costs and increasing software sophistication. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CC Cox

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Anthropomorphic and Non-Anthropomorphic Design Principles for Adaptive Robots

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

This project will explore novel robotic morphologies through principles including modularity, reconfigurability, detachability, compliant mechanisms, and unconventional joint architectures. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CS Sirithunge

31 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Bio-inspired robotic systems for investigating biological signalling and adaptive behaviour

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

This project develops bioinspired soft robotic systems as embodied platforms for studying biological signalling and adaptive behaviour. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CS Sirithunge

31 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Shaping Collective Traffic Behaviour through Multi-Agent Learning-Based Control

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

The next generation of mobility will be redefined by mixed autonomy — connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) and human drivers sharing the same road. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KFC Chu

31 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Embodied Cooperative Agents

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

Multi-agent reinforcement learning (MARL) studies how multiple learning agents behave when they coexist in a shared environment. When several agents learn at the same time, open problems arise. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KFC Chu

31 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Efficient Reasoning and Decision-Making in AI Agents

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

AI agents built on large models can now plan, use tools, and carry out tasks over many steps. They are, however, very inefficient. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CT Tang

31 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Multimodal World Models for Reasoning about the Physical World

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

Current AI systems are good at recognising and describing what they see, and large language models can reason fluently about the world in text. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CT Tang

31 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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EngD on Adaptive Manufacturing sponsored by NCC

University of Bristol

Centre in Doctoral Training (CDT) in Innovation for Sustainable Composites Engineering

Several key high value products include wind turbine blades, aircraft wings and other high-performing large composite structures are manufactured using a composite resin infusion process. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ivanov, Prof J Barton

30 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

New photocatalytic reactions enabled by ketyl radicals

University of Bristol

School of Chemistry

A fully funded 4 year PhD studentship is available in the The Noble Lab in the School of Chemistry at the University of Bristol to start in September 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AN Noble

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Adaptive 4D Printing materials for accelerated environmental actuation sponsored by Dstl

University of Bristol

Centre in Doctoral Training (CDT) in Innovation for Sustainable Composites Engineering

Advanced concepts in 4D printing, a manufacturing paradigm in which 3D‑printed materials are engineered to change shape or function over time in response to external stimuli are explored in this project. Read more

Supervisors: Prof F Scarpa, Prof J Barton

30 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Last chance to apply

EngD Novel design and manufacturing concepts for enhanced aerostructure competitiveness sponsored by Rolls-Royce

University of Bristol

Centre in Doctoral Training (CDT) in Innovation for Sustainable Composites Engineering

High-performance composite materials are a key enabler for lightweight construction of aerostructures. Hence, they are one of the key technologies on the Rolls-Royce UltraFan® demonstrator aero engine, which offers a 25% fuel burn improvement on the first generation of Trent engine. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Hallett, Prof J Barton

30 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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