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University of Edinburgh PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 28 University of Edinburgh PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

School of Social and Political Science

The University of Edinburgh is home to one of the largest and most successful centres for social and political science scholarship internationally. Through our teaching and research, we are addressing many challenges facing society and impacting lives, from family, gender, race, health and mental health to politics, poverty, sustainability and technology. Our research and education interests are diverse but connected by a commitment to achieving societal benefits and addressing social inequalities. Our community is welcoming, inclusive and supportive, with staff and students from all around the world.

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University of Edinburgh

Make your PhD extraordinary. Achieve your potential at a university ranked 4th in the UK for research power. The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is an internationally renowned centre for teaching and research. We’re consistently ranked one of the best 50 universities in the world and one of the world’s top research-intensive universities. Embarking on a PhD with the University of Edinburgh is an extraordinary adventure that will develop your skills, deepen your knowledge and open unexpected opportunities. Our PhDs are designed to help you achieve your potential through 3 to 4 transformative years of research. Our programmes will challenge you personally and intellectually, and they will allow you to make a substantial contribution to your field of study, working alongside world-renowned experts.

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EASTBIO: Mapping the ocular immune response to Mycobacterium bovis in cattle

University of Edinburgh
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine)
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB), caused predominantly by Mycobacterium bovis, remains a major challenge for the cattle industry, with important consequences for animal health. Read more
 Supervisors: Mr HP Petrushkin, Dr C Chu, Prof J Hope
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO: Decoding metastatic niche selection in canine oral melanoma using patient-derived organoid-on-chip models

University of Edinburgh
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine)
Metastasis is a complex, multistep process in which tumour cells must escape the primary tumour, survive transit through vascular or lymphatic pathways, and successfully colonise a permissive secondary tissue. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr KB Blacklock, Prof M Chen, Prof EEP Patton
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Sep 2027 Start: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Methodological Advances in Machine Learning, Generative AI and Reinforcement Learning

University of Edinburgh
School of Informatics
  Research Group: Bayesian and Neural Systems Group
A fully funded Machine Learning and AI PhD position to work with Prof Amos Storkey in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, on a project titled “Methodological Advances in Machine Learning, AI or Reinforcement Learning”. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Storkey
 21 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Branching Out: what fossils, ferns and genes reveal about the evolution of shoot branching architecture in plants

University of Edinburgh
School of Biological Sciences
Today, plants display a rich diversity of shoot architectures, underpinned by a range of branching types. But this was not always the case. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Hetherington, Dr A Richardson, Prof J Harrison, Dr M Sundue
 9 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Prestigious Sainsbury PhD Studentships in plant sciences

University of Edinburgh
Enhanced four-year Sainsbury PhD Studentships, starting in October 2027, will again be awarded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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Mathematical Modelling and Data Integration to Derive Correlates of Protection Against Invasive Non-Typhoidal Salmonella (iNTS) Disease in African Children

University of Edinburgh
School of Population Health Sciences (College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine)
Invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella (iNTS) disease is a leading cause of bloodstream infection and death in young children across sub-Saharan Africa, and the World Health Organization (WHO) ranks an iNTS vaccine among its top-ten vaccine priorities for the continent. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Gordon, Prof K Atkins
 26 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Molecular Simulations of Nanofluids for Cooling Applications

University of Edinburgh
School of Chemistry
A PhD studentship is available in the molecular-simulation group of Professor Philip J. Camp, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh in collaboration with Castrol Limited. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Camp
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC InDustrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE)

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
Fully funded, industrially-driven, Engineering Doctorate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE); receive bespoke training; be immersed in the commercial activities of an industrial sponsor; be paid an enhanced, tax-free, stipend (£26,280) and be supported by four leading ORE Universities (Edinburgh, Strathclyde, Exeter and Swansea). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EngD Programme  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training  NERC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Circular Printable Gas Sensors: Bio-Based Materials, Sustainable Manufacturing and Recycling

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
This PhD project will develop sustainable, bio-based gas sensors for applications in environmental monitoring, healthcare and smart packaging. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JP Panidi
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Eco-friendly & high performing organic photovoltaics

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
Developing renewable energy solutions that can be rapidly implemented in the market using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing methods is crucial. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JP Panidi
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Molecular engineering of water treatment membranes

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
Context. Reverse osmosis (RO) holds significant promise in alleviating global water scarcity through seawater desalination. But shortages of increasing frequency and intensity now demand treatment of unconventional waters beyond seawater, such as wastewater, to expand supply. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon
 2 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Tomographic Imaging of Dynamic Combustion Plumes

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
Reconstructing 3D gas concentration and temperature profiles within dynamic, turbulent plumes from sparse optical measurements is a classic ill-posed inverse problem. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Polydorides, Dr C Liu
 11 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Unsupervised Statistical Learning for In-Situ Anomaly Detection in LPBF

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
In-situ optical spectroscopy during Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) captures high-resolution signals encoding the physical state of the melt pool. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Polydorides, Dr Y Yang
 14 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the Environmental and Health Impacts of Titanium Ore Deposits on Communities Near Mining Operations

University of Edinburgh
School of Chemistry
A fully funded PhD studentship is available in the research group of Dr Maya Al-Sid-Cheikh (School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh), who will act as the Main/Principal Supervisor and will lead the project. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MA Al-Sid-Cheikh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Extreme Conditions Chemistry of Lanthanide and Actinide Metals and Oxides

University of Edinburgh
School of Physics and Astronomy
About the Project. Lanthanide and actinide materials play a central role in nuclear science and technology, underpinning nuclear fuels, structural materials, and long-term waste forms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Laniel
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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