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University of Leeds PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 40 University of Leeds PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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The University of Leeds is one of the largest research-intensive universities in the UK, offering a range of research degrees from Masters to PhDs (full-time or split-site), as well as professional doctorates. Our postgraduate researchers are a fundamental part of our vibrant research culture.

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Root cause analysis of cyber security incidents

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Computer Science
One full scholarship is available in the School of Computer Science at the University of Leeds in 2026/27. This scholarship is open only applicants who qualify as Home student for fee purposes and covers tuition fees plus maintenance. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H A Jhumka, Prof K Djemame
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-Assisted Modelling of Flow and Compaction of Refractory Metal Powders

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Computer Science
Please note that the start date for this project is 1 February 2027. One fully funded PhD scholarship is available jointly in the School of Computer Science and the School of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Leeds in 2026/27. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Rabbani, Dr X Jia, Dr W P Goh
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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NAPIC: Closing the Vitamin B12 Gap with Insects: Optimised Black Soldier Fly Larvae and Digestive Bioavailability

University of Leeds
Faculty of Environment
One full scholarship is available in the School of Food Science and Nutrition in 2026/27. This scholarship is open to UK (Home) and International candidates and covers UK tuition fees as well as a UKRI matched stipend (currently £21,805 in 2026/27). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A J Hernandez Alvarez
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Simulation of particle agglomeration, attrition and breakup for nuclear waste transport and retrieval processes

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering
The safe retrieval, transport and processing of radioactive waste slurries is one of the most significant engineering challenges in nuclear decommissioning. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Fairweather, Dr L F Mortimer
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mixed precision methods for numerical linear algebra at exascale

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Computer Science
Please note the start date for this project is Monday 1 February 2027. Join an international team developing scalable algorithms to solve numerical linear algebra challenges on supercomputers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Fasi
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer: starving tumors of essential nutrients to promote cell death

University of Leeds
Faculty of Medicine and Health
This project is available immediately to both Home-rated applicants and International applicants who have a sponsor or are able to self-fund their studies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Papa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Identifying high value compounds during a yeast fermentation of food waste

University of Leeds
Faculty of Environment
You will work on yeast strain development for use as a fortified strain in the fermentation industry with potential as a standalone product. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D.G Greetham
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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(SATURN CDT)Simulation of particle agglomeration, attrition and breakup for nuclear waste transport and retrieval processes

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
The safe retrieval, transport and processing of radioactive waste slurries is one of the most significant engineering challenges in nuclear decommissioning. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Fairweather, Dr L F Mortimer
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute

University of Leeds
Right now, our society faces huge, urgent challenges. From the imperative to achieve net-zero, to the need to build a resilient, circular economy in an uncertain world, to the drive for increased productivity as our fellow nations embrace the digital revolution. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Intelligent Multi-scale Magnetic Robots for Endoluminal Surgical Applications

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
This PhD position is part of the IMMERSE project (Intelligent Magnetic Multi-scale Robotics for Endoluminal Surgical Excellence), an ambitious research programme aiming to develop the next generation of medical robots for minimally invasive surgery. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Valdastri, Dr J H Chandler
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Epigenetics and Cancer: Determining how Mistakes in V(D)J Recombination Trigger Leukaemias and Lymphomas

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: School of Molecular and Cellular Biology
V(D)J recombination is essential to produce antibody and T-cell receptor genes but since the reaction involves breaking and rejoining DNA, it is highly dangerous and errors have long been thought to lead to leukaemias and lymphomas. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Boyes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills

University of Leeds
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills
The EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in UK Semiconductor Industry Future Skills is a joint initiative between the University of Leeds and the Swansea University's Centre for Integrative Semiconductor Materials and will recruit at least 50 students over 5 annual cohorts between the two sites. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Cardiac and skeletal muscle progenitor cells - driving regeneration ability by tryptophan metabolites

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
The School of Biomedical Sciences invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2026/27. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A.J. Smith, Dr T.S. Bowen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Visualizing alteration in mitochondrial structures in Brain astrocytes and neurones due to obesity and diabetes

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
This project investigates a novel mechanism by which brain insulin resistance contributes to metabolic and cognitive dysfunction, focusing on the Nucleus of the Tractus Solitarius (NTS) within the dorsal vagal complex (DVC). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B.M. Filippi, Dr J Kwok, Dr E Zeqiraj
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Manipulation of neuroimmune responses and behaviour by infectious agents

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
The project focuses on how infectious agents modify the individuals that they infect and how neuroimmune responses to infection moderate behaviour changes in warm-blooded animals and humans. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Mcconkey, Dr S Clapcote
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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