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University of Leeds PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 45 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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Data-Driven Environmental Assessment of Next-Generation Concrete

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Civil Engineering
One full/ partial scholarship is available in the School of Civil Engineering in 2026/27. This scholarship is open to international applicants and covers Home (UK) fees plus maintenance at the UKRI rate of £21,805 for 3.5 years. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Hafez
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Adaptive Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation Technology for Sustainable Biogas Upgrading

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Civil Engineering
Anaerobic digestion technology plays a pivotal role in delivering the global clean energy transition to low-carbon fuels like hydrogen and methane from biomass. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Okoro Shekwaga, Dr M A Camargo-Valero
 9 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Opportunity in Biomechanics of Hip Replacement Surgery and Peri-Prosthetic Fracture

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering
A funded PhD opportunity involving the application of engineering methods to improve patient outcomes following hip replacement surgery. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Williams, Prof R K Wilcox
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Preferences for Falls Prevention Technologies in Residential Social Care settings

University of Leeds
Faculty of Medicine and Health
A full-time PhD scholarship is available in the School of Medicine in 2026/27. The scholarship is open to UK applicants and covers UK tuition fees for 3 years, a maintenance stipend at the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 2026/27) and up to £8,000 to support research-related activities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JO O'Dwyer, Dr D Meads, Prof C Thompson
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in evaluating the biomechanics of hip replacement surgery in patients living with obesity

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering
This funded PhD will develop methods to evaluate total hip replacement (THR) surgery in patients with high body mass index (BMI). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R K Wilcox, Prof S Williams
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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UK Bridges Moving Under Climate Change: Data-Driven Assessment of Corrosion Risk

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Civil Engineering
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing UK infrastructure. Bridges keep people, goods and services moving every day. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Pugliese, Dr M P Drewniok
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Energy Micropiles for Sustainable Retrofit

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Civil Engineering
One full scholarship is available in the School of Civil Engineering in 2026/27. This scholarship is open to UK applicants and covers fees plus and maintenance. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof F Loveridge
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Optimisation of Light Sources

University of Leeds
Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour
This fully funded PhD position will reward the successful candidate with an award covering full fees, a maintenance stipend in line with UKRI rates, and a Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) grant worth 10,000 GBP for personal development and consumables. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Westland, Dr K Xiao
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Stimulus-responsive mesh for targeted anticancer delivery and catheter integration

University of Leeds
Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour
This fully funded PhD position will reward the successful candidate with an award covering full fees, a maintenance stipend in line with UKRI rates, and a Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) grant worth 10,000 GBP for personal development and consumables. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Tronci, Dr XB Yang, Prof S Russell
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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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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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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