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University College London PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 36 University College London PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering offers PhD opportunities across a wide range of cutting-edge fields, from communications and AI to energy systems and photonics. Based at a global top 10 university in London, our doctoral researchers benefit from world-class supervision, state-of-the-art facilities, and deep connections with industry - making UCL EEE an outstanding place to pursue ambitious, high-impact research.

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Increasing the molecular diagnosis rate of anophthalmia and microphthalmia: Identification and validation of new genomic variants

University College London
Institute of Ophthalmology
Institute of Ophthalmology 3-Year PhD Studentship. UCL Department. UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. Duration. 3 years commencing 1 October 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Young, Prof A Hardcastle
 17 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in “Solvent-lean, self-conditioning cell factories (SOLSEC): process-triggered genetic release for sustainable palm-oil recovery from Metschnikowia pulcherrima”

University College London
Department of Biochemical Engineering
Supervisors. Primary Supervisor. Dr Darren N. Nesbeth (Department of Biochemical Engineering, UCL). Secondary Supervisor. Dr Jose Jimenez Zarco (Department of Life Sciences, Imperial). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Nesbeth
 9 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Decoding the Dynamics of the Milky Way’s Spiral Arms through Simulation-Based Inference

University College London
Department of Space & Climate Physics
The spiral arms of the Milky Way are among its most prominent and defining features, shaping the Galaxy’s structure and influencing the formation and distribution of stars. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Kawata
 16 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully funded PhD Studentships in Foundational AI Research

University College London
Science of Fundamental AI Research (SOFAIR) Lab
As part of the recently announced UKRI Science of Fundamental AI Research Lab (SOFAIR), UCL will be offering PhD studentships at the cutting edge of foundational AI research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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Pioneering Active EMI Filters With AI For Sustainable Automotive Systems

University College London
Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering
UCL Department / Faculty. Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering / Engineering Sciences. Location of position. Bloomsbury, London. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof YH Hu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unlocking the Genomic History of Pathogens Through Pathology Archives

University College London
Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment
Pathogen genomics provides a powerful framework for studying evolutionary processes through time. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Dorp, Prof TK King
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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4-year PhD: Studying mito-nuclear genetic effects on cell motility in Drosophila melanogaster

University College London
Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment
Cell motility is a fundamental biological property that underlies important processes such as development, immunity and cancer progression. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Reuter, Dr Nick Lane (UCL), Dr FC Camus
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Temporal control of development by biological oscillations

University College London
Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment
Understanding how the speed and sequential order of events is temporally coordinated during embryogenesis remains a fundamental challenge in biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof CT Thompson, Dr KH Husain
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Why does altruism exist?

University College London
Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment
Altruistic production of public goods is common in biological systems and plays key roles in ecosystem organisation, health and disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof CT Thompson, Prof JW Wolf
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding and exploiting the sex-specific effects of pharmaceutical excipients

University College London
UCL School of Pharmacy
Emerging research is increasingly showing that pharmaceutical excipients, traditionally considered to be “inactive” ingredients within medicines, can have important biological effects, influencing how drugs are absorbed in the body. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Basit
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Using machine learning to develop novel drug delivery systems

University College London
UCL School of Pharmacy
Machine learning has revolutionised numerous fields from self-driving technologies to aeronautics and drug discovery, yet its impact remains under-explored in the domain of drug formulation development - an area marked by extensive resource and labour investment. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Basit
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing novel medicines targeted at the human gut microbiome

University College London
UCL School of Pharmacy
Cutting-edge research is highlighting how important the human microbiome is for health. As fundamental science characterizing the complex functions and processes of microbes emerges, many opportunities for microbiome-targeted therapeutics are being presented. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Basit
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development and clinical translation of 3D printed personalised medicines and medical devices

University College London
UCL School of Pharmacy
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a revolutionary technology that is disrupting healthcare by enabling the production of personalised medications on demand. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Basit
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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4-year fully funded PhD scholarship in Quantum Optimisation Techniques for Telecommunication Networks

University College London
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Duration of study. Full time - 4 years fixed term. Starting date. Available from October 2025. Application deadline. No closing date, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof AR Ruocco
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD studentship: Atmospheric Water Harvesting: From Material Development to Device Integration

University College London
Department of Chemical Engineering
Vacancy information. The Department of Chemical Engineering at University College London (UCL) is one of the leading departments in the UK, with an international reputation for research excellence and impact. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MG Gigantino
 9 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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