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The University of Manchester PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 437 The University of Manchester PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Tackle real world challenges, make a difference, and discover your future with postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester. From biochemistry to neuroscience, cancer sciences to medicine, audiology to mental health and everything in between, we offer a wide range of postgraduate research projects, programmes and funding which will allow you to immerse yourself in an area of research you’re passionate about.

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Faculty of Science and Engineering

Research isn’t always easy – but it can be life-changing. Science and engineering at The University of Manchester doesn’t shy away from this. Our postgraduate research projects sit at the cutting edge of leading research fields, offering you the opportunity to make real breakthroughs in global challenges. Whether your future is in tackling climate change or leading innovations in artificial intelligence, our expert supervisors, state-of-the-art facilities and funded pathways make it possible to be a world-leader in science and innovation.

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Faculty of Humanities

Research study isn't for everyone, but you are not just anyone. Research like you mean it. We offer postgraduate research programmes in almost 40 diverse subject areas. Pursue research you’re passionate about whilst supported by experts in your field across our four academic Schools: Alliance Manchester Business School, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, School of Environment, Education and Development and the School of Social Sciences. Our research embraces disciplines as diverse as business, arts, languages and cultures, environment, education and development, and law.

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Multi-stage magmatic evolution recorded in lunar mare basalts

The University of Manchester
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Basaltic magmatism has played a vital role in shaping planetary interiors and surfaces throughout Solar System history. Lunar mare basalts are particularly significant because they provide crucial insights into the Moon’s thermal and geochemical evolution. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr DN Neave, Dr M Hartley, Dr K Joy
 5 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Unravelling the shock histories of meteorites: A data science approach

The University of Manchester
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
  Research Group: Planetary and environmental science
The surfaces of rocky planetary bodies have been extensively modified by impact bombardment since their earliest formation. The high pressures and temperatures generated during impacts are recorded in rocks as shock metamorphism, preserving a textural archive of the conditions experienced during impact events. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Hartley, Dr M Thomas, Dr R Tartese, Dr K Joy
 5 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the origin of volatiles in primitive asteroids

The University of Manchester
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
  Research Group: Planetary and environmental science
One of the vital ingredients that allowed the emergence of life on the Earth is liquid water. Therefore, understanding the origin(s) of water, and other volatiles (C, N, noble gases) in Solar System bodies is one of the main areas of research in Planetary Sciences. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Tartese, Dr M Broadley
 5 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the temporal history of lunar crustal processes

The University of Manchester
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
  Research Group: Planetary and environmental science
Understanding when the lunar highlands formed and how they were subsequently modified is central to reconstructing the early history of the Moon and, more broadly, the evolution of rocky planetary bodies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Joy, Dr J Pernet-Fisher, Dr R Tartese, Dr J.S Snape
 5 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigate the novel therapeutic potential for treating heart failure.

The University of Manchester
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
  Research Group: Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Cardiac dysfunction is the most common cause of mortality in clinics, but current therapies have a limited impact on the incidence of heart failure, including heart failure of preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure of reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Liu, Prof M Rutter
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Molecular pathogenesis of diabetes-associated heart disease and assessments of new drugs for treatment

The University of Manchester
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
  Research Group: Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Both the number of cases and the prevalence of diabetes are increasing globally. Cardiovascular complications are the leading causes of diabetes mortality. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Liu, Prof A Nicolaou
 15 October 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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REVALUE-BUILD: AI-Enabled Digital Twins for Circular Retrofit of Public Buildings

The University of Manchester
Department of Civil Engineering and Management
Public buildings such as schools, healthcare facilities, municipal buildings and community assets represent a significant proportion of the built environment across many rapidly urbanising regions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Maqbool, Dr O Ejohwomu, Dr S M Mohandes
 4 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Part-Time PhD Opportunity in Control Systems and Robotics

The University of Manchester
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Applications are invited for a part-time PhD position within the Control Systems and Robotics Group at The University of Manchester. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Carrasco
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Catalytic recycling of polyester plastics to monomers

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
Plastics are ubiquitous in modern society, finding widespread applications due to possessing optimal physical and chemical properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Parlett
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Catalytic cascade reactions for sustainable chemicals

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed, offering greater energy efficiency relative to non-catalytic pathways. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Parlett
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Digital Biomanufacturing for Integrated Biorefining and Industrial Biotechnology

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
Industrial biotechnology via biorefining is a key industry for the transition towards sustainable circular economies, the mitigation of climate change, and enabling fossil-resource independence and valorisation of locally available biomass and wastes as feedstocks. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Wongsirichot
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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(UoM - Peking University) Mineral–Fluid–Rock Interactions for Sustainable Subsurface Energy Technologies

The University of Manchester
Department of Civil Engineering and Management
Subsurface geological formations play a vital role in supporting the energy transition, including geothermal energy extraction, geological CO₂ storage and underground energy storage. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Shang, Assoc Prof YH Hu
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Peking University) Metal-Organic Framework Materials for Gas Adsorption and Catalysis

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
There is increasing concern over global air quality, with high concentrations of smog posing significant health risks and environmental problems worldwide. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Schröder, Prof S Yang
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Peking University) Advanced energy materials for bright and efficient optoelectronic devices

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
About 20% of the world’s electricity production is used for lighting and powering our displays, which account for 6% of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Romanov, Prof Z Liu
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(UoM - Peking University) Developing density functional approximations for accurate modelling of magnetic organic conjugated systems

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
Density functional theory (DFT) has become the most widely employed approach for electronic structure calculations, with broad applications spanning chemistry, physics, biology, materials science, and related fields. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Roncevic, Dr C L Li
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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