Engineering (equality) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 255 Engineering (equality) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

(MRC DTP CASE) Designing Peptide hydrogels as vehicles for targeted and localised in-vivo therapeutics delivery

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

One of the key engineering challenges in the life-science and biomedical sectors is the design and manufacturing of bespoke hydrogels for 3D cell culture, tissue engineering and cell/drug delivery. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Saiani, Dr K Finegan

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship in Quantitative Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI of the spine

University College London Division of Surgery & Interventional Science

A 3-year PhD Studentship is available at the UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, within the Research Department of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science based at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) and in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic London (CCL). Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Di Laura

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding Spinal Cord Regeneration: The role of dynamic gene expression

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Spinal cord injury(SCI) paralysis is a devastating disease that affects at least 2500 people per year in the UK. It carries substantial individual and societal costs with most SCI sufferers experiencing chronic pain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Soto Rodriguez, Dr K Dorey, Dr Cerys Manning

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Full exploitation of amyloid PET-MR data for dementia research

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Simultaneous PET-MR data acquisition using amyloid radiotracers has utility for future clinical studies such as the development of novel therapeutic interventions for dementia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Asselin, Dr J Matthews, Dr L Parkes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Development of ceramic thermal and environmental barrier coatings for high temperature applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Research Group: Coatings and Ceramics

Ceramic coatings are vital in high-temperature applications, especially in aero-engines and the power generation industry. These coatings increase the engine’s operating temperature to improve efficiency and reduce the engine’s environmental impact. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Xiao

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Design of Superconducting Electric Machines for Zero Emission Transport

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The Institute for Energy Systems, School of Engineering, at the University of Edinburgh, is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project, expected to commence on 1st September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H.Z. Zhang, Prof MM Mueller

15 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Condition monitoring and non-destructive testing of dynamic cable for offshore renewable energy industry

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Offshore wind energy is central to UK’s ambition of transitioning to a sustainable future electricity grid. The growth in power generation from floating wind turbines is increasingly further away from shore and utilising the floating wind turbine support structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof A Peyton

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) studentship – “Second life: understanding deterioration of recycled plastics in Museum collections” with Victoria and Albert Museum

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

mperial College London and the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) are pleased to announce the availability of a fully funded Collaborative Doctoral Studentship from October 2024 under the AHRC’s Collaborative Doctoral Partnerships (CDP) scheme. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Charalambides

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Impact of Sea-level Rise on Backfill soil – seawall Interaction

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The projections of sea level rise show that UK sea level will continue to rise well beyond 2100, even under scenarios where future temperature rise is stopped. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M.S. Sutman

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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A study of Sensing and Wireless Communications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

This project is to investigate novel techniques for sensing and achieving efficient wireless communication. To fulfil the needs of future communication networks, the study will explore both the optical and radio frequencies for simultaneous sensing and wireless communications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W. Popoola

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Upscaling morphing in biological structures

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Continuum mechanics approaches have been used to model the mechanical behaviour of biological (and active) systems at length scales that are large enough. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M.T. Taffetani, Dr M Dias

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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State estimation for fault diagnosis and fault-tolerant control of redundant robotic systems

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

CRADLE is an EPSRC funded Prosperity Partnership that brings together the industrial experience that Jacobs have in applied robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) with the research expertise at the University of Manchester in this field. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L ZHANG, Dr M Marinho, Dr K Groves

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Smart Factory

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The advent of Industry 4.0 has ushered in a new era of manufacturing, marked by the integration of advanced technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and digital twins. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J.C. Corney, Dr MV Vidmar

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Sensor Fusion and management in Autonomous Airborne Platforms

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Sensor networks, sensor fusion and management techniques address key challenges in intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR). Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hopgood, Prof M Davies

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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New Materials and Structures for CTE Management of Laser Systems

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A major challenge for defence & security laser systems is managing the heat generated and differential thermal expansion of the different components in the system. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J.C. Corney, Dr S T-W Tammas-Williams

28 February 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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We have 255 Engineering (equality) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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