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Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 581 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Hydrogen Permeation and Degradation in Structural Materials for Energy Applications

As the UK drives towards its Net Zero targets, hydrogen is becoming increasingly recognised as a key enabler of a low-carbon energy system. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Pickering, Dr D Reed
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Anthropomorphic and Non-Anthropomorphic Design Principles for Adaptive Robots

This project will explore novel robotic morphologies through principles including modularity, reconfigurability, detachability, compliant mechanisms, and unconventional joint architectures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CS Sirithunge
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Bio-inspired robotic systems for investigating biological signalling and adaptive behaviour

This project develops bioinspired soft robotic systems as embodied platforms for studying biological signalling and adaptive behaviour. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CS Sirithunge
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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IC-3-9 Sustainable Dyes from Recycled Rare Earth Materials

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Fennell, Dr J Hallett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Recycled Materials

  Research Group: Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering
Post Summary. We are seeking a motivated and talented researcher to join the Research Ireland PUreTex project, which examines the valorisation of waste textiles into high-value materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Byrne
 24 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Data-Efficient Training and Edge Deployment of Compact Robot Foundation Models

Robotics is entering a new phase in which foundation models are beginning to connect perception, language and action. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei
 17 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Efficient Long-Horizon Task Execution in Physical AI

Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly from passive prediction towards systems that can reason, plan, interact and act in the physical world. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei
 17 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully funded PhD Studentships in Foundational AI Research

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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Divergence, development and speciation in vertebrates.

How do the environment and ecology interact with genetics and development to produce reproductive isolation between populations, ecotypes and species? Thanks to advances in gene sequencing and editing technologies, we are in a remarkable period of discovery about the genomic and developmental basis of adaptation and speciation and how this depends on the intricacies of ecology and environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A MacColl
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How Do Mechanical Forces Shape Organs? Developmental Biophysics and Bioengineering of Ciliated Tissues

We invite applications from candidates eligible for UK student status for a PhD project investigating how mechanical forces contribute to development, and how these principles can be harnessed to inspire engineering solutions for tissue repair and regenerative medicine. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Boselli
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding the impact of bias bullying-victimisation in schools

Bullying remains an important public health issue, with potentially negative short and long-term impacts on individuals (Gorman et al., 2021). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof CPM Monks, Dr A Moon, Prof A Jones Bartoli
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Realising novel sealing architectures for next generation aero-engines

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD projects, expected to commence in July 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Sangan, Dr J Scobie, Prof G D Lock
 16 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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EPSRC - Cryogenic Fuel Pump Motors for Aerospace

The project is an exciting opportunity to undertake industrially linked research in partnership with Rolls-Royce (RR) at the. RR University Technology Centre (UTC) in Electrical Systems at the University of Manchester. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Durovic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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FULLY FUNDED PhD - How Gingival Inflammation Drives Systemic Inflammation: Decoding the Clues in Blood Cells using INVADEseq

To apply, please click institution website. Project Description. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Malcolm, Dr S Culshaw, Dr CD Delaney
 26 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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History at UEA

History at UEA offers a vibrant learning community of staff and students. We cover a wide range of periods and regions, from Medieval to Modern, from Britain, Russia and Europe to America, from Eastern Europe to the Middle East and Asia. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Humanities Research Programme

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