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Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 575 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Hybrid Visualization for Scientific Data

Scientific data are increasingly large, complex, and heterogeneous, creating significant challenges for exploration, analysis, and interpretation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Yu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding Irradiation and Fission Product Interaction in Nuclear Graphite using Advanced Microscopy

The University of Manchester invites applications for a fully funded PhD position focused on understanding the irradiation behaviour of nuclear graphite material under extreme conditions to ensure the safety of next-generation reactors. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Jones
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Tabletting of powders

This PhD project aims to develop a virtual tabletting laboratory by creating computational models that capture the multiscale mechanics of die compaction — from individual crystal behaviour to the formation of solid pharmaceutical tablets. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Thornton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Chip-Scale Extreme Ultraviolet Nanophotonic Light Sources

This PhD project will focus on the development of chip-scale extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources based on electron-excited nanophotonic structures. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H.V.Demir Volkan Demir
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Carbon- and Cost-Aware Data Engineering for Lakehouse Platforms

Modern analytics and artificial intelligence increasingly rely on lakehouse platforms such as Databricks and Snowflake, which combine large-scale data storage, transformation and analytics within a unified architecture. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Kumarapeli
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Unlocking the Microstructure: Advanced Characterisation of Nickel Alloys for Next-Generation Turbines

Project Description. Are you excited by the idea of using world-class microscopy to unlock the secrets of materials and shape the future of sustainable energy? This PhD offers a rewarding chance to become a materials science expert, combining cutting-edge characterisation with real-world industrial impact. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Gholinia, Prof F Scenini
 11 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fostering Sustainable Healthcare: An Interactive Digital Twin for Human-AI Collaborative Rehabilitation

The rising global burden of rehabilitation demands innovative solutions that are not only effective but also inherently sustainable, paving the way for a new healthcare paradigm. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Huang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Closed-Loop Electromagnetic Microstructure Control During Hot Strip Mill Run-Out Table Cooling

The mechanical properties of hot-rolled flat steel are determined almost entirely by the microstructure formed during run-out table (ROT) cooling - the phase transformation from austenite to ferrite, bainite, or martensite, together with the resulting grain size. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Davis, Dr F Zhou
 22 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development and Characterisation of High Thermal Conductivity Insulation Systems for Offshore Wind Generator Windings

Offshore wind turbine generators are increasingly constrained by thermal limitations in stator windings, where conventional electrical insulation materials with comparatively lower thermal conductivity can accelerate thermal ageing and limit overall generator performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof I Kinloch
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Community resilience and cascading climate impacts

Critical infrastructures are central to the function of society, with interdependencies between systems which brings risks of disruption in one sector impacting on another. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Mander, Dr R Wood
 7 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploring how Mycobacterium tuberculosis uses nutrients

This PhD project will investigate how Mycobacterium tuberculosis utilises nutrients and how changes in nutrient transport influence pathogen biology by combining microbiology, biochemical and analytical approaches. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof EF Fullam
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Machine Learning-Guided Synthesis of Graphene Aerogels for Supercapacitors

Graphene aerogels are ultra-light and highly porous carbon materials with strong potential for high-power energy storage applications such as electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MF Vasheghani Farahani, Prof I Kinloch
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancing hyperpolarised solid-state NMR spectroscopy for materials science

This PhD project is open to a wide range of research directions, depending on the interests and abilities of the candidate. The main topic will concern the application and development of methods for advanced NMR investigations of hyperpolarised solids. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Lee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Nonlinear dynamics of aperiodically-excited pendula

This PhD project will investigate the nonlinear dynamics and control of a base-excited pendulum-based vibratory energy harvester for renewable energy applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Teh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced Design Concepts for Direct-Drive Electric Motor Drive

We invite highly motivated PhD candidates to join our project on electric motor design, focused on advancing direct-drive architectures with next-generation applications, e.g., eVTOL aircraft, with better performance and efficiency. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C.H.T.Lee H. T. Lee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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