Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 802 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Clean hydrogen production on the move (Ref: CM/SD-SF1/2026)

Hydrogen will provide a growing pivotal role in the medium to long term global sustainable energy future that will need to produce less emissions and rely much less on oil. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Dann, Dr E Ashton

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Studentship: Quantifying Interpretation Uncertainty in Geophysical and Geological Models for Geoenergy Applications

Newcastle University

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary. 100% home UK fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £20,780 (2025/26 UKRI rate). An additional allowance will be provided to contribute towards consumables, equipment, and travel related to the project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Ireland

5 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Luminescent Anion Receptors for High-Throughput Bioassays in Drug Discovery (Ref: CM/SB-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

The aim of this PhD project is to synthesise luminescent molecules that bind reversibly to target biological anions, which are produced during pharmaceutically important enzyme reactions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Butler, Prof B Buckley

1 February 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Luminescent Molecular Probes to Detect Phosphate in UK Waterways (Ref: CM/SB-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

A major unsolved challenge for environmental agencies is to monitor inorganic phosphate in water, to predict the breakout of harmful algae blooms that lead to aquatic ‘dead zones’. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Butler, Dr H Willcock

1 February 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Utilizing machine learning to decipher the mechanism of protein-DNA binding

The University of Manchester

Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Transcriptional gene regulation, or the ability to control the timing and levels of gene expression through binding of transcription factors (TFs) to DNA, is a defining feature of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lagator, Prof S Lovell, Prof M Rattray

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

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Developing Bio‑Inspired Adaptive Materials for Next‑Generation Neuromorphic Devices (Ref: CM/PR-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

This project aims to design, study, and understand materials that mimic the behaviour of biological tissues, opening the door to electronics that can learn, adapt, and process information efficiently. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Roach, Dr E Hill

1 July 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Synthesis of Fluorinated Heterocycles (Ref: CM/MK-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

This project will involve synthetic organic chemistry to prepare novel nitrogen heterocyclic compounds based (including pyridones, cinnolines or quinoxalines) using nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) of fluoroarenes to allow rapid construction of small molecules of interest as drug candidates as antibiotics, anti-cancer agents or against Neglected Tropical Diseases. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Weaver, Dr M Kimber

31 December 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advanced Modelling of Waste Immobilisation Materials for Long‑Term Nuclear Waste Storage (Ref: CM/KJ-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Reprocessing spent nuclear fuel generates waste that contains long‑lived radioactive isotopes capable of remaining hazardous for thousands of years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Jolley

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

A huge amount of nitrogen fixation to ammonia-based fertiliser is required annually to maintain global food supply; it is estimated that artificial fixation accounts for 50% of the terrestrial nitrogen cycle. Read more

Supervisor: Dr IM McPherson

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding the Role of Self-Poisoning in Polymer Crystallisation

University of Sheffield

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

The polymer crystallisation process is critical not only to the manufacturing of many thermoplastics in determining their mechanical and other physical properties, but also their mechanical recycling where degradation of properties is currently a major issue. Read more

Supervisor: Dr XZ Zeng

12 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Computational Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials (Ref: CM/FP-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Molecular materials have the promise of revolutionising electronics by providing low-cost and sustainable alternatives to silicon-based devices. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Plasser

30 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Astrocyte Metabolism as Inspiration for Ultra‑Efficient Neuromorphic Computing (Ref: CM/EH-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Astrocytes (the brain’s most abundant glial cells) play a crucial role in energy management, information processing, and neural support. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Hill, Prof P Roach

1 July 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Optimise and automate pre-production for wire based Directed Energy Deposition (w-DEDAM) production PhD or MSc by Research

Cranfield University

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

This project offers an opportunity to develop a next-generation intelligent manufacturing framework for wire-based directed energy deposition additive manufacturing (w-DEDAM). Read more

Supervisor: Dr JQ Qin

5 August 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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EPSRC supported EngD: Formulation and in-process characterisation of ceramic systems for aerospace component manufacture.

University of Birmingham

School of Chemical Engineering

A global manufacturer of single-crystal components for gas turbines, Rolls-Royce are continuously improving the capability of their lost-wax investment casting process for future products. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A C Cendrowicz, Prof M Simmons

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Biodegradable biobased block copolymers (Ref: MP-FH-2602)

Loughborough University

Department of Materials

Modern society is heavily dependent on the ubiquitous use of plastics. Global production of synthetic polymers derived from non-renewable petroleum feed-stocks exceeds 350 million tonnes per annum. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Hatton, Dr A Pearce

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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BioSoft Sensors: Soft Hydrogel-Based Sensors for Next-Generation Wearable Health Monitoring (Ref: MP-EM-2601)

Loughborough University

Department of Materials

Aim. to advance the development of next-generation wearable sensors that are soft and adaptable to human skin. It aligns with global trends in personalised medicine and smart wearable devices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Mele, Dr Y Liu

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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A mixed-methods exploration of young adults’ informal support of friends experiencing mental health challenges

Maynooth University

Department of Psychology

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Psychology will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Byrne

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Language and Alzheimer’s Disease

Maynooth University

Department of Psychology

Supervisor: Prof L Connell

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Modularity of vertex operator algebras for 3d superconformal field theories and symplectic singularities

Maynooth University

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in October 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Moeller

12 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Synthetic formulation of intermediate Ricci curvature lower bounds

Maynooth University

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Supervisor: Dr C Ketterer

12 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Feeling Heard or Overlooked? Perceived Policy Recognition, Personal Wellbeing, and Collective Responses

Maynooth University

Department of Psychology

Supervisor: Dr I Borinca

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Evaluating the Impact of AI-Driven Conversational and Process-Based Learning on Domain Competence in GenAI-Enabled Education

Maynooth University

Department of Computer Science

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Computer Science will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Maycock, Dr A Mooney

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Role of PBMC in DGBI and functional evaluation using an in-vitro gut–immune co-culture model

Monash University Malaysia

Pharmacy

Disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBI), including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), are characterized by chronic gastrointestinal symptoms without clear structural abnormalities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr WML Lim

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Position in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide

Adelaide University

School of Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemical Engineering of The University of Adelaide is pleased to offer two prestigious PhD positions focused on transport phenomena in porous media. Read more

Supervisors: Mr LG Gerstweiler, Prof PB Bedrikovetski

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

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EPSRC supported EngD: Computational modelling of drag reduction agents (DRAs) in pipe flow.

University of Birmingham

School of Chemical Engineering

Drag-reducing agents (DRAs) are chemicals for improving transport when pumping fluids of high Reynolds numbers, which consumes 10 to 25 percent of the global energy demand (Napierala (2022) Energies 15(3), 799). Read more

Supervisors: Dr A R Rahmat, Prof Z Zhang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Single-Cell Elemental Phenotyping (SCEP) for Biomedical Discovery

University of Birmingham

School of Pharmacy

Single-cell analytical technologies are transforming our ability to understand biological heterogeneity, yet elemental composition remains an under-explored dimension of cellular phenotype. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Coverdale, Dr I Romero-Canelon

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

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Turning bacterial metabolism against antimicrobial resistance

University of Otago

Microbiology & Immunology

Research Group: Pletzer lab

Background. Antibiotic-resistant infections are becoming increasingly difficult to treat, particularly those caused by Gram-negative bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Pletzer

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

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PhD Scholarship: Sheffield Hallam University: Optimising Tennis Shoe Performance and Tread Patterns: Investigating gender differences, player fatigue and shoe lifecycle adaptations across court surfaces

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a Transforming Lives PhD scholarship in the School of Sport and Physical Activity. Optimising Tennis Shoe Performance and Tread Patterns, commencing 01/10/2026. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Kelley, Dr Ben Heller, Dr F D'Andrea

10 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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2D materials-reinforced multifunctional coatings for built environments (PhD Engineering)

University of Exeter

College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Porous construction materials, such as concrete, brick, or wood, are widely utilised in built environments due to their structural strength, durability, and thermal mass. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Kovalska

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Unravelling the origin of decoherence in superconducting quantum devices from two-level system defects

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Physics

Quantum computers, computers which leverage the laws of quantum mechanics to solve certain problems far more efficiently than classical computers, has the promise of revolutionising the fields of cybersecurity, optimisation, drug discovery, clean energy, and data management and searching, among others. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Goff, Dr R Banerjee, Dr S de Graaf

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 802 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 802 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Clean hydrogen production on the move (Ref: CM/SD-SF1/2026)

PhD Studentship: Quantifying Interpretation Uncertainty in Geophysical and Geological Models for Geoenergy Applications

Luminescent Anion Receptors for High-Throughput Bioassays in Drug Discovery (Ref: CM/SB-SF2/2026)

Luminescent Molecular Probes to Detect Phosphate in UK Waterways (Ref: CM/SB-SF1/2026)

Utilizing machine learning to decipher the mechanism of protein-DNA binding

Developing Bio‑Inspired Adaptive Materials for Next‑Generation Neuromorphic Devices (Ref: CM/PR-SF1/2026)

Synthesis of Fluorinated Heterocycles (Ref: CM/MK-SF2/2026)

Advanced Modelling of Waste Immobilisation Materials for Long‑Term Nuclear Waste Storage (Ref: CM/KJ-SF1/2026)

Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

Understanding the Role of Self-Poisoning in Polymer Crystallisation

Computational Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials (Ref: CM/FP-SF1/2026)

Astrocyte Metabolism as Inspiration for Ultra‑Efficient Neuromorphic Computing (Ref: CM/EH-SF1/2026)

Optimise and automate pre-production for wire based Directed Energy Deposition (w-DEDAM) production PhD or MSc by Research

EPSRC supported EngD: Formulation and in-process characterisation of ceramic systems for aerospace component manufacture.

Biodegradable biobased block copolymers (Ref: MP-FH-2602)

BioSoft Sensors: Soft Hydrogel-Based Sensors for Next-Generation Wearable Health Monitoring (Ref: MP-EM-2601)

A mixed-methods exploration of young adults’ informal support of friends experiencing mental health challenges

Language and Alzheimer’s Disease

Modularity of vertex operator algebras for 3d superconformal field theories and symplectic singularities

Synthetic formulation of intermediate Ricci curvature lower bounds

Feeling Heard or Overlooked? Perceived Policy Recognition, Personal Wellbeing, and Collective Responses

Evaluating the Impact of AI-Driven Conversational and Process-Based Learning on Domain Competence in GenAI-Enabled Education

Role of PBMC in DGBI and functional evaluation using an in-vitro gut–immune co-culture model

PhD Position in Applied Mathematics and Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide

EPSRC supported EngD: Computational modelling of drag reduction agents (DRAs) in pipe flow.

Single-Cell Elemental Phenotyping (SCEP) for Biomedical Discovery

Turning bacterial metabolism against antimicrobial resistance

PhD Scholarship: Sheffield Hallam University: Optimising Tennis Shoe Performance and Tread Patterns: Investigating gender differences, player fatigue and shoe lifecycle adaptations across court surfaces

2D materials-reinforced multifunctional coatings for built environments (PhD Engineering)

Unravelling the origin of decoherence in superconducting quantum devices from two-level system defects

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