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Researching forced labor in value chains through annual reports

If firms are involved in forced labor in the value chain, this may lead to challenges in the corporate reporting arena. These relate to reputational problems and the corporate license to operate. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Orij

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

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Investigating Supply Chain Resilience to Support the Transition from Fragility to Flexibility

Nyenrode Business University

PhD Opportunities

Globalization has encouraged firms to offshore production, resulting in extensive supply networks that deliver notable economic advantages. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Ahmadi

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

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Intelligent Auditing in Practice: Designing, Testing and Embedding AI-Enabled Methods for High-Quality, Trusted Assurance

Nyenrode Business University

PhD Opportunities

This PhD project pioneers next-generation audit methods that embed artificial intelligence and advanced analytics at the heart of the audit process, with the twin goals of raising audit quality and boosting efficiency. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J van Buuren

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

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Digital Engineering for Fusion: Uncertainty Quantification and Validation Frameworks

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Project Overview. The development of reliable predictive models and through - life engineering strategies for future fusion power plants presents one of the most significant challenges in modern engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Beyond compliance: Risk culture and decision making in the boardroom

Nyenrode Business University

PhD Opportunities

Organizations invest heavily in governance frameworks and risk dashboards, yet major failures often stem from human behavior rather than missing procedures. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M de Vries

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

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PhD studentship in organic / supramolecular chemistry: Membrane-bound molecular machines

University of Reading

School of Chemistry

Project Overview. We have a vacancy for a PhD student working in the area of organic / supramolecular chemistry. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic student who wants to conduct research in synthetic supramolecular chemistry, physical organic chemistry, or lipid membranes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cooper

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

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The Architecture of Future Healthcare Environments

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

Healthcare provision is constantly evolving due to advancements in medical science, changes in patient demographics, and emerging challenges. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Shibeika

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

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Net zero housing retrofits - assuring a sustainable low-carbon transition in the domestic sector

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

The UK has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The UK's 29 million houses represent 14% of total emissions (CCC, 2019), with nearly 90% of these built more than 20 years ago before stricter energy efficiency standards came into force (Ince & Marvin, 2019). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb

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

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Moving beyond oil from below through creative practice and urban artivism for the transition to post-fossil fuels cities

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

As many countries grapple with the transition towards a regime of renewable energies, fossil fuels continue to determine the daily existence of the majority of the world’s population. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Plaza

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

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Managing Hypermasculinity in Construction

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

Construction remains one of the most male-dominated industries in the UK, with men making up 85% of the total workforce, including 98% of all manual workers. This picture is often reflected globally, with women accounting for 11% of construction sector employment (RICS, 2022). Read more

Supervisor: Dr Dylan Tutt

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

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Enabling Community-Led Affordable Housing

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

This research proposes to investigate how progressive local authority policies and practices enable community-led development, particularly focusing on affordable housing. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Cerulli

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

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Improving community engagement in renewable energy developments

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

Many of UK’s renewal energy developments that obtain government sanctioned approval to proceed, but not ’community approval’, are compounding the NIMBY oppositions that often lead to protracted conflicts between communities, industries and governments which in turn results in significant social, political and economic costs to the interests of all concerned. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof F Phua

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

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Heat Networks and Infrastructure-Practice Dynamics

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

Heat networks are set to aid the replacement of natural gas boilers across the UK as part of national decarbonization efforts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Green

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

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Decarbonisation of heating and cooling systems for net zero carbon future

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

Decarbonisation of heating and cooling in buildings can be achieved through switching fuels and transferring the demand from Natural Gas to low-carbon electricity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Shahrestani

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

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Cross-sectoral problem-solving in construction 4.0: bridging the gap between technology development and implementation

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

The advent of Construction 4.0, characterised by the integration of AI, robotics, and digital technologies, has significantly transformed the construction industry. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Dowsett, Dr L Maftei

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

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Co-producing Climate Resilience: Participatory Urban Interventions in Vulnerable Communities

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

This project proposes to investigate the efficacy and processes of co-produced regenerative and climate-resilient interventions within vulnerable urban communities following climate-related disasters. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Cerulli

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

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Climate change adaptation in construction organisations

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

The effects of climate change, including extreme weather conditions, temperature increases, and floods, are increasingly evident worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Fuertes

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

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Synergies between thermal and optical properties of the Urban Green Infrastructure - urban surfaces system

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

The combined effects of urbanization and global warming intensify urban overheating and increase both the frequency and severity of climate change–driven extreme heat events with detrimental consequences to public health and infrastructure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C.H. Halios

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

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions in the Built Environment and Infrastructure Challenges

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how we plan, deliver, and operate the built environment. The key question is no longer whether AI will play a role, but how it can be applied responsibly to improve performance, safety, and value. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Kabiri Renani

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

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Modeling & Simulation Framework for Human-Aware Design and Manufacturing

University of Strathclyde

Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

This research proposes a design framework that quantifies obstruction zones caused by automotive A-pillars—vertical structural elements that connect the windshield and side windows to the roof and provide critical structural integrity and occupant protection. Read more

Supervisor: Dr OD Demirel

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

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Rethinking Cooling in the Built Environment for a Warming World

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

Project Overview. As global temperatures rise, the need to keep buildings cool is becoming one of the fastest growing energy challenges of our time. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Jones

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

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Developing the next generation of MALDI mass spectrometry

University of Reading

School of Chemistry

Project Overview: This project aims to make step changes in mass spectrometry (MS) by combining the advantages of MALDI with those of electrospray… Read more

Supervisor: Prof R K Cramer

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

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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Mechanisms & Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Compounds in Patient-Derived Neural Models

Monash University Malaysia

Medicine and Health Sciences

This project evaluates psychedelics such as 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and psilocybin in hiPSC-derived neurons/organoids using high-content imaging to quantify synaptic plasticity, connectivity, and signalling changes. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof Anne Yee

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

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PhD in physical chemistry: sustainable electrodes for next-generation energy storage

University of Reading

School of Chemistry

Project Overview. We have a vacancy for a PhD student working in the area of physical chemistry. While lithium dominates current battery technology, there is considerable drive to move away from lithium salts to more abundant or lower cost alternatives. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Hallett

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

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A PhD Studentship in AI and Network Science for Modern Power Systems Analysis

Imperial College London

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship, to be undertaken at Imperial College London (Control and Power Group, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering). Read more

Supervisors: Dr HH Hamedmoghadam, Prof T Green

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

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We have 782 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 782 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Researching forced labor in value chains through annual reports

Investigating Supply Chain Resilience to Support the Transition from Fragility to Flexibility

Intelligent Auditing in Practice: Designing, Testing and Embedding AI-Enabled Methods for High-Quality, Trusted Assurance

Implementing Artificial Intelligence into Public Sector Organizations

From Supply Chains to Supply Ecosystems

Forward-Looking Betas and the CAPM

Corporate Governance: Boards, CEOs, and Compensation

Welcome Back to the Office: Exploring Hybrid Working Among Knowledge Workers

Digital Engineering for Fusion: Uncertainty Quantification and Validation Frameworks

Beyond compliance: Risk culture and decision making in the boardroom

PhD studentship in organic / supramolecular chemistry: Membrane-bound molecular machines

The Architecture of Future Healthcare Environments

Net zero housing retrofits - assuring a sustainable low-carbon transition in the domestic sector

Moving beyond oil from below through creative practice and urban artivism for the transition to post-fossil fuels cities

Managing Hypermasculinity in Construction

Enabling Community-Led Affordable Housing

Improving community engagement in renewable energy developments

Heat Networks and Infrastructure-Practice Dynamics

Decarbonisation of heating and cooling systems for net zero carbon future

Cross-sectoral problem-solving in construction 4.0: bridging the gap between technology development and implementation

Co-producing Climate Resilience: Participatory Urban Interventions in Vulnerable Communities

Climate change adaptation in construction organisations

Synergies between thermal and optical properties of the Urban Green Infrastructure - urban surfaces system

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions in the Built Environment and Infrastructure Challenges

Modeling & Simulation Framework for Human-Aware Design and Manufacturing

Rethinking Cooling in the Built Environment for a Warming World

Developing the next generation of MALDI mass spectrometry

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Mechanisms & Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Compounds in Patient-Derived Neural Models

PhD in physical chemistry: sustainable electrodes for next-generation energy storage

A PhD Studentship in AI and Network Science for Modern Power Systems Analysis

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