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Unified Theory for Reinforcement Learning

The main issue addressed in reinforcement learning is to establish a probability statistical model that progressively approximates the actual system based on past observations and learning of parameters, and simultaneously obtain the optimal decision algorithm under the so-far learned model. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Liu

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

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Local and sustained delivery of adjuvants to transform immunotherapies for brain cancers

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Background. Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain cancer with very poor survival rates, even after surgery and chemotherapy. Immunotherapy, a treatment that turns the immune system against cancers, has shown success in other cancers but not for glioblastoma so far. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Newland

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

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How can a ‘living evidence ecosystem’ be established to ensure participant recruitment and retention guidelines for randomised controlled trials remain relevant in real time?

University of York

Department of Health Sciences

The Trial Forge Studies Within A Trial (SWATs) Centre, within York Trials Unit (Department of Health Sciences) at the University of York is inviting applications for a fully funded, full-time, three-year PhD studentship. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Parker, Dr C Simmonds

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

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PhD position examining temporal development of distributed volcanic fields - University of Auckland, New Zealand

University of Auckland

School of Environment

We seek candidates for a PhD position examining the temporal evolution of volcanic fields. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Muirhead

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

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Activating Young People to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – Exploring the ability to iterate and scale AMR educational interventions across global regions

Imperial College London

Department of Surgery and Cancer

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, fully-funded PhD studentship position within the Fleming Initiative, housed within the Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Holmes, Dr K Grailey, Prof M Reiss

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

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Peak Fair Trade? Reimagining the future of the Fair Trade movement (Ref: RDFC26/SC/NBS/PRICE)

Northumbria University

Newcastle Business School

Newcastle Business School and the Fair Trade Advocacy Office in Brussels are delighted to offer a Collaborative Doctoral Research Studentship which will conceptualize and support the strategic planning of a new future for the Fair Tarde movement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Price, Dr HK Kopnina

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

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Autism and healthcare: Public Health, Autism and cervical screening

Swansea University

Research, Engagement & Innovation Services

Key Information. Open to. UK fee eligible applicants only. Funding Providers: Cancer Research Wales . Subject Area: Autism and cervical screening . Read more

Supervisors: Dr Aimee Grant Grant, Dr Rebecca Ellis Ellis

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

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High Solar Reflective Index (High-SRI) roofing membranes for UK overheating adaptation: informatics-led multi-hazard performance, unintended consequences, and decision support (Ref: IRISK-26-LU-10)

Loughborough University

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

This PhD will assess whether high-SRI liquid-applied roofing membranes can reduce overheating risk in UK buildings and cities without creating unintended consequences such as winter energy penalties, condensation, mould risk, or performance loss through ageing and soiling. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KR Rakhshanbabanari

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

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Optimising Nature-Based Interventions for Flood and Drought Risk Reduction (Ref: IRISK-26-LU-06)

Loughborough University

Department of Geography

Flooding and drought pose growing threats to UK communities under climate change. This project investigates how nature-based interventions, can reduce flood risk and recharge groundwater for drought mitigation in Northamptonshire catchments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Houseago

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

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From Rainfall to Sediment: AI-Driven Hydrological Modelling for Rapid Disasters (Ref: IRISK-26-LU-04)

Loughborough University

Department of Computer Science

This PhD will develop hybrid AI-environmental models to improve forecasting of rapid-onset hazards such as landslides and flash floods in data-sparse regions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof ND Dethlefs

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

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Understanding the Impact of a Team-Based Sport Weight Loss Intervention on Men’s Health: Evaluation of MAN v FAT (Ref: SSEHS/GH26)

Loughborough University

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Men’s health is a major public health concern in the UK, with mental and physical health challenges disproportionately affecting men. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Hale, Dr E Stamp, Dr J Barker

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

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Human-Inspired Cognitive Control for Autonomous Robotic Manufacturing (Ref: SF-JO-2026)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

The ‘what’. This project will develop cognitive control architectures that enable robots to adaptively plan and execute complex manipulation tasks involving deformable materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Oyekan

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

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Multi-Fidelity Digital Twins and Machine Learning for the Scale-Up of Flow Processes (Ref: SF-JO-2026/4)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

The ‘what’. This PhD will develop multi-fidelity digital twin frameworks, integrating physics-based models and machine learning, to enable reliable scale-up of flow processes (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Oyekan

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

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Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous (De)(Re)Manufacturing of High-Value Products (Ref: SF-JO-2026/2)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

The ‘what’. This PhD will develop reinforcement learning (RL) methods to enable robots to autonomously disassemble, repair, and remanufacture high-value products such as aerospace components, automotive systems, and electronics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Oyekan

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

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Reinforcement Learning Swarm Systems for Autonomous Manufacturing in Unstructured Environments (Ref: SF-JO-2026/3)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

The ‘what’. This PhD will develop reinforcement learning-driven swarm robotic systems that enable multiple robots to collaborate autonomously in unstructured and dynamic manufacturing environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Oyekan

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

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Funded PhD – Adaptive architecture in animal societies: how ants tune their nests to optimise performance under competing pressures

University of Bristol

School of Biological Sciences

Many social animals construct complex environments that shape how their societies function, from insect nests to coral reefs and human cities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Stroeymeyt

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

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PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Predicting Medal‑Winning Times in Paralympic Sport

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, commencing 01 October 2026. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Hext, Dr J Kelley, Dr MK Khurana

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

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PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Menstrual Health: Towards Gender-Responsive Policy and Practice in Sport

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, commencing 01 October 2026. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr JB Black, Dr EI Ioannou, Dr J Cherrington

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

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School Funded PhD Studentship available in the University of Huddersfield’s School of Applied Sciences: Improving optometric referrals for neovascular age-related macular degeneration

University of Huddersfield

School of Applied Sciences

The neovascular form of age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) can have devastating effects on central vision, but fortunately timely intervention with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (antiVEGF) has improved outcomes for countless individuals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Fulcher

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

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School Funded PhD Studentship available in the University of Huddersfield’s School of Applied Sciences: Deciphering Cellular Drivers of Wound Healing in a 3D Engineered Skin Model

University of Huddersfield

School of Applied Sciences

Wound healing is a complex biological process involving multiple skin cell types. While fibroblasts and keratinocytes have been extensively studied using 2D and 3D models of wound healing, the roles of other skin cells—such as melanocytes, adipocytes, and endothelial cells in such models remain underexplored. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Bertal-Ngaage

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

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School Funded PhD Studentship available in the University of Huddersfield’s School of Applied Sciences: Hydrogel-mediated delivery of repurposed antimicrobial agents for the targeted suppression of burn wound-associated bacterial pathogens.

University of Huddersfield

School of Applied Sciences

The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria is a growing global health crisis. By 2050, it is projected that AMR-related deaths will surpass cancer as the leading cause of global mortality. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Slate

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

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PhD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Development of a framework to support job related fitness amongst South Yorkshire Police officers

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, commencing 01 October 2026. This fully funded scholarship covers Home PhD fees and provides a stipend at the Living Wage Foundation rate (£22,152 for 2025/26). Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Kirk, Dr J Newman, Miss HM Mills

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

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School Funded PhD Studentship available in the University of Huddersfield’s School of Applied Sciences: Decoding Life or Death Decisions: How BMX Molecular Interactions Govern Cancer Cell Fate

University of Huddersfield

School of Applied Sciences

Cell fate outcome, whether a cell lives or dies, is determined at the molecular level by numerous regulatory proteins including some beyond standard apoptotic pathways. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Fox

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

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PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Exploring the role of physical activity in NHS paediatric pain management services

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, commencing 01 October 2026. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lamb, Dr CB Benkowitz, Dr C Homer

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

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Reducing inequalities in perinatal mental health: What does good perinatal mental health support look like for LGBTQIA+ people? (HHS-2026-05)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Perinatal mental health (PMH) difficulties affect many parents during pregnancy and the postnatal period, yet access to appropriate, affirming support is uneven across and within communities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Darwin

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

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Social Movements and Transitional Justice ‘from below’: Exploring Grassroots Activism in Armed Conflicts and Post-Conflict Contexts (HHS-2026-01)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship exploring the relationship between social movements, victims’ activism, and transitional justice in contexts of armed conflict and post-conflict transition. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Tamayo Gomez

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

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When Timing Breaks Down: Rhythmic Synchronisation in Reading and Mathematical Difficulties (HHS-2026-07)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Reading and mathematics both rely on the ability to process sequential information over time, which may explain why developmental dyslexia and developmental dyscalculia so frequently co-occur. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CY Lin

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

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We have 806 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 806 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Unified Theory for Reinforcement Learning

Local and sustained delivery of adjuvants to transform immunotherapies for brain cancers

How can a ‘living evidence ecosystem’ be established to ensure participant recruitment and retention guidelines for randomised controlled trials remain relevant in real time?

PhD position examining temporal development of distributed volcanic fields - University of Auckland, New Zealand

Activating Young People to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – Exploring the ability to iterate and scale AMR educational interventions across global regions

Peak Fair Trade? Reimagining the future of the Fair Trade movement (Ref: RDFC26/SC/NBS/PRICE)

Autism and healthcare: Public Health, Autism and cervical screening

High Solar Reflective Index (High-SRI) roofing membranes for UK overheating adaptation: informatics-led multi-hazard performance, unintended consequences, and decision support (Ref: IRISK-26-LU-10)

Optimising Nature-Based Interventions for Flood and Drought Risk Reduction (Ref: IRISK-26-LU-06)

From Rainfall to Sediment: AI-Driven Hydrological Modelling for Rapid Disasters (Ref: IRISK-26-LU-04)

Understanding the Impact of a Team-Based Sport Weight Loss Intervention on Men’s Health: Evaluation of MAN v FAT (Ref: SSEHS/GH26)

Human-Inspired Cognitive Control for Autonomous Robotic Manufacturing (Ref: SF-JO-2026)

Multi-Fidelity Digital Twins and Machine Learning for the Scale-Up of Flow Processes (Ref: SF-JO-2026/4)

Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous (De)(Re)Manufacturing of High-Value Products (Ref: SF-JO-2026/2)

Reinforcement Learning Swarm Systems for Autonomous Manufacturing in Unstructured Environments (Ref: SF-JO-2026/3)

Funded PhD – Adaptive architecture in animal societies: how ants tune their nests to optimise performance under competing pressures

PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Predicting Medal‑Winning Times in Paralympic Sport

PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Menstrual Health: Towards Gender-Responsive Policy and Practice in Sport

School Funded PhD Studentship available in the University of Huddersfield’s School of Applied Sciences: Improving optometric referrals for neovascular age-related macular degeneration

School Funded PhD Studentship available in the University of Huddersfield’s School of Applied Sciences: Deciphering Cellular Drivers of Wound Healing in a 3D Engineered Skin Model

School Funded PhD Studentship available in the University of Huddersfield’s School of Applied Sciences: Hydrogel-mediated delivery of repurposed antimicrobial agents for the targeted suppression of burn wound-associated bacterial pathogens.

PhD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Development of a framework to support job related fitness amongst South Yorkshire Police officers

School Funded PhD Studentship available in the University of Huddersfield’s School of Applied Sciences: Decoding Life or Death Decisions: How BMX Molecular Interactions Govern Cancer Cell Fate

PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Exploring the role of physical activity in NHS paediatric pain management services

Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Wave-Driven Propulsion

Multistatic ISAR for space domain awareness

Materials for Energy and Industrial Decarbonisation

Reducing inequalities in perinatal mental health: What does good perinatal mental health support look like for LGBTQIA+ people? (HHS-2026-05)

Social Movements and Transitional Justice ‘from below’: Exploring Grassroots Activism in Armed Conflicts and Post-Conflict Contexts (HHS-2026-01)

When Timing Breaks Down: Rhythmic Synchronisation in Reading and Mathematical Difficulties (HHS-2026-07)

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