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We have 792 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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What process options are available for treatment of hazardous chemicals at the point of entry to sewer?

We invite applications for a fully funded MSc by Research investigating innovative solutions for the removal of hazardous chemicals, including PFAS, at the point of entry to sewer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Campo Moreno, Dr TL Lyu
 8 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PFAS Quantitation and Biocatalytic Remediation

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 Supervisors: Dr L D Donnelly, Dr DE Ellis
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development and Optimisation of Adsorbents for the Detection and Environmental Remediation of Organic Pollutants

Background. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are now recognised as one of the most persistent and widespread classes of environmental contaminants. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Little, Prof S J Dalgarno
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Representation theory and Categorification (MIEMIETZV_U27EMPSFP)

Primary Supervisor. Prof Vanessa Miemietz . Categorification has led to major advances in representation theory in the last 30 years, including the proof of Broué’s abelian defect group conjecture for symmteric groups and the proof of the Kazhdan—Lusztig conjectures for all Coxeter types. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Miemietz
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Optimising resilience and sustainability of structures through developing new-era fire engineering performance design exemplars

  Research Group: School of Civil Engineering
This fully funded PhD provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research in performance-based fire engineering for buildings, improving life safety, structural robustness and low-carbon design decisions. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N Nikitas, Dr M Bocian
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Hybrid Cellulose–Metal Foam Phase Change Composites for Thermal Energy Storage (LANDINIS_U27EMP)

Primary Supervisor. Dr. Stefano Landini. Phase change materials (PCMs) offer compact, temperature-targeted thermal energy storage but suffer from leakage during melting, low thermal conductivity and limited mechanical robustness, which restrict their integration into practical systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Landini
 31 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Rheology of Dense Suspensions of Elongated Particles

This PhD tackles a fundamental open problem in soft matter physics that sits at the heart of multiple industries and natural systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Ness, Dr G Melaugh
 1 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integrating Experimental Advances with Machine Learning for Digital Transformation in Materials Performance Evaluation and Structural Integrity

The UK is leading the global fight against climate change, with a commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Sui, Dr T Fry, Prof M Whiting
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Timber Engineering, Timber Engineering Research Group, School of Engineering

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time funded PhD scholarship starting in September 2026 affiliated to the Timber Engineering Research Group (TERG) in the School of Engineering at the University of Galway. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PM McGetrick
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Forecasting Resistance Spread and Epidemiological Impact

The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a world-leading institute in global health with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AD Denz
 16 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Performance-Based Circular Structural Design of Steel-Timber Floor Systems

  Research Group: Civil Infrastructure Systems and Engineering
The construction sector is undergoing a major transition towards net-zero carbon, circular economy principles and digital engineering. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bompa, Dr Y Bu, Dr S Ibrahim
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling reactive two-phase flow in porous media

  Research Group: Subsurface Reservoir Flow Group (SRFG)
PhD/Postdoctoral Position in Reactive Multiphase Flow and CO₂ Mineralization for Direct Air Capture. The Subsurface Reservoir flow group in Tel Aviv University led by Prof. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Rabinovich
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship: AI-powered, Smart, and Sustainable EV/e-bike Charging

With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles/bikes (EV/e-bikes), the demand for their efficient and sustainable charging stations is more critical than ever. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr W Peng, Prof D Su
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(SATURN CDT) The use of local contact impedance spectroscopy to monitor radiation damage in ceramics and glasses

We are offering an exciting PhD opportunity to develop and validate a novel rapid, non-destructive technique for detecting and quantifying radiation-induced defects in ceramics, glasses, and other functional materials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Dean, Dr C Thorpe, Prof D Sinclair, Prof R Hand
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Next-Generation Farrington Model for Infection Prevention and Control: A Farrington Algorithm with Spatiotemporal and Adaptive Baseline Capabilities

  Research Group: School of Mathematics
The project focuses on developing new statistical methods for detecting unusual patterns in healthcare-associated infections. This is a fully funded 3.5-year PhD project supported by the Healthcare Infection Society. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Titarenko, Dr H Liu
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design and Development of Ultra‑Long‑Acting Injectable Depot Technologies for Chronic Viral Infection Therapy

This project aims to create an ultra‑long‑acting injectable platform capable of delivering antiviral therapy for months at a time. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Qi
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Simulation of particle agglomeration, attrition and breakup for nuclear waste transport and retrieval processes

  Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering
The safe retrieval, transport and processing of radioactive waste slurries is one of the most significant engineering challenges in nuclear decommissioning. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Fairweather, Dr L F Mortimer
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multiplexing miRNA therapeutics for cardiac regeneration

About the Project. The Baker, Beqqali and Brittan Labs are excited to recruit a highly motivated PhD Student as part of the MRC-BHF Centre in Advanced Cardiac Therapies (REACT). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Baker, Dr AB Beqqali, Dr M Brittan
 25 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully-funded Demonstrator Studentship – UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC)

We are inviting applications for a Demonstrator Studentship at the UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC), within the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  PhD Research Programme
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PhD Studentship in Artificial Intelligence for Phenotypic Virtual Screening

Predictive models built with artificial intelligence (AI) are increasingly used to identify molecules with the potential to become effective therapies for cancer and other diseases. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr . Ballester
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating cellular heterogeneity in tendon homeostasis and ageing using cutting-edge single-cell proteomics

Tendon injuries commonly end racehorse careers, yet how ageing drives this remains unclear. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof MJ Peffers, Dr E Emmott
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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4-year fully funded PhD scholarship in Quantum Optimisation Techniques for Telecommunication Networks

Duration of study. Full time - 4 years fixed term. Starting date. Available from October 2025. Application deadline. No closing date, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof AR Ruocco
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Decision-Theoretic Shared-Autonomy Allocation under Communication Uncertainty for Safety-Critical Remote Robotics

  Research Group: Engineering
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship in the School of Engineering, Lancaster University, hosted by the Data Science and AI Institute (DSAIL) and funded by an EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr ZW Wang, Prof Q Ni
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Value Recovery from Agricultural Residues

Project Overview. TLarge quantities of crop residues are generated annually in grain production systems, yet much of this biomass remains underutilised. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SJP Park
 25 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Molecular Mechanisms of Insect Olfaction Toward Sesquiterpenoid Stereoisomers

How do insects distinguish between mirror-image molecules, and why can a subtle change in stereochemistry transform a strong attractant into a compound that elicits no response? This PhD project explores the molecular mechanisms that drive insect recognition of sesquiterpenoid stereoisomers, a class of compounds commonly involved in true bug pheromone communication. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SJP Park
 25 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Ageing of the human heelpad: tissue properties and gait biomechanics

The human heel pad is a complex biological material composed of fat and connective tissue. It is important in impact management during gait, and it is linked to foot pathologies and heel pain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K D'Aout, Dr A Sharp, Dr P Chatzistergos, Dr RR Readioff
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Developing a toolbox for pre- and post-operative assessment of wrist function

The human wrist is a highly complex anatomical joint. Its healthy functioning is crucial to normal hand performance, and our ability to successfully interact with and manipulate the environment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Bates, Dr S Fichera
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Data-Driven Digital Twins for Predicting Climate-Driven Deterioration in UK Bridges

This PhD project will develop data-driven digital twin methods for predicting climate-driven deterioration in UK bridges. The project will combine civil engineering, machine learning, statistical modelling, and climate resilience to address an important challenge in infrastructure asset management. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Yardim
 30 May 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Ranks and types in positive logic (KIRBYJ_U27EMPSFP)

 Primary Supervisor. Dr Jonathan Kirby . Model theory is traditionally done with “classical first-order logic”, the logic which allows unlimited use of the operators AND, OR, NOT, with the EXISTS and FOR ALL quantifiers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Kirby
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Nonlinear waves on liquid cylinders (BLYTHM_U27EMPSFP)

Primary Supervisor. Prof. Mark Blyth. Inviscid liquid jets subject to surface tension and in the absence of gravity are known to be unstable under long-wave perturbations, a phenomenon described by the classical Rayleigh–Plateau instability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Blyth
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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