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We have 782 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Novel multi-ion therapeutics in mineral formation for oral health

A full PhD scholarship is available for an interdisciplinary project in the field of biomaterials. This is a BBSRC-funded scholarship, in partnership with industry, and is open to UK applicants. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Al-Jawad, Dr H Chappell, Dr M Al-Mosawi
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding Why Failing Hearts Become Electrically Unstable: 3D Optical Mapping and AI Approaches

UK Applicants only. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is one of the biggest unresolved problems in cardiovascular medicine, causing around 100,000 deaths each year in the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Chauhan, Dr XL Li, Prof A Ng
 2 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Translational development of cardiac diffusion tensor imaging in cardiometabolic and valvular disease using machine learning

UK applicants only. Heart failure is a major global health challenge, affecting millions of people and placing a huge burden on patients, families, and the NHS. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Afzali, Dr A Singh, Dr TP Pearce
 2 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Funded PhD: Dual detection of pathogen and immunocorrelates in saliva for surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases

We are seeking an exceptional and enthusiastic postgraduate student with an interest in infectious diseases and immunity to join the Bristol Vaccine Centre (BVC) and undertake a fully-funded PhD fellowship in mucosal immunity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Halliday
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Passive acoustic monitoring to inform evidence-based policy for coral reefs. PhD (Royal Society Funded)

Coral reefs are culturally and biologically important ecosystems threatened by climate change and local stressors. Until greenhouse gas emissions are reduced, we can improve local protection and management for resilience and sustainability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Nedelec
 6 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Utilisation of CO2 for subsurface energy extraction

The research focuses on developing computational frameworks for various techniques of utilising CO2 for extracting heat from geothermal sources. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Babaei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Utilisation of CO2 for subsurface energy extraction

The research focuses on developing computational frameworks for various techniques of utilising CO2 for extracting heat from geothermal sources. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Babaei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Physics-Informed AI for Multi-Modal Cardiac Imaging and Prognostic Phenotyping

UK applicants only. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for about one-third of all global deaths. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Anjum
 2 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Design Optimisation of Brushless Doubly Fed Machines (ABDIJALEBIS_U27EMPSFP2)

Brushless Doubly Fed Machines (BDFMs) are emerging as a promising technology for offshore wind turbine generators due to their fractional-sized power converters, elimination of rotor brushes and slip rings, and simplified gearbox systems compared to high-speed generators. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Abdi Jalebi
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Studentship: Intelligent instrumentation, sensing and optoelectronic devices

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been transforming human ability to execute complex inference tasks using computers. In the field of instrumentation, sensors and optoelectronics, deep learning has uncovered exciting applications in areas such as sensing, diagnosis, imaging, communication, and system designs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Su
 17 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Cohesive Powder Flow in Confined Spaces

As the UK accelerates its ambition to establish a secure, resilient supply of High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) for next-generation reactors, a new and urgent scientific challenge has emerged. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Wu
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(SATURN CDT) AI-Assisted Optimisation of Soluble-Boron-Free Small Modular Nuclear Fission Reactor Cores

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. Abundant clean energy for all relies on advanced computational design. Small modular pressurised water reactors that avoid soluble boron can simplify coolant chemistry and reduce environmental impact. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Bai, Dr AP Peakman, Prof T Abram
 15 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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A Biogeochemical Framework for Understanding Biodegradation

The environmental fate of synthetic polymers, including polyacrylates, polyquaterniums, and polyethylene glycols used in personal care and homecare products, remains poorly understood in natural aquatic systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Mushinski
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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How Distributed Energy Systems Influence Housing Affordability and Rental Market Participation

This research project will investigate the impact of distributed energy resources (DER), such as rooftop solar panels and small-scale batteries, on housing accessibility and participation in the private rental market. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P E Akhgar, Prof MS Soderberg
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Thermal Comfort and Energy Behaviour in Net zero Housing

This PhD project will investigate how net-zero (off-grid) homes in regional Australia perform as living environments, with a focus on thermal comfort, household energy behaviour, and climate resilience. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr FZ Zhang, Dr P E Akhgar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A Comprehensive Framework to Enhance Existing Housing Design and Sustainability

This PhD project aims to develop a comprehensive framework to enhance the energy performance and overall livability of the existing housing stock. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P E Akhgar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Energy System Digitalisation

1. Project Overview. Emerging smart grid technologies including artificial intelligence, distributed ledger, and data analytics drive the decarbonisation of energy systems with the least costs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr WH Hua
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Innovation, Geopolitics and the Future of Europe in Space

The Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space (LCHS) has been awarded up to £10m for 10 years to transform the academic landscape when it comes to our understanding… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R González Muñoz, Dr B Simeonova
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Nature-Inspired Hydrogen Fuel Cell Architecture for Aerospace Propulsion

About the project. Applications are invited for a fully funded four-year PhD studentship within the UK EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RN Navaratne, Prof M Pera-Titus
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering 3D cell-matrix interfaces for cell delivery, regenerative therapies and disease modelling

  Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Most regenerative therapies instruct cells using soluble factors and defined biochemical culture conditions. The Amer Lab takes a different approach. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M.A Amer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Examining the relevance and implementation of a core-outcome set for inpatient care for Children with Complex Care Needs in the NHS

Children with complex care needs (CCCN) represent a growing and increasingly visible population within paediatric healthcare, both in England and internationally1. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Manning, Dr E Popejoy, Dr J J Maltby
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Porosity–Acidity Interactions in Zeolite Catalysts for Aqueous-Phase Conversion of Sugars to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural

Poly, di and monosaccharides are important sustainable feedstocks in the production of biomass-derived fuels and chemicals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Fan
 1 June 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship in AI-Enabled Digital Accessibility (ADA)

  Research Group: Centre for Translation Studies, Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI Further groups and supervisors, please see here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/ai-enabled-digital-accessibility-ada-phd
Digital media is central to our engagement with public information, news, government services, healthcare, finance, education, culture and entertainment, and facilitates communication and social interaction. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Braun, Prof P Jackson, Dr E Davitti, Prof C Orasan, Prof C Hine
 23 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Agile SPAD Sensor Image Processing

Recent advances in large array format SPAD sensors, call for novel image processing pipelines (ISP) to create optimised computer vision systems using these sensors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Gyongy, Prof R.K Henderson
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation

The EPSRC CDT in Net Zero Aviation is the world's 1st Doctoral Centre of Excellence for Net Zero Aviation Training, Education and Research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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European Research Council part-funded PhD Studentship: “Deep Learning-Based Synthetic Histology for Microstructural MRI Biomarkers of the Liver”

For full project details and how to apply visit institution website. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join Dr Andrada Ianus at the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences (first supervisor) and Dr Cheng Zhang at The Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (second supervisor). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AI Ianus, Dr CZ Zhang
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Arts and Humanities Postgraduate Research, University of Glasgow

Scholarship and funding opportunities. Scholarships and funding opportunities are available for postgraduate research degrees and PhD study in Arts and Humanities at the University of Glasgow. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Arts Research Programme
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Department of Psychology

This programme presents the opportunity to join our international and interdisciplinary research community working within the fields of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience and neurocognition or social processes. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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BioSCaPe PhD programme

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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A Nature-Inspired Approach Towards the Development of an Intrinsically-Auxetic Polymer

Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SM Mandhani, Prof LS Susmel, Dr EK Kordatos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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