Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 798 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Data-Driven Digital Twins for Predicting Climate-Driven Deterioration in UK Bridges

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

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)

University of East Anglia

School of Mathematics

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)

University of East Anglia

School of Mathematics

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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Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Molecular Microbiology, Bacterial Metabolism and Antimicrobial Resistance

University of Galway

College of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time funded PhD scholarship starting in September/October 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MS Zeden

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

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Formalising the Local Langlands Correspondence for GL₂(F) in Lean (BIRKBECKC_U27EMPSF)

University of East Anglia

School of Mathematics

Primary Supervisor. Dr. Christopher Birkbeck . This PhD project, based at our Norwich campus, offers a unique opportunity to work at the confluence of number theory, representation theory, and formal mathematics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CB Birkbeck

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

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FULLY FUNDED PhD - Coping mechanisms/strategies and health related quality of life in cardiac patients in Bangladesh

University of Glasgow

College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

To apply, please click institution website. Applications are now open for a unique studentship opportunity based in Bangladesh. ACROSS (Affordable Cardiac Rehabilitation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Jani, Dr MF Faruque

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

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FULLY FUNNDED PhD - Development and Scale-Up of a Co-Designed Integrated Rehabilitation Framework for Addressing Multimorbidity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

University of Glasgow

College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

To apply, please click institution website. Applications are now open for a unique studentship opportunity based in Bangladesh. ACROSS (Affordable Cardiac Rehabilitation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GD Dibben-Santillan, Dr MF Faruque

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

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Using community participatory arts to improve understanding and communication of the barriers and facilitators to weight management and cardiovascular disease support, among currently underserved communities most at risk

Leeds Beckett University

School of Health

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the UK, and obesity is a significant risk factor. However, both cardiovascular disease and obesity do not affect all communities equally, resulting in significant inequalities across the country, where the north of England is most severely affected. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Ells, Prof P Sextou

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Creative Health in Paediatric Care and/or Social Prescribing in the Community: Co-designed Arts and Digital Interventions to Improve Health Outcomes for Children and Families in the UK

Leeds Beckett University

School of Health

Arts-led joined Arts & Health PHD scholarship. A collaboration between the Leeds School of Arts/Creative Arts and Health Research Lab (CAHREL) and the School of Health/Centre for Health Promotion Research (CHPR). Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Sextou, Prof A Bagnall

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Tongue Twisters: using the creative possibilities of nonsense language to improve care for people with dementia

Leeds Beckett University

School of Health

The importance of music, creativity, opportunities for meaningful engagement and the use of these to enhance communication within care homes for people with dementia is well documented. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Surr, Dr A Dunn

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Novel multi-ion therapeutics in mineral formation for oral health

University of Leeds

Faculty of Medicine and 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

University of Leicester

Cardiovascular Sciences

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

University of Leicester

Cardiovascular Sciences

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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NIHR Funded PhD: Dual detection of pathogen and immunocorrelates in saliva for surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases

University of Bristol

School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

NIHR Health Protection Research Focus Award in Vaccines and Immunisation Doctoral Award. 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)

University of Exeter

Department of Biosciences

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 University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

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 University of Manchester

Faculty of Science and Engineering

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

University of Leicester

Department of Computer Science

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)

University of East Anglia

School of Engineering

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

Queen Mary University of London

School of Engineering and Materials Science

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

University of Surrey

School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

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

The University of Manchester

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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

University of Warwick

School of Life Sciences

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

Griffith University

School of Engineering and Built Environment

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

Griffith University

School of Engineering and Built Environment

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

Griffith University

School of Engineering and Built Environment

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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We have 798 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 798 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Value Recovery from Agricultural Residues

Molecular Mechanisms of Insect Olfaction Toward Sesquiterpenoid Stereoisomers

Ageing of the human heelpad: tissue properties and gait biomechanics

Developing a toolbox for pre- and post-operative assessment of wrist function

Data-Driven Digital Twins for Predicting Climate-Driven Deterioration in UK Bridges

Ranks and types in positive logic (KIRBYJ_U27EMPSFP)

Nonlinear waves on liquid cylinders (BLYTHM_U27EMPSFP)

Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Molecular Microbiology, Bacterial Metabolism and Antimicrobial Resistance

Formalising the Local Langlands Correspondence for GL₂(F) in Lean (BIRKBECKC_U27EMPSF)

FULLY FUNDED PhD - Coping mechanisms/strategies and health related quality of life in cardiac patients in Bangladesh

FULLY FUNNDED PhD - Development and Scale-Up of a Co-Designed Integrated Rehabilitation Framework for Addressing Multimorbidity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Using community participatory arts to improve understanding and communication of the barriers and facilitators to weight management and cardiovascular disease support, among currently underserved communities most at risk

Creative Health in Paediatric Care and/or Social Prescribing in the Community: Co-designed Arts and Digital Interventions to Improve Health Outcomes for Children and Families in the UK

Tongue Twisters: using the creative possibilities of nonsense language to improve care for people with dementia

Novel multi-ion therapeutics in mineral formation for oral health

Understanding Why Failing Hearts Become Electrically Unstable: 3D Optical Mapping and AI Approaches

Translational development of cardiac diffusion tensor imaging in cardiometabolic and valvular disease using machine learning

NIHR Funded PhD: Dual detection of pathogen and immunocorrelates in saliva for surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases

Passive acoustic monitoring to inform evidence-based policy for coral reefs. PhD (Royal Society Funded)

Utilisation of CO2 for subsurface energy extraction

Utilisation of CO2 for subsurface energy extraction

Physics-Informed AI for Multi-Modal Cardiac Imaging and Prognostic Phenotyping

Design Optimisation of Brushless Doubly Fed Machines (ABDIJALEBIS_U27EMPSFP2)

PhD Studentship: Intelligent instrumentation, sensing and optoelectronic devices

Cohesive Powder Flow in Confined Spaces

(SATURN CDT) AI-Assisted Optimisation of Soluble-Boron-Free Small Modular Nuclear Fission Reactor Cores

A Biogeochemical Framework for Understanding Biodegradation

How Distributed Energy Systems Influence Housing Affordability and Rental Market Participation

Thermal Comfort and Energy Behaviour in Net zero Housing

A Comprehensive Framework to Enhance Existing Housing Design and Sustainability

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