Latest Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

EPSRC DTP studentship: A tale of two metals – imaging the link between copper trafficking and cisplatin resistance in ovarian cancer

King’s College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

Platinum drugs are widely used in ovarian cancer treatment, but often the tumour eventually stops responding to treatment and becomes 'platinum-resistant'. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CI Imberti

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Exploring Innovative Approaches in Chronic Pain: Focus on Neuropathic pain and Spinal Cord Stimulation

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Pain can be a debilitating long-term and persistent symptom in many medical conditions, adversely affecting quality of life. Neuropathic pain originates from nervous system damage, resulting in deficits in neural transmission leading to sensory, autonomic, and motor impairment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Obara, Dr Q C Vuong

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

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Microneedle biosensors for rapid and painless disease diagnosis

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

This project aims to develop rapid disease diagnostics based on transdermal microneedle biosensors. Disease diagnosis often relies on invasive tissue sampling techniques, such as blood sampling or skin biopsies, in order to extract biomarkers for analysis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Wooi Ng, Dr W Lau

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

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Ultra-long-acting microneedles for biologics delivery

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

This project aims to develop transdermal microneedle formulations for delivering biologic drugs over several weeks or months. Biologics (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Wooi Ng, Dr K Novakovic, Dr W Lau

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

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Generative AI in Energy Forecasting

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. Meeting Net Zero targets will require fully utilizing smart solutions at all levels of the electricity network. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W Holderbaum

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

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Low carbon hydrogen production from biomass gasification

Aston University College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Prospective Start Date. 1 April 2024. Supervisor. Dr Paula Blanco Sanchez. Co-Supervisor. Dr Scott Banks. Applications are invited for a three-year Postgraduate studentship, supported by Aston University to be undertaken within the Energy & bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Blanco-Sanchez

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Wave devouring propulsion for marine decarbonisation PhD

Cranfield University School of Water, Energy and Environment (SWEE)

This exciting fully funded PhD is sponsored by EPSRC, with an enhanced stipend of £20,000 per annum (with fees covered). This project will develop the new technology for wave-based thrust harvesting for various floating platforms for marine decarbonisation. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Yang, Dr L Lao

28 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship: Exploring Media Design for Young People’s Wellbeing through an Internet of Sensations

Newcastle University School of Computing

Award summary . 100% fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance £18,622 (2023-24 UKRI rate). . Overview . Read more

Supervisor: Prof AD Durrant

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Life Cycle Thinking in Public Policy

University College London Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering

UCL Department / Division. Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering. Location of position. Bloomsbury, London. Duration of Studentship. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Van Ewijk

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

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Design of Superconducting Electric Machines for Zero Emission Transport

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The Institute for Energy Systems, School of Engineering, at the University of Edinburgh, is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project, expected to commence on 1st September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H.Z. Zhang, Prof MM Mueller

15 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Studentship in Computer Science: Applying Quantum Foundations for Quantum Advantage

Newcastle University School of Computing

Award summary . 100% Home fees covered and minimum tax-free annual living allowance £19,237 (2024-25 UKRI rate) . Overview . Read more

Supervisor: Dr JH Hance

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Plasma-based gas conversion into value-added chemicals

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Plasma and fusion science and technologies

Plasmas are promising technology for the conversion of gases such as CO2, CH4 or N2 into more valuable ones, e.g. CO (starting material for alcohols and hydrocarbons), H2 (clean fuel applications) and NH3 (fertilisers). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Wagenaars

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

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Real-time Networked based Musical Interaction in virtual immersive environments

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Communication Technologies

There is a high demand for making and consuming live music over networked based systems. Virtual recording studios, performance venues and rehearsal spaces are within our technological grasp, bridging gaming technologies, low latency networking and immersive audio strategies. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Kearney

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

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Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger

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

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