We have 215 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Loughborough
PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Loughborough
We have 215 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Loughborough
PhD opportunities at Loughborough Business School
Loughborough UniversityMake a novel contribution to knowledge, position yourself as an expert in your field, and open a range of doors with future employers – by embarking on a PhD at Loughborough Business School. Read more
Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs
If you are interested in addressing complex, international issues and developing your professional research skills, then pursuing a PhD in the Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs could be for you. Read more
Accounting and controlling for the future: the case of digitalisation in manufacturing (Ref: LB25-AR-EC-JH-unfunded)
The main aim of this project is to advance the understanding of the role of accounting practices in the digitalisation of manufacturing organisations in a context where the difficulty of measuring the benefits and risks associated with industrial digital technologies (IDTs) is preventing the realisation of growth opportunities, enhanced productivity and achieving net-zero objectives. Read more
Institute for Sport Business
The Institute for Sport Business seeks to deliver research with a real-world impact in an era of significant social, economic and technological change. Read more
Advanced Additive Manufacturing For Radiofrequency System Design (Ref: FP-WW-2025/MTC002)
This project is an exciting opportunity to undertake industrially linked research in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). Read more
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Bio-based Sustainable Materials for Autonomous Thermal Management in Wearables (Ref: AACME-24-046)
Join the Polymer Group at Department of Materials Loughborough University, one of the UK’s top institutions renowned for its excellence in research and teaching, as well as its global reputation in sports science and engineering. Read more
Multinationals, transfer pricing, and tax competition: competition for capital versus competition for profits (Ref: LB25-BF-BG-unfunded)
There is growing concern among policymakers and the public that ‘aggressive tax planning’ by multinational corporations, such as international profit shifting through transfer pricing, undermines national tax bases and reduces public spending capacity. Read more
DRIVE Research Cluster: Simulation-based Optimisation for Inclusive Transport Systems (Ref: ABCE-DRIVE-25)
As cities grow, ensuring transport systems are equitable, accessible, and affordable for all becomes increasingly critical and complex. Read more
Institute for Digital Technologies
The Institute for Digital Technologies (IDT) is dedicated to advancing digital technology to tackle major global challenges. Read more
Mobile Robot Automation of Large Volume Inspection and Data Fusion (Ref: FP-CG-2025/MTC002)
This project is an exciting opportunity to undertake industrially linked research in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). Read more
Optimised laser textured surfaces for preventative electrical erosion damage (Ref: FP-RR-2025/MTC002)
This project is an exciting opportunity to undertake industrially linked research at Loughboorugh University in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). Read more
Sustainable Routes for Upcycling Copper for High-Performance Applications (Ref: AACME-MTC-25)
This project is an exciting opportunity to undertake industrially linked research in partnership with the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC). Read more
The barriers to AI adoption faced by SMEs owned by women, minorities, or underrepresented groups (Ref: LB25-PA-CT-unfunded)
Are you passionate about harnessing technology to create a more equitable business landscape? This groundbreaking research explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can serve as a powerful tool to uplift small and medium enterprises (SMEs) owned by women and minorities. Read more
Reconceptualising abusive leadership behaviours, and their impact on employee wellbeing: a novel measurement approach (Ref: LB25-NB-unfunded)
Prior research on leadership suffers from construct inadequacy. Thus, while it has drawn conclusions on how leadership can facilitate effectiveness, these may be erroneous given the flawed conceptualisation and measurement of leadership. Read more
Net zero, sustainability and international trade from a developing country perspective (Ref: LB25-HE-BG-unfunded)
We are seeking exceptional PhD candidates with a strong interest in net zero policies, sustainability, and international trade, particularly from a developing country perspective. Read more