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

We have 137 Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Tackle real world challenges, make a difference, and elevate your career with postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester. From biochemistry to neuroscience, cancer sciences to medicine, audiology to mental health and everything in between, we offer a wide range of postgraduate research projects, programmes and funding which will allow you to immerse yourself in an area of research you’re passionate about.

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Faculty of Science and Engineering

Research isn’t always easy – but it can be life-changing. Science and engineering at The University of Manchester doesn’t shy away from this. Our postgraduate research projects sit at the cutting edge of leading research fields, offering you the opportunity to make real breakthroughs in global challenges. Whether your future is in tackling climate change or leading innovations in artificial intelligence, our expert supervisors, state-of-the-art facilities and funded pathways make it possible to be a world-leader in science and innovation.

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University of Salford

At the University of Salford, we are committed to solving many of the complex challenges society faces today, through pioneering research and solutions-focused enterprise. Our innovative research environment is recognised around the world, offering our postgraduate researchers the platform to establish a profile and develop international networks.

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The Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)

The University of Manchester
 We offer 40 fully funded studentships every year, across the partner universities, to focus on the engineering challenges of fusion energy generation. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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(UoM - IISc Bangalore) Environmentally friendly grain refinement of engineering alloys by small strain oscillatory deformation

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Aim. Grain-size is a key feature of high performance alloys, but grain refinement processes are usually expensive because they use high temperatures and strains. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Gholinia, Prof S Kalias
 7 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EngD in Permeation Resistant, Novel Ceramic Materials for the Fusion Fuel Cycle

The University of Manchester
The Fusion Engineering Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT)
This EngD project is set within the Fusion Engineering CDT at the University of Manchester. Students will recieve a 3-month training programme in fusion engineering at the start of the course, delivered across the CDT partner universities. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Edmondson
 4 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Microbial engineering for innovative recycling and the circular economy

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
Global supply chains are dominated by linear, carbon positive, economic models; extract, use, dispose, which creates unsustainable systems reliant on finite geological reserves. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Dixon, Dr J Winterburn, Dr R Cuellar-Franca
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Driving polymer mechanochemistry via processing techniques

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Conventionally, chemical transformations are driven by inputs such as light, heat or electricity. However, the exciting field of polymer mechanochemistry is adding to these conventions by developing the use of mechanical force to drive chemical changes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Fox, Dr A Vijayaraghavan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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philip.edmondson@manchester.ac.uk

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
This EngD project is set within the Fusion Engineering CDT at the University of Manchester. Students will recieve a 3-month training programme in fusion engineering at the start of the course, delivered across the CDT partner universities. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Edmondson
 4 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Assessment of Soft Magnetic Properties in Amorphous/Nanocrystalline High-Entropy Alloys through Magnetic Mechanism Modulation aimed at Next-Generation Electrical Machines

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
A key priority of the UK’s sustainability agenda is zero carbon emissions by 2050. To reach this objective, projections suggest that by 2030, 43% of cars on UK roads need to be electrically powered. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Gong, Dr E Pickering, Prof A C Smith
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[FSE Bicentenary PhD] Generative AI approaches for synthetic phage genome engineering

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
Phage therapy (PT) is a promising treatment for drug resistant bacterial infections. However, PT faces barriers to implementation, such as identification of effective phage treatments, which currently requires time-consuming and lab-intensive susceptibility testing. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Cai, Prof M Brockhurst, Dr CI Igler
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Organic coatings microstructure: insights from molecular simulations

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
Watching paint dry can be fascinating. Painting a room can make it aesthetically pleasing, but paints can do much more than just please the eyes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Siperstein
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Coupled Thermal-Hydro-Mechanical and Chemical (THMC) processes in salt formations for disposal and storage applications

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
This PhD project aims to. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Babaei, Dr L Ma, Dr V Tsitsopoulos, Dr J Griffiths
 21 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Coupled Thermal-Hydro-Mechanical and Chemical (THMC) processes in salt formations for disposal and storage applications

The University of Manchester
Faculty of Science and Engineering
This PhD project aims to. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Babaei, Dr L Ma, Dr V Tsitsopoulos, Dr J Griffiths
 21 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Application of machine learning algorithms to medical images and clinical/DNA data

The University of Manchester
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
This project will develop an automated classifier or the estimation of prognosis of the illness using medical images of the human body, clinical data, and gene information. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Costen
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Robotics and AI - Cloud robotics/Networked Systems

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
This PhD project is in the areas of robotics and AI with the focus of networked/cloud robotics system. The student is expected to develop a new system architecture and software for future robotics systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Zhao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Sustainable Energy Strategies for Data Centres: Enhancing Resilience and Net-Zero Integration

The University of Manchester
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
The rapid expansion of data centres is driving unprecedented energy demand, making their resilience, sustainability, and integration with low-carbon energy systems critical to achieving net-zero targets. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Foley, Prof D Alkez, Dr A Welfle, Prof DF Flynn
 30 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Hybrid Modelling for Sustainable Formulation Design and Innovation

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemical Engineering
The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Manchester is offering a fully funded PhD position, co-sponsored by Unilever, offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of academic research and industrial innovation, shaping the future of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) formulations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Flores, Dr D Zhang
 31 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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