glasgow PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Non-European Students

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Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Opportunities

At the University of Glasgow, our aim is to offer the best environment for your talent to flourish. If you have an idea, if you have dedication and passion, you could have what it takes to become a UofG world changer. Read more

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CoSS PhD Scholarship: These Islands: Austerity and Life Expectancy in Great Britain and Ireland

Supervisor: Prof GM McCartney

Research Group: School of Social & Political Sciences

Information on the School/Research Group. The supervisory team consists of Professor Gerry McCartney (School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow), Dr Will Ball (Robert Gordon University) and Dr David Walsh (Public Health, University of Glasgow). Read more

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

7 fully funded PhD opportunities in Quantum Technology at The University of Glasgow

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Opportunities

Are you interested in joining us for a PhD in Quantum Imaging, Sensing or Computing at the University of Glasgow? We are delighted to be able to offer 7 fully funded PhD opportunities through Glasgow University's Centre for Quantum Technology, as part of the UK Governments drive to support this critical research. Read more

School of Computing Science

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Computing PhD Programme

The School of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow is offering studentships to support PhD research for students starting in October 2024… Read more

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CoSS-USYD Joint PhD Scholarship - The Socio-Economic Impacts of Colonialisation in Australia.

Supervisor: Prof MB Battisti

Research Group: Adam Smith Business School

Information on the Schools/Research Groups. The successful candidate will be registered as a postgraduate researcher in the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow. Read more

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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CoSS PhD Scholarship: Forced Migration and the Politics of Bordering in the Middle East

Supervisor: Dr G Tsourapas

Research Group: School of Social & Political Sciences

Information on the School/Research Group. The project falls within the auspices of the School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Glasgow, as well as a five-year project on “The International Politics of Mobility Sanctions,” funded by the European Research Council (led by Professor Gerasimos Tsourapas). Read more

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Glasgow Adam Smith Business School

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Diet Transition: Understanding the Effectiveness of Community Organisations in Supporting Change

What we eat has significant impacts on human and planetary health. Poor diet is the biggest contributor to preventable ill-health and the food system produces approximately one third of carbon emissions globally. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Shaw

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Glasgow Scottish Graduate School of Social Science

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Podcasting and pedagogy for the planet: Examining the nexus of art, entertainment, and education related to sustainability and climate change

Do you love podcasts? Are you increasingly concerned about the looming climate emergency? Are you fascinated by how people learn and engage with information?. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Thomas

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Spin-sensitive diagnosis of next-generation organic photovoltaic materials

Organic semiconductors hold great promise for photovoltaics due to their ability to be processed cheaply at scale, and in lightweight and flexible modules. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bayliss

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Spin-based quantum sensing beyond magnetic fields

Quantum sensing with optically addressable electronic spins in the solid state holds great potential to push the limits of conventional sensing methods. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Bayliss

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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CoSS-USYD Joint PhD Scholarship - The health and wellbeing impacts of the energy transition for low-income renters: a comparative UK-Australia study.

Supervisor: Prof GM McCartney

Research Group: School of Social & Political Sciences

Information on the Schools/Research Groups. This PhD will be jointly hosted by the University of Glasgow & the University of Sydney, with a supervisory team comprising Professor Gerry McCartney, Professor Lynne Chester, Professor Robert McMaster, and Professor Harriet Thomson. Read more

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Glasgow Scottish Graduate School of Social Science

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Transport justice and sustainability implications of requirements and incentives in job advertisements

Transport is recognised as a key factor in obtaining and retaining employment but it is typically only considered in terms of commuting, even though there… Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Crawford

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Tissue Regeneration and Cancer MSc Research Programme

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Masters by Research

The Tissue Regeneration and Cancer MSc Research Programme at the University of Glasgow, will deliver high quality research, training and mentorship to excellent and ambitious students interested in cancer research, including- but not limited to- its intersection with stem cell biology, immunity, metabolism, development, regenerative biology, and behavioural science. Read more

University of Glasgow College of Arts & Humanities

War and Modern Fantasy Writing

The University of Glasgow and Imperial War Museums (IWM) are pleased to announce the availability of a fully funded Collaborative doctoral studentship from October 2024 under the AHRC’s Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Scheme. Read more

Supervisor: Prof DF Fimi

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