Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Non-European Students in Oxford

University of Oxford Atomic and Laser Physics, Department of Physics

Plasma accelerators: Controlled electron injection in plasma-modulated plasma accelerators (P-MoPA)

In a laser wakefield accelerator an intense laser pulse propagating through a plasma excites a trailing plasma wave via the action of the ponderomotive force, which expels electrons from the region of the laser pulse. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S M Hooker

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

University of Oxford Atomic and Laser Physics, Department of Physics

Plasma accelerators: development of advanced all-optical plasma channels

In a laser wakefield accelerator an intense laser pulse propagating through a plasma excites a trailing plasma wave via the action of the ponderomotive force, which expels electrons from the region of the laser pulse. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S M Hooker

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

University of Oxford Department of Engineering Science

Last chance to apply

Research Studentship in Tidal Stream Energy

Research Studentship in Tidal Stream Energy. 3-year D.Phil. (PhD) studentship starting October 2024. Project. Tidal Stream Energy. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Willden

1 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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A Novel K+ Channel Target (KCNK13/THIK1) for Neurodegenerative Disorders: Understanding its mechanism of inhibition by small molecule drugs and biological therapeutics

Supervisors: Prof S Tucker, Dr S Newstead

Commercial partner: Cerevance. The student will be involved in an exciting multidisciplinary project aimed at determining the structural and molecular mechanisms of a range of novel inhibitors of the THIK1 K2P K+ channel. Read more

1 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD Opportunities in Fusion. Training the next generation of fusion scientists….

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) 4 Year PhD Programme EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Fusion has the potential to meet our energy needs in a sustainable way, with minimum impact on the environment. Read more

The Department of Oncology at the University of Oxford

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Opportunities

The Department of Oncology employs multidisciplinary approaches from physics, biology, chemistry and mathematical modelling to investigate DNA biology and epigenetics, cell and environmental biology of tumour tissue, and both systemic and local immunological responses in cancer. Read more

The Rosalind Franklin Institute

PhD studentship scheme at The Rosalind Franklin Institute

Help us change the way we see life. Applications now open!. The Rosalind Franklin Institute is an imaging technologies development institute, funded by the UK government, which harnesses physical sciences to understand both non-communicable and communicable disease and their effects on the body. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Opportunities

University of Oxford Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology

Biophysical determinants of cell fate decisions in skin inflammatory diseases

Squamous epithelial tissues, such as the skin epidermis, provide an impermeable protective barrier against external insults. To ensure its maintenance, specialized cells located in its basal layer, known as stem cells, divide and differentiate to replace cells lost through exhaustion and damage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Hallou, Dr S Sansom, Dr B Dumitrascu

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

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Development of bioactive ultrasound-responsive coatings for the prevention and treatment of orthopaedic implant-related infections

Supervisors: Dr D Carugo, Prof M N Nair, Dr S Abram

Commercial partner: Adler Ortho®. Implant-related orthopaedic infections pose a very significant burden on patients and healthcare systems globally. Read more

1 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Technological Advancements In Radiotherapy Leading To Dose Delivery via FLASH

Supervisors: Dr K Petersson, Prof A Giaccia

Commercial partner: Teledyne e2v (Teledyne UK Limited). Over 25% of cancer patients in the UK receive radiotherapy, often delivered in multiple fractions over several weeks. Read more

1 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Ageing Beyond Earth - New drug targets

Supervisors: Dr G Alsaleh, Prof C Buckley

Commercial partner: Metavisionaries and Space Application Services (MSA). Population ageing is a transformative social phenomenon impacting sectors like labor force and finances. Read more

1 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

DPhil / MSc in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Opportunities

We invite applications for DPhil (a PhD at other universities) and MSc courses in Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics at the University of Oxford. Read more

University of Oxford EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training

Sustainable Approaches to Biomedical Science: Responsible and Reproducible Research (EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training)

We welcome applications from graduates who wish to make an impact in the field of computational biomedical research. Our students gain the broad skillset needed to confront current and future biomedical research challenges. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) 4 Year PhD Programme EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Propulsion and Power (MRes & PhD)

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Location. MRes year 1, University of Cambridge-Department of Engineering; PhD years 2-4, Universities of Cambridge, Oxford or Loughborough. Read more