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PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 3,239 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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A curious example of hierarchical aggregation: computational modelling, theory and a practical application

The system to be studied involves, as a first step, the reversible binding of small molecules to form a complex. These complexes in turn come together to create aggregates, each aggregate containing ca. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Masters, Dr C Avendano
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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CIC-START 26H - Towards a climate-smart Barley Breeding System

This project is offered as part of the CIC-START industrial doctoral training programme. Supervisors. Lead Supervisor – Dr. Miriam Schreiber, James Hutton Institute. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bulgarelli, Dr M Schreiber
 10 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Equi-Slim: Field-Based Weight Management Strategies to Improve Equine Welfare (CASE)

Funding. This 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by SRUC and EastBio BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership. This opportunity is open to UK students only and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate, plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Morrison, Dr L Jessiman
 15 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Climate-resilient cathodes for Refuellable Magnesium-Air batteries (CREMA) (Ref: FP-DB-2026)

  Research Group: EECS Lab (Electrochemical Energy Conversion & Storage Laboratory)
This PhD studentship (UK students only), titled “Climate-resilient cathodes for Refuellable Magnesium-Air batteries (CREMA)” at Loughborough University, focuses on advancing next-generation battery technologies for sustainable energy storage. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bae, Prof S Calnan
 28 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Structure of exotic nuclei using direct reactions

  Research Group: Nuclear Physics
In the nuclear physics group at York, we focus on carrying out world-leading research aimed at the study of the fundamental properties of atomic nuclei and the origin of the elements in the cosmos, employing and developing state-of-the-art experimental and theoretical techniques. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Petri, Dr S Paschalis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Retinal endothelial- pericyte circadian coupling in the context of diabetic retinopathy

  Research Group: Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship from the UK Vision Research Network (UKVRN) DPT by Fight for Sight. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Beli, Prof A Stitt
 25 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Living and Leading Responsibly: Sustainable Consumption, Ethical Leadership and Socially Just Organisations

Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Ciesielska
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Living and Leading Responsibly: Sustainable Consumption, Ethical Leadership and Socially Just Organisations

Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof SS Sahadev
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Resilient Economies, Sustainable Supply Chains and Digital Transformation

Please note, there is no funding attached to this project. All tuition fees and any other associated costs (including bench fees) must be financed by the student. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Ejiogu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Livestock Metabolomics: Investigating Metabolic Signatures of Methane Mitigation in Beef Cattle

Research Background. Agriculture contributes approximately 27% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Northern Ireland, with ruminant livestock representing the largest source. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Muhamad Ali
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multi-modal uncertainty analysis of physiological measurements from wearable devices, for clinical applications

This project aims to address the critical gap between the huge potential offered by wearable sensors and their still very limited adoption in clinical practice. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Ferrero, Dr AV Varsi
 19 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Adaptive Information Allocation in Machine Learning

Stochastic gradient methods represent a key computational engine of large-scale modern machine learning. To estimate gradient directions, they sample training data uniformly at random, independently of their informational value. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Kaban
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Drivers of Carbon Sequestration in Hedgerows: Effects of Structure, Management and Species Composition Across European Farms

Hedgerows are semi-natural habitats typical of agricultural landscapes across Europe and over the globe. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Ziv, Prof P Chapman
 17 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Passive Load Alleviation in High-Aspect-Ratio Wings via Aeroelastic Tailoring of Thin-Ply Composite Laminates Using Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

Future aircraft must meet increasingly strict efficiency and sustainability targets, driving the development of ultra-lightweight, high-aspect-ratio wings. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Dababneh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel aircraft impact on engine design

Join our diverse and inclusive team to transform the future of aviation as part of the UK’s EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Mourouzidis , Dr A Riaz
 22 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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