Over 100 research opportunities – including PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships at the University of Dundee

The University of Dundee is advertising over 100 funded and self-funded PhD Research projects.

About the University of Dundee

The University of Dundee is an international institution with distinctly Scottish roots, home to over 16,000 students and 3500 staff, drawn from over 140 countries around the world.

Dundee has considerable strengths in teaching, research, and innovation—a `triple-intensive’ university.

We are among the best in the world at ensuring our research has real impact in society, including on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We rank top in the UK and 5th in the world for climate action, measuring universities’ research on climate change, the use of energy, and preparations for dealing with the consequences of climate change (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2021)

We continually strive to translate our research into practical outputs that improve quality of life and the environment.

Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.

We are a founding partner of V&A Dundee and are actively engaged in the plans to establish a new Eden Project in the city.

Our research impact

The core mission of the University is to transform lives locally and globally through the creation, sharing and application of knowledge.

Our research tackles some of today’s most challenging problems, from social inequalities to climate change, from health and wellbeing to economic prosperity, from the depths of the sea to the edges of space. We work with policy makers, industry, and civic groups in the UK and internationally to create practical and positive impact.

In 2020 the University achieved the Gold Watermark for engagement from the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE). The award acknowledges the university’s commitment to public engagement across all domains of society and in many different forms. Engagement with business, policy makers and civic organisations helps us to ensure our research is relevant and useful, generating positive impacts.

The University submitted 47 case studies to REF 2021 across 16 Units of Assessment, ranging from Clinical Medicine to Art & Design, reflecting the diversity of our research portfolio.

Read a selection of impact case studies

A dedicated Doctoral Academy

For advice on progressing to a PhD, information about examinations and research degree regulations or assistance with ethical approval, the University of Dundee’s Doctoral Academy is the one-stop-shop for postgraduate research expertise.

All UoD research students are assigned a dedicated supervisory team to support and guide them through their research and, when it comes to academic expertise, the Academy offers a research induction programme plus generic skills training sessions throughout the year. You can find out more about current research opportunities.

Closing Date

• For self-funded PhD projects, applications are accepted all year round with three annual intake periods in September, January, and May.
• For funded PhD projects, please refer to the date published on the project’s webpage.

Available Projects

You will find more details on these exciting funded and self-funded opportunities, as well as details of how to apply and contacts for more information, by clicking on the project link below. Applications are welcome on any of the research topics.

View all available projects