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Robotics (fully funded) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 31 Robotics (fully funded) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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Fully Funded* PhD position in Space Robotics

About the Project. Robots have been used in space for planetary exploration, satellite docking, and on-board the ISS. In the near future, robots will be used in space for more complicated activities, in line with the developments of new space economy and exploration. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Mavrakis
 30 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Enhancing Drone Performance in Confined Spaces Using Pressure Sensors and Adaptive Control Algorithms

About the Project. This is a unique 3-year fully funded PhD opportunity to research and develop MEMS-based sensor-driven control systems to enhance drone operations in confined environments, tackling critical challenges in industries such as nuclear facility inspections, logistics, and infrastructure maintenance. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Dobie, Dr D Zhang
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Robotic Assistance for Precise Imaging and Diagnostics

Are you passionate about medical diagnostics, robotics and AI? Join our innovative research team at the University of Strathclyde and contribute to the future of diagnostic medical ultrasound!. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Dobie
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Space Robotics and AI

Overview. Robots are pivotal in space exploration, deployed in orbit, planetary bodies, and on the ISS. In the new space economy, robots will soon tackle more complex activities, including. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Mavrakis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Adaptive Rendering Techniques for Enhanced Visual Comfort in VR and AR

With the growing use of VR and AR in both consumer and professional applications, optimising visual comfort is critical for user retention and prolonged engagement. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Koulieris
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Simulation with Humans in the Loop of an Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Emergency Relief [RoboStar]

We're looking for individuals with a passion for robotics to join RoboStar, a centre of excellence for software engineering for robotics. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Cavalcanti, Dr C McCall
 30 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Autonomous Robots for Manipulating Hazardous Substances [RoboStar]

We're looking for individuals with a passion for robotics to join RoboStar, a centre of excellence for software engineering for robotics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Cavalcanti
 30 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Automated Field Testing with Humans in the Loop of an Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Emergency Relief [RoboStar]

We're looking for individuals with a passion for robotics to join RoboStar, a centre of excellence for software engineering for robotics. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Cavalcanti, Dr C McCall
 30 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Safety of Autonomous Robots for Nuclear Decommissioning [RoboStar]

We're looking for individuals with a passion for robotics to join RoboStar, a centre of excellence for software engineering for robotics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Cavalcanti
 30 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Remotely deployed robot and sensor network to characterise 50mm pipework

Supervisors. 1) Dr Stephen Monk - University of Lancaster. 2) Dr David Cheneler - University of Lancaster. 3) Dr Jeremy Andrew - NRS Dounreay. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Monk, Dr D Cheneler
 31 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Analytical Framework for Soft Robotic Manipulators

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Pan
 18 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advancing 3D Computer Graphics & Vision with Generative AI and Novel 3D Representation

This PhD project aims to advance 3D computer graphics and vision by combining state-of-the-art generative models, specifically diffusion and flow-based generative models, with cutting-edge 3D representations, such as. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Deng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of A Tactile Robot that can Feel Hair like a Human

Humans rely on tactile sensing to assess the properties of materials in their surroundings. For example, when running our fingers over our hair, we instinctively adjust our movements—varying pressure, speed, and contact angle—to perceive texture, smoothness, or elasticity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SL Luo
 15 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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University of Bath LURS Studentship: Modelling and Design of Dexterous Soft Robotic Manipulators

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully-funded PhD project. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Pan
 18 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Secure By Design Datasets – distillation and privatisation for future collaboration

The sharing of data assets is a major administrative challenge, often causing a roadblock to collaboration and research. This is especially true in sensitive domains like the Nuclear sector, where researchers can struggle to find the data needed to train machine learning models. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Hadfield, Dr N Kaygusuz
 1 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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