acquisition PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 90 acquisition PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Quantifying prognosis in the current era of antiretroviral therapy among persons with HIV in Europe and North America across different HIV acquisition route groups

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

In Europe and North America, prognosis for persons with HIV (PWHIV) has improved since the introduction of combined antiretroviral in 1996[1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SI Ingle

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Neuromorphic sensing and computing

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Neuromorphic vision sensors enable the acquisition of scenes with limited energy requirements and low data rate, only acquiring information on what changes in the scene, with a behaviour similar to the one of the human eye. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Martini

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Robust Computational Methods for High-Dimensional Imaging

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

This project aims to develop new computational algorithms to optimize the acquisition and processing of single-photon data and enable fast imaging in extreme conditions using statistical and learning based approaches. The project is funded for 3.5 years for international students and a ~£17K annual stipend. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Halimi, Prof S McLaughlin

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

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Multilingualism, metacognition and cognitive control

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Centre for Mind and Behaviour

Research Group. Centre for Mind and Behaviour. Proposed supervisory team. Prof Peter Bright. Dr Flavia Cardini. Dr Roberto Filippi (External - UCL Institute of Education). Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Bright, Dr F Cardini, Dr R Filippi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Studentship in Medical Imaging Instrumentation – development of a prototype thermoacoustic imaging system

University of Birmingham Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Summary. The aim of the studentship is to develop an exciting medical imaging technique based on the thermoacoustic effect. In this technique, pulsed RF/microwave excitation is used to generate ultrasound in biological tissue. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O O Ogunlade

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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High Energy Propagation and Energy Transfer in poor weather

Cranfield University Cranfield Defence and Security (CDS), Shrivenham Campus

The project will be concerned with studying the effects of high energy propagation in poor weather and investigate methods for increasing energy transfer on an intended object. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Balleri, Prof M Richardson

24 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Language development in early childhood: Precursors of the transition to literacy

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

Early language skills are known to contribute to later reading acquisition. This project will examine how variation in early language affects the transition to literacy among children developing typically or atypically due to factors such as neurodiversity or socio-economic status. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Duncan

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Endosomal Sorting Complex Required for Transport (ESCRT): Investigation of the role in acquired drug resistance in colon cancer

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

Despite treatment advances, one of the most common cancers, colorectal cancer (CRC), still has a 45% mortality rate, and one of the major problems is the build-up of resistance to cancer drugs during treatment (‘acquired resistance’) such that over time the drugs stop working. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Shnyder, Dr S Kantamneni

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Identifying Mechanisms of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Resistance in Breast/Cervical Cancer (with emphasis on FGFR)

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

FGF signalling is implicated in cancer (e.g., breast and cervical cancer) susceptibility and progression, suggesting that this powerful developmental pathway is co-opted by cancer cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Chioni

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

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A robust and accurate facial 3D reconstruction method from images acquired by mobile devices at home for facial growth monitoring

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Diseases affecting facial growth require highly accurate facial 3D scan to diagnose, monitor and plan treatment of the condition. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Magerand, Prof E Trucco, Prof P Mossey

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Full exploitation of amyloid PET-MR data for dementia research

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Simultaneous PET-MR data acquisition using amyloid radiotracers has utility for future clinical studies such as the development of novel therapeutic interventions for dementia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Asselin, Dr J Matthews, Dr L Parkes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Language and Communication Studies at UEA

University of East Anglia Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Language and Communication Studies came fifth in the UK with 74 per cent of its research rated 4* (world leading) or 3* (internationally excellent) in The Research Excellence Framework (REF2014), a major Government analysis of university research quality. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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PhD in Quantum Cryptography with Electrons

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

Are you looking to get advanced doctorate-level training and become a future quantum engineer? We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic student to join our research team for two of our PhD projects in Quantum Computing and Cryptography. Read more

Supervisor: Dr GG Georgiou

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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EPSRC iCASE PhD Studentship in Quantum sensors: Low Frequency Rydberg Atom Sensor

Durham University Department of Physics

Radio Frequency (RF) sensors based on highly-excited ‘Rydberg’ atoms offer unique capabilities. Atoms are intrinsically calibrated, and their properties are universal, so measurements should be reliable and repeatable. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Weatherill

2 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering - A holistic synthetic aperture radar maritime target recognition optimisation using evolutionary algorithms for data revisit or a leader/follower tandem

University of Glasgow College of Science and Engineering

We propose designing a holistic synthetic aperture radar maritime target recognition optimisation using evolutionary algorithms as shown in the graphical abstract. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Le Kernec, Dr C Clemente, Prof B Liu

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 90 acquisition PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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