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We have 29 Space Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Space Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 29 Space Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Investigation of the regression of propellants in a hybrid propellant rocket engine using gelled/solidified RP-1 and other hydrocarbon propellants
Kingston University has developed and pioneered the use of two innovative technologies in recent years that we hope will have a significant impact on the space and launch propulsion sectors. Read more
PhD studentship in Geospatial Engineering: Measuring groundwater changes using geodetic Earth Observatio
Award Summary. 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £18,622 (2023/24 UKRI rate). . Overview. Read more
PhD in Geographical and Earth Sciences - The shocking role of alkali feldspars in the death of the dinosaurs
Start date. October 2025. Aims. The impact of a ~12 km diameter asteroid sixty-six million years ago caused one of the most devastating mass extinctions in Earth history. Read more
PhD in Geographical and Earth Sciences: Tracking the geological evolution of carbonaceous asteroids using carbonates
Start Date. October 2025. Aims. This project will use CM carbonaceous chondrite meteorites to explore the geological evolution of carbonaceous asteroids during the early history of the Solar System. Read more
Fault Detection and Diagnosis of Industrial Machinery
Health monitoring and predictive maintenance (HMPM) are crucial for preventing unexpected equipment failures and reducing maintenance costs. Read more
Development of a miniaturised Plug-and-Play Plasma Instrumentation for Small Satellites - “PLASMACube”
Supervisory Team: Dr. Taiwo Raphael Tejumola. Project description. Small satellites, particularly CubeSats, play an increasingly vital role in space missions, from Earth observation to deep space exploration, offering diverse stakeholders a broad spectrum of missions and application possibilities. Read more
Deep Learning Based Machine Vision for Space-Informed Applications
The increasing congestion of Earth's orbit with satellites and debris poses significant challenges in space activities, while sensors from space provide valuable data about the Earth to inform net zero. Read more
Design and Optimization of Spacecraft Trajectories for Cislunar Transportation and Beyond
The establishment of space stations and logistics hubs in cislunar space could serve as waypoints for spacecraft, reducing the cost and complexity of missions to the Moon, asteroids, Mars, and beyond. Read more
Study of ionospheric propagation disturbances
The Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath is inviting applications for the following fully funded PhD project, which includes a studentship covering Home tuition fees, access to a training budget, and a stipend at the UKRI rate. Read more
Unveiling Tipping Points in lakes
Unveiling Tipping Points in lakes. Abstract. Freshwater lakes face unprecedented environmental pressures, jeopardizing their vital ecological services. Read more
Investigation of neutraliser-free air-breathing plasma thruster
Supervisory Team: Min Kwan Kim (80%) / Alexander Wittig (20%). PhD Supervisor: Min Kwan Kim. Project description. Read more
Investigation of non-thermal plasma for CO2 conversion in Space In-situ Resource Utilisation
Supervisory Team: Min Kwan Kim (80%) / Alexander Wittig (20%). PhD Supervisor: Min Kwan Kim. Project description. Water, oxygen, and fuel are essential resources for future human missions to Mars, crucial for sustaining astronaut life and ensuring a safe return journey to Earth. Read more
"ChatGPT" for astronomical light curves
The Japan/New Zealand/US Microlensing Observations in Astrophysics (MOA) collaboration has been engaged with the detection of exoplanets via gravitational microlensing of over 25 years. Read more
Joining up Solar and Stellar Flare Energy Estimates
The traditional approach to approximating stellar flare energies by fitting a blackbody curve to continuum emission enhancements faces many challenges. Read more
Propagation of RF/microwave signals in plasma
The project will contribute to a major Ministry of Defence (MoD) research programme intended to develop generation after next technologies for applications in defence and security. Read more
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