or
Continue with FacebookLooking to list your PhD opportunities? Log in here.
We have 27 Space Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
Space Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
We have 27 Space Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students
Phenotypic and Genotypic Responses of UTI Pathogens to Hypomagnetic Condition
Space missions expose microorganisms to unique environmental stresses, including low gravity, increased radiation, and hypomagnetic conditions (HMC). Read more
PhD Studentship in “Optimising air to air optical communications links”
Free space optical communications are increasingly important for high volume data transfer between satellites and ground stations. Read more
Studying the filamentary sub-structure of star-forming clouds in our Galaxy
In the early 2010's, a new era of star formation research was sparked when observations from the Herschel Space Observatory revealed that Galactic molecular clouds are universally permeated by elongated filamentary structures. Read more
PhD Studentship in “Understanding and compensating turbulence for free space energy transfer”
Are you passionate about developing novel research and keen to shape the future of energy transfer technologies in areas such as, optical physics, adaptive optics and laser beam propagation? We are recruiting a motivated PhD candidate to undertake an exciting project within the EPSRC Energy Transfer Technologies Doctoral Training Hub. Read more
Graduate Assistantship in Astrodynamics and Planetary Mission Design
Two Research/Teaching Assistant positions are available in the Astroplorer Lab (APL) at the Dept. Mech. Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Read more
Data-driven Density Modelling (D3M) for Orbit Prediction using Machine Learning & Data Assimilation
Supervisory Team. Dr Alexander Wittig and Dr Taiwo Raphael Tejumola. Data-driven Density Modelling (D3M) will use laser ranging satellite tracking data to greatly improve orbit predictions for space sustainability. Read more
The University of Manchester - Department of Physics and Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is home to outstanding research, leading facilities such as the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, and internationally renowned physicists and astronomers including the discoverers of graphene Professor Sir Andre Geim and Professor Sir Konstantin Novoselov, and Professor Brian Cox. Read more
Propagation of RF/microwave signals in plasma
The Project. Are you passionate about developing novel research and keen to shape the future of RF and Microwave energy transfer technologies? We are recruiting a motivated PhD candidate to undertake an exciting project within the EPSRC Energy Transfer Technologies Doctoral Training Hub. Read more
ARC Postgraduate Research Scholarship
Background. The Faculty of Science Australian Research Council (ARC) Scholarship is designed to support research candidates in conducting research that directly contributes to the Australian community. Read more
Guardians of the Green: Enhancing Forest Defence with Autonomous Technologies
Supervisory Team. Dr. Danesh Tarapore and Prof. Jadu Dash. Project description. Problem. Navigating and defending forests poses a significant challenge due to their large size and complex ecosystems, necessitating robust monitoring systems. Read more
Investigation of the potential of using magnetic reconnection as the method of acceleration within spacecraft propulsion
This PhD project will aim to investigate the potential of using magnetic reconnection within a plasma propulsion thruster for spacecraft. . 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
PhD in Geographical and Earth Sciences - Sink or Swim? Modelling Crystal Settling and Flotation in the Lunar Magma Ocean
Start Date. 01/10/2025. Aims. This project will develop a new generation of dynamic magma ocean models that incorporate thermo-chemical convection and crystal segregation of a crystallizing magma ocean cooled from the top. Read more
PhD in Geographical and Earth Sciences - Planetary Analogues – Exploring Earth to aid Mars Sample Return
Start Date. 01 October 2025. Aim. This research will identify similarities and differences between the rocks and sand collected on Mars by the NASA Perseverance rover, the associated NASA/ESA Mars sample return analogue materials, and Martian meteorites. Read more
Optomechanical metasurfaces for quantum magnetometry
This project is part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk/). Read more
- 1
- 2