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We have 162 Experimental Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
Experimental Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
We have 162 Experimental Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK
A PhD in Experimental Physics involves a combination of lab-based experiments and mathematical analysis. You'll be designing and executing research projects that aim to understand the fundamental nature of matter, space, and time.
What's it like to do a PhD in Experimental Physics?
Working under the guidance of an expert supervisor, you'll be carrying out your own research project, which will almost certainly involve collaboration with local and national engineering teams. You'll likely divide your time between lab-based experiments and analysis of the data you've gathered.
Most PhDs in Experimental Physics have a research objective that falls under one of the following main areas:
- particle physics
- nuclear physics
- quantum physics
- astrophysics
You may also be required to submit an independent thesis to be assessed during your viva exam at the end of your programme.
If you are working on a research project that requires lab-based experiments, you may also have access to cutting-edge equipment that is unique to your university.
PhD in Experimental Physics entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for a PhD in Experimental Physics is usually a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, though a Masters may sometimes be required.
PhD in Experimental Physics funding options
The main body funding PhDs in Experimental Physics in the UK is the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council ( EPSRC). Some projects will have funding attached, meaning you'll receive full coverage of your tuition fees and living costs.
If the project you're applying to does not have coverage of tuition fees, you may be eligible for the UK's doctoral loan to help cover the cost of your PhD.
Some students may also choose to apply for external funding such as a research grant from a charity or trust.
PhD in Experimental Physics careers
You can expect fast career progression in physics, with many graduates going on to careers in academia, research, technology, or medicine.
Some Experimental Physics graduates who do not go on to further research, may find careers in areas such as data science and cyber security.
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EngD in Innovative Designs for Next Generation SONAR
Industrial Partner. Alba Ultrasound. Ultrasonic sonar transducers are used in a wide range of applications. Read more
EngD in Innovative Designs for Next Generation SONAR
Industrial Partner. Alba Ultrasound. Ultrasonic sonar transducers are used in a wide range of applications. Read more
Fully Funded PhD studentship on microfabrication processes for sub-THz devices for 6G wireless networks
Supervisors. Professor Claudio Paoloni, Dr. Rosa Letizia, School of Engineering. Read more
Improving electroluminescence properties of organic thin films by engineering sub-wavelength photonic nanostructures
Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are currently one of the dominant technologies in the display industry and are promising for a variety of other applications in the fields of lighting, optical communication and healthcare. Read more
Exploiting recent advances in photonic nanostructures to enhance electrical conductivity of organic thin films
Since the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2000 for the discovery and the development of conductive polymers, considerable efforts have been devoted to improving charge carrier mobilities and decreasing operation voltage of organic field-effect transistors (OFETs). Read more
Laboratory Astrophysics: atomic physics and spectroscopy of astrophysically important elements and applications to astrophysics
Laboratory Astrophysics. atomic physics and spectroscopy of astrophysically important elements and applications to astrophysics. Research areas. Read more
Radiation response of advanced nuclear fuel cladding materials coated with MAX phases
Project Introduction. Nuclear fuel cladding materials are the first containment of nuclear fuel (fissile material) and, as such, must demonstrate a reliable performance during in-reactor service. Read more
Bioinspired networks and molecular micromachine resembling cellular cytoskeleton
Biological cells are considered the basic units of living organisms. However, this definition does not give justice to their full complexity. Read more
GREENCDT Evolution of properties of clay and mudstone rocks governing fluid flow in an Excavation Disturbed Zone around a geological disposal site for nuclear waste storage
The excavation disturbed zone (EDZ) is a zone of rock that has experienced enhanced stress relative to the ambient far-field stress field. Read more
Measuring the elastic properties of single-crystal and composite materials
The elastic properties of solids are vital to understanding many physical phenomena, from the propagation of phonons to the dynamics of phase transitions. Read more
Laser Sensing for the Investigation of Sustainable and Alternative Aviation Fuels
The Centre for Applied High Resolution Spectroscopy (CAHRS), within the Centre for Microsystems and Photonics has over 20 years of experience implementing these techniques with a number of industrial and academic partners, including Rolls-Royce, Siemens, NPL, Emerson, Fraunhofer UK, LG Fuel Cells, Optosci Ltd, M Squared Lasers. Read more
Fully-funded PhD Studentship in the detection and quantification of water in spent nuclear fuel
This project addresses the requirement to develop a means to detect and quantify water in spent nuclear fuel. Whilst water is detectable by a variety of hypothetical approaches, its association with spent nuclear fuel introduces a number of significant constraints. Read more
Optimisation of Landing Gear at Overall Aircraft Level PhD
This 4-year PhD opportunity is sponsored by UKRI/EPSRC, Airbus and Cranfield University. Eligible students could receive a tax-free bursary up to £17,312 per annum. Read more
The Japanese Long-Baseline Neutrino Programme (T2K, Super-Kamiokande and Hyper-Kamiokande).
The particle physics and particle astrophysics (PPPA) group at the University of Sheffield has a long-standing involvement in Japan’s long-baseline neutrino programme. Read more
Neutrino Oscillation Study and Nucleon Decay Search with DUNE
DUNE is a large international project to design, construct and operate a multi-kiloton scale liquid argon detector for neutrino physics, neutrino astrophysics and a search for physics beyond the Standard Model. Read more