Government PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

We have 17 Government PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

Life Cycle Thinking in Public Policy

University College London Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering

UCL Department / Division. Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering. Location of position. Bloomsbury, London. Duration of Studentship. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Van Ewijk

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

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Sustainability governance of China’s global infrastructure investments

University of Bath Department of Social & Policy Sciences

The University of Bath is inviting applications for this PhD position due to commence in September 2024 under the supervision of Dr Yixian Sun. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Sun

2 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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One Hour Region : Driving Back Overshoot at the Regional Scale

University of Stirling School of Biological & Environmental Sciences

Rationale. The drive to net zero and beyond is a widely established ambition across the UK’s policy landscape, yet a framework against which to drive change and measure progress has yet to be established. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A N Tyler, Dr E Cartmell, Dr S Mathieson, Dr M Wackernagel

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Enhancing Cybersecurity through Automated Real-Time Threat Response PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

Join our exciting PhD program in Security Automation and be at the forefront of changing the way we protect ourselves from cyber threats. Read more

Supervisor: Dr ST Tedeschi

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

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Political Parties in Africa

University of Reading Department of Politics and International Relations

The Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Reading seeks to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated PhD candidate for three full years (36 months). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Krönke

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

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Dividing lines: drivers and solutions to polarisation in democracy

University of Reading Department of Politics and International Relations

Across democracies around the world, there is widespread partisan polarization. Political conflict is central to democracy. However, democratic functioning is under threat when political identities solidify into polarized groups who are unwilling to engage respectfully with each other. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Lawall

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Use of Data Science for Reliable Metrics to Benchmark Environmental Impact and Decarbonisation of Transport Infrastructure Projects

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Context. In 2017, the UK government launched its modern Industrial Strategy, followed by the announcement of the Construction Sector Deal in 2018. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Newlands, Dr M Crabb

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Postgraduate Research Opportunities in Global Development, Politics and International Relations & Security

University of Leeds Faculty of Social Sciences

About the School of Politics and International Studies. The School of Politics and International Studies is at the forefront of interdisciplinary research into international development, international relations and political studies. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Practical and theoretical approach to sustainable urban, suburban, and rural densities.

University of Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

The aim of this research is to develop prototypes for the city edge, comprising new high density communities that create more housing and more greenbelt at the city edge. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Holm, Dr H Al Waer

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Governance Perspectives on Cybersecurity Risk Disclosure: Mandatory vs quasi-mandatory regulatory regimes

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

As the global economy has been transitioning from the fourth to the fifth industrial revolution, cybersecurity risks remain a critical challenge for the sustainable digital transformation of business operations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MH Uddin, Prof S Akbar, Dr J Li

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

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Data protection surrounding mass graves

Bournemouth University Faculty of Media & Communication

As new technologies for identification emerge, concerns surrounding access to, and protection of, information and individuals’ data are likely to persist… Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Melanie Klinkner

5 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Cultural and Indigenous rights surrounding mass graves

Bournemouth University Faculty of Media & Communication

The recent discovery of suspected mass graves at Canadian residential schools designed to systematically assimilate Indigenous children, thereby destroying cultures, languages and possible ties with the land, indicates the issue is both pressing and current. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Melanie Klinkner

5 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - Between ‘Global Britain’ and national health: The role of Parliament in tackling immunisation inequities of minoritized groups

University of Birmingham School of Government and Society

Project overview. We invite applications for a 4 year fully funded PhD fellowship through the University of Birmingham’s 125th Anniversary Black British Scholarship program. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Beswick, Dr SA Ali

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

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PhD (School of Social Sciences) Doctorate

University of Bradford

Study a PhD at the University of Bradford and contribute new and significant knowledge to the diverse field of social sciences. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Innovating for a Sustainable Future: The Crucial Role of SMEs in Fostering Green Economy and Achieving Net Zero Emissions

Edinburgh Napier University The Business School

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in achieving net zero targets. They contribute significantly to the global economy and are responsible for a large portion of greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Sawang

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We have 17 Government PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

Government PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

We have 17 Government PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

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