We have 21 Durham University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

This Research Project is part of the the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Sustainability and Resilience’s Offshore wind energy geotechnics Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W Coombs, Prof C Augarde

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

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Innovative decommissioning for offshore foundation systems

Durham University Offshore Wind CDT

This project is offered as part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience. The CDT is a partnership between Hull, Durham, Loughborough and Sheffield universities, along with over 40 industry partners. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Augarde, Prof W Coombs

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

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The role of fabric anisotropy on cyclic loading of offshore soils: a grain-scale investigation

Durham University Offshore Wind CDT

This Research Project is part of the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Sustainability and Resilience’s Offshore wind energy geotechnics Cluster. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Petalas, Prof W Coombs

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

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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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Investigation of RNA secondary structure in plant transposable elements

Durham University Department of Biosciences

Transposable elements (TEs), often referred to as jumping genes, are mobile genetic elements that can be found ubiquitously across the tree of life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cho

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

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Computer Vision with Deep Learning for Human Data Modelling

Durham University Department of Computer Science

This project is focused on learning algorithms to model human data such as human images/video, 3D skeletal motion, 3D body/facial surfaces for computer vision tasks such as recognition, prediction and reconstruction. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Shum

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

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Genetics of flowering shoot temperature responses in plants

Durham University Department of Biosciences

The shape of plants is shaped by both genetics and environment; changes in response to temperature can be the most dramatic of all. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Hepworth

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

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In vitro modelling and investigation of skin ageing and the impact of negative stimuli

Durham University Department of Biosciences

With an ageing population and the number of over 65s predicted to be 1 in 6 by 2050 there is a real need for targeted research to enhance the quality of life of this demographic. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Przyborski

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

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Engineering plant microbiome PhD: Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience

Durham University Department of Engineering

Title. Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience. Project Description. Plants are impacted by numerous abiotic and biotic factors above and below ground, such as nutrient availability, local climatic conditions, and the surrounding fauna. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Keating

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

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Investigation of ‘’birth, life, and death’’ of catalysts using lab-based X-ray spectroscopy.

Durham University Department of Chemistry

A 4 -year PhD studentship is available in the Department of Chemistry, Durham University, which will commence on 01st October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Beaumont, Dr L Lukashuk

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

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Dynamic Nonequilibrium Compartmentalisation: Harnessing Transmembrane Gradients

Durham University Department of Chemistry

Project. Nonequilibrium transmembrane processes are crucial in almost every biological process. Pumping and harnessing transmembrane gradients provides a convenient and efficient way for life to store and transduce energy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Borsley

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

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Spin-crossover activation in energetic metal-organic frameworks

Durham University Department of Chemistry

A fully. funded 3.5-year PhD studentship is available to a start in September 2024 within the research group of Prof. Jonathan W. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Steed

1 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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AI-based interventions for mental health conditions

Durham University Department of Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science at Durham University, UK. AI-based interventions for mental health conditions. This project will aim to explore, design, develop and evaluate AI-based interventions for mental health conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Hadzidedic

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

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Fully Funded Doctoral Studentship in Polymer Chemistry: Multifunctional Electrolytes, Department of Engineering, Durham University.

Durham University Department of Engineering

Durham University, one of the top 100 universities in the world (ranked 82nd in QS World University Rankings 2022) is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD studentship to work within the Department of Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Shirshova

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

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Understanding structure and dynamics at complex liquid-solid interfaces

Durham University Department of Chemistry

A basic aim in chemistry is to understand and control the structure of materials at the atomic scale. We now have many tools at our disposal to characterise and manipulate atomic structure under "clean" conditions e.g., under vacuum. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MA Miller, Dr S Cox

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

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We have 21 Durham University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Durham University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 21 Durham University PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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