equality PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Use hydrogen for heat … but not directly

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The UK and many other countries are embracing hydrogen as a pivotal technology in the ambitious journey towards net-zero. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Friedrich, Dr WS Sun

3 January 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Elucidating molecular transport mechanisms through atomistic simulations

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Membrane-based processes for water treatment, such as reverse osmosis (RO), hold promise in tackling water scarcity locally and globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon, Dr R Pillai

6 December 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Determining the water retention behaviour of unsaturated hydrophobic granular soils

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Hydrophobic granular soils are under investigation for constructing roads on frost-susceptible soils in China and the US, in preference to cementitious stabilisation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Beckett

1 December 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding in-reactor formed oxides on cladding material by X-ray diffraction analysis

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

We are a large, international research community, based within the landmark Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials at the University of Manchester, and with partners across the UK, Europe, N. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Frankel

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

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A multi-spectral single photon sensor for enhanced 3D vision

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Autonomous systems such as self-driving cars are increasingly relying on LIDAR systems for robust environmental perception, with single-photon avalanche diode (SPAD) sensors, which detect and time individual photons of light, being one of the key underlying technologies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Gyongy

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

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Adaptive sensor fusion for optimised 3D sensing

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Single-photon avalanche diodes (SPAD) enable the detection and timing of individual photons of light and have become a key technology in applications such as automotive LIDAR and biomedical imaging. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Gyongy

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

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Creating sustainable space design pathways: Identifying non-dominated research and development strategies

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Across aerospace engineering there is a major challenge in identifying the most appropriate areas to focus design, development and research effort. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Hollingsworth, Dr H. Crisp, Dr C McGrath, Dr K Smith

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Paleo-modelling of the Red Sea

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

The Red Sea is a semi-enclosed basin, with limited connections to the open ocean, with narrow and shallow straits operating a strong control on exchanges between the Red Sea and the wider ocean. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Lane-Serff, Dr N Mitchell, Dr D Apsley

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

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Novel preforms for Automated Fibre Placement

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) is an emerging technique to manufacture advanced composites for the aerospace industry. One of its main advantages is the possibility to define complex fiber paths to optimize the stiffness for a given loading scenario. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Martinez-Hergueta

14 September 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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4D printed composite morphing structures

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

4D printed actuators transform energy into mechanical motion in response to specific stimuli. They are employed to conduct a range of unique tasks such as self-assembling, and conceive compact systems with a low manufacturing and maintenance costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Martinez-Hergueta

14 September 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Defining the molecular mechanisms of leukaemia chemotherapies

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Chemotherapies are usually the backbone of cancer treatment for either curative or palliative patient care. Multiple therapies can be used for the same disease, with the choice of drug dependent on parameters such as the patient’s age and fitness. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JK Knight, Dr K Batta, Dr D Wiseman

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

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Understanding and preventing the denaturation of proteins on surfaces in manufacture, storage and delivery of biotherapeutics

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Protein and peptide therapeutics are pharmaceutical drug treatments derived from natural sources. They are applied to a range of diseases from diabetes to novel cancer therapies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Thomas, Prof A Saiani

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

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Ion irradiation of advanced nuclear fuels

The University of Manchester Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Nuclear fission power currently accounts for 20% of UK energy production, making it a key low-carbon energy source for reducing greenhouse gases and meeting the governments New-Zero target by 2050. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T Abram, Dr JB Buckley, Dr R Harrison

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

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Hierarchical Bayesian Model Selection for Inverse Problems in Applied Mathematics

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

We often have modelling choices to make when considering an inverse problem, which can have a big impact on the result. It is not always obvious which model might best represent our system. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Cotter

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

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Funded PhD Studentship: Linguistic Integration in Quebec

Queen Mary University of London School of Languages, Linguistics and Film

In an era marked by increased immigration, language has become a central issue in discussions about integration within democratic societies. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Oakes

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

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We have 646 equality PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

equality PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 646 equality PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Use hydrogen for heat … but not directly

Elucidating molecular transport mechanisms through atomistic simulations

Determining the water retention behaviour of unsaturated hydrophobic granular soils

Understanding in-reactor formed oxides on cladding material by X-ray diffraction analysis

A multi-spectral single photon sensor for enhanced 3D vision

Adaptive sensor fusion for optimised 3D sensing

Creating sustainable space design pathways: Identifying non-dominated research and development strategies

Paleo-modelling of the Red Sea

Novel preforms for Automated Fibre Placement

4D printed composite morphing structures

Defining the molecular mechanisms of leukaemia chemotherapies

Understanding and preventing the denaturation of proteins on surfaces in manufacture, storage and delivery of biotherapeutics

Ion irradiation of advanced nuclear fuels

Hierarchical Bayesian Model Selection for Inverse Problems in Applied Mathematics

Funded PhD Studentship: Linguistic Integration in Quebec

We have 646 equality PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

equality PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 646 equality PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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