studentships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Birmingham School of Physics and Astronomy

Interacting Electrons and Spin-Orbit Coupling

Experimental condensed matter physics PhD looking into the electronic structure of quantum materials via photoemission experiments performed at international synchrotron facilities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I M Marković

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Cardiff University Welsh School of Architecture

EPSRC DTP Studentship in ‘Assessing the kitchen ventilation strategies in the context of net zero homes. Nexus between user behaviour and indoor air quality.’

This 3.5-year PhD studentship starting October 2024 will examine the ventilation provision (or lack of) in kitchens by extensively studying relevant ventilation strategies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S BK, Dr S Lannon

19 July 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Last chance to apply

Mechanochemistry with mechanical bonds

Any force developed at the macroscopic scale can induce dramatic changes at the molecular scale, even breaking covalent bonds.[1] Indeed, mechanical force is a formidable source of energy that, with its ability to distort, bend and stretch chemical bonds, is unique in its ability to promote reaction pathways that are otherwise inaccessible to traditional methods of activation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G De Bo

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Sustainable Commodity Chemicals through Enzyme Engineering & Design (SuCCEED) - 4 posts available

SuCCEED is a BBSRC-funded Prosperity Partnership multi-million project between The University of Manchester and Shell. Commodity chemicals are produced on a global scale and normally derived from finite geological sources. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Dixon, Dr J Esteban Serrano, Prof A Green, Prof D Leys, Dr V Spallina, Prof M Turner, Dr J Winterburn

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

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

Machine Learning approaches to improve the efficiency of fluid dynamics simulations

OpenFOAM and CFD simulations are often computational expensive both in terms of resources and time. CFD codes often use explicit methods that require small time steps of the order of micro-nano seconds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Harish

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

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Elucidating molecular transport mechanisms through atomistic simulations

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

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

NMR approaches for understanding mass transfer in microbial biofilms and sessile microbial communities

Biofilms are structured sessile communities of microorganisms with relevance in many areas of life. They are almost omnipresent in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Prof A McBain

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

Rolls Royce sponsored PhD scholarship - Machining of new aerospace materials - (ENG - 1591)

Applications are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD programme in partnership with industry to address key challenges in manufacturing engineering. Read more

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

Microstructural and surface integrity in machining of specialist composite materials for next generation aero-engine applications - (ENG 1317X2)

The project will seek an understanding of the microstructural changes during machining of specialist aerospace materials for high temperature applications used in the latest generations of civil and military aero-engines. Read more

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

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Stress grading with novel 2D materials in cable systems rated at transmission voltages

A key pre-breakdown phenomenon in polymer is electrical treeing, which are microscale tree-like hollow channels growing within the solid insulating material. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof I Kinloch

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

Rolls-Royce sponsored PhD Scholarship, Design and Simulation of Stiffness-Adjustable Robotic Systems for Performing on-Wing Repair of Aero-Engines - (ENG 1318X2)

Applicants are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD programme in partnership with industry to address key challenges in on-platform manufacturing engineering. Read more

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

Mechatronics system for hybrid manufacturing processing - (ENG 1316X2)

Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology, The University of Nottingham. Applicants are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD program in partnership with industry to address key challenges in on-platform manufacturing engineering. Read more

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

Computer vision and robot control for performing on-wing repair of aero-engines - (ENG - 1398X1)

Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in manufacturing and On-Wing Technology, The University of Nottingham. Applicants are invited to undertake a 3 year PhD programme in partnership with industry to address key challenges in on-platform manufacturing engineering. Read more

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

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

(MRC DTP CASE) Development of new in vitro infection models to tackle antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most serious global public health threats in this century. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gago, Dr M Bertuzzi, Dr J Bella

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)