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Joint PhDs available. Exciting opportunities to gain a joint PhD with Hong Kong University (HKU), the National University of Singapore (NUS). Read more

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Bayesian Computation for Comparative Judgement Models

University of Birmingham School of Mathematics

Comparative judgement models have been to used to analyse a wide range of problems from predicting the outcomes of football leagues to assessing students. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Seymour

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

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The comparative anatomy and evolution of the mammalian larynx

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Behavioural Ecology Research Group (BEEC)

Research Group. Behavioural Ecology Research Group (BEEC). Proposed supervisory team. Dr Jacob Dunn. Theme. Evolution, Anatomy, Geometric Morphometrics, Communication, Language. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Dunn

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

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Faculty of Law, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

The Comparative Constitutional Law program offers a comprehensive study of constitutional systems across jurisdictions, contributing to the scholarly discourse on governance and human rights. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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4-year PhD Studentship: Multiscale comparative analysis of habitat selection by large carnivores in northern Botswana

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

About 38% of Botswana’s land area is reserved for wildlife conservation (Winterbach et al., 2014), providing important habitat for large carnivores and allowing for the study of intact large carnivore guilds. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Eisler

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

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Computer Science: Fully Funded Swansea and No More Marking Ltd PhD Scholarship: Elevating Comparative Judgement Using a Large-Scale Human-In-The-Loop Bayesian Active Learning Approach (ECSTATIC)

Swansea University School of Mathematics and Computer Science

Funding providers: Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering and No More Marking Ltd. Subject areas: Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence, Optimisation, and Decision-Making. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Rahat

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

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Comparative European Political Behaviour, Campaigning and Elections

University of Reading Department of Politics and International Relations

The project will explore historical trends and cross-national comparison of public opinion in European countries (Eastern and Western, EU-members and members from the closer EU neighbourhood), topics can range from attitudes towards economic, immigration, climate or civil rights policies as well as institutional preferences and democratic norms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Sorace

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

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CoSS-USYD Joint PhD Scholarship - The health and wellbeing impacts of the energy transition for low-income renters: a comparative UK-Australia study.

University of Glasgow College of Social Sciences

Research Group: School of Social & Political Sciences

Information on the Schools/Research Groups. This PhD will be jointly hosted by the University of Glasgow & the University of Sydney, with a supervisory team comprising Professor Gerry McCartney, Professor Lynne Chester, Professor Robert McMaster, and Professor Harriet Thomson. Read more

Supervisor: Prof GM McCartney

19 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Statistical and epidemiological methods to investigate intersectional inequalities in the trajectories of multimorbidity: a comparative study

University of Leicester Department of Population Health Sciences

BRC funded PhD. Background. Defining the trajectories of multiple morbidities (multiple long-term conditions. MLTCs) over time is of great importance to understand the course of the diseases and inform effective healthcare strategies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Zaccardi

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

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Why so few working-class women? A comparative case of British and Scottish Elections

University of Strathclyde School of Government and Public Policy

In the UK, less than three percent of members of parliament (MPs), and none of those newly elected in the 2017 and 2019 elections, have a genuine working-class background, which unfavourably compares to the 34 percent of the British population with a working-class background. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Alexiadou

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

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A comparative study between binder jetting and powder bed fusion additive manufacturing processes for metallic materials

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering

This PhD project will explore the capabilities of novel metal binder jetting additive manufacturing process for metallic materials, in particular the materials that are compatible for metal injection moulding (MIM) process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Bhaduri

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

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Film Studies PhD (option of joint PhD with Hong Kong University)

King’s College London Faculty of Arts & Humanities

The Film Studies Department at King's is one of the the leading centres for the study of cinema in London. We have internationally recognised research strengths in the following areas. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Arts Research Programme

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Politics and International Relations PhD

University of Kent School of Politics and International Relations

Take on global challenges in the 21st century – interpret events, identify trends and make informed judgments about the future. Engage with world politics, global environmental change, terrorism, governance in cyberspace, and conflict resolution with insight and clarity. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Birmingham Law School - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham Birmingham Law School

Law PhD / PhD by Distance Learning / MPhil / MJur. As a postgraduate researcher at Birmingham Law School you will be contributing to more than 85 years of research tradition, working alongside some of the country's most eminent legal scholars. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Law Research Programme

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PhD at the Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies

University of London, School of Advanced Study

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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The influence of Roman and English law on mixed legal systems

Edinburgh Napier University The Business School

Sitting between the Civil Law and Common Law legal families is a smaller group of legal systems that have received influences from both of these. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Anderson

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Social relationships and the evolution of complex cognition

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Behavioural Ecology Research Group (BEEC)

Research Group. Behavioural Ecology Research Group (BEEC). Proposed supervisory team. Dr Claudia Wascher. Theme. Cognitive abilities, Social relationships. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Wascher

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The evolution of large brains and complex cognition across animal taxa

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

The evolution of advanced cognitive abilities in animals has been heavily studied in some vertebrates, notably mammals and birds. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CM Mitchell

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Development of novel therapies for Hirschsprung’s Disease

University of Liverpool Faculty of Health and Life Science

As a PhD student, you'll be part of a groundbreaking project aiming to revolutionise the treatment landscape for Hirschsprung's Disease (HSCR). Read more

Supervisors: Miss RH Harwood, Dr B Wilm, Miss SA Almond

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK 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

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

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Understanding the Multi-level Voter: Evidence from the Scottish Election Study

University of Edinburgh Scottish Graduate School of Social Science

About the Project. The University of Edinburgh is inviting applications from suitably qualified graduates for a fully-funded PhD studentship in Politics & International Relations to research voting behaviour in Scotland, with an eye on comparing over time voting behaviour in Scottish and UK elections. Read more

Supervisor: Prof AH Henderson

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

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Poetry – Communism – Philosophy

University of Dundee School of Humanities

Aim. The project aims to take seriously and examine systematically the political implications of the fact that there is no poetry that is not addressed to all. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Yeung, Dr F Ruda

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture

University of Dundee School of Humanities

The primary objective of this PhD project is to research the representation of love and relationships in contemporary zine culture. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Gratzke

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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21st century literary representations of love and relationships in works with themes of disabilities, long-term illness or neurodivergence

University of Dundee School of Humanities

The primary objective of this PhD project is to research the interaction in literature of love and relationships with themes of disabilities, ill-health or neurodivergence. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Gratzke

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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MSc by Research: Clustering the protein universe across the Tree of Life to enhance drug discovery

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Drug discovery is the systematic process of identifying and optimizing molecular compounds to develop targeted medications for medical conditions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Drost, Prof G J Barton

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PhD at the University of London Institute in Paris

University of London, School of Advanced Study

Undertaking doctoral research allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

Expand your knowledge of human cultures and societies as you delve into doctorate Aesthetics and Culture Studies. If classical languages, literature, and cultural history pique your interest, our Classical Philology program is the perfect fit. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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Institute for International Management

Loughborough University London

PhD. 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time. MPhil. 2 years full-time; 4 years part-time. Entry Requirements. An honours degree [2:1 or above] or equivalent overseas qualification. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Business Research Programme

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Investigating the radiobiology of protons and BNCT in head and neck tumour treatment

University of Birmingham Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

Background. Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the 6th most common cancer worldwide with an annual incidence of ~800,000 cases/year. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Parsons

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Resource shortage and preferences - a study on medicine and vaccine shortages

Nottingham Trent University Nottingham Business School

The research seeks to provide insights into how scarcity shapes human behaviour, particularly in the context of medicine and vaccine shortages, contributing to our understanding of decision-making processes under resource constraints. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T C Chmura, Dr L O Orlandi

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