We have 39 conflict PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The University of Glasgow and Imperial War Museums (IWM) are pleased to announce the availability of a fully funded Collaborative doctoral studentship from October 2024 under the AHRC’s Collaborative Doctoral Partnership Scheme. Read more

Supervisor: Prof DF Fimi

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

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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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Delegation in Complex Conflicts

University of Reading Department of Politics and International Relations

In the last decade, principal–agent theory has almost completely dominated theorizing on conflict delegation. Although not without criticism, it is fair to say that principal– agent theory has become the dominant framework through which we have come to study external support to non-state armed groups. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Rauta

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

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PhD at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies

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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Therapeutic potential of neurosteroids in the treatment of anxiety and social avoidance

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Neurosteroids are naturally occurring steroid compounds produced by the brain in response to stressful events, and they may serve a protective function by reducing the adverse consequences of stress, such as maladaptive increases in avoidance behaviour and anxiety that interfere with daily life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Martin, Prof J Lambert

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Cultural Heritage - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham

Cultural Heritage MA by Research/PhD/PhD by Distance Learning. Carry out postgraduate research in Cultural Heritage at the International Centre for Heritage (ICH). Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Social Sciences Research Programme

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UN Peace Operation Futures

University of Reading School of Law

United Nations (UN) peace operations are increasingly deployed to challenging situations of ongoing conflict with lofty expectations of being able to stabilise conflict zones, achieve national reconciliation, and rebuild state legitimacy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Gilder

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

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Sport related values and value systems in cultural context

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Starting 2021, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) International Standard for Education (ISE) mandates the four must-have components for anti-doping education delivered to athletes, one of which is values-based education (WADA, 2021). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Petroczi

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

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Advancing Inclusive and Equitable Approaches for Anticipatory Climate Change Actions

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Geekiyanage, Assoc Prof K Keraminiyage

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

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History - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham

History PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). As a postgraduate researcher in the Department of History you will have the opportunity to work alongside academic staff whose research is at the forefront of current historical scholarship. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

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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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Economics PhD studentships

University of East Anglia Faculty of Social Sciences

Economics PhD studentships at a leading university. The School of Economics at UEA is one of the top-ranked economics departments in the UK, proudly combining an internationally-leading reputation for research with the highest standards in teaching and academic support for our students. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Business Research Programme

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PhD studentship in Human-computer Interaction exploring AI in Film and TV

University of Edinburgh School of Informatics

One fully funded PhD position to work with Dr. Susan Lechelt and Prof. Ewa Luger in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh on a project titled “Scripted Production Futures in the Age of AI”. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Lechelt

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

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Transnational Voices in Theatre-making: Access, Belonging, Participation

University of the Arts London Research

A collaboration between Wimbledon College of Arts and the London-based theatre company Foreign Affairs. Project overview. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Komporaly , Dr A Andrade

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

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Sensory processing and signal assessment during communication, Biosciences – PhD (Funded)

University of Exeter Department of Biosciences

Supervisors. Dr Laura Kelley, University of Exeter. Dr Jolyon Troscianko, University of Exeter. Location: Centre for Ecology and Conservation, Penryn Campus, Cornwall. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Kelley, Dr J Troscianko

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

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Therapeutic potential of neurosteroids in the treatment of anxiety and social avoidance

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Neurosteroids are naturally occurring steroid compounds produced by the brain in response to stressful events. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Martin, Prof J Lambert

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

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The Arts of Belonging: Migration, Environment and Well-Being

Aberdeen University School of Social Sciences

The University of Aberdeen is an internationally recognised centre for excellence for research addressing the global challenges of energy transition, environment and biodiversity, social inclusion and cultural diversity, health, nutrition and wellbeing, and data and artificial intelligence. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Halabi, Dr R Macklin

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

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PhD Modern War Studies

University of Buckingham

“We must continually ask questions of the past, even the most recent past, because it holds the key to the future. History must be handled carefully of course, for it is trained experts that must provide the intellectual underpinning for decisions taken by politicians and the senior leaders of the Armed Forces. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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PhD Military History

University of Buckingham

The PhD in Military History is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Visual Swarming for GPS Denied UAV Operations

UNSW Canberra Defence Trailblazer

Who can apply? Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents New Zealand Citizens Onshore international students from Five Eyes Alliance Nations (United States, the United Kingdom, Canada). Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Garratt

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

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Multi-stressor interactions in the context of beaver-mediated recovery of natural processes within riparian habitats

University of the Highlands and Islands UHI Inverness

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Hänfling, Dr C Howe, Prof M Jackson, Ms S Mackenzie

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

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Characterisation and Scale-up of Rotor-Stator Mixers for Sustainable Manufacturing

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

The fast-moving consumer goods industry is worth over £4 trillion annually and includes a wide range of essential goods such as food and beverages, personal care products, and household items. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Pereira da Fonte, Prof P Martin

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK 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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Investigating perceptions and barriers to climate adaptation and mitigation strategies in urban and peri-urban environments

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Throughout the history of nature conservation there has been major conflicts of interest between different stakeholders, for instance, between national governments and local communities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Brown

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

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Ableism, Microaggressions and the Law

University of Dundee School of Education and Social Work

Studies in Ableism (SiA) is now a recognised sub-specialism of critical disability studies and focuses on ways that abledment (the process of being/becoming ‘abled’) is located within societal processes and practices. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F.K. Campbell

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

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PhD Opportunities in Art, Media Arts and Design

Sheffield Hallam University Art, Design & Media Research Centre

We invite applications for full-time or part-time self-funded PhD study. . About the PhD programme . Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) Arts Research Programme

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Language, Policy and Planning

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Welsh

This PhD is lead by the Language, Policy and Planning Research Unit in the School of Welsh. Projects include international research on language policy and planning, language rights and politics, language variation and change, sociolinguistics of bilingualism and multilingualism, and sociology of language. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Arts Research Programme

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Why is the Universe getting cleaner by the day? Modelling dust, gas and metals in high redshift galaxies using BEDE

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Physics and Astronomy

High redshift galaxies discovered using submillimetre surveys of the sky (so-called submillimetre galaxies) are likely ancestors of present-day massive early-type galaxies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Gomez, Prof S Eales

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

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Beyond the phenotype: Predictors of mental health, sleep and neurobiological outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury

University of Birmingham Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common with 1.4 million hospital visits due to head injury annually in the UK. Although classified as mild it leads to disproportionate impact on future health with 31% unable to work at 12 months. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Rogers

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

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Strategic Macroeconomic Policy Interactions and the Optimal Design of Institutions

University of Reading Department of Economics

This PhD project is based on the theory of economic policy in a strategic context research agenda, which analyses (macro-)economic policy with the use of game theory, hence becoming essentially a theory of conflict resolution, social compromise and designing relevant institutions (Acocella et al., 2013). Read more

Supervisors: Dr CM Mavrodimitrakis, Dr A Mihailov

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

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We have 39 conflict PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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