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Numerical analyses of subglacial lakes dynamics by lattice Boltzmann method

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

Nestled beneath the vast ice sheets of polar regions, subglacial lakes have long remained shrouded in mystery, hidden beneath kilometres of ice. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A De Rosis, Dr G Giustini

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

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Engineering Ice-Binding Proteins

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ice-binding proteins are produced by extremophiles to help them survive in the worlds coldest places. They have many potential applications, from the storage of cells/tissue to transport infrastructure. Read more

Supervisor: Prof m Gibson

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: Optical Bistability and snowpack stability in a climate affected world

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Many parts of the world rely on a predictable winter snowpack which then melts stably in the spring and summer to provide irrigation for agriculture. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M MacDonald, Dr P Teixeira

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

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Evaluating the potential consequences of climate heating for Caspian seals and ecosystem services in the Caspian Sea

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Goodman, Prof M Beger

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

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Development of a Wireless Sensor for Measuring Water Storage in Glaciers

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

PROJECT OVERVIEW. An exciting opportunity to develop a new instrument to study water storage in glaciers. You should have either a background in engineering or environmental science, but with a keen enthusiasm to design, build and field-test an instrument that will need to work in a harsh environment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Prior-Jones, Dr A Mason-Jones, Dr J Lees, Dr L Bagshaw

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

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Degradable and resorbable polymeric cryoprotectants

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Extremophiles have evolved to survive in the world’s coldest environments, through the production of specialised macromolecules, such as antifreeze proteins and ‘ice nucleating proteins. Read more

Supervisor: Prof m Gibson

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

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Studying Glacier Hydrology using new Wireless Instruments

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Earth and Environmental Sciences

PROJECT BACKGROUND. Are you keen to pursue a research career in glaciology? We have a rare opportunity for a fully-funded studentship with flexibility to define your own research project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Prior-Jones

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

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Detecting rapid changes and tipping points in the abyssal ocean circulation

University of Southampton School of Ocean and Earth Sciences

The abyssal ocean circulation is key to Earth’s climate. Numerical models suggest that the circulation is slowing down dramatically. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A. N. G. Garabato, Dr AS Silvano, Dr C.Z. Zheng

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

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Quantum Many-Body Scars and Weak Ergodicity Breaking in Rydberg-Atom Quantum Simulators

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Physics and Astronomy

A perennial mystery of nature is how order can exist amidst chaos. Familiar systems such as the clock pendulum exhibit regular periodic motion. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Papic

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

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High-throughput biomaterials discovery

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Polymer biomaterials have revolutionised a range of areas from drug delivery, to antimicrobials, to cellular cryopreservation. There are 1000’s of possible monomer combinations, molecular weights and architectures to be explored, and even small differences can dramatically change their properties. Read more

Supervisor: Prof m Gibson

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

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Undercover Mineralisation – Identifying mineral enrichments beneath glacial deposits in northeast Scotland utilising machine learning

Aberdeen University School of Geosciences

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 J Armstrong, Dr B Kurjanski, Dr W D Harcourt, Prof B Rea, Prof J Underhill

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

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CURIOSITY: Cryosphere and Underwater Remote Inspection using Optic-fibre based Sustainable noise-InTerferometrY

University of Southampton School of Ocean and Earth Sciences

The project aims to combine passive acoustic noise interferometry and distributed acoustic sensing of seafloor cables embedded with machine learning. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Belal, Dr C.S. Spingys, Prof A. N. G. Garabato

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

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PhD Studentship in Planetary/Interstellar Chemistry

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemistry

The School of Chemistry is offering a PhD studentship, funded by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), in the general areas of planetary and interstellar chemistry. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Heard, Prof J Plane, Prof D Marsh

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

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Weather, climate, human impacts and human responses in early modern Scotland (c.1600-c.1700).

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

This project is relevant to the interdisciplinary research theme of climate action and net zero. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A MacDonald

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

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Characterising the atmospheres of exoplanets with ground-based and JWST observations

University of Warwick Department of Physics

We invite applications from outstanding and highly motivated students for the Warwick Prize Scholarships in Astrophysics. The successful applicant will work with Dr Siddharth Gandhi within the Astronomy and Astrophysics group in the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SG Gandhi

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

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Bridging the gap- dynamic managerial capabilities and organisational routines.

University of Bolton Greater Manchester Business School

Project Summary. The project seeks to explore the interaction between the dynamic managerial capabilities (Teece et al) and organisation routines (Feldman and Pentland) and how, if, they complement one another. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Akhtar, Mrs G Clarry

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

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A zero-carbon hydrogen fuelled compression ignition engine for heavyduty transport applications

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Heavy-duty applications (e.g., long haul trucks, container/tanker/bulk carrier ships etc) are notoriously challenging to decarbonize. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr F Kahwash

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

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Optical fiber sensors for overhead conductor line sag monitoring in smart grid

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Electrical energy can be transferred from power plants to consumers via overhead power lines. With the advancement in sensors and communication technologies, traditional power systems have undergone a transformation towards smart grid systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Kerrouche

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

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Greenhouse Gas Detection Using Silicon Photonics Platform

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Rand Ismaeel, Milos Nedeljkovic . Project Description. This exciting multidisciplinary PhD project aims to develop a new class of marine sensors based on cutting-edge MID-IR silicon photonics research. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Ismaeel

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

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Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces

Aberdeen University School of Engineering

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P D Hicks

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

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Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Interplanetary Spacecraft Missions

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Hanna Sykulska-Lawrence. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Sykulska-Lawrence

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD opportunities in the Department of Geography

University of Sheffield Department of Geography

Department of Geography. With an international reputation for research excellence, the department offers exciting opportunities to conduct research that has a real global impact. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Next-Generation Hydrogen Production Using Polymer Nanotemplates

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Hydrogen vehicles are already on the road, and most ICE vehicles can combust hydrogen with simple alterations. The byproduct of combustion is water vapour, making hydrogen one of the most sustainable fuels available. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AJ Nedoma

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

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Uncovering the mechanisms of cryoprotectant toxicity and improving cryopreservation protocols

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

Cryopreservation is the process of placing cells, organs or even whole organisms at low temperatures so that they remain in a state of suspended animation and function is preserved. Read more

Supervisor: Prof JP Magalhaes

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We have 24 ice PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

ice PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 ice PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Numerical analyses of subglacial lakes dynamics by lattice Boltzmann method

Engineering Ice-Binding Proteins

Binks Institute for Sustainability: Optical Bistability and snowpack stability in a climate affected world

Evaluating the potential consequences of climate heating for Caspian seals and ecosystem services in the Caspian Sea

Development of a Wireless Sensor for Measuring Water Storage in Glaciers

Degradable and resorbable polymeric cryoprotectants

Studying Glacier Hydrology using new Wireless Instruments

Detecting rapid changes and tipping points in the abyssal ocean circulation

Quantum Many-Body Scars and Weak Ergodicity Breaking in Rydberg-Atom Quantum Simulators

High-throughput biomaterials discovery

Undercover Mineralisation – Identifying mineral enrichments beneath glacial deposits in northeast Scotland utilising machine learning

CURIOSITY: Cryosphere and Underwater Remote Inspection using Optic-fibre based Sustainable noise-InTerferometrY

PhD Studentship in Planetary/Interstellar Chemistry

Weather, climate, human impacts and human responses in early modern Scotland (c.1600-c.1700).

Characterising the atmospheres of exoplanets with ground-based and JWST observations

Bridging the gap- dynamic managerial capabilities and organisational routines.

A zero-carbon hydrogen fuelled compression ignition engine for heavyduty transport applications

Optical fiber sensors for overhead conductor line sag monitoring in smart grid

Greenhouse Gas Detection Using Silicon Photonics Platform

Droplet Impacts with Functional Surfaces

Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Interplanetary Spacecraft Missions

PhD opportunities in the Department of Geography

Next-Generation Hydrogen Production Using Polymer Nanotemplates

Uncovering the mechanisms of cryoprotectant toxicity and improving cryopreservation protocols

We have 24 ice PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

ice PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 ice PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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