We have 540 innovation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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Institute for Design Innovation Research

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) Arts Research Programme

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Shaping a Digitally Interconnected Innovation Corridor for MedTech Entrepreneurship in the Northern and Western Region of Ireland

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme in Innovation, Digitalisation, Enterprise and Society (IDEAS) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GG Gliga, Dr GO Onofrei

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

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Leading to innovation: Developing Leadership Capability Framework for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: School of Management

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been one of the sectors hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the adverse consequences are expected to continue for many years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Muenjohn

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

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Advancing women in leadership in the ICT and innovation sectors

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme in Innovation, Digitalisation, Enterprise and Society (IDEAS) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MDG Drury-Grogan, Dr JMG McGinn, Dr MJS Syed

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

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Digital innovation for remote working

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme in Innovation, Digitalisation, Enterprise and Society (IDEAS) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr KVS VanSomeren, Dr VMT McTaggart, Dr MJS Syed

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

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Chemical Biology – Empowering UK BioTech Innovation

Imperial College London Institute of Chemical Biology

Applications to specific research projects are advertised on a rolling basis until the positions have been filled. Candidates will be interviewed by the project supervisors and the CDT directors. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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Smart Cities 4.0

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

The intelligence of smart cities has been the subject of much academic debate over the past 20 years. This PhD opportunity shall study the latest version of smart cities as the urban and regional innovation system of the fourth industrial revolution. Read more

Supervisors: Prof MD Deakin, Assoc Prof S Jaradat

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

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Regenerative Innovation - Design of Ultra-Low Carbon Climate Resilient Homes in Bangladesh

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

This Regnr8-i Studentship will build on the ‘floating homes’ research programme (recipient of the UN Risk Award 2019) led by the UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science since 2016. Read more

Supervisors: Dr NM Mukherjee, Prof J Rowan, Dr T Dyer

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

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NOW RECRUITING: Six fully-funded PhD Scholarships at the Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i) based in the University of Dundee.

University of Dundee

This is the first of four annual recruitment rounds inviting applications for UK Doctoral, International Doctoral and UK Master's Plus Scholarships (each for 48 to 60 months). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships Programme

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Revolutionizing Laser Technology through Multicore Fibre Innovation

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Yongmin Jung and Dr Sijing Liang. Project description. Embark on a transformative journey at the forefront of laser technology with our ground-breaking PhD opportunity, titled “Revolutionizing laser technology through multicore fibre innovation”. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Jung

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

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Community-centred heritage and language revitalisation powered by creative technologies and immersive storytelling.

Anglia Ruskin University ARU Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

This PhD will explore how creative technologies and immersive storytelling can support the revitalisation of the endangered heritage, languages, and identities of minority groups, as well as opportunities for social integration across marginalised communities. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Galeazzi, Prof V Swami, Dr S Rasinger

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

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PhD Studentship: Safer innovation

University College London Division of Surgery & Interventional Science

About us. The UCL Division of Surgery and Interventional Science (DSIS) is a collaborative and cross-disciplinary environment where clinicians, scientists, engineers, and allied health professionals are constantly striving for innovative approaches to treatment and evaluation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Jani, Dr S Quaife, Dr M Wilson, Dr S Harris

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

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PhD Studentship: Safer innovation

University College London Division of Surgery & Interventional Science

Supervisors: Dr Y Jani, Dr S Quaife, Dr M Wilson, Dr S Harris

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

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17 Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) in the Institute of Industry and Innovation

Sheffield Hallam University

The Institute of Industry and Innovation (I2RI) at Sheffield Hallam University intends to appoint up to 17 GTAs on 3.5 year fixed-term, full-time studentships from October 2024, with annual stipend at the living wage foundation rate (currently £19,722 in the academic year 23/24). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) 4 Year PhD Programme

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Complete your PhD in a ground-breaking research and innovation setting

Leiden University Medical Center

Unique top quality research setting. The LUMC, housing the medical faculty of Leiden University, is an academic medical centre for patient care, research and education, aiming to meet the challenges of tomorrow's health care. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Netherlands PhD Programme

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UKRI CDT in AI for Biomedical Innovation

University of Edinburgh

We will train 60+ doctoral researchers over the next 8 years (2024-2032), who will design, develop, and implement AI approaches in partnership with our external stakeholders. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training

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5G Indoor Positioning Utilizing Self-Morphing Wall-patch and Circular Polarization MIMO Transceivers for Smart Factories.

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme Innovation in Digital Manufacturing and Design (IDMD) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr TS Saeidi, Dr NT Timmons, Dr SS Saleh, Dr S Unnikrishnan

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

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Computer modelling the development of organisations in the high-tech entrepreneurship ecosystem

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Technological firms are regarded as key for national and regional economic development. Today, more than ever before, the business environment is burgeoning with innovation; Even simply Googling for apps and services to help boost elementary office efficiency, returns over 2000 items. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Mellor

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

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Knowledge-based Design of Dental Surfaces to combat Oral Biofilms

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This 4-year BBSRC PhD studentship is a collaboration between University of Liverpool & Unilever R&D. Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Raval, Dr I Prior

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

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Investigating the Local Mode of Action of Anti-Perspirants using model systems and advanced probing techniques

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This EPSRC Case PhD studentship is a collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Unilever to understand the action of personal care products on skin at the localised chemical level. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Raval

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

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Innovating for a Sustainable Future: The Crucial Role of SMEs in Fostering Green Economy and Achieving Net Zero Emissions

Edinburgh Napier University The Business School

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in achieving net zero targets. They contribute significantly to the global economy and are responsible for a large portion of greenhouse gas emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Sawang

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Incorporating patient and health care preferences early in the innovation pathway to inform technology development

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

The resources and time required to move from early biomedical research to clinical trials can be substantial. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Meads, Dr P Cocco

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

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Economic wave energy through technical innovation (SeaChange). Funded 4-year PhD studentship – control of wave energy systems

Maynooth University Centre for Ocean Energy Research

Funded 4-year PhD studentship – control of wave energy systems … Read more

Supervisor: Prof John Ringwood

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

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Sustainable Green Urban Spaces: Assimilation of Citizen-Science Data for Air Quality Monitoring via Digital-Twin Simulation

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

Green urban spaces offer vital clean-air zones for residents, but their typical proximity to major traffic routes poses significant challenges for air quality monitoring and maintenance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Eaves, Prof M Woods

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

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): The city as a Living Lab - Novel monitoring and machine-learning based modelling of trees for the bioengineering of the urban environment

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

Urban trees are an important nature-based solution to improve the social and environmental benefits of urban ecosystems, which are often not equitably distributed across urban landscapes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Ciantia, Dr A Morel, Mr KF Frediani, Dr D Boldrin

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

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Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Catalysing thriving and inclusive places for lasting urban regeneration: Another Eden in the City of Dundee

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

This Regnr8-i Studentship will explore how the creative economy can contribute to urban and regional development during the prevailing climate emergency, inclusive of both planned and autonomous adaptations. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Rowan, Ms CS Sweeney, Mr BP Parkin, Prof GH Hutton

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

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AI-Driven Automotive Engineering Design

Loughborough University Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering

The intersection of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and engineering design presents a promising avenue for innovation and efficiency in various industries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Martínez

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Accelerated Inorganic Materials Discovery Driven by Magnetic Resonance

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This studentship will explore experimental and computational Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy approaches to probe the fast oxide ion transport (e.g., self-diffusion coefficients, diffusion pathways, dimensionality of motion) of oxide in inorganic materials aimed at establishing design rules for the discovery of next generation fast conductors. Read more

Supervisors: Prof F Blanc, Dr M Dyer

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

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Blockchain-Integrated Framework for Ensuring Supply Chain Security and Transparency in Irish MedTech SME’s

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme in Innovation, Digitalisation, Enterprise and Society (IDEAS) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MJS Syed, Dr MDG Drury-Grogan, Dr MS Sintejudeanu, Prof MKK Khan

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

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