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Gas flow Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the upper airway and Computational Fluid Dynamic modelling of airflow during Above Cuff Vocalisation
University of Leeds Dr Zinedine Khatir 🎓 Data Science 🎓 Dynamics Deadline: 08 Apr 2026

Funded CDT PhD at University of Leeds combining gas flow MRI and CFD to model airflow during Above Cuff Vocalisation in tracheostomy patients, providing evidence-based guidance for safe and effective clinical applicatio…

Measuring and optimising airflow around a drone for the benefit of atmospheric aerosol and cloud sampling
University of Leeds Dr Declan Finney 🎓 Computer Science 🎓 Data Science Deadline: 01 Apr 2026

Funded CDT PhD at University of Leeds developing CFD and experimental methods to measure and optimise airflow around drones for accurate atmospheric aerosol and cloud sampling, combining fluid dynamics, modelling, and i…

Carbon Accounting and Optimisation Strategies for the Pipeline Industries: A Life Cycle Approach (Ref: ABCE-Pipeline-26)
Loughborough University Dr Haitao Lan 🎓 Civil Engineering 🎓 Construction Management Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Fully funded PhD at Loughborough University developing carbon accounting frameworks and optimisation strategies for pipeline industries. Combines life cycle assessment, data analytics, and modelling to reduce emissions …

Continuous-flow 14C-LC-mass spectrometry development for the life-sciences
University of Glasgow Prof Stewart Freeman 🎓 Biological Sciences 🎓 Chemistry

Fully funded interdisciplinary PhD developing continuous-flow 14C-LC mass spectrometry, combining analytical chemistry and ion beam physics to enable highly sensitive radiocarbon detection for drug development and life-…

EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute
Henry Royce Institute Dr Lewis Owen, Prof Michael Shaver, Prof David Dye 🎓 Data Science 🎓 Engineering Deadline: 14 May 2026

Fully funded EPSRC CDT in Materials 4.0 offering interdisciplinary PhD training in digital materials science, including machine learning, robotics, and data-driven approaches across leading UK universities.

CyberDOME: Adaptive Moving Target Defence for Securing Critical Service in 6G Networks
Aston University Dr Sourav Saha, Prof Jose Alcaraz Calero 🎓 Computer Science 🎓 Cyber Security Deadline: 01 Apr 2026

Funded PhD at Aston University developing adaptive Moving Target Defence techniques to secure critical services in emerging 6G networks against advanced cyber threats.

PhD on Fatigue and Fracture Characterisation of 3D-woven Textile Composites sponsored by Rolls-Royce
University of Bristol Prof Janice Barton 🎓 Engineering 🎓 Manufacturing Engineering Deadline: 17 Apr 2026

PhD on Fatigue and Fracture Characterisation of 3D-woven Textile Composites sponsored by Rolls-Royce. Research focuses on understanding failure behaviour and developing techniques to improve sustainable lightweight stru…

PhD in Advancing Digital Solutions for Sustainable Metals Manufacturing with Innoval and DigitalMetal-CDT
Loughborough University Dr Simon Hogg 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Computer Science Deadline: 31 Mar 2026

A 4-year PhD at Loughborough University with DigitalMetal-CDT and Innoval to evaluate and enhance digital tools for sustainable metals manufacturing, combining modelling, data analytics, and sustainability-focused innov…

European Research Council part-funded PhD Studentship: “Deep Learning-Based Synthetic Histology for Microstructural MRI Biomarkers of the Liver
King’s College London Dr Andrada Ianus, Dr Cheng Zhang 🎓 Biomedical Engineering 🎓 Computer Science Deadline: 17 Apr 2026

Part-funded 3-year PhD at King’s College London focused on combining deep learning and computational histology to develop novel MRI biomarkers for liver micrometastases detection.

Real-Time Vehicle Tracking for Smarter Transport Decisions
Aston University Dr Hing Yan Tong 🎓 Artificial Intelligence 🎓 Data Analytics Deadline: 01 Jun 2026

A fully funded PhD at Aston University leveraging vehicle tracking data to optimise transport operations, planning, and safety using AI and machine learning

Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in ‘Control and Robotics’ in Mechanical Engineering
University of Galway Dr Panpan Zhou 🎓 AI & Embodied Intelligence 🎓 Control Theory Deadline: 15 Jun 2026

A fully funded PhD at the University of Galway on control and robotics, focusing on multi-agent systems, distributed optimization, game-theoretic control, and learning-based embodied intelligence.

Empty homes in the UK: Systemic drivers, impacts, and opportunities to reconcile social and ecological targets.
King’s College London Dr Anna Pagani 🎓 Architecture 🎓 Civil Engineering Deadline: 15 May 2026

A fully funded 3.5-year interdisciplinary PhD at King’s College London investigating the systemic drivers and impacts of empty homes in the UK, combining social, environmental, and engineering perspectives.