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1. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Computer Arithmetic for the Next Generation of Integrated Circuits
Summary of PhD Project
The growing importance of artificial intelligence is fostering a paradigm shift in the world of hardware design. On the one hand, the increasing complexity of deep-learning models demands computers faster and more powerful than ever before. On the other hand, the numerical formats available in conventional hardware are often too accurate for the needs of machine learning: they do not improve the quality of the trained model but may deteriorate it by causing overfitting of the training data.
Application Deadline: 14 July 2025
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2. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Stress modulated antiferromagnetism in a BiFeO3-based thin film
Summary of PhD Project
The aim of this experimental PhD project is to investigate the phenomenon of pressure modulated antiferromagnetism, focusing on thin films of BiFeO3-PbTiO3 (BFPT) in order to assess its viability for spintronic devices. Piezoelectricity will be employed, both in selected substrates and in the BFPT itself, to provide the required stress/strain modulation in the material.
Application Deadline: 15 July 2025
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3. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Code Analysis for Energy-Efficient Mobile and Embedded Systems
Summary of PhD Project
We are offering a fully-funded PhD opportunity in the area of code analysis and energy optimisation for mobile and embedded systems. This project investigates how software running on smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices can be analysed and improved to reduce energy consumption. The research will focus on developing techniques and tools that help developers better understand the energy implications of their code, aiming to reduce unnecessary battery drain while maintaining performance.
Application Deadline: 17 July 2025
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4. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Assessing the Value and Reimbursement Pathways for Histotripsy in UK Oncology
Summary of PhD Project
This PhD is part of a programme of research supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Surgical Pathways HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) and focuses on the economic evaluation and system-level impact of histotripsy – an innovative, non-invasive ultrasound technology for the treatment of liver tumours. As part of this project, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of health economists, clinicians and industry partners and benefit from access to an active and supportive network of students and researchers in the AUHE and LIHS at the University of Leeds.
Application Deadline: 22 July 2025
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5. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Unravelling the mechanisms of action of cardiac myosin modulators in health and heart disease
Summary of PhD Project
The project will use a combination of molecular and structural biology approaches including molecular cloning, protein expression and purification, cryogenic electron microscopy, structural mass spectrometry and computational modelling to assess the effects of modulator and mutation on cardiac myosin structure and function. Through this approach we will enhance our understanding on the mechanism of action of myosin modulators and provide an experimental pipeline for the structure-guided design of improved myosin modulators with the potential for improved patient outcomes.
Application Deadline: 28 July 2025
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6. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Biomechanics and wear of a novel modular tray for an all-polymer total knee replacement
Summary of PhD Project
25% of patients who receive a conventional metal-on-polyethylene Total Knee Replacement report problems during the first year after their operation, and rising demand for improved performance coming from younger more active patients presents a major challenge. A novel all-polymer knee replacement, comprising PEEK-OPTIMA-on-polyethylene, has been developed by Invibio Limited to address these challenges. It is expected products such as this will deliver the innovation needed to treat musculoskeletal diseases, provide better quality of life, ensure higher standards of affordable healthcare, and drive economic growth by bringing new orthopaedic products to market that help tackle national and global health challenges.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
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7. Fully Funded PhD Programs in AI Optimisation of Side Stream Utilisation for Microbial Protein Production
Summary of PhD Project
This project will combine AI and metabolic modelling to develop scientific understanding about how microbes use these alternative substrates. This will be used to predict protein yields from using different substrates, microbe strains, and fermentation conditions. From this, new knowledge will be generated about the most promising agri-food side streams for microbial protein production based on economic and environmental metrics.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
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8. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Image guided intervention supported with mixed reality
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The PhD studentship will broadly explore development of cutting-edge AI solutions for image registration, anatomy segmentation, and immersive technology. The selected candidate will work with preoperative MRI/CT scans to create 3D models of organs and intra-operative surgical videos. The candidate will develop surgical planning and implement new technologies for its integration as VR/AR assistive platform.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
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9. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Observational studies of massive star formation
Summary of PhD Project
This project seeks to develop modern statistical techniques in order to characterise star formation regions. This is an extension of the work this group has carried out as part of our EU funded StarFormMapper project. The aim is to enhance existing techniques, whether drawn from astronomy or other fields such as geostatistics, as well as to develop new methods.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
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10. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Numerical computation of interface problems
Summary of PhD Project
Interface problems arise in many different areas of engineering, physical and life sciences. A typical example is the interface between two immiscible fluids separated by an interface governed by surface tension. A more complicated example would involve an active swimming (micro-) organism moving through different fluids. In this project, we are interested in developing moving mesh finite element methods for their dynamical simulation. We aim to produce efficient, accurate and robust computational tools.
Application Deadline: 31 July 2025
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11. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Evaluating the impact of advancements in myeloma treatment integrating clinical trial and real-world data
Summary of PhD Project
Evidence from the concurrent series of MRC/NRCI clinical trials in new diagnosed multiple myeloma patients since 1980 have shown that outcomes have greatly improved over time [1]. Randomised controlled trials (RCT) and observational studies based on routinely collected health data are complementary sources of information that can be used to quantify the impact of changes in treatment over time.
Application Deadline: 4 August 2025
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12. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Novel methodologies for the design of clinical trials using external control data
Summary of PhD Project
Clinical trial design in rare disease populations remains challenging. Conventional approaches to phase II and III trial design incorporating randomization are often practically prohibitive due to the limited patient population, making it difficult to deliver a robust evidence base with the number of patients required by these designs. Randomised controlled trials may also be ethically prohibitive in disease settings where no standard of care therapy exists, or where there are known poor outcomes with standard of care.
Application Deadline: 4 August 2025
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13. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Non-concurrent control use in confirmatory platform trials
Summary of PhD Project
The use of non-concurrent controls in randomised trials is a controversial topic. (1) However, there are scenarios where the use of appropriate-chosen non-concurrent controls could be advantageous. For example, in a platform study which has added a new experimental arm during recruitment such as FLAIR (2), comparisons could be more efficient if we include information from controls enrolled in a platform before the addition of the new arm.
Application Deadline: 4 August 2025
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14. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Algorithms and complexity
Summary of PhD Project
The Algorithms group at the University of Leeds (UK) is offering a fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship on Parameterized Complexity and Approximation. Parameterized Complexity is a vastly growing area within theoretical computer science that allows for the development of exact and approximation algorithms for computationally hard problems by exploiting the structure of inputs and doing a multivariate complexity analysis. The goal of this project is to develop more efficient parameterized approximation algorithms and preprocessing algorithms (also known as kernelization) for a wide range of NP-hard graph problems.
Application Deadline: 4 August 2025
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15. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Determining the Value of Approaches to Myeloma Prevention
Summary of PhD Project
This PhD studentship will develop an early health economic decision model to assess the potential impact of alternative targeted MGUS screening and early intervention approaches, based on cutting edge clinical research conducted within the wider CRUK programme grant. The model will be used to explore the cost-effectiveness and health care capacity implications of a range of scenarios including: (i) the development of a biomarker(s) to identify high-risk MGUS, (ii) less resource and time-consuming monitoring of individuals with low-risk MGUS, and (iii) the development of a treatment for prevention.
Application Deadline: 12 August 2025
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16. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Understanding the Impact of AI on Project Management
Summary of PhD Project
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into project-based work across industries, with the potential to transform how projects are conceived, planned, and delivered. Despite growing interest, the adoption of AI in project management remains in the nascent stages. This PhD project will critically investigate how AI is shaping the management of projects and project studies. It aims to generate new knowledge on the technical and behavioural transformations triggered by AI across different project contexts.
Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
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17. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Microfluidic Fabrication of Metal and Metal-Oxide Foams
Summary of PhD Project
The studentship will investigate advanced microfluidic techniques to create unique functional foam materials, in close collaboration with our industrial partner AWE. The project will follow-on from a previous PhD studentship that successfully developed a microfluidics-based platform for the synthesis of polymer foams with highly controlled internal structures. The aim of this studentship is to translate the microfluidics synthesis technology to the fabrication of metal foams (gold, silver, copper), metal oxide foams (tantalum oxide, titanium oxide) and related core-shell materials.
Application Deadline: 29 August 2025
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18. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Preclinical Evaluation of Spinal Therapies
Summary of PhD Project
In this PhD project, you will be able to access unique experimental and computational facilities developed through large programmes of research. You will aim to develop and validate a computational testing process, which can include patient variability for the biomechanical assessment of fusion devices and/or of biomaterials for intervertebral discs. This will be used to optimise variables in preclinical design of these interventions.
Application Deadline: 29 August 2025
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19. Fully Funded PhD Programs in Developing in silico tools to test patient-specific maxilla-facial implants
Summary of PhD Project
An exciting, funded PhD opportunity on virtual testing of patient-specific maxilla-facial implants, in collaboration with Attenborough Medical, one of the UK’s leading custom implant designers and manufacturers. The project will combine experimental testing and computational modelling, to produce in silico tools for preclinical validation.
Application Deadline: 7 August 2026
