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Thinking about earning your PhD in the UK? If you're based in the U.S. and considering a research degree abroad, the UK offers world-renowned universities, funded opportunities, and a global academic community. Whether you're interested in science, humanities, engineering, or social research, there's a path for you. Be the world expert in your chosen field. Are you thinking about a career change? Would you like to make a real difference and inspire the next generation? We have a wide range of current PhD opportunities listed on jobs.ac.uk that you can explore and apply for today.

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University of Birmingham - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Placed on: 17/07/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 17 Jul
University of Birmingham - School of Engineering
Placed on: 17/07/2025 Salary: Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis
Closes 17 Jul
The University of Manchester - Chemical Engineering
Placed on: 17/07/2025 Salary: annual tax free stipend set at the UKRI rate (£19,237 for 2024/25)
Closes 18 Dec
University of Sheffield - EEE
Placed on: 17/07/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 15 Nov
The University of Edinburgh
Placed on: 17/07/2025 Salary: £24,000 - please see advert
Closes 31 Dec
University of Exeter - Physics and Astronomy
Placed on: 17/07/2025 Salary: £20,780 The stipend will be paid at the UKRI rate (£20,780 from 1/10/25, expected to rise to £26,177 in year 4). There is an enhanced budget for project costs (including travel) of £20,000.
Closes 15 Aug
Swansea University - Mechanical Engineering
Placed on: 17/07/2025 Salary: £19,237
Closes 11 Aug
University of Warwick
Placed on: 17/07/2025 Salary: Please see advert for details
Closes 01 Sep
Swansea University - Population and Health Data Science
Placed on: 16/07/2025 Salary: £20,780 per annum
Closes 11 Aug
Swansea University - Medical Science
Placed on: 16/07/2025 Salary: £20,780 per annum
Closes 11 Aug
Aston University - Nanoscale Photonics
Placed on: 16/07/2025 Salary: £20,780
Closes 15 Sep
University of Hertfordshire
Placed on: 16/07/2025 Salary: £20,780
Closes 18 Aug
University of East London
Placed on: 16/07/2025 Salary: £21,237
Closes 17 Aug
UCL - Statistical Science Department
Placed on: 16/07/2025 Salary: UK / International fees + living allowance
Closes 31 Jul
Cranfield University
Placed on: 15/07/2025 Salary: £20,780
Closes 20 Aug
University of Birmingham - School of Engineering
Placed on: 15/07/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 01 Dec
University of Birmingham - Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
Placed on: 15/07/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 15 Oct
University of Birmingham - School of Chemical Engineering
Placed on: 15/07/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 01 Sep
University of Glasgow
Placed on: 15/07/2025 Salary: Please see details below
Closes 14 Sep
University of Birmingham - School of Engineering
Placed on: 15/07/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 30 Aug
University of Nottingham
Placed on: 15/07/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 13 Oct
City St George’s, University of London - Department of Computer Science
Placed on: 15/07/2025 Salary: Tuition fees and an annual tax-free stipend of £22,780/year
Closes 14 Aug
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