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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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Swansea University - Health and Social Care Innovation
Placed on: 05/06/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 10 Aug
University of Exeter - Computer Science
Placed on: 15/07/2025 Salary: Home tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend of at least £20,780 for 4 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study
Closes 10 Aug
University of Cambridge - Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy
Placed on: 09/07/2025 Salary: See advert for details.
Closes 10 Aug
Swansea University - Medical Science
Placed on: 16/07/2025 Salary: £20,780 per annum
Closes 11 Aug
Swansea University - Population and Health Data Science
Placed on: 16/07/2025 Salary: £20,780 per annum
Closes 11 Aug
Lancaster University - STOR-i Centre for Doctoral Training
Placed on: 12/05/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 11 Aug
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
Brunel University London - College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences
Placed on: 16/05/2025 Salary: £21,795
Closes 15 Aug
University of Nottingham - Engineering
Placed on: 14/05/2025 Salary: See advert for details
Closes 15 Aug
University of Leeds - Civil Engineering
Placed on: 07/07/2025 Salary: Full academic fees, together with a tax-free maintenance grant at the standard UKRI rate of £20,780 per year for 3.5 years
Closes 15 Aug
The University of Manchester - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Placed on: 07/07/2025 Salary: Not specified.
Closes 15 Aug
The University of Manchester - Computer Science
Placed on: 26/06/2025 Salary: Annual tax-free stipend set at the UKRI rate (£20,780 for 2025/26) and tuition fees will be paid.
Closes 15 Aug
The University of Manchester - Computer Science
Placed on: 25/06/2025 Salary: £20,780
Closes 15 Aug
Technical University of Denmark - Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Placed on: 09/07/2025 Salary: Based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations
Closes 15 Aug
University of Greenwich - FES/CMS, Research Centre: CS2
Placed on: 09/07/2025 Salary: Bursary available (subject to satisfactory performance): Year 1: £19,237 (FT) or pro-rata (PT), Year 2: In line with UKRI rate, Year 3: In line with UKRI rate
Closes 15 Aug
University of East London
Placed on: 16/07/2025 Salary: £21,237
Closes 17 Aug
University of Cambridge - Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
Placed on: 01/07/2025 Salary: £22,113
Closes 17 Aug
University of Oslo - TIK Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture
Placed on: 24/06/2025 Salary: £40,857.11 to £44,128.72 per annum
Closes 17 Aug
University of Hertfordshire
Placed on: 16/07/2025 Salary: £20,780
Closes 18 Aug
University of Warwick
Placed on: 20/05/2025 Salary: Please refer to the advert text
Closes 18 Aug
University of Bristol - School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology & School of Psychological Science
Placed on: 12/06/2025 Salary: Minimum tax-free stipend at the current UKRI rate is £20,780 for 2025/26. For eligibility and residence requirements please check the UKRI UK Research and Innovation website
Closes 18 Aug
University of Exeter - Public Health and Sport Science
Placed on: 15/07/2025 Salary: The studentship will cover Home tuition fees plus an annual tax-free stipend for 4 years full-time, or pro rata for part-time study
Closes 18 Aug
University of Birmingham - School of Chemical Engineering
Placed on: 19/05/2025 Salary: £25,737 Tax free bursary of £25,737 per annum plus fees paid.
Closes 19 Aug
University of Birmingham - School of Metallurgy & Materials
Placed on: 19/05/2025 Salary: A tax-free stipend at UKRI rate.
Closes 19 Aug
University of Birmingham - School of Engineering
Placed on: 19/05/2025 Salary: £20,780 a tax-free stipend of £20,780 per annum for the 2025/26 academic year
Closes 19 Aug
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