37 verified doctoral_training_centre for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 30 October 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by Max Planck Society, The University of Edinburgh and University of Cambridge. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom
Edinburgh’s AI for Biomedical Innovation CDT connects artificial intelligence with biomedical and health research. Applicants use the CDT’s current 2027 recruitment form.
University of Strathclyde · United Kingdom
The Applications of Quantum Technologies CDT offers a funded doctoral training route in quantum research.
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
The BHF cardiovascular programme offers doctoral research training at Cambridge. Hosted by University of Cambridge in Cambridge. Apply by 8 December 2026; check the official course page for the submission time.
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
Cambridge’s BBSRC biosciences programme offers doctoral training in biological sciences and related quantitative research. Admission and funding conditions are set by the programme.
Northumbria University · United Kingdom
The Citizen-Centred Artificial Intelligence CDT places people and communities at the centre of AI research.
University of Cambridge · United Kingdom
Cambridge's CREATES NERC doctoral funding supports environmental research through eligible courses and projects.
The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom
The Designing Responsible Natural Language Processing CDT combines language technology with responsible design and interdisciplinary research. Its application process begins with a first-stage online form.
The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom
Edinburgh’s E5 NERC Doctoral Training Partnership supports environmental research. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their chosen project with its supervisor before applying.
RAINZ CDT · United Kingdom
4-year fully funded PhD programme across Manchester, Glasgow, and Oxford. Robotics and AI for Net Zero. UKRI stipend £20,780 plus £10,000/year TechExpert for Home students.
University of Liverpool · United Kingdom
A 4-year fully funded PhD programme training researchers in materials chemistry, digital intelligence, and automation, offering 10+ cross-disciplinary research projects.
University of Liverpool · United Kingdom
A 4-year fully funded PhD programme training the next generation of leaders in energy transfer technologies for defence and related sectors, offering enhanced financial support.
Wellcome Sanger Institute · United Kingdom
The Wellcome Sanger Institute’s four-year PhD programme trains researchers in genomics through experimental and computational rotations. Students later select a laboratory and register for a Cambridge PhD.
University of Leeds · United Kingdom
The Future Fluid Dynamics CDT supports doctoral research into fluid behaviour and its applications. Hosted by University of Leeds in Leeds. Apply by 7 January 2027.
The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom
IDCORE is an industry-linked doctoral training route in offshore renewable energy. Hosted by The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. Apply by 30 November 2026 (overseas/EU applicants).
Max Planck Society · Germany
The Heidelberg IMPRS programme offers doctoral research in astronomy and cosmic physics. Hosted by Max Planck Society in Heidelberg. Apply by 3 November 2026, 14:00 CET. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
Max Planck Society · Germany
Berlin's IMPRS Biology and Computation recruits doctoral researchers working across biological questions and computational methods. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
Max Planck Society · Germany
Frankfurt's IMPRS Cellular Biophysics programme is preparing its next recruitment call. Hosted by Max Planck Society in Frankfurt. Apply by Next call: winter 2026/27; exact deadline not announced. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
Max Planck Society · Germany
This Jena IMPRS programme studies chemical communication in ecological systems. Hosted by Max Planck Society in Jena. Apply by 30 November 2026. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
Max Planck Society · Germany
IMPRS Cognitive NeuroImaging in Leipzig supports doctoral research into the brain and cognition. Hosted by Max Planck Society in Leipzig. Apply by 2 November 2026, 23:59 CET. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
Max Planck Society · Germany
IMPRS Condensed Matter and Quantum Materials recruits candidates for research in the physics of materials and complex systems. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
Max Planck Society · Germany
IMPRS UFAST recruits doctoral researchers in ultrafast science and related quantum materials research in Hamburg. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
University of Oxford · United Kingdom
Oxford's industry studentships sit within the Autonomous Intelligent Machines and Systems CDT. Hosted by University of Oxford in Oxford. Apply by 27 January 2027.
Max Planck Society · Germany
The Leipzig School of Human Origins recruits doctoral researchers studying human evolution and related questions. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
University of Sheffield · United Kingdom
Sheffield’s MADE4Manufacturing CDT offers advertised doctoral projects in manufacturing and digital engineering. Funded students receive a living stipend and a project-resource budget.