405 verified phd positions for 2026–2027 are open right now. The soonest deadline is 27 October 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by TU Delft, University of Manchester and Max Planck Society. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
TU Delft · Netherlands
This FNS PhD examines secure management of 6G services distributed across infrastructure owned by different organisations. Its central problem is making dependable orchestration decisions across trust boundaries. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
University of Sheffield · United Kingdom
This Sheffield ECOSOLUTIONS doctorate develops optical sensors for continuous environmental chemical monitoring. Dissolved copper provides the initial case study.
Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) · Spain
Fully funded PhD at ICIQ developing single-atom skeletal modification methods to impact drug discovery and chemical biology.
TU Delft · Netherlands
TU Delft is recruiting a doctoral researcher to investigate protein interactions using single-molecule fluorescence and computational analysis. The work connects molecular measurements with predictions relevant to therapeutic research. Applicants can apply without IELTS - selection is based on documents and an English interview, not a test certificate.
Maastricht University · Netherlands
Maastricht University invites applications for a PhD candidate in spatial multi-omics and single-cell analysis of human diseases, with a start in January 2027. Spatial transcriptomics and related multi-omics technologies make it possible to map gene expression, chromatin state and protein levels within intact tissue, revealing how disease processes unfold across cell types and tissue niches.
Eindhoven University of Technology · Netherlands
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) invites applications for a PhD position on spatiotemporal light generation with frequency-gradient metasurfaces. The project explores engineered metasurfaces that imprint controlled frequency gradients on ultrashort optical pulses, enabling ultrafast beam steering, temporal focusing and self-torque light beams.
Umea University advertises a fully funded four-year PhD student position in statistics, focused on next-generation latent variable models. Latent variable models - factor models, item-response models, mixed models and their modern extensions - are central to statistics, psychometrics and data science, and the project develops methodology that improves how such models handle high-dimensional, heterogeneous and dependent data.
University of Manchester · United Kingdom
Fully funded four-year CRUK Manchester Institute PhD in stem cell biology, October 2027 intake. Tax-free stipend GBP 21,113-23,294 per year plus fees. Deadline: 6 November 2026, 17:00 GMT.
King's College London · United Kingdom
King's College London advertises a funded PhD studentship under reference number 161245. The position is advertised through the university's Corehr recruitment portal, and the closing date is to be confirmed - King's studentship competitions of this type typically close around December, so early preparation is strongly advised.
University of Warwick · United Kingdom
PhD studentship at the University of Warwick (WMG) to develop a Digital Twin for steel section production, combining finite element analysis, machine learning, and live mill data to optimise process parameters and sustainability. Funded through the DigitalMetals CDT. Stipend £21,805. Deadline: 28 February 2027.
University of Canterbury · New Zealand
This Canterbury project examines advanced manufacturing approaches for restoring ageing bridges and improving their performance.
RMIT University · Australia
This RMIT industry-linked project examines how silicon recovered from end-of-life solar panels can be processed into aluminium-based alloys.
University of Oxford · United Kingdom
This Oxford studentship works at the intersection of synthetic biology, control engineering, AI and robotics. Full funding is available at the UK Home-fee rate; overseas applicants must confirm whether additional support is available.
University of Canterbury · New Zealand
This Canterbury project develops data-driven models of braided river morphodynamics. Hosted by University of Canterbury in Christchurch. Apply by 27 October 2026.
University of Surrey · United Kingdom
University of Surrey PhD studentship in federated machine unlearning. The award covers Home-rate tuition and a UKRI-rate stipend; applicants must meet Home-fee eligibility. Deadline: 31 October 2026. Funding is restricted to applicants eligible for UK/Home tuition-fee status, regardless of how general admissions eligibility is described.
University of Canterbury · New Zealand
This Canterbury project investigates geothermal hydrogenotrophs in Aotearoa New Zealand for renewable hydrogen biomanufacturing.
Macquarie University · Australia
The Macquarie project develops graph-level mining methods for complex data environments. Hosted by Macquarie University in Sydney. Apply by 15 December 2026.
University of Queensland · Australia
This UQ project investigates the use of large language models in Australian strata management. Hosted by University of Queensland in Brisbane. Apply by 31 December 2026 (EOI).
Max Planck Society · Germany
This project studies how oceanic predators produce and use social information while foraging. Hosted by Max Planck Society in Konstanz. Apply by 15 November 2026. Applicants can apply without IELTS - German doctoral hiring assesses English through documents and interview.
RMIT University · Australia
This RMIT scholarship supports research into quantum cluster capacitors for thin-film energy storage.
University of Birmingham · United Kingdom
This project focuses on supramolecular host engineering to enhance the capture and neutralisation of chemical warfare agents (CWAs).
Heriot-Watt University · United Kingdom
A self-funded PhD programme focusing on the built environment's contribution to GHG emissions and holistic carbon reduction strategies across the whole life cycle.
Stockholm University · Sweden
The Stockholm Resilience Centre invites applications for a PhD student position in sustainability science. The Centre, part of Stockholm University's Faculty of Science, is internationally known for research on resilience thinking, planetary boundaries and the governance of social-ecological systems.
University of Warwick · United Kingdom
This project focuses on developing sustainable elastomer materials for industrial applications such as seals and gaskets.