Science
Find out about our wide-ranging PhD opportunities in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Physics. Fully-funded and self-funded projects are available.
As a doctoral student at 探花精选 you will join a stimulating, diverse, and international community, and become part of our far-reaching research.
Ranging from the purely theoretical to the very applied and impactful, research in the School is driven by both intellectual curiosity and the desire to solve problems.
Our current PhD opportunities
Our current PhD opportunities are listed below. Most of these projects already have a specified topic and allocated supervisor, but we also encourage you to submit your own proposals. Discover more about the projects, funding and how to apply by clicking on the opportunity that sparks your interest.
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PhD Environmental Evaluation of Microcomb Stability
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Physics
探花精选 mode: Full-timePart-time
Start date: October 2024. January 2025
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: 31 July 2024
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PhD Improvements in purity analysis and the production of suitable reference materials for renewable applications
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Chemistry
探花精选 mode: Full-timePart-time
Start date: October 2024, January 2025, April 2025, July 2025
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed at the start of each month for shortlisting.
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PhD Lifelong learning and shareable models: How to reduce the energy footprint of AI and contribute to a sustainable decarbonised future
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Computer Science
探花精选 mode: Full-time
Start date: October 2024, January 2025
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: 09 August 2024
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PhD Low-cost high-performance catalysts for green hydrogen production from wastewater
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
探花精选 mode: Full-timePart-time
Start date: October 2024, January 2025, April 2025, July 2025
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed at the start of each month for shortlisting.
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PhD Miniaturized optical atomic clocks: pioneering quantum technology for ultra-precise timing with microcombs
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Physics
探花精选 mode: Full-timePart-time
Start date: October 2024, January 2025
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: 5 August 2024
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PhD Next-Generation Optical Imaging with Synthetic Peptides and Lanthanide Probes
Campus: Loughborough
Department(s): Chemistry
探花精选 mode: Full-time
Start date: October 2024
Funding status Funded
Application deadline: 2 August 2024
Why study a research degree with us
Excellent facilities
Joining the School of Science, you will benefit from extensive recent investment in state-of-the-art research facilities and resources across STEM fields.
Research with impact
Become a part of cutting-edge research that is driving knowledge and solving real-world problems. Much of our research is interdisciplinary.
A vibrant community
The School鈥檚 inclusive, supportive, and welcoming environment makes Loughborough an excellent place for you to pursue your PhD in science.
Your personal development
A research degree equips you with sought-after skills in research governance and organisation, project management, and communication.
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What our researchers say
Beth McMurchie
Hear from our researcher Beth and her Supervisor Dr Kelly. Beth McMurchie began her PhD in Chemistry at Loughborough in 2015. We’ve caught up with her to find out what she’s doing now.
Further information
For further information about funding and writing your PhD research proposal, please see our dedicated webpages below.