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PhD project
opportunities


Our inspiring research staff have identified a wide range of innovative research project opportunities for you as a postgraduate research student.

Explore our project opportunities to find the one that will help you pursue your passion for learning.

In the Faculty of Science and Engineering, we have an active research community already engaged in projects that are making a difference. As a PhD student, we want you to join our research community on projects with a clear focus – along with great support from academic staff and their research groups.

  • Biology

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    Biology

    Our researchers are engaged in exciting and innovative projects in collaboration with a wide range of public and private partners. Our research provide innovative solutions to the urgent, complex global issues of biodiversity loss and adaptation to climate change.

    Explore Biology project opportunities for PhD students

  • Biomedical Science

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    Biomedical Science

    Our Biomedical Research Group members are highly qualified and enthusiastic with strong links with industry and many external organisations. During your studies, you will have access to some of the best laboratory facilities in the UK.

    Explore Biomedical Science project opportunities for PhD researchers

  • Computing and Information Science

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    Computing and Information Science

    Our expertise ranges from business technology to computer science, AI to cyber security. We're engaged in a range of industry collaborations, including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and research consultancy contracts.

    Explore Computing and Information Science project opportunities for PhD students

  • Engineering and the Built Environment

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    Engineering and the Built Environment

    We offer many opportunities for you to pursue your passion for learning. Our research ranges from the built environment to electronics and telecommunications, medical engineering to engineering analysis simulation and tribology. We're based in a purpose-built building with modern equipment, labs and studio resources.

    Explore Engineering and the Built Environment project opportunities for PhD students

  • Forensic and Investigative Sciences

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    Forensic and Investigative Sciences

    Our Forensic and Investigative Sciences Research Group professionals collaborate with many different investigative organisations including police forces and fire and rescue services, other universities and various forensic analytical services and companies.

    Explore Forensic and Investigative Sciences project opportunities for PhD researchers

  • Psychology

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    Psychology

    Our psychology research is organised into two groups: Applied, Social and Health Psychology, and Brain and Cognition. Based in Cambridge, we use a range of facilities including EEG, human tissue analysis, and eye-tracking labs.

    Explore Psychology project opportunities for PhD students

  • Sport and Exercise Sciences

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    Sport and Exercise Sciences

    Our research group, Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, brings together expertise across four of the tenets of exercise sciences: physiology, psychology, biomechanics and coaching/pedagogy. The interests of our current researchers focus on performance and well-being.

    Explore Sport and Exercise Sciences project opportunities for PhD students

  • Vision and Hearing Sciences

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    Vision and Hearing Sciences

    Our department is home to the Vision and Hearing Sciences Research Group. Our academic staff have a wealth of international experience in research, training and teaching in optometry, vision sciences and audiology.

    Explore Vision and Hearing Sciences project opportunities for PhD students