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Mechanical Engineering
Pursue a career in Mechanical Engineering research with the Mechanical Engineering course at the University of Birmingham and drive transformative change. You'll work in an internationally recognised research environment, making innovative discoveries that address complex challenges in the manufacturing sector.
Otherness in the Humanities
The Gender and Otherness in the Humanities (GOTH) research group at The Open University UK engages with various fields, including English Literature, Creative Writing, Music, History, Theatre Studies, Art History and Classical Studies, to explore topics related to themes of gender and otherness.
Software Engineering
Students in this Ph.D Software Engineering program at McMaster University focus on advancing knowledge in the field of computational theory and practice.
Biological and Medical Sciences
The Department of Biological and Medical Sciences at Oxford Brookes University offers a structured training programme for all students, spanning the subject areas of Cell and Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology.
Ceramic Engineering
Our PhD program in Ceramic Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology offers a transformative academic journey, empowering you to innovate and create materials that shape our world.
Media Arts and Sciences
Whether you want to dive more deeply into a current interest or branch out into fresh fields of inquiry, in the Media Arts and Sciences program from Indiana University Bloomington we'll prepare you for a successful career in academia.
Polymers and Composites
Our Polymers and Composites research at The University of Manchester focuses on developing advanced polymers and multi-functional composites for a variety of applications.
Audiology
The Au.D. Audiology program at Wayne State University provides students with the greatest clinical education opportunities available.
Geography
The Department of Geography at Royal Holloway University of London is in the top tier of UK departments and has notable research concentrations in Quaternary science, social, cultural, and historical geography, the geohumanities, geopolitics and security, development studies and sustainability.
Housing Studies
Study for a PhD in Housing Studies at the University of Stirling and you’ll be part of a research environment with an outstanding international reputation.
Global Health - Implementation Science
The Department of Global Health at University of Washington, in collaboration with the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and Health Alliance International, have developed a PhD program in Global Health - Implementation Science that is the first of its kind, building on the expertise of our faculty in the areas of metrics and implementation science.
English and Creative Writing
One of the core values held by the University of New York in Prague is excellence in research. Offered at their partner, New York College Athens, in coordination with the University of Bolton, students will be able to earn their Ph.D. in English and Creative Writing.
Civil Engineering
The department offers two seminar series, Geotechnology Seminar and Transportation seminar. A graduate program leading to the PhD is offered with a major in civil engineering. The Civil Engineering program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Sustainable System Analysis
The Sustainable System Analysis programme offered by Linköping University develops advanced research expertise in energy systems, environmental management, and resource-efficient solutions.
Law
The Graduate School of Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers PhD candidates a framework for training, guidance and support.
Regenerative and Degenerative Biology
Regeneration is the renewal of degenerated or lost cells, tissues or organs within an organism. Such regenerative processes are mainly based on the action of specific stem or progenitor cells that possess the capacity to proliferate and differentiate into the required cell-types. This Regenerative and Degenerative Biology programme is offered at TU Dresden.
Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology
Your Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology research degree is bespoke at the University of Nottingham, and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.
Fine Arts and Art Conservation
In the field of the discipline of Fine Arts and Art Conservation, doctoral students at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn gain in-depth knowledge of visual arts and artistic creation.
Education
The Ph.D. program in the School of Education at the University of Delaware seeks to prepare scholars whose research will address critical problems in education, develop our understanding of teaching and learning in diverse contexts, and lead to improved outcomes for all learners.
Evolution, Ecosystem Functioning, and the Biology of Microorganisms
Welcome to Ecole Centrale de Lyon's Evolution, Ecosystem Functioning, and the Biology of Microorganisms doctoral program! At our esteemed institution, you have the opportunity to delve into advanced studies within the field of evolutionary biology, ecosystem functioning, and microbial biology.