Brunel University, London, England invites online Application for number of Fully Funded PhD Degree at various Departments. We are providing a list of Fully Funded PhD Programs available at Brunel University, London, England.
Eligible candidate may Apply as soon as possible.
(01) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Mechanisms of Interoception and Stress in Medically Unexplained Symptoms
Throughout history, the interrelatedness of mind and body has been known to physicians and patients for millennia. Despite this, treating conditions that involve complicated iterations of this relationship has proved difficult and continues to constitute a barrier to the effective care of many patients in the medical system. One contributing factor is that many physicians and mental health professionals still have a dichotomous view of medical conditions as belonging to either pathologies of the “body” or of the “mind” .Medically Unexplained Symptoms refers to physical symptoms or conditions that do not have an identifiable organic cause or clear disease classification. Multiple psychological and biomedical theories have been proposed to explain MUS, highlighting dysfunctional stress responses across various physiological axes (such as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, inflammatory responses, and cardiovascular responses) and interoceptive dysregulation. The knowledge regarding the interaction between these mechanisms is still incomplete. Existing research often focuses on a single mechanism, stress test, physiological stress axis, or a specific MUS condition, leading to fragmented understanding.The overall aim of this project is to investigate mechanisms of MUS by means of multimodal data, by combining MRI, EEG and ECG, and behavioural paradigms which will aim to explore Interoceptive mechanisms and attentional biases. We will use an ’emotional stress induction’ procedure, to explore Interoception, central brain networks and attentional bias before and during emotional stress.The PhD student will play a crucial role in conducting in-depth research on the interplay between mind and body in conditions like Medically Unexplained Symptoms. Their responsibilities will include:- Conducting a comprehensive review of existing literature on MUS, related psychological and biomedical theories, and multimodal data research methods.- Assisting in the design and development of experimental protocols, particularly those involving MRI, EEG, and ECG data collection, as well as behavioural paradigms for exploring interoceptive mechanisms and attentional biases.- collecting and analysing multimodal data from study participants. This may involve operating MRI and EEG equipment, processing, and interpreting data- Preparing research papers and reports based on the findings of the study for publication in scientific journals and conferences.The PhD student’s work will be critical in advancing our understanding of MUS and may potentially contribute to the development of more effective treatment approaches for patients with these conditions. The project offers an exciting opportunity for the student to gain valuable research experience and make meaningful contributions to the field of medical science and patient care. Prospective PhD students with a background in Neuroscience, Psychology, or Neuroimaging are strongly encouraged to apply for the project. However, having this specific background is not an absolute requirement for consideration. The selection process will involve an interview with the Supervisor, during which candidates will have the opportunity to showcase their enthusiasm and interest in the topic of the project.
Deadline : 03/08/2025
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(02) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: ESRC Funded Studentships in Education at Brunel University London, via the Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership
Brunel University London is pleased to invite applications for studentships in Education, offered through the ESRC-funded Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership (GUDTP). The GUDTP is an exciting collaboration between Brunel, the University of Oxford and the Open University, which offers its students access to innovative social science research training across all three institutions. Brunel DTP students in Education will be members of the GUDTP Education Pathway led by the University of Oxford and Brunel, and delivered collaboratively by the two universities. You can find further information about the GUDTP here.
Deadline : 12/01/2024
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(03) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: ESRC Funded Studentships in Health & Wellbeing at Brunel University London via the Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership.
Applicants conducting doctoral research in Health and Wellbeing at Brunel will be based within the appropriate subject area. The Pathway studentships are available across a wide agenda of the most significant national and global health and wellbeing challenges, offering applicants opportunities to work with expert research teams in a range of disciplines. Areas of expertise include – but are not restricted to –
lifestyle behaviours and health and wellbeing inequalities
sport, physical activity, health and wellbeing;
health and wellbeing across the life course, including youth and in older age;
psychology, health and wellbeing;
gender, sexual health and anti-violence
healthcare and occupational therapy;
health economics
digital health
Deadline : 12/01/2024
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(04) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: The London NERC Doctoral Training Partnership
Are you interested in helping to solve some of the most pressing issues concerning the natural environment? Are you keen to develop advanced research skills that can equip you for a wide range of future careers? For these reasons and more, you may be an ideal candidate to apply for a studentship with the London NERC DTP. The London NERC Doctoral Training Partnership brings together eight of the world’s leading research centres in environmental science. Our partnership provides you with the opportunity for innovative doctoral training in a multidisciplinary research environment and fosters links between centres of research excellence, spanning the Natural Environment Research Council’s (NERC) environmental science remit.
Deadline : 04/01/2024
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(05) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Studentships in Arts & Social Sciences via the TECHNE2 Doctoral Training Partnership
Brunel University London is part of a consortium of universities in London and the southeast that form a national Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) focusing on the arts and humanities disciplines. TECHNE is one of ten Doctoral Training Partnerships receiving funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as part of their commitment to supporting postgraduate-level research into the arts and humanities disciplines.
Deadline : 18/12/2023
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(06) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Funded PhD Studentship in Brunel Law School
Brunel Law School is offering three PhD studentships to start in the academic year of 2023/24. The studentship is for a period of 3 years (36 months) preferably starting on 1st January 2024 or at a mutually agreed time after that. The successful applicant will receive payment of UK/home tuition fees. The studentship is open to UK/EU applicants only; International applicants will not be considered for these bursaries.
Deadline : 07/12/2023
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(07) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: BCAST/ Investigation of deformation modes in the development of manufacturing-induced property enhanced AA6xxx series Aluminium Alloys
This project is in partnership with Constellium who are leading the way in lightweighting the future generations of sustainable vehicles by the development of high strength AA6xxx series aluminium extrusion alloys, with tensile yield strength (Rp0.2) above 400MPa and >10% elongation. Innovative thermomechanical processing routes have been developed to achieve the best combinations of strength, ductility and crack resistance and further reduce weight. The process involves a pre-aging step carried out after extrusion and quenching followed by a plastic deformation processing step and subsequently a post-deformation artificial ageing. The deformation process increases dislocation density by interaction with the precipitates formed during pre-ageing.
We are looking for someone to drive forward the development of the thermomechanical processing technique by investigating the affect different deformation modes (e.g. stretching, electromagnetic pulse forming, cycle deformation, etc.) have on the final mechanical properties. In particular how forming processes used in the manufacturing of complex components can be utilized to induce beneficial mechanical property increases.
Deadline : 01/12/2023
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(08) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Studentship – PhD in Control and monitoring of laser DED technology for coatings, repair and additive manufacturing (with Brunel and TWI) – copy
Advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing (AM) and surface engineering is used across industry for making end use parts. Laser technology such as laser beam directed energy deposition is a technology that can be applicable to coatings, repair and AM. However, uncertainty still exists around part to part consistency and repeatability, which is limiting greater adoption. A fundamental solution to help address this problem is the need for simple, yet agile, monitoring and control systems augmented by artificial intelligence.
Deadline : 30/11/2023
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(09) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Photocathode materials for high performance zinc ion capacitors
This research aims to develop photocathodes based on metal oxide nanomaterials as cathodes in Zinc ion capacitors. The aim of the project is to categorically develop and improve the Zn storage capability of the cathode and understand the photo charging behaviour by evaluate the capacitor chemistry using in situ and ex situ characterization techniques in collaboration with other research centres in the university and UK. Candidate’s exposure and training in advanced chemical and electrochemical analytical tools such as cyclic voltammetry, Impedance spectroscopy, XRD, SEM-EDS are not essential but would be considered a bonus. The goal of the project will be developed high energy and high-power density photo chargeable Zn-ion capacitors.
Deadline : 30/11/2023
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(10) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: PhD Studentship – PhD in Control and monitoring of laser DED technology for coatings, repair and additive manufacturing (with Brunel and TWI)
Advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing (AM) and surface engineering is used across industry for making end use parts. Laser technology such as laser beam directed energy deposition is a technology that can be applicable to coatings, repair and AM. However, uncertainty still exists around part to part consistency and repeatability, which is limiting greater adoption. A fundamental solution to help address this problem is the need for simple, yet agile, monitoring and control systems augmented by artificial intelligence.
Deadline : 30/11/2023
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(11) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Heat transfer in liquid spraying systems
The project is in an exciting field at the forefront of research in spray cooling techniques for high heat flux applications. It involves advanced fundamental experimental heat transfer research. The successful candidate will be based at Brunel University London, but will be part of a team working with academics and researchers at Imperial College London, the University of Edinburgh and industrial partners.
The research carried out by the successful applicant will start with the setting up of an experimental facility, followed by a systematic study of single and two-phase spray cooling. The project will include an assessment of the effect of fluid properties, spray nozzle diameter, height-surface area ratio, volume flow rate and surface characteristics on possible heat transfer rates from the area to be cooled. The heat flux to be dissipated and the degree of superheat (difference between the surface and the spray fluid temperature) will be gradually increased to study transition from single-phase to two-phase heat transfer in the area covered by the spray. Flow visualization experiments will also be carried out with high-speed, high resolution cameras. Our results will be compared with the experimental and modelling results obtained by Imperial and Edinburgh.
Deadline : 30/11/2023
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(12) PhD Degree – Fully Funded
PhD position summary/title: Future Aerospace Structures Testing using Dynamic Similitude
The need to conduct experimental tests in engineering applications is often unavoidable, where the successful design and analysis of new dynamical engineering systems are broadly dependent on many investigations conducted through theoretical, computational and experimental verifications. The experimental observation of phenomena also aids the development and understanding of scientific laws. However, the experimental testing of dynamical systems can be challenging due to high costs and the lack of experimental resources. Even when ample resources are afforded, it could still be very challenging or impractical to conduct tests due to uncontrollable factors, while for large and oversized systems, creating the actual working conditions for testing the prototype can be very time-consuming or impossible.
This research is focused on the development of future aerospace testing using spatial and temporal scaling of the solid continuum. The recent work by the research team on dynamic similitude will be further developed. The multidisciplinary project will investigate the multi-scale, multi-physics numerical modelling of typical aerospace structures. This research will use and further develop in-house FE and CFD solvers in the development of the similitude model. The project will also focus on the fabrication and experimental testing of aerospace structures.
Deadline : 27/11/2023
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About Brunel University, London, England- Official Website
Brunel University London (BUL, and often known simply as Brunel) is a public research university located in the Uxbridge area of London, England. It was founded in 1966 and named after Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Victorian engineer and pioneer of the Industrial Revolution. In June 1966, Brunel College of Advanced Technology was awarded a royal charter and became Brunel University; in 2014 the university formally adopted the name Brunel University London (BUL). The university is considered a British plate glass university.
Brunel is organised into three colleges, a structure adopted in August 2014. Brunel’s three constituent Academic Colleges include the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences; the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences; and the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences.
Brunel has over 16,150 students and 2,500 staff, and an annual income of £271.3 million (2021–22), of which £22.4 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £311.9 million. The university won the Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2011. BUL is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the European University Association, and Universities UK.
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