How to Build an Academic CV for PhD Applications

An academic CV for a doctoral application should help a reader understand your preparation for research. It is a structured record of relevant evidence, rather than a longer version of every job application you have ever submitted. A strong document makes qualifications, research experience, methods and contributions easy to find. Begin with the programme’s instructions, … Read more

How to Email a Potential PhD Supervisor with a Clear Research Enquiry

A useful first email to a potential PhD supervisor makes it easy to understand your research interests and decide whether a conversation would be worthwhile. It does not need to tell your entire academic story. Its job is to establish a credible connection between a specific research question, the academic’s work and your preparation. Before … Read more

University of Manchester: PhD Studentship in Source-Independent Protection for Inverter-Dominated Power Networks

The University of Manchester, United Kingdom, is inviting applications for a fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, focusing on the development of reliable protection methods for inverter-dominated power networks. The project is part of the Power and Energy Systems research theme and involves power system modeling, protection algorithm development, real-time simulation, … Read more

UCL: 50 Fully Funded 4-Year EPSRC PhD Studentships in Engineering and Physical Sciences

University College London (UCL) is offering approximately 50 fully funded, four-year PhD studentships through the UCL EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award (UELA), with programs starting in October 2027. Open to Home and international applicants, these studentships cover tuition fees, provide an enhanced annual stipend estimated at £26,022 for 2027/28, and include additional research training support. Applicants … Read more

University of Manchester: PhD Studentship in MINELOOP, Investigating Minewater Systems Using Closed-Loop Geothermal Technologies

The University of Manchester is offering a fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering through the MINELOOP research project. The studentship focuses on developing low-risk, high-performance geothermal energy systems using closed-loop technologies in flooded mines. Applicants eligible for UK Home tuition fees can receive full tuition coverage, an annual tax-free stipend, and … Read more

University of Sheffield: HK Stephenson Endowment Funded Scholarship for a PhD in Architectural Humanities

The University of Sheffield is offering a 3.5-year, fully funded PhD scholarship in Architectural Humanities through the HK Stephenson Endowment Fund. Based in the School of Architecture and Landscape, this opportunity supports Home students proposing original research aligned with the Situated Humanities Research cluster. Funding includes tuition fees, an annual living stipend, and agreed research … Read more

Police Criminal Record Certificate (PCRC) Application

For Foreign Nationals Holding an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) in Taiwan 1. Location and Office Hours Office: Foreign Affairs Division, Taipei City Police Department Address: No. 96, Yanping S. Rd., Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100001, Taiwan Nearest MRT: Ximen Station, Exit 5 Office Hours: 2. Required Documents Foreign nationals holding a valid ARC must prepare: … Read more

Building the Foundations of Mental Health: Understanding and Supporting Executive Function and Emotion Regulation in Early Childhood

Project Description Executive Functions (EFs) and Emotion Regulation (ER) are foundational capacities that enable children to direct attention, manage behaviour and emotions, and adapt to changing demands. Across three linked studies, this PhD will investigate how EF and ER emerge in the first years of life, how they contribute to later mental health and behavioural … Read more

University of Birmingham: PhD Studentship in Investigating Molecular Drivers of Enhancer Rewiring in Blood Cancers

The University of Birmingham is offering a fully funded three-year PhD studentship in the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences. The project investigates molecular mechanisms of genome regulation in multiple myeloma, focusing on transcription factors, enhancer networks, and chromatin regulation. The successful candidate will join Dr. Tianyi Zhang’s research group and receive interdisciplinary training in … Read more

University of Birmingham: PhD Studentship in Predictive Modelling and Control of Low-cost Droplets for Micro-engineering

The University of Birmingham is offering a fully funded PhD studentship in the School of Mathematics. The project focuses on computational modeling and control of chemically active droplets for applications in micro-engineering, medical diagnostics, drug delivery, and environmental monitoring. Funding covers tuition fees, training support, and a stipend for 3 to 3.5 years. Important Dates … Read more