PhD & postgraduate research degrees at the University of Strathclyde. Apply now

We're looking for aspiring researchers to join our team and work side-by-side with world-renowned academics to help tackle the big issues facing society.

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Tackle local, global & societal challenges
Founded in 1796 as a ‘place of useful learning’ the University of Strathclyde is a leading technological University based in the heart of Glasgow.

·         Scottish University of the Year 2024 (Daily Mail University Awards) 

·         Queen’s Anniversary Prizes 2019, 2021 & 2023 

·         Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2023 – Triple E Awards  

·         Almost 90% of our research is world-leading or internationally excellent – REF 2021  

·         University of the Year 2012 & 2019 (Times Higher Education Awards)  

·         Recipient of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize 1996, 2019, 2021 & 2023 

·         University of the Year (Times Higher University, 2012 and 2019) 

Strathclyde is a leading technological University based in the heart of Glasgow – one of the UK’s largest cities. 

Our leading-edge research and close links with business, industry and public sector organisations make us the University of choice for 1,800 doctoral researchers from over 80 countries.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding research environment offer doctoral researchers the resources and support they need to reach their full potential.

Join Strathclyde as a doctoral researcher and help solve issues of global impact!

Work alongside world-class academics

There are two main routes to undertaking a research project at Strathclyde - either by applying for an existing project or pursuing your own specific areas of interest.

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Projects don't always have funding attached to them. If this is the case, find out ways to fund your research.

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