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Doctoral training

The University of Liverpool offers structured and well-supported doctoral training through a range of Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs).

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These programmes are often fully funded and supported by prestigious bodies such as UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), charitable trusts, and industry partners.

As a doctoral researcher at Liverpool, you’ll benefit from:

  • Comprehensive funding that typically covers tuition fees and living expenses
  • Structured training that includes transferable skills development, research methods, and professional practice
  • Cross-institutional collaboration, often involving partnerships with other leading universities and industry stakeholders
  • A vibrant research community, offering peer support, networking opportunities, and access to world-class facilities.

Our centres and partnerships

Our centres and partnerships bring together world-class researchers, industry leaders, and academic partners to deliver cutting-edge, interdisciplinary PhD training.

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Liverpool Big Data Science Centre for Doctoral Training

Managing, analysing and interpreting large, complex datasets and high rates of data flow.

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Centre for Doctoral Training in Distributed Algorithms

Pioneering solutions for a better world using data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

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Centre for Doctoral Training in Data Analytics and Society

Combining social science research with methods from computing, mathematics and the natural sciences.

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Energy Transfer Technologies Doctoral Training Hub

Shaping the future of energy transfer technologies for defence and related sectors.

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Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Maritime Energy Solutions

Addressing pressing engineering and environmental challenges in maritime energy.

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Centre for Doctoral Training for Innovation in Data Intensive Science

Tackling data challenges in astronomy, nuclear and particle physics, accelerator science, mathematics, and computer science.

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Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital and Automated Materials Chemistry

Driving the critical implementation of digital and automated methods in chemistry and materials.

Research degrees and projects

The University of Liverpool offers a wide range of PhDs, combining academic excellence with real-world impact, in fields from science and engineering to health, humanities and social sciences.

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Research degrees

Discover our range of PhDs, MPhils and Doctor of Medicine (MD) awards. Find the research degree that matches your area of interest and submit your own proposal on a relevant research topic.

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Research projects

Explore the PhD projects where we're looking for postgraduate researchers to study specific topics. Some projects are funded and most have supervisors already allocated.

Collaborating centres and partnerships

Through our centres and partnerships, we foster dynamic collaboration between our researchers, industry pioneers, and academic institutions.

Research highlights

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£2.7M for Liverpool-led trial investigating vagus nerve stimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy

The trial will investigate the long-term clinical and cost effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation as a treatment for epilepsy in children and adults.

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Study seeks to address dietary inequalities for people living in social housing

The project is aiming to better understand the reasons why social housing tenants face difficulties in consuming a healthy diet and accessing affordable healthy foods.

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Comprehensive review sheds light on rare blood clotting syndrome linked to COVID-19 vaccines

Major new analysis has provided critical insights into the rare but serious condition known as vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia.