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Mathematics
At the Einstein Institute of Mathematics at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem we welcome change-makers in pursuit of deeper knowledge and broader experience, those who are passionate about reshaping our future on a local and global scale.

Physics
In Westlake University's Ph.D. programme in Physics, students will learn a strong foundation in the four major branches of contemporary physics - high energy physics, astrophysics (cosmology), atomic, molecular physics and optics (AMO), and condensed matter physics – while also specializing in one of our seven specialized research fields.

Mathematics
Westlake University's Ph.D. programme in Mathematics, in collaboration with Fudan University, offers training in applied mathematics with personalized research mentorship.

Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Movement Science)
The Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Movement Science) degree from University of Nebraska Omaha is designed to enable students from Nebraska, the Midwest region, and abroad to develop skills and competencies in Biomechanics.

Chemistry
Westlake University's Chemistry department is devoted to building excellence between the chemical sciences and related branches of physical science, medicine, engineering, and material sciences. Their research is interdisciplinary, innovative, diverse, and collaborative.

Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Cardiovascular)
This Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Cardiovascular) course from University of Nebraska Omaha is developing researchers who are working to improve movement function and physical activity.

Biology
Westlake University’s Biology department is a pioneering, supportive, and innovative community of scholar practitioners focused on building excellence between the biological sciences and related branches of physical science, medicine, engineering, and material sciences.

Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing
Over the course of your Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem studies, you’ll learn computational neuroscience and its application in understanding how the nervous system orchestrates disparate functions including perception and action, learning and memory, thought and creativity.

Bioengineering
Bioengineering is a multidisciplinary field that weaves together knowledge of physics, chemistry, and engineering to tools for the study of biology and the practice of medicine. The Bioengineering course is offered at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Chemical Science
KAUST ranked #1 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2023. The Chemical Science program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)) offers superb research facilities; generous, assured research funding; and internationally competitive salaries.

Physics and Astronomy
The Physics and Astronomy programme offered at Cardiff University, aim to offer a challenging and supportive environment, in which our students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in industry, research or academia.

Cancer and Genetics
The Cancer and Genetics programme from Cardiff University strategy is to drive research for the benefit of patients affected by cancer and by inherited disease in Wales and beyond.

Veterinary Medicine and Science
As a student in the Veterinary Medicine and Science programme at the University of Surrey you’ll work alongside academic staff with different areas of interest and expertise. These include applied clinical research, fundamental science, inherited and infectious diseases and pathology.

Clinical Oral Microbiology
If you’re a dentist who has a special interest in clinical oral microbiology or want to become a clinical academic, this course is for you. The Professional Doctorate in Clinical Oral Microbiology from Queen Mary University of London provides you with an integrated three-year training programme, so you can gain high-level research expertise alongside your clinical training.

Mathematics and Statistics
In taking your PhD in Mathematics and Statistics with the University of Brighton, you are joining a research culture that focuses on developing and applying theory and methods to help solve real world problems.

Chemistry
By choosing Chemistry as a postgraduate at University of Hull you will be joining a vibrant and forward-thinking research community.

Integrated Graduate School Solvation Science
The Integrated Graduate School Solvation Science (iGSS) programme from the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV, Ruhr Explores Solvation, provides a strong support network for researchers of chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and engineering to investigate the key roles solvents play in phenomena from protein reactions in cells, sustainable reuse of CO2, drug manufacturing and design to the origin of life.

Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
The School of Chemistry from Cardiff University, has developed a particular strength in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, with a research group dedicated to this exciting area of study. As part of the Theoretical and Computational Chemistry programme, students can conduct their research within this group.

Evaluating the therapeutic potential of leptin-based hexamers in neurodegenerative disease
In this Evaluating the therapeutic potential of leptin-based hexamers in neurodegenerative disease project at University of Dundee , we will extend this work to examine how leptin-based fragments affect a key pathological trait of AD: build-up of neurofibrillary tangles comprising hyper-phosphorylated tau.

Statistics
Our research programme in Statistics at Queen Mary University of London is at the interface between methodology and applications, because developing statistical methods which are of practical use is essential to influence the discipline of Statistics, as well as other scientific disciplines, policy makers and industry.