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Music
The Music programme from SOAS University of London will help you pursue research on a wide range of subjects, mainly but not exclusively focused on the music of Asia and Africa.
Hot Corrosion Studies of Gas Turbine Alloy Materials
This is a self-funded Hot Corrosion Studies of Gas Turbine Alloy Materials PhD position to work in the Surface Engineering and Precision Centre at Cranfield University.
Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations
Designed for students interested in administrative, leadership and policy shaping roles in education, this Educational Leadership, Policy and Foundations program at the University of Missouri - Kansas City explores key issues and theories in education and education policy.
Second Language Acquisition
The Ph.D. program in Second Language Acquisition at the University of Maryland aims to train students to conduct research on second language acquisition processes.
Systems, Synthetic and Physical Biology
The Systems, Synthetic and Physical Biology Graduate Program offered at Rice University is housed in the Institute of Biosciences and Bioengineering (IBB).
Literary, Cultural and Linguistic Studies
The Literary, Cultural and Linguistic Studies program at the University of Miami is designed primarily to prepare students for careers as university professors and research scholars. Students develop advanced language, teaching, and research skills that lend themselves to other professions, as well.
War Studies
The University of Glasgow is home to the Scottish Centre for War Studies. You will be able to participate in regular research seminars on critical themes related to conflict as well as to related conferences.
Mathematics
The PhD in Mathematics at Tufts University consists of preliminary coursework and study, qualifying exams, a candidacy exam with an advisor, and creative research culminating in a written dissertation and defense. All doctoral students must also do some teaching on the way to the PhD.
Life Sciences
The Life Sciences programme from Masaryk University aims to educate students in the field of life sciences and to prepare them as highly qualified specialists for scientific activities. The introductory part of the study concentrates on deepening theoretical and practical knowledge.
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
Computational Biology and Bioinformatics (CBB) at the Yale University is a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field that requires an understanding of computational and informatics methods applied to a specific domain (e.g., health or biological systems).
Chemistry
Students who are currently enrolled in graduate programs at other institutions are advised that they should first complete degree work at their current institution before they will be considered for admission to the Chemistry PhD program at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
Nursing
The College of Nursing’s Ph.D. program at University of Florida prepares scientists, scholars, advanced practitioners, and leaders in nursing. Comprehensive research and practice preparation is achieved by pairing students with faculty.
Biology
Since scientific problems encountered today are multifaceted and require multidisciplinary approaches, students on this Biology program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham are expected to acquire a broad background in the physical and life sciences.
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf offers a doctoral degree. On an individual doctorate, you'll be conducting research largely independently on your own research topic.

Tourism
The PhD programme in Tourism from Technological University of the Shannon in the Faculty of Business and Hospitality will open up a wide range of career opportunities, depending on your specitic topic of study, your motivations, and your nterests and skills.
Art History and Visual Culture by Practice
The Art History and Visual Culture by Practice MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter draws on our established, internationally recognised research activity in Art History and Visual Culture.
Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering
The Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering course from Abdullah Gül University (AGU) aims to provide a comprehensive, interdisciplinary research perspective in both materials sciences and mechanical engineering.
Physiology
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physiology offered by the Department of Physiology in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes cutting-edge and stimulating learning opportunities.
Ecclesial Leadership
Our Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership – Ecclesial Leadership at Regent University is a research-based terminal degree taught from a Christian worldview.

Doctor of Philosophy - Nursing and Midwifery
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Nursing and Midwifery candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.