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Synthetic Biology
The overall aim of the Synthetic Biology degree offered at Brunel University of London is to address major environmental, health and societal challenges by engineering biological systems such that they display functions that do not exist in nature, as well as re-designing existing biological systems so that they perform new functions.
Translational Neuroscience
For this Translational Neuroscience programme from University of Nottingham there is a multidisciplinary team of scientists conducting research of international impact in neuroscience, drawing upon a wide range of fields - for example neuropsychology, neuroimaging, experimental medicine, biomedicine, engineering computational and digital technology.

Risk-Based Approach in Crisis Communication (Communication and Information)
The Risk-Based Approach in Crisis Communication (Communication and Information) doctoral candidate position is available in Faculty of Creative Industries, Department of Creative Communication at VILNIUS TECH. Applicants interested in other research topics related to crisis communication, are also welcome to apply.
Published Works in Law
The Published Works in Law course from University of Plymouth welcomes proposals for original research to inform the understanding of law and policy in doctrinal, applied, comparative or socio-legal contexts.
Public Policy
The Joint Ph.D. Program in Public Policy at Indiana University Bloomington is a collaborative endeavor of the School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Department of Political Science.
Physical Environmental Science
The department of Earth Ocean & Atmospheric science at Florida State University is proud to offer both a PhD program and several tracks toward Physical Environmental Science degrees at the masters level.
Integrative Biomedical Sciences (Based in China)
The Integrative Biomedical Sciences (Based in China) programme at The University of Edinburgh will equip you with the distinct skills required to bridge the knowledge gap between the design, execution and interpretation of fundamental research and the challenges of translating this knowledge in humans.
Economics
The Economics programme offered by The University of Edinburgh enables you to pursue your academic interests, and learn the latest methods in research, while providing you with thorough training in modern economics.
Translation Studies (Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling)
The four-year PhD Translation Studies (Translation, Interpreting and Subtitling) course from University of Essex has been designed to support students who do not have English as a first language.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy at CQUniversity Australia is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge.
Media and Governance
The Media and Governance program of the Keio University International Center focuses on research and thesis writing. Students pursuing the Doctoral Program are expected to draft a workable research plan which they develop with the help of a “Research Advisory Group”.
Information Studies
The Information Studies program at University of Oklahoma will not be available online, although some classes may be available online.
Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences
The Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences at Heriot-Watt University encourages a cross-fertilisation of ideas across the theoretical and experimental base of photonics and quantum sciences, and through this approach we have built a strong capability to manage the challenges of contemporary academic research and working with industry.
Information Technology
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati provides students with the necessary skills to provide applied research in evidence-based, human-centered, and secure information technology (IT) practice.
Nursing and Health Science
The PhD in Nursing and Health Science program at University of Rochester offers a rich and supportive learning environment for the next generation of nursing and health care scientists.
Neuroscience
Because of the breadth of the fields in this Neuroscience program at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, the coursework is tailored to the student's fields of interest as declared by a major and at least two minor areas of concentration from among those listed above.
Social Work
The mission of the Social Work program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia reflects the University of Missouri’s tightly interlocked missions.
Higher Education
The doctoral program in Higher Education at The University of Maine prepares ethical, visionary, informed and competent programmatic and institutional leaders in increasingly diverse and technologically advanced colleges and universities.
Engineering and Public Policy
Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University offers a doctoral program that helps students with technical backgrounds address policy issues focused on science and technology.
Political Science
The Ph.D. Political Science program from Colorado State University offers a unique combination of specialized instruction in environmental politics and policy from our experienced faculty.