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Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy
With a strong focus on interdisciplinary research, doctoral candidates engage in innovative projects that contribute to scientific and technological advancement. The Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy degree is offered by Silesian University of Technology.
Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
This Doctor of Philosophy degree of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine at Federation University Australia sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.
Evolutionary Biology
The PhD in Evolutionary Biology program at Cornell University is intended to provide students with broad exposure to concepts and research approaches within ecology and evolution (primarily through seminars and formal course work), as well as in-depth study in one or more subdisciplines (normally guided by the student's Special Committee).
Informatics
Informatics from University of Minho aims at promoting excellence and research in Informatics, providing quality advanced training, based on own research, which is internationally recognized.

Molecular Biosciences
Molecular Biosciences degree from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Biosciences research programmes (PhD, MPhil, MD).
International Comparative Education
The doctoral specialization in International Comparative Education at Stanford University is designed to relate a firm grounding in the theories and methods of a basic social or behavioral science to the analysis of education's role in the processes of economic growth, political development, and social change.
Urban Planning
The Urban Planning program at Columbia University offers the knowledge and skills that define an effective urban planner while presenting numerous opportunities to reflect on the role of planning in society and issues of social and global equity.
Culture Studies
Culture Studies from Catholic University of Portugal is a four-year research program in the Humanities and Social Sciences aimed at graduates and professionals from the cultural sector who wish to advance their university education within a theoretically solid and groundbreaking framework.
Economics
The Department of Economics from University of Bern runs a small but high-quality PhD program. PhD students can attend first-year courses at the Study Center Gerzensee, together with PhD students from other Swiss universities.
Materials Science and Engineering
The Materials Science and Engineering program from Colorado State University is aimed at educating and training the next generation of out-of-the box thinkers to solve the biggest global challenges.
Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology
The Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology program from the University of Zurich is focused on carrying out original research
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.
Biomedical Engineering - Medical Devices and Instrumentation
The Biomedical Engineering - Medical Devices and Instrumentation program at Northwestern University focus of research in medical devices and instrumentation is to conceptualize, design, fabricate, and validate novel therapeutic and diagnostic tools.
Neuroscience
The Graduate Program in Neuroscience at the University of Washington is an interdisciplinary Ph.D. program with approximately 70 current students, and more than 170 faculty members with appointments in 27 different academic departments and five partner institutes.
Mathematics Education
As the culmination of the Mathematics Education PhD program at The University of Iowa, you will complete a dissertation on a research project in mathematics education.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate Program (ISGP) at the University of British Columbia was established in 1971, the first of its kind in Canada. It is one of the only Canadian programs to offer doctoral degrees in interdisciplinary studies, and is possibly one of the largest of its kind in North America.
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The University of Cincinnati Ph.D. in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is a research-intensive program designed to prepare students for research and teaching careers in fields related to athletic training, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and movement science.
Fine Arts and Art Conservation
In the field of the discipline of Fine Arts and Art Conservation, doctoral students at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn gain in-depth knowledge of visual arts and artistic creation.
Drama by Practice as Research
As a PhD student in this Drama by Practice as Research programme at the University of Kent, you will have access to our excellent facilities, including two theatres, three studio spaces, a workshop and a technical studio, and will be supported by a technical team with extensive professional experience.
Chemistry and Materials Science
The PhD in Chemistry and Materials Science at Lakehead University is a research-intensive graduate program focused on the intellectual development and advanced training of scientists.