Research expertise and opportunities
PhD research opportunities
As a top research intensive university we are able to offer exciting research opportunities. These include PhD, MPhil and MSc by Research, listed by our academic schools:
- Cranfield Defence and Security (Formerly known as the Defence College of Management and Technology)
- Cranfield Health
- School of Applied Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Management
Research expertise
Cranfield Defence & Security (CDS)*
Research at CDS is undertaken in a number of areas of expertise: aerospace, power and sensors; defence management and security analysis; information systems; materials and applied science; engineering systems.
* Formerly known as the Defence College of Management and Technology
Cranfield Health
Research in Cranfield Health focuses on the following areas: bioinformatics; biosensors and diagnostics; environment and health; food quality; healthcare operations management; smart materials, and translational medicine
School of Applied Sciences
There are four key themes of research within the School of Applied Sciences: manufacturing; materials; natural resources, and sustainable systems.
School of Engineering
Our School of Engineering’s research is focused on aerospace engineering and air transport; computational science and engineering; engineering photonics, and structures and machine systems.
School of Management
Research at the School of Management is devoted to making contributions to the knowledge and practice of management and leadership, and aims to be both academically rigorous and relevant to practitioners. We offer an executive doctoral programme (DBA) as well as the PhD programme, which itself is offered on either a full or part-time basis.
Funding your studies
Find out more about the various funding opportunities available to fund your Master’s or Doctorate programme.
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