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Newcastle University PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 Newcastle University PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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PhD Studentship in Medicinal Chemistry - Hydrophobic warheads to expand covalent drug discovery

Award summary. 100% fees covered (Home), and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026/27 UKRI rate). Overview. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HS Stewart
 9 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of bioprinted cardiac tissue for preclinical detection of drug-induced cardiotoxicity

Detrimental effects upon the cardiovascular system are a major concern for drug development, both in terms of developmental drug attrition and life-threatening toxicities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Gill
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating Epilepsy Molecular Mechanisms in Patient-Specific Stem Cell Models of SLC6A1 Deficiency

SLC6A1 encodes GAT-1, a voltage-dependent gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transporter that is responsible for the reuptake of GABA from the synapse which are mainly found in the astrocytes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Alsaqati, Dr O Al Musaimi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Non-invasive Therapy for Soft Tissue Reconstruction: Applications in Cosmetics and Wound Healing

Soft tissue reconstruction is emerging as an important strategy to repair and replace diseased or damaged tissue that has been compromised due to tumour removal, injury, trauma, aging, etc. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Al Musaimi, Dr K Wooi Ng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Studentship - Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero – Net Zero Marine Fuels by Hydrothermal Processing of Waste

Marine transport is a difficult sector to decarbonise, as electrical power is challenging for many forms of shipping. Hence, sustainable marine fuels are required. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Phan
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero CDT - Predictive Modelling of Powder Blending in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Are you ready to accelerate the delivery of life-saving medicines and support global Quality by Design (QbD) in pharmaceutical manufacturing?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Hare
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Bridging Physics and Earth Observation: Geospatial foundation models for real-time flood mapping.

Overview of the Project. Flooding is one of the most significant natural hazards in the United Kingdom, with increasing frequency and severity driven by climate change and urban expansion. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MP Peppa, Dr V Glenis, Dr M Herrera
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship - Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero - Decarbonising Industrial Cellophane Production

Make a Real Impact on Industrial Decarbonisation. Are you motivated to tackle climate change through engineering? This fully funded PhD offers a unique opportunity to work directly with industry to decarbonise a real manufacturing plant — delivering solutions with immediate, tangible impact. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RL Law, Prof A Harvey
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship: Next-Generation Hair Repair Products

Award summary. 100% home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (subject to minor change). Number of awards. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Fulton
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Computer Science in AI and Machine Learning Explainability for Different Audiences

Award Summary. 100% home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026-27 UKRI rates). Overview. One of the main issues with machine learning algorithms is that they are black boxes to human users. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Archambault
 26 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD studentship in Breast Cancer – Targeting glycans to develop new treatments for metastatic breast cancer

Title of the award. PhD studentship in Breast Cancer – Targeting glycans to develop new treatments for metastatic breast cancer. Award summary. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Munkley, Dr S Lowes, Dr K Hodgson
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD studentship in the Population Health Sciences Institute: Exploring the impact of heavy drinking in older adults on healthcare costs

Award summary. 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) of £21,805 (2026-27 UKRI rate). Overview. Are you interested in public health, ageing and health economics? This PhD will explore the costs of heavy drinking amongst older adults to the UK healthcare system. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Bareham, Prof A O'Donnell, Dr T Robinson
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship in Chemical Biology – Developing Novel Treatments for Fungal Pathogens

Award summary. 100% home fees covered, a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £20,780 (2025/26 UKRI rate) and a per annum budget of £6,000 for consumables and conference attendance etc. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T McAllister, Prof P Race, Dr J Stach
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship - Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero - Chemical Engineering for Sustainable Wastewater-to-Resource Systems

This PhD project targets a key challenge in sustainable process engineering. translating microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) technology from lab-scale innovation to robust, industrial deployment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RL Law, Dr E Heidrich
 23 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero (PINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training - Development of a Novel Microwave Non-thermal plasma Reactor for Carbon Dioxide Capture and Utilisation

Overview. This PhD project is part of the Process Industries. Net Zero (PINZ) Centre for Doctoral Training and will focus on developing the design of a novel microwave-based non-thermal reactor developed by ARCS Evolution Ltd. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Harvey
 23 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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