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University of Bristol PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 90 University of Bristol PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Bristol

The University of Bristol, founded in 1876, is a research-intensive institution with a strong reputation across many disciplines. We are members of the prestigious Russell Group and a top ten UK university (QS World University Rankings 2026). Bristol is one of the country's top five universities for research (THE analysis of REF 2021), making it an attractive choice for PhD students. We welcome students and staff from over 140 countries, with 33% of our students being international.

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Understanding photosynthetic thermotolerance: from temperature sensing to heat resilience

University of Bristol
School of Biological Sciences
Photosynthesis underpins almost all ecosystems on Earth. It represents the largest flux of CO₂ between the atmosphere and biosphere, providing a major carbon sink that helps mitigate anthropogenic CO₂ emissions while also being central to crop productivity and food security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Dickinson, Prof K Franklin
 13 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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British Heart Foundation Multidisciplinary PhD Programme

University of Bristol
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) Multidisciplinary PhD Programme is offering ten fully funded four-year PhD studentships as part of the newly established CHAIN (Connecting Hearts And mINds) consortium; a partnership between the British Heart Foundation, The University of Manchester, the University of Bristol, and the University of Liverpool. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  British Heart Foundation Centre for Research Excellence Programme
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PhD in Education

University of Bristol
University of Bristol, School of Education. Undertake doctoral research and advance your professional practice at a globally recognised, research-intensive university. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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NIHR ARC South West Funded Doctoral Award: Can Virtual Reality (VR) Embodiment Experiences Be Used as Part of Treatment for Eating Disorders?

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
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 Supervisors: Dr H Bould, Prof I Penton-Voak, Dr LC Chapman, Prof L Yardley, Prof D Stanton Fraser
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Prestigious Sainsbury PhD Studentships in plant sciences

University of Bristol
Enhanced four-year Sainsbury PhD Studentships, starting in October 2027, will again be awarded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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The placenta and lifelong health of mothers and their offspring

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
The placenta is critical to a healthy pregnancy yet is often described as the least understood human organ. This project will investigate the genetic and environmental determinants and long term health consequences of placental impairment using newly generated, globally unique placental pathology data. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Fraser
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling HIV transmission and the impact of innovations in preexposure prophylaxis against a background of structural and behavioural complexity

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
This PhD investigates HIV transmission and the impact of oral and injectable PrEP using mathematical modelling, exploring adherence, risk perception and behavioural factors. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Colman
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Cycles, signals and causality: Exploring methods for robust analysis of digital health data across menstrual cycles

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
CycleTrack is collecting high-quality menstrual health data across multiple cycles. This PhD will assess potential biases in analysing complex digital health datasets and investigate methods to mitigate them, developing expertise in data science, statistics, epidemiology and digital health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Millard
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How does childhood disadvantage contribute to inequalities in adult health, work and financial outcomes?

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
Around one in three children in the UK live in poverty, and many experience other forms of disadvantage. This PhD examines relationships between childhood disadvantage and longitudinal patterns of health, employment and welfare outcomes using linked cohort, health record and administrative datasets. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Cornish
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Menstrual health and intersectional inequalities: a mixed methods study

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
Menstrual symptoms and wellbeing are shaped not only by biology, but also by social inequalities. Experiences of pain, mood changes, fatigue, mental health and access to support can differ according to ethnicity, socioeconomic position, disability and other overlapping characteristics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Tinner
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Can Virtual Reality (VR) embodiment experiences be used as part of treatment for eating disorders?

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
Current treatments for eating disorders work for less than half of those affected, so it is vital to develop novel treatments. Virtual Reality enables a unique experience of “embodiment”. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Bould
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding the role of immunometabolic changes and immune exhaustion during recovery of paediatric cardiac bypass surgery

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
1 in 300 babies born in the UK will require surgery for congenital heart disease. Although cardiopulmonary bypass has transformed survival, recovery varies considerably, with some children developing significant complications. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Caputo
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the relationship between neurodevelopmental and anxiety conditions across development

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
Mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, are common in young people with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs), including ADHD and autism. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Howe
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling the impact of homelessness and related social exclusions on health in the UK

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
Homelessness is an increasing problem which is associated with considerable health harms. Homelessness overlaps with other forms of social exclusion, such as incarceration and drug use, which further increases their health harms. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Stone, Prof P Vickerman
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using data from diverse populations to explore the genetic causes of skin disease

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
The Skin Genetics Consortium is conducting genome-wide association studies in more than 4 million individuals to identify genomic regions associated with approximately 100 skin conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Paternoster
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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