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University of Liverpool PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 94 University of Liverpool PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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(SATURN CDT) Decarbonising nuclear infrastructure through CO2-absorbing and crack-free concrete

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. Nuclear power generates about 15-20% of the UK’s electricity, producing radioactive waste that must be securely contained over long timescales. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr GS Sang, Dr FG Giorgi, Dr M Patel, Dr X Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Stabilising the Corneal Stem Cell Niche: LaNt α31 as a Regulator of Epithelial Repair and Regeneration

Discover how a little‑known laminin‑related protein, LaNt α31, shapes the human limbal stem cell niche. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Hamill, Dr C Zihni, Dr M Morgan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Super resolution analysis of basement membrane remodelling and microenvironment signalling in pancreatic cancer.

Using cutting‑edge super‑resolution imaging and cell‑microenvironment models, this project explores how the ECM shapes tumour growth and could reveal new ways to target cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Hamill, Prof T Zech, Prof B Greenhalf
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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High Power Laser Development

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 Supervisor: Dr L Corner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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High Power Laser Development

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 Supervisor: Dr L Corner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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BBSRC-Unilever (UniDLA) programme: Investigating the Role of Post Translational Modification in Modulating Enzyme Stability and Activity

This project aims to investigate the effect of post-translational modifications (PTMs) – particularly glycosylation on protein structure, function, and stability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Chetwynd, Prof C E Eyers, Prof P Eyers
 20 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Developing an in silico method for restoration of endodontically treated human molar teeth.

The aim of the project is to understand how individual traits like tooth shape and material properties affect the success of various restorations approaches of molar teeth. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RR Readioff, Dr A Sharp, Dr EM Moawad, Prof FJ Jarad
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decoding Myeloid Cell Regulation of Cancer Metastasis and Therapeutic Response

This project aims to decode the diverse roles of myeloid cells within tumour microenvironments, particularly in pancreatic cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Mieglo, Prof M Schmid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Micromechanical properties as a diagnostic marker for systemic sclerosis

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune connective tissue disease characterised by the clinical manifestation of scleroderma or ‘hard skin’ [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Akhtar
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Leveraging machine learning to improve assisted reproductive technology outcomes for those with endometriosis.

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system defined as a failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected intercourse. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Tempest, Dr W El-Bouri, Prof D Hapangama, Dr C Hill
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Employing digital twins in the pursuit of real ones: leveraging machine learning to improve assisted reproductive technology outcomes

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system defined as a failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected intercourse. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Tempest, Dr W El-Bouri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel Formulation Strategies for Multi-Drug Delivery Systems to Address Polypharmacy

This PhD project aims to develop next-generation multi-therapy drug delivery systems that address polypharmacy by engineering programmable formulations in a single dose that simplify complex drug regimens and transform care for patients with multiple chronic conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr w Lau
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Operando Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

As part of new ERC Starting Grant funded by UKRI Horizon Europe guarantee focused on development of operando electrochemical scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) to be employed to study the fundamental processes that lead to battery  degradation as well as study of electron beam damage products in nonaqueous battery electrolytes during cycling. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof B Mehdi, Dr LJ Hardwick
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Numerical and experimental research on a flexible heat pump system

In the UK, heat constitutes about half of energy consumption. The government plans to install 19 million heat pumps in homes over the coming decades to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Z Yu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Machine learning methods for modelling and optimising CO2 heat pumps

Heat represents nearly half of the world's energy consumption and contributes to almost 40% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Z Yu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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