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ageing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 169 ageing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease represent major health risks in ageing societies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of natural ageing resistant, heat-treatable lean aluminium alloys for automotive applications

Brunel University of London
Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST)
BCAST is a specialist research centre in metallurgy with a focus on processing of metallic materials for lightweighting applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof I Chang
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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MSc by Research: Regulation of microglial phenotypes by adenosine and in contribution to ageing in the brain.

University of Dundee
Faculty of Life Sciences
Microglia are the major innate immune cells in the central nervous system and are required for the response to invading pathogens, removal of… Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Arthur, Dr A Lloyd
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development and Characterisation of High Thermal Conductivity Insulation Systems for Offshore Wind Generator Windings

The University of Manchester
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Offshore wind turbine generators are increasingly constrained by thermal limitations in stator windings, where conventional electrical insulation materials with comparatively lower thermal conductivity can accelerate thermal ageing and limit overall generator performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Chen, Prof I Kinloch
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Medication Burden and Physical Function in Older Adults

University of Bath
Department of Life Sciences
We have developed and clinically validated a novel machine learning–based anticholinergic burden scale (ML-ACB) that integrates detailed pharmacological properties, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME), blood–brain barrier penetration, and receptor affinity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Nishtala
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating age-related biochemical changes in motor neurons using an induced pluripotent stem cell in vitro model.

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
The studentship aims to develop an in vitro model of human motor neurons, which can be used to investigate age-related impairment of motor neuron function and identify new treatments that can be used to treat chronic diseases associated with ageing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Oldershaw, Dr A Chadwick, Dr M Phelan, Prof R Barrett-Jolley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How does pollution impact skin health? Assessment across global populations

The University of Manchester
Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
Maintaining healthy skin is essential for overall well-being, particularly as the global population ages. By 2050, nearly a quarter of the world’s population will be over 60, making it increasingly important to understand and mitigate factors that contribute to skin ageing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Langton, Dr M Farrar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modelling telomere-erosion and ageing as a biomarker for cancer outcome

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
This PhD is an exciting opportunity for a student looking to build a career in cancer research or develop transferable experience suitable for the healthcare tech industry. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W Cross
 17 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Inclusive Design and Ageing (Ref: SDCA26-SF-001)

Loughborough University
School of Design and Creative Arts
As populations age globally, inclusive design offers vital pathways to ensure environments, products, and services support diverse needs across the lifespan. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Warden
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Adoption of proprietary home and community automation technologies in support of ageing-in-place

University of Worcester
School of Health and Wellbeing
This PhD study will investigate the adoption of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) automation technologies used in the home or in the community by people affected by dementia. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Bowers, Dr MO O’Malley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Artificial intelligence based assessment of safety and ageing of existing masonry structures against climate change

University of Birmingham
Department of Civil Engineering
We aim to revolutionize the safety assessment of deteriorated and aged existing masonry structures. The current procedure for this is based on visual inspection, limited localized non-destructive or semi-destructive testing techniques, and numerical simulations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ghiassi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Ageing to Arrhythmias

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Cardiac arrhythmias are a leading cause of sudden death and morbidity. This project aims to identify why they occur in the elderly and novel routes to therapies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M K Lancaster, Dr M.A. Colman
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Ageing and political shocks in cities

University of Birmingham
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Shocks like terrorism, armed conflict, or natural disasters, produce lingering effects whereby physical damage is intertwined with subjective experiences influencing how inhabitants sense and navigate their urban environments in the long term. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Fregonese
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Data driven discovery in Alzheimer’s Disease: Linking clinical biomarkers, novel proteomic signatures, and demographics for advanced early risk prediction (VC2654)

University of the West of Scotland
School of Health & Life Sciences
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) is seeking to attract a PhD candidate of outstanding ability and commitment to join its vibrant and growing programme of internationally excellent research. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Litherland, Dr F Jaber-Hijazi, Dr SMA Awan
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploring health inequalities in the impact of unpaid caregiving on employment for carers of people with dementia

University of Liverpool
Institute of Population Health
Background. Nearly 1 million people are living with dementia in the UK, with this number continuously growing. Unfortunately, care needs to be supplemented by family members and friends, as formal care does not meet all the needs of people living with dementia. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Giebel
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