ageing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Global longitudinal comparisons on cognitive function using data from the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP)

University of Bradford

Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

One prominent global trend is the gradual and irreversible shift towards an older population, with adults aged 65 and older expected to double in the next three decades (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2023). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Yong

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Studentship: Targeting individualised dietary management for cats with azotaemic CKD: Advanced renal care

Royal Veterinary College

Central

RVC Supervisor(s). Professor Rosanne Jepson. This is a fully funded PhD Studentship located in Camden, London please apply through the How To Apply page. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Jepson

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Joint PhD scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia: Project title: BEAR Biomechanical Early Assessment Fall Risk

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship Joint PhD programme between Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia in Sport and Physical Activity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Chiu, Dr Ben Heller

22 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Engineering Polymers and Composites

University of Warwick

WMG

Research Group: Centre for Polymers and Composites (CPC)

We are seeking an enthusiastic PhD candidate to join the Centre for Polymers and Composites (CPC) at WMG, University of Warwick to work on. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Peijs

1 September 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Brain-inspired security primitive for secure hardware in space

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Firman Simanjuntak and Dr Basel Halak. Memristors mimic how the brain learns—offering low-cost, secure, and energy-efficient computing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Simanjuntak

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Recovering precipitation strengthening in additive friction stir deposition builds: heat-treatment design for microstructure control and property improvement

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Dikai Guan and Prof Pedro Rivera. This project aims to unlock stronger 3D-printed metals. It pioneers new heat-treatment strategies to recover and even surpass the strength of additively manufactured light alloys. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Guan

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Cardiovascular function around the clock: harnessing protective circadian mechanisms towards smarter design of novel retinoid therapies and lifestyle interventions

University of Liverpool

Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

This exciting project will investigate novel protective cardiac mechanisms and time-of-day circadian information on optimal treatments with the aim of improving cardiovascular health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr VPV Pekovic-Vaughan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Adaptive AI Coaching for Long-Term Digital Health Engagement

Dundalk Institute of Technology

Applied Sciences

PhD studentships available in a multi-institutional, interdisciplinary national centre for data science and AI funded by Research Ireland. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JD Doyle

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Controlling and editing mitochondrial populations at the single cell scale

Imperial College London

Department of Mathematics

Student Background. Bioinformatics, Theoretical Physics, Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computing (Biological knowledge not required). Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Jones

29 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Determining the effects of menopause on the oral microbiome and systemic health

University of Plymouth

Faculty of Health, Peninsula Dental School

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 1st October 2026. Project Description. Menopause is receiving increased scientific attention, including the oral microenvironment changes that occur with female ageing, which may be attributed to hormonal changes during menopause. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Kok

30 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

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences

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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Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 169 ageing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

ageing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 169 ageing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Global longitudinal comparisons on cognitive function using data from the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP)

Ageing of the human heelpad: tissue properties and gait biomechanics

Platelets in health, ageing and disease: new diagnostics and treatments

Developing a toolbox for pre- and post-operative assessment of wrist function

PhD Studentship: Targeting individualised dietary management for cats with azotaemic CKD: Advanced renal care

Joint PhD scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia: Project title: BEAR Biomechanical Early Assessment Fall Risk

PhD in Engineering Polymers and Composites

Brain-inspired security primitive for secure hardware in space

Recovering precipitation strengthening in additive friction stir deposition builds: heat-treatment design for microstructure control and property improvement

Cardiovascular function around the clock: harnessing protective circadian mechanisms towards smarter design of novel retinoid therapies and lifestyle interventions

Adaptive AI Coaching for Long-Term Digital Health Engagement

Controlling and editing mitochondrial populations at the single cell scale

Determining the effects of menopause on the oral microbiome and systemic health

PhD studentship in the Population Health Sciences Institute: Exploring the impact of heavy drinking in older adults on healthcare costs

Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

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