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We have 163 ageing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CI Jones

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

Individual differences and preferences for sweetness within the UK

University of Reading

Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

PhD Studentship. Individual differences and preferences for sweetness within the UK. Project ID. 2606 RSM. Type of studentship. PhD (4 years). Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Methven

23 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Cell and joint-type specificity in the gene regulation underlying osteoarthritis risk

The University of Manchester

Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences

Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences

The mammalian synovial joint is a dynamic organ comprised of distinct tissues designed to enable limb articulation and facilitate free movement. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Rice, Dr G Orozco

9 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Advancing Drug Delivery for Regeneration and Repair of the Aging Cartilage (Botnar-2026-01)

University of Oxford

Botnar Research Centre

Drugs targeting biological drivers of aging face unique translational challenges. In this DPhil, a translational strategy targeting an age-associated disease will be leveraged to advance an immediately clinically relevant intervention. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Alsaleh, Dr D Carugo, Dr PA Mouthuy

1 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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)

Understanding the identity and function of tumour-initiating states

University of Cambridge

Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute

Research Group: Narita Group

Fully-funded PhD studentship. Understanding the identity and function of tumour-initiating states. Reference. SW51026. Supervisor. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Narita

16 October 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Does membrane lipid chemistry control inflammatory cell death and tissue damage?

University of Oxford

Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology

Inflammatory cell death is an essential defence against infection, but when uncontrolled it becomes a major driver of tissue injury in diseases including sepsis, acute liver failure, ischaemia-reperfusion injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Bezbradica Mirkovic, Prof I Udalova

1 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Identifying Novel Therapeutics for the Treatment of Alpha-Synucleinopathies: A Chemistry-Biology Approach to Parkinson's Disease

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

The Clinical Challenge. Parkinson's Disease and Protein Aggregation. Parkinson's disease affects approximately 150,000 people in the UK and accounts for around 8,000 deaths annually. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Sellars

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

Aging sub-cellular powerstations

Imperial College London

Department of Mathematics

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

Supervisor: Prof N Jones

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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

Home Automation and Dementia Care

University of Worcester

Worcester Business School

Home Automation technologies have evolved significantly in recent years to incorporate all aspects of modern living from climate control, lighting, security, safety monitoring, entertainment and energy conservation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Bowers, Dr S Evans

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

Unravelling Age-Related Multimorbidity through Biomarker Insights

University of Bath

Department of Life Sciences

Our study aims to advance ageing research using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse UK Biobank (UKB) health data. We will explore how clusters of inflammatory biomarkers are linked to multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), such as heart disease, respiratory issues, and diabetes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Nishtala

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

Investigating molecular mechanism of medium chain fats in muscle health and cardiovascular disease treatment

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Biological Sciences

Ketogenic diets, involving restricted carbohydrate and high fat consumption, have been proposed to increase skeletal muscle strength, with likely impacts on professional sports performance. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R S B Williams, Dr AB Malerba

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

Investigating Neuropeptide Signalling From Synthesis to Survival

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Neuropeptides, comprising of short amino acid chains, are potent bioactive molecules with extensive neuromodulatory functions and are predominantly expressed within the central nervous system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A B Bicknell, Dr E Kevei

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

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