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ageing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 169 ageing PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Home Automation and Dementia Care

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
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Unravelling Age-Related Multimorbidity through Biomarker Insights

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

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
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Investigating Neuropeptide Signalling From Synthesis to Survival

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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Examining the mechanisms that cause cardiovascular disease by studying the heart or adipose tissue

Heart failure has a serious impact on our society and once diagnosed has a poor survival rate. In the United Kingdom, there are about 1.5 million people living with the after-effects of a heart attack. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Boateng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modelling the Self-Regulatory Feedback of the Androgen Receptor under Testosterone Influence

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Ullner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of a bioink to enable bioprinting of stromal tissue mimics

Human tissues are complex architectures made up of a combination of cells spatially organised within distinct matrices. Cells make and maintain this matrix, through which they receive biochemical, mechanical, and topological stimuli that are crucial to establish and maintain tissue function. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Swift, Dr A Gilmore, Dr E Skaria
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Celular and metabolic changes of the periodontium throughout life.

Project details:  . Chronic inflammatory periodontal disease (PD) is widespread globally with associations with systemic disease, ultimately leading to tooth loss. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C M Neves
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Data-Driven Digital Twins for Predicting Climate-Driven Deterioration in UK Bridges

This PhD project will develop data-driven digital twin methods for predicting climate-driven deterioration in UK bridges. The project will combine civil engineering, machine learning, statistical modelling, and climate resilience to address an important challenge in infrastructure asset management. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Yardim
 30 May 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Regulation of neuronal excitability using IgG targeting of ion channels and GPCRs

Academic Supervisor. Ewan Smith. Academic Institution. University of Cambridge. Industrial Partner. Maxion Therapeutics  . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E St John Smith
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Weak interphase Ox/Ox CMCs

Traditional Ox/Ox Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) do not apply a fibre coating, instead they rely on a high porosity ‘weak matrix’ to deflect cracks and improve toughness. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Binner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Dissecting the importance and control of macrophage heterogeneity in vivo

Macrophage heterogeneity is a key immune concept conserved across evolution within organisms that possess these vital white blood cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Evans, Dr H Wilson, Dr R West
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Evaluating the nutritional, cardiometabolic and environmental impact of replacing animal-derived dairy products with plant-based alternatives (Ref: SSEHS/SF-OM26)

The global food system plays a pivotal role in both the prevention of noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, and the mitigation of climate change. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Markey, Prof R Hardy , Prof J Lovegrove
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Language and Alzheimer’s Disease

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University are pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship in the department of Psychology will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Connell
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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4 Year GTA - A Biophysical Approach to Uncovering Mechanisms of Circadian Rhythm Regulation

Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Hudson, Dr H Kwon
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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