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biomedical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 553 biomedical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Multi-Omic Investigation of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Health and Disease

Project Description. Mitochondria are central regulators of cellular metabolism, controlling energy production, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, apoptosis, immune signalling and cellular adaptation to environmental stress. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Guinn, Dr PM McKeegan, Dr H Mortiboys
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Cell signaling pathology of human ciliopathies

This project aims to elucidate the cell signaling pathology of selected human ciliopathies. Ciliopathies are disorders caused by dysfunctional cilia, which are organelles involved in cellular signaling, cell fate decisions and motility. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MB Bosáková
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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VHIO International PhD Programme Fellowships 2027

Apply now to boost your scientific career at VHIO, a Center of Excellence backed by first class core technologies and a broad training portfolio in one of the best translational, preclinical and clinical research centers in Europe. APPLICATION DEADLINE. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Spain PhD Programme
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Quantifying foot biomechanics to inform the next generation of Total Ankle Replacement

Fully funded PhD. 3.5 Years full time (or part time equivalent). Description of Project. End-stage ankle osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating condition that causes chronic pain, loss of mobility and reduced quality of life. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C A Holt, Dr DW Williams
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Why Bacteria Survive Antibiotics: Understanding and Overcoming Antimicrobial Tolerance

  Research Group: Infection and antimicrobial resistance
Bacteria that appear susceptible to antibiotics in routine laboratory tests can be much harder to treat during infection. One reason is the environment in which they grow, which can substantially alter bacterial physiology and their response to treatment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Thompson
 22 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship - Multimodal Foundation Models and Agentic AI for Heart Rhythm Disorders

Applications are invited for a 3-year fully funded PhD studentship from candidates with a Master’s degree (Merit and above) in biomedical sciences, computer science, artificial intelligence, engineering, mathematics, physics or a related discipline. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Sau
 29 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Smart biomaterials to combat infection and encrustation in long-term urinary catheterisation

Urinary catheters are among the most widely used medical devices in healthcare. Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) remains one of the most common healthcare-associated infections worldwide. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Wylie
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of antiretroviral-containing silicone and hybrid personal lubricants for on-demand HIV prevention

Topically applied HIV prevention products offer an important opportunity to provide discrete, user-controlled protection against sexual transmission of HIV. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Malcolm
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding Bacterial Envelope Damage and Repair on Nanoengineered Surfaces

Lead Supervisor. Dr Martyna Michalska, UCL Mechanical Engineering. Subsidiary Supervisor. Dr Leonardo Rios-Solis, UCL Biochemical Engineering. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Michalska
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Precision Medicine DLA - Data-Driven Cardiovascular Flow Modelling: Echocardiography and AI for Precision Treatment of Congenital Heart Disease

Additional Supervisor. Prof Liesl Zühlke ( University of Cape Town). Background. Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect, affecting more than 1.3 million newborns each year worldwide. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr BO Owen, Dr J O'Connor
 11 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Precision Medicine DLA - AI-Driven Drug Discovery for Neglected Tropical Parasites

Background. Leishmania parasites (and the related Trypanosoma species), are together the deadliest single-cell parasites after the malaria parasite. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Wheeler, Dr A Maclean, Prof A Unciti-Broceta
 11 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Precision Medicine DLA - Uncertainty-aware modelling of insulin sensitivity for automated insulin delivery in Type 1 Diabetes

Background. In type 1 diabetes the immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, and insulin must be replaced. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Schumacher, Prof S Forbes
 11 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Defining airway dysfunction in asthma and COPD using oscillometry towards precision medicine

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects millions of people and is a major cause of ill health, hospital admission and premature death. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Chan
 15 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multi-wavelength Raman spectroscopy for non-invasive differentiation of ageing and metabolic risk signatures in blood plasma and saliva

Project Description. Could a simple saliva sample one day replace a blood test for health screening? This PhD project uses a laser-based technique called Raman spectroscopy, which reveals a chemical "fingerprint" of a biological sample without needles, chemical labels or lengthy lab processing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Mughal, Dr A R Pallipurath, Dr JS Stephenson, Dr HV Viswhambharan, Dr K Riches-Suman
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The integrated stress response (ATF4) in ageing

Societal ageing presents a major challenge to healthcare systems. Geroscience offers a solution, proposing that targeting the biological drivers of ageing can simultaneously delay multiple age-related diseases. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M J P Simons, Dr A Lin, Prof J Ton
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)