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biomedical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 310 biomedical PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Silicon photonic sensors for early detection of paediatric sepsis

Supervisory Team. Dr. David J Rowe and Professor Goran Mashanovich. This PhD project focuses on developing silicon photonic sensors that can detect early biomarkers of sepsis in children - quickly, accurately, and at the point of care. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Rowe
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of a wearable electro-impedance tomography system for early breast cancer screening

Imagine a future where a simple piece of clothing could help save lives. This PhD project aims to develop a revolutionary smart bra that uses gentle, safe electrical signals to detect breast cancer earlier than ever before. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MH Hesam, Dr TY Yeung
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Ecology and infection in the respiratory tract

Project Details. The lower respiratory tract has a microbiome. It is sparser than the gut microbiome and much less well characterised, but similarly varies in health and disease, has stable composition and has direct interactions with the immune system. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MJ Cox
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Smart garments for personalised compression therapy

This exciting project, a collaboration between the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Auckland University of Technology (AUT), and The Centre for Health, will develop a world-first smart sensing layer that can be integrated into the commercially available dynamic compression suit (Flowpresso). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MH Hesam
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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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Investigating the connection between early embryo architecture and embryo viability

In humans, approximately a quarter of all pregnancies end before 6 weeks’ gestation, often around the time of implantation, before the pregnancy has become apparent. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Plusa, Dr K Dorey
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the role of the spliceosome protein PRPF8 in cilia function

Cilia are microscopic hair-like structures that protrude from the surface of almost every vertebrate cell-type, and are critical to numerous biological functions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Hentges, Prof R O'Keefe
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Why muscles weaken and immunity fails: Investigating the role of calmodulin

This PhD project investigates how calmodulin regulates calcium channels Orai1 and STIM1, and how mutations can cause muscle weakness and immune failure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Helassa, Prof C Dart
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mechanical and Tribological Interactions at the Skin–Deodorant Interface

This MSc by Research project will investigate the fundamental mechanical and tribological interactions occurring at the skin–deodorant interface. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M B Bryant
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Dielectric measurements at microwave frequencies for archaeology, environmental sensing and healthcare

  Research Group: Communication Technologies
Measuring the electromagnetic properties of materials - their permittivity and conductivity - has a wide range of interesting and useful applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M P Robinson, Dr S Bale
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mathematical Modeling Ph.D.

Model and solve complex problems across science, business, and engineering with RIT’s Ph.D. in mathematical modeling. Overview for Mathematical Modeling Ph.D. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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Molecular Mechanisms of Receptors in Inflammation and Pain

Are you interested in understanding how the cardiovascular and nervous systems work? Join our research team to study the molecular mechanisms that regulate receptors and their signaling pathways. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Cottrell, Prof D Widera, Dr S Amadesi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD & MPhil Admission 2026-27 @ The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

HKU is the oldest university in Hong Kong. As an English-medium university with a history that stretches back more than 110 years, it has grown with and helped shape the city from which it takes its name. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Hong Kong PhD Programme
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Stimulated and Quantum-enhanced Brillouin imaging

Brillouin spectroscopy is an important technique for measuring the visco-elastic properties of biological materials, with applications to fundamental biology, tissue engineering, and drug-discovery. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof IK Kabakova
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Your PhD in Medicine with Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, together with National Health Service organisations (NHS) throughout the Southeast region of the United Kingdom. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme