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biomedical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 284 biomedical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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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Magnetically Controlled Miniature Robots for In-Brain Microsurgery

  Research Group: Sheffield Biomedical Robotics Lab
Can a robot approximately the size of a grain of rice navigate within an intracranial environment and perform precisely controlled microsurgical actions? This project will investigate miniature robotic technology for future minimally invasive interventions inside the brain, bringing together robot design, magnetic actuation and control. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Miyashita
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Programme at the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), NTU Singapore

The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) offers world-class Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research opportunities designed to equip scholars and engineering leaders with advanced research capabilities. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Singapore PhD Programme
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Engineering of Smart and Sustainable Biomaterials for Regenerative Orthopaedics

This PhD project explores the development of next-generation biomaterials for orthopaedic regeneration, focusing on engineering sustainable ceramic-based implants that address both clinical needs and environmental pressures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Gnanasagaran
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integrated Quantum Sensing Systems Based on Optically Pumped Magnetometers for Biomagnetic and Magnetic Imaging Applications

Optically Pumped Magnetometers (OPMs) are rapidly emerging as one of the most promising quantum sensing technologies for detecting ultra-weak magnetic fields with femtotesla-level sensitivity. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Gao.W.B Gao
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding the Electric Field in Electrical Stimulation for Biomedical Applications

Project overview. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment that applies small electrical charges to a muscle that has become paralysed or weakened, due to damage in the brain or spinal cord. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W Holderbaum, Prof S Nasuto
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bath Engineering & Design Studentships: Non-invasive continuous monitoring of stress in newborns

This project is one of a number in competition for a studentship from the Faculty of Engineering and Design at the University of Bath. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H S Leese, Dr C Herdes, Prof P Estrela
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Computational analysis of arterial haemodynamics to quantify plaque-risk using geometric archetypes

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with atherosclerosis developing preferentially in regions of arteries exposed to disturbed blood flow. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Sengupta, Dr E Manchester, Prof A Revell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Flexible Electrochemical Sensing for Adaptive Biomedical Interfaces

1. Project Overview. Electrochemical sensing plays a central role in next-generation health technologies, enabling real-time monitoring of physiological environments with high sensitivity and low power consumption. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Mahmoodi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Joint PhD Scholarship: Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia. Project: Predictive Modelling of Football Ball Parameters and Injury Risk during Head Contact Events

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship on the Joint PhD programme between Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Mills, Dr L Foster
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Position: AI-based Image Analysis in Oncology

  Research Group: Centre for Biomedical Image Analysis (CBIA), FI MU
PhD Position. AI-based Image Analysis in Oncology. Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University (FI MU), Brno, Czech Republic. Supervisor. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof MK Kozubek
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering Better Social Outcomes through Requirements Management and Integrated Asset Data Processing

The built environment profoundly influences human wellbeing shaping not only our physical comfort and behaviour, but also our cognitive and emotional states. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Underwood, Prof M Bew, Dr MY Munir, Dr KS Szczepura
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Attentive Ear: AI to Decode Listening Fatigue from Wearables

Supervisory team. Stefan Bleeck and Christoph Tremmel. About the project. Listening in noisy environments is mentally exhausting, but human physiological responses move at fundamentally different speeds. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Bleeck
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Capsule-Size Therapeutic Devices for the Gastrointestinal Tract

  Research Group: Sheffield Biomedical Robotics Lab
Can we transform a swallowable capsule from a passive container into an intelligent miniature robot capable of navigating the human body, identifying therapeutic needs and delivering personalised treatment exactly where and when it is required?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Damian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MRC NW-DMS DLA programme: Beyond the peak: Detecting cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy in diabetes using Taylor-Fourier analysis of wearable photoplethysmography

Cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) damages the nerves that control heart rate and blood-pressure. It affects about one in three people with diabetes, and is linked to substantially higher risks of cardiovascular disease and early death. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr U Alam, Dr R Ferrero, Dr S Azmi, Prof Y Zheng
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)