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biomedical research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 328 biomedical research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Elucidating novel anti-cancer drug responses in advanced ovarian cancer

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Ovarian cancer is one of the most lethal gynaecological malignancies, often diagnosed at advanced stages due to non-specific symptoms and a lack of early detection methods. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Furlong

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

Bioactive, biodegradable coatings for urinary medical devices

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

The incidence of infection associated with indwelling medical devices is considerable and increases with the dwell time and location of the device. … Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Jones

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

Reprogramming tumour-associated macrophages in epithelial tumours

University of York

York Biomedical Research Institute

Lead supervisor. Dr Vicki Jennings. Co-supervisors. Prof Will Brackenbury. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Jennings, Prof W Brackenbury

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

Silicon photonic sensors for early detection of paediatric sepsis

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

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)

Low-loss mid-infrared microstructured optical fibers

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory team. Principal Research Fellow, Tonglei Cheng and Associate Professor, Lin Xu. Mid-infrared (MIR) optical fibers are critical for applications such as environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics and chemical sensing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Cheng

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Brain cell membrane-coated nanoparticles co-delivering nanozymes and inflammation modulators for the treatment of post-ischaemic stroke injury

The University of Manchester

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

Research Group: Division of Pharmacy & Optometry

Ischaemic stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and long-term disability worldwide. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CT Tapeinos, Dr H A. Prag

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

Why do some people escape genetic risk? Multi-biobank study of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases

The University of Manchester

Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences

Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences

Most people at high genetic risk of immune-mediated inflammatory disease never develop disease, while some develop disease despite apparently low inherited risk. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SZ Zhao, Dr J Bowes, Prof A Morris

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

Exploiting peptide design in linking hydrogel and spread film properties in the development of novel antibacterial films

The University of Manchester

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

This project combines expertise in pharmacy and biotechnology to tune polypeptide/surfactant film properties through the design of novel peptides characterised using advanced physical characterisation techniques and relate the film properties to those of hydrogels. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Campbell, Prof A Saiani, Prof A Miller

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

Skin Regeneration: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities

The University of Manchester

Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine

Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine

Healthy skin depends on strong adhesion between the cells of the upper layers of epidermis and the underlying dermis. When these attachment fails, as in trauma, chronic wounds or inherited blistering disorders, patients suffer from recurrent infections, impaired healing, and pain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Kurinna, Dr P Hiebert, Dr C Ballestrem

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

The Role of interleukin-1 alpha in age-related cerebrovascular senescence in stroke

The University of Manchester

Division of Neuroscience

Research Group: Division of Neuroscience

Stroke is a major cause of death and disability, costing over £6 billion per annum in the UK. A key event during stroke pathogenesis is inflammation regulated by the cytokine interleukin-1 (IL-1) that contributes to brain injury and poor outcome. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Pinteaux, Prof S Allan, Prof D Brough

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

Development of a bioink to enable bioprinting of stromal tissue mimics

The University of Manchester

Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine

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

Investigating the role of the spliceosome protein PRPF8 in cilia function

The University of Manchester

Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

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

Invasive Lung Ventilation empowered by Soft Robotic Implantable Actuators [ILV-robot]

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

Lung diaphragm is an integral part of respiratory system, which plays a pivotal role in the initiating and maintaining breathing cycle. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Chauhan

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

4 yr PhD Studentships in Bioinspired and Sustainable Materials (Experimental & Computational)

University of Strathclyde

Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Multiple PhD scholarships are available for experimental and computational students with background in one or more of the following disciplines. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K.H.A Lau

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

Privacy-aware radar-centric British Sign Language recognition and translation for healthcare communication

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Shelly Vishwakarma. This project explores how British Sign Language users could interact with healthcare and smart devices with greater privacy, choice and independence. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Vishwakarma

30 September 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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