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biomedical research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 365 biomedical research PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Multipurpose gel formulations containing antiretroviral-loaded lactoferrin nanoparticles and antibiotics for combination HIV prevention and treatment of bacterial vaginosis

Summary descriptive text / Example of research project  . Lactoferrin . Lactoferrin is a multifunctional globular protein. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Carmali, Prof K Malcolm
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing and characterising novel targeted nanocomposites serving as adjuvants to existing standard-of-care cancer treatments

One in two cancer patients will receive radiotherapy as part of their standard-of-care treatment. For patients with a localised cancer diagnosis effective radiotherapy represents the best chance for a curative outcome but is not without risk. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Coulter
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Characterisation of TDP-43 mediated JNK signaling in neurodegenerative diseases ALS and FTD

Lead supervisor. Dr Han-Jou Chen. Co-supervisors. Dr G Evans and Prof Sean Sweeney. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H J Chen, Dr G Evans, Prof S Sweeney
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Functional surfaces for friction reduction and improved durability of mechanical watch movements

Project advert. This PhD project will explore how advanced surface coatings can reduce friction and improve the long-term durability of mechanical watch movements. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T Liskiewicz, Dr SJRN James Rowley-Neale
 13 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Identifying and modifying the cellular basis of osteoarthritis progression (Botnar-2026-10)

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 5.4 million people in the UK. At advanced stages of disease, OA is characterised by loss of cartilage and inflammation and fibrosis of the synovial tissue that surrounds the joint. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof S Snelling, Dr J Mimpen
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Clearing the Path to Vision: Targeting Retinal Clearance Mechanisms in Macular Degeneration (TROEBERGL_U26MEDMS)

Primary supervisor - Dr Linda Troeberg. Are you fascinated by cell biology, molecular medicine and translational research? Would you like to contribute to research that could help preserve the sight of people with macular degeneration?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Troeberg
 15 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Improving the Translation of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Research Into Real‑World Clinical Practice Using Routine Health Data and Advanced Meta‑Analysis Methods

Diagnostic tests are central to effective clinical decision‑making, yet the performance reported in research studies often differs markedly from that observed in everyday NHS settings. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Willis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Assessing neurotoxicity of insecticides using patterns of brain activity

Project Overview. This work furthers our understanding of how chemicals can cause toxicity in the brain, with an efficient approach to screen compounds for neuroactivity and distinguish between compound effects on firing, bursting, and connectivity patterns. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Delivopoulos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Unravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation

Project Overview. The proopiomelanocortin (POMC) pathway is a crucial signaling cascade involved in regulating various physiological processes, including our response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and pigmentation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A B Bicknell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Protein engineering enzymes for Industry

Project Overview. We are interested in key features of the protein sequence - structure - function relationship, and how this information can be translated to health. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K A Watson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Low density lipoprotein oxidation and atherosclerosis

Project overview. The research in Professor David Leake’s group is concerned with atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of coronary heart disease and thrombotic strokes. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D S Leake
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating lysosomal (dys)function in ageing and neurodegeneration

Project Overview. Ageing is associated with a decline in the functions of an organism (López-Otín, C. et al. Cell, 2023) and correlates with an increased risk of developing diseases in the later life (Niccoli, T. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Cogo, Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Towards robotic 2D-IR spectroscopy for biomolecular fingerprinting of cancer

  Research Group: Healthcare Engineering
Ultrafast 2D-IR spectroscopy is a new variant of Infrared spectroscopy which offers a unique analytical method for characterizing complex biomolecular samples. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Prof N Hunt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Circular hybrid manufacturing involving metal binder jetting process

This PhD project will ignite an exciting new research area for the sustainable production, consumption and recycling of metallic materials for use in Metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) processes, in particular binder jetting process. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Bhaduri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Self-Powered Piezoelectric Hydrogels for Immunomodulation and Chronic Wound Regeneration

Chronic wounds, particularly diabetic foot ulcers, affect millions of patients worldwide and remain one of the most difficult clinical challenges in healthcare. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Rajan Unnithan, Dr S Pentlavalli, Dr A Ramachandra Kurup Sasikala
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only