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biomedical science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 266 biomedical science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Interpretable Genomic Language Model Architectures for Large-Scale Variant Effect Prediction

Interpreting the functional impact of human DNA variants is central to personalised medicine, yet current models struggle to capture the long-range, non-coding context in which many causal variants act. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Rahman
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Piezoelectric Immune Reprogramming: A Novel Approach for Accelerated Healing of Diabetic Foot Ulcers

  Research Group: Centre for Skin Sciences
Are you passionate about cutting-edge biomedical research that can change lives? This PhD project offers an exciting opportunity to develop a next-generation self-powered wound dressing that uses electrical stimulation to heal diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs),one of the most challenging complications of diabetes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Rajan Unnithan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research: Bittersweet - the consequences of anti-diabetic drugs on immunity during infection

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H Wilson, Dr D Childers
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fluid Gel-Based Injectable Hydrogels for Osteoarthritis Pain and Inflammation

Project Overview. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Current treatments such as intra-articular steroid injections provide only short-term relief and often require repeated administration, increasing the risk of joint damage and systemic side effects (1). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hardy, Dr R Moakes, Dr M M Mansfield
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Revolutionising Infection Diagnosis Through Targeted Radiometal Imaging

Please read the Funding note before contacting/applying. Background of the Project. People with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, cancer, organ transplants, or immunodeficiencies face higher risks of infection, complications, and death. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Abbate
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Lung Fibrosis Uncovered: From Cells to Treatments

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a severe and progressive lung disease characterised by excessive scarring, tissue stiffening, and respiratory failure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GL Liu
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The development of new antiviral agents targeting HIV-1

Even before the current global COVID-19 pandemic, the threat posed to human health by viruses was extensive and although significant progress in targeting some viruses (e.g., HIV-1 and hepatitis C) has been made, challenges remain. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Ashton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exploring Innovative Approaches in Chronic Pain: Focus on Neuropathic pain and Spinal Cord Stimulation

Pain can be a debilitating long-term and persistent symptom in many medical conditions, adversely affecting quality of life. Neuropathic pain originates from nervous system damage, resulting in deficits in neural transmission leading to sensory, autonomic, and motor impairment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Obara
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Phage therapy: investigating bacteriophage - host cell interactions for improved therapeutic efficacy

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common inherited genetic condition in the UK, affecting over 11,000 individuals. For people with CF (pwCF), protecting lung health throughout their lives is essential. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Kadioglu, Prof J Fothergill
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Phage Therapy and Microbiome Engineering in Cystic Fibrosis

We are offering a self-funded PhD studentship aligned with Trailfinder-CF, investigating bacteriophage (phage) therapy as a targeted approach to modulate oral and respiratory microbiomes in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Fothergill, Dr F Frost
 5 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Project: Targeting Kidney Cancer in Birt-Hogg-Dubé Syndrome

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Tee
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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From Risk Genes to Biomarkers in Schizophrenia: Striatal-Immune Signatures for Patient Stratification

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Fjodorova
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding molecular causes of epilepsy

Epilepsy affects around 50 million people worldwide. Despite improvements in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment, about a third of patient with epilepsy remain with their seizures uncontrolled by current treatment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Chan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Cross-Regional Mechanisms in Schizophrenia & ASD via Multi-omics in Patient-Derived hiPSC Models

This project establishes hiPSC lines from ethnically diverse Malaysian donors with schizophrenia/ASD plus matched controls, harmonised with Australian standards. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof Satoshi Ogawa
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Mechanisms & Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Compounds in Patient-Derived Neural Models

This project evaluates psychedelics such as 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and psilocybin in hiPSC-derived neurons/organoids using high-content imaging to quantify synaptic plasticity, connectivity, and signalling changes. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof Anne Yee
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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