biomedical sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 228 biomedical sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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

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Revolutionising Infection Diagnosis Through Targeted Radiometal Imaging

King’s College London

Institute of Pharmaceutical Science

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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PhD in measuring and mathematical modelling of N-carboxy anhydride copolymerisation kinetics for predictive pharmaceutical formulation design

University of Nottingham

School of Pharmacy

We are looking for candidates for a PhD project at the interface of polymer chemistry, reaction kinetics and mathematical modelling to predict copolymer properties from reaction conditions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mantovani, Prof L Martinez-Pomares

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

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Centre For Genomic Regulation (CRG) – Barcelona

Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)

CRG International PhD Fellowships Programme 2026

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute in Barcelona, a leading interdisciplinary centre at the forefront of life sciences. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) International PhD Programme

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Advanced 3D Printing and Patterning Technologies for Drug Delivery & Biomaterials

The University of Manchester

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

Additive manufacturing processes have advanced over the last 15 years. 3D Printing (a form of additive manufacturing) has unravelled in all areas of science and engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Ahmad

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

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PhD in measuring and mathematical modelling of N-carboxy anhydride copolymerisation kinetics for predictive pharmaceutical formulation design

University of Nottingham

School of Pharmacy

We are looking for candidates for a PhD project at the interface of polymer chemistry, reaction kinetics and mathematical modelling to predict copolymer properties from reaction conditions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Zelzer, Dr G Mantovani, Dr R Graham

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

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Bionic Vision

Newcastle University

School of Engineering

This PhD is an opportunity to take part in research into advanced neuroprosthetic solutions to bringing sight back to the blind (i.e. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Degenaar

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

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ProtAIomics: shaping the future of AI-powered proteomics

Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)

ProtAIomics European Innovative Doctoral Network

ProtAIomics is a European Innovative Doctoral Network funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), dedicated to training the next generation of computational proteomics researchers by combining advanced artificial intelligence (AI) with state-of-the-art proteomics, with 16 fully funded PhD positions available across leading European university, and research institutes. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Spain PhD Programme

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Understanding health conditions linked to psoriatic disease across diverse populations

The University of Manchester

Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences

Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are systemic inflammatory diseases that affect more than the skin and joints. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SZ Zhao, Dr Z Yiu, Dr J Bowes

18 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Identifying Causal Genes in Respiratory Disease Using Drosophila melanogaster

University of Nottingham

School of Life Sciences

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma collectively affect more than 800 million people worldwide and represent a leading cause of global mortality and morbidity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Georgiou, Prof I Sayers

14 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Advancing Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy in Children: Development of Age-appropriate Formulations Adaptable for Point-of-care Manufacturing by 3D Printing

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in children, such as heart failure, hypertension, and arrhythmias, require chronic treatment with drugs having potentially complicated physicochemical properties. Read more

Supervisor: Dr GM Khalid

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

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Advancing therapeutic options in surgical site infections and wound care: Engineering multi-drug eluting medical devices

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Background. Despite improvements in aseptic procedures and antimicrobial prophylaxis, surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to be a major cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality globally. Read more

Supervisor: Dr GM Khalid

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

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Advancing Functional MRS: Methodological Development for Dynamic Neurochemical Measurement

University of Reading

School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences

Project Overview. Functional magnetic resonance spectroscopy (fMRS) is an emerging neuroimaging approach that measures rapid, task‑evoked changes in brain metabolites. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Bell

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD 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

University of Birmingham

Department of Applied Health Sciences

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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Creating Explainable AI for Health with Confidence

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Professor Gabriela Czanner. This PhD will develop advanced machine learning methods to transform heterogeneous, routinely collected medical data into explainable, uncertainty-aware insights for healthcare decision-making. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Czanner

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

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We have 228 biomedical sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

biomedical sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 228 biomedical sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

Revolutionising Infection Diagnosis Through Targeted Radiometal Imaging

PhD in measuring and mathematical modelling of N-carboxy anhydride copolymerisation kinetics for predictive pharmaceutical formulation design

Centre For Genomic Regulation (CRG) – Barcelona

Advanced 3D Printing and Patterning Technologies for Drug Delivery & Biomaterials

PhD in measuring and mathematical modelling of N-carboxy anhydride copolymerisation kinetics for predictive pharmaceutical formulation design

Bionic Vision

ProtAIomics: shaping the future of AI-powered proteomics

Understanding health conditions linked to psoriatic disease across diverse populations

Identifying Causal Genes in Respiratory Disease Using Drosophila melanogaster

Advancing Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy in Children: Development of Age-appropriate Formulations Adaptable for Point-of-care Manufacturing by 3D Printing

Advancing therapeutic options in surgical site infections and wound care: Engineering multi-drug eluting medical devices

Advancing Functional MRS: Methodological Development for Dynamic Neurochemical Measurement

Improving the Translation of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Research Into Real‑World Clinical Practice Using Routine Health Data and Advanced Meta‑Analysis Methods

Creating Explainable AI for Health with Confidence

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