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biomedical sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 226 biomedical sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Development of a T cell diagnostic test for viral haemorrhagic fever exposure

University of Liverpool

Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences

Viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) pose significant risks to healthcare workers, first responders and military personnel. Current exposure assessment relies heavily on serology, which can be difficult to interpret. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Turtle, Prof T Fletcher

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Integrative Cancer Genomics: Single-Cell Transcriptomics and Oxford Nanopore Long-Read Sequencing for Biomarker Discovery

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Sarcomas are rare and biologically diverse cancers, comprising more than 70 histological subtypes, each with distinct genomic and molecular characteristics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Elasrag

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Exploring chemoprevention: Investigating the impact of novel Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) on breast cells and onset of tumours using a Body-on-a-chip model

University of Bradford

Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

Endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) are a group of chemicals that can alter the normal functioning of the body’s hormonal system and can have harmful effects. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Swaroop

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

Aldehyde dehydrogenase expression and function in cancer stem cells

University of Bradford

Faculty of Life Sciences

Aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDHs) catalyse the oxidation and detoxification of reactive endogenous and exogenous aldehydes into carboxylic acids via NAD+ coupled reduction. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Pors, Dr S Swaroop, Dr A Ruiz Estrada

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

Targeting the mRNA Export Pathway to Overcome Immune Evasion in Hypoxic Head and Neck Cancer

University of Sheffield

School of Clinical Dentistry

Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the seventh most common cancer worldwide, with approximately 800,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Bolland

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

4-year PhD: Studying mito-nuclear genetic effects on cell motility in Drosophila melanogaster

University College London

Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment

Cell motility is a fundamental biological property that underlies important processes such as development, immunity and cancer progression. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Reuter, Dr Nick Lane (UCL), Dr FC Camus

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

Understanding and exploiting the sex-specific effects of pharmaceutical excipients

University College London

UCL School of Pharmacy

Emerging research is increasingly showing that pharmaceutical excipients, traditionally considered to be “inactive” ingredients within medicines, can have important biological effects, influencing how drugs are absorbed in the body. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Basit

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

Developing novel medicines targeted at the human gut microbiome

University College London

UCL School of Pharmacy

Cutting-edge research is highlighting how important the human microbiome is for health. As fundamental science characterizing the complex functions and processes of microbes emerges, many opportunities for microbiome-targeted therapeutics are being presented. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Basit

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

Lifestyle medicine for chronic diseases: An interdisciplinary study across physiology and clinical science.

University of Salford

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Our research focuses on improving health outcomes through interdisciplinary approaches across physiology, clinical science, and lifestyle-related disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Withers, Dr A Robins, Dr P Sindall

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

Ubiquitin Signalling in Ageing and Age-Related Disease: The Interplay of Genetics, Lifestyle, and Environment

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Ageing leads to a progressive decline in essential cellular processes, including protein production, folding, and degradation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

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

Studying the role of tryptophan imbalance in the oncoviral tumour microenvironment in the context of epigenetic reprogramming

University of Limerick

School of Medicine

The School of Medicine at the University of Limerick invites applications for a PhD candidate to investigate the role of tryptophan imbalance in shaping the oncoviral tumour microenvironment and driving epigenetic reprogramming in cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JS Stanley, Prof PM Murray

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

Unravelling the mysteries of morphological heterogeneity in bacteria

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Gweon

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

Unravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

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

Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Rats and mice are one of the most prolific and widespread wildlife species. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr A Buckle

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

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