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Developing new treatments for children with brain cancer
University of Queensland Diamantina Institute
PLEASE NOTE THIS PROJECT IS CURRENTLY RESTRICTED TO APPLICANTS WHO ARE ABLE TO COMMENCE ONSHORE IN AUSTRALIA. Brain cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in children. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B Wainwright
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Ninewells Cancer Campaign The Fraser Fellowships Doctoral Training Programme in Precision Cancer Medicine
University of Dundee
 This exciting new DTP will expand interdisciplinary cancer research in the School of Medicine at the University of Dundee, focussing on translational research in precision cancer medicine. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

 4 Year PhD Programme

4 Year PhD Programme

4 Year PhD Programmes are extended PhD opportunities that involve more training and preparation. You will usually complete taught courses in your first year (sometimes equivalent to a Masters in your subject) before choosing and proposing your research project. You will then research and submit your thesis in the normal way.

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Radiomics Enhanced Deep Learning-Based Classifier to Improve Survival in Glioblastoma Multiforme (Self funded students only)
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Engineering
Self funded project open to applicants worldwide. Please confirm your source of funding in the application. Brain tumours are one of the CR-UK defined cancers of unmet need, where clinical outcomes and survival remains limited. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Spezi, Dr XS Sun, Dr CP Parkinson
 30 September 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Carbon nanotubes in the boron neutron capture therapy of cancer
Kingston University Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
The early promise of boron neutron capture therapy as a method for the treatment of brain cancer has been mainly inhibited by the inherent toxicity associated with 10B-containing pharmacophores and the need for the ability to cross biological membranes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Calabrese
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Glioblastoma: A Nanotechnology Approach for Glioblastoma Targeted Therapy
University of Bradford Faculty of Engineering and Informatics
  Research Group: Medical Engineering
Glioblastoma is a type of brain cancer. It’s the most common type of malignant brain tumor among adults and it is usually very aggressive, which means it can grow fast and spread quickly. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Sefat, Dr M Najafzadeh
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Can artificial intelligence predict outcome in patients receiving stereotactic radiosurgery of brain metastasis?
Institute of Cancer Research PhD Programmes
For a full project proposal and details on how to apply using our online recruitment portal please see . icr.ac.uk/phds. . . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Blackledge
 28 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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The development of Rab27 inhibitors for treatment of cancer cell invasion and proliferation
University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences
Rab27 small GTPases regulate movement and exocytosis of secretory granules in cell types including; melanocytes (melanosomes), T lymphocytes (lytic granules), granulocytes (azurophilic granules) and mast cells [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Hume, Dr B Coyle
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Novel nanoparticle-loaded formulations to enhance the locoregional delivery of anticancer drugs to brain tumours
University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Physics and Astronomy
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the deadliest form of primary brain tumour with an extremely poor survival duration of less than 15 months. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Ong
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Novel nanoparticle-loaded formulations to enhance the locoregional delivery of anticancer drugs to brain tumours
University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Physics and Astronomy
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the deadliest form of primary brain tumour with an extremely poor survival duration of less than 15 months. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Ong
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Analysing the factors that regulate expression of blood-brain barrier drug transporter proteins
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
In order to treat diseases associated with the central nervous system (CNS), e.g. cancer, Parkinson’s disease, depression, it is essential for therapeutic drugs to be able to penetrate into the brain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J L Penny, Dr C Demonacos
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Self-funded project: Neuronal Src kinases: oncogenes in brain development?
University of York Department of Biology
Application accepted for either MSc by Research or PhD. The challenges of the developing human brain include co-ordinating the birth and migration of 100 billion neurons and the formation of their 1000 trillion synaptic connections. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Evans, Dr S Chawla
 15 August 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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The Role of Autophagy in Glioblastoma
University of Sunderland School of Psychology
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common form of primary brain tumour in adults. Radiotherapy remains a cornerstone in the treatment of GBM but even when combined with surgery and chemotherapy median survival of patients is only. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Ahmed, Dr J Armstrong
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Prediction of individual patient survival and GBM tumour characteristics
University of Dundee School of Medicine
Division. Imaging Science and Technology. Deadline for applications. 22nd March 2021. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is associated with a median survival of just over one year and is the most common and aggressive malignant brain tumour. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Steele, Dr D Trucu
 22 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Restricted to Australian onshore applications - Translation of the molecular and cellular basis of disease into better treatments
University of Queensland Diamantina Institute
PLEASE NOTE THIS PROJECT IS CURRENTLY RESTRICTED TO APPLICANTS WHO ARE ABLE TO COMMENCE ONSHORE IN AUSTRALIA. The. University of Queensland Diamantina Institute (UQDI). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Clarke
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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EPSRC CDT in Advanced Biomedical Materials
The University of Manchester EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Biomedical Materials
Applications will soon be invited from qualified graduates for fully-funded four-year PhD studentships in the area of Advanced Biomedical Materials. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This programme is waiting to confirm funding from a university or external source. This may depend on attracting suitable students and applications are welcome. Please see the programme details for more information.

 EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training conduct research and training in priority areas funded by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. Potential PhD topics are usually defined in advance. Students may receive additional training and development opportunities as part of their programme.

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