A bioengineered 3D model of obesity-related breast cancer to investigate the anti-tumour immune response induced by exercise (Ref: SSEHS/MM25)

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Background. Breast cancer diagnoses affect 1 in 7 UK women, estimated to coast ~£3.6 billion by 2034 (breastcancernow.org). Lifestyle factors, including sedentary behaviour and obesity, significantly influence breast cancer risk, with inactivity alone costing ~£7.4 billion/year (www.gov.uk/phe). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Morris, Dr A Capel, Dr J King, Prof L Bishop

18 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Cancer: Characterization of EGFR signaling activated by the endothelium in the process of breast cancer metastasis to the brain

University of Leeds

Faculty of Medicine and Health

The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) is important in normal physiology regulating epithelial development and homeostasis. In cancer, deregulation resulting from mutation, amplification or transcriptional upregulation promotes tumorigenesis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mavria, Dr S Bell

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

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Defining targeting vulnerabilities in breast cancer stem cells

University of Birmingham

Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

Applications are invited for a 4-year self-funded PhD Studentship starting all year round. Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer worldwide and remains a leading cause of death in females. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Garcia, Dr R Bayley

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

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Developing novel therapeutic strategies to better treat Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

One in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime and it is a leading cause of death. While significant progress has been made in the treatment of some cancers, there still remain some forms of the disease with limited treatment options and poor outcome. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Buckley

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

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Uncovering the Molecular Drivers of Breast Cancer

University of York

York Biomedical Research Institute

Breast cancer is a complex and multifaceted disease. Understanding the mechanisms that govern its development, and progression is critical to advancing diagnostic and treatment approaches. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A N Holding, Dr W Brackenbury

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

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The Role of Molecular Regulators in Breast Cancer development using 3D models

Nottingham Trent University

School of Science & Technology

Breast cancer represents a major health burden, with it being the second leading cause of cancer related death in women worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Ahmed

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

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CRUK Black Leaders in Cancer Non-Clinical PhD Scholarship: The ageing tumour microenvironment in ER+ breast cancer - identifying age-associated regulators of cytotoxic T-cell infiltration and activity

The University of Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

This programme is aimed at students from Black heritage backgrounds pursuing a PhD in cancer-related fields. This scheme is open to people who self-identify as being from a Black heritage background, including a mixed background, for example. Read more

Supervisors: Dr FT Turrell, Dr J Honeychurch, Prof R Clarke, Prof C Kirwan

4 April 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Identification of regulators of cytotoxic T-cell infiltration and activity in ER+ breast cancer

The University of Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Immunotherapy has revolutionised cancer treatment in recent years with impressive anti-tumour activity and clinical benefit observed in a range of cancers, including triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) (1,2). Read more

Supervisors: Dr FT Turrell, Dr J Honeychurch, Prof R Clarke

7 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Cancer: Repurposing drugs as new treatments for breast cancer

University of Leeds

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer, with over 1 million new cases diagnosed worldwide each year. For some types of BC, hormonal treatments have been very effective but one particular BC subtype, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC), is highly aggressive and lacks a targeted therapy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Matthews, Dr P Meakin

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

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Multi-omics informed drug development for advanced breast cancer treatment solutions.

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Engineering

3.5 Year full time studentship. Project summary. Optimising the development of new drugs for the treatment of Solid tumours is protracted and inefficient. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Spezi

31 May 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Bioinformatic & Experimental Discovery of Novel Bifidobacteria for Breast Cancer Therapy (ROBINSON_Q25MMB)

Quadram Institute Bioscience

Graduate Programme

Breast cancer remains a critical health challenge worldwide, but beneficial gut microbes, especially certain Bifidobacterium strains, have shown promise in suppressing tumour growth by bolstering the immune response. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Robinson

14 April 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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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

Supervisors: Dr S Swaroop, Dr G Grimaldi, Dr M H Brinkworth

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

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Utilising an innovative anticancer formulation alongside a low-level laser (Red and Blue) tailored to specific modifications to promote anticancer effects and expedite the repair of damaged cells.

University of Bradford

Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

The application of low-level laser therapy (LLLT), also recognised as photobiomodulation, uses low-level lasers or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) to modulate cellular function. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Najafzadeh, Dr F Sefat, Prof RA Abd-Alhameed, Dr M Katsikogianni

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

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Bioinspired magnetic microbes for treating metastatic breast cancer

University of Sheffield

School of Medicine and Population Health

There is an urgent need to develop new treatments for cancer, especially for those patients whose cancer keeps coming back or spreads to other parts of the body despite current treatments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Muthana

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

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Decoding the epigenetic mechanisms of drug resistance in aggressive breast cancers

The University of Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Breast cancers pose a major health burden to modern world as being the most common cancer in women. Estrogen receptor (ER), the classical marker of 70% these cancers, is the nuclear receptor important for cancer progression. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Nagarajan, Prof R Clarke, Prof A Sharrocks

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

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We have 45 breast cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

breast cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 45 breast cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

A bioengineered 3D model of obesity-related breast cancer to investigate the anti-tumour immune response induced by exercise (Ref: SSEHS/MM25)

Cancer: Characterization of EGFR signaling activated by the endothelium in the process of breast cancer metastasis to the brain

Defining targeting vulnerabilities in breast cancer stem cells

Developing novel therapeutic strategies to better treat Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Uncovering the Molecular Drivers of Breast Cancer

The Role of Molecular Regulators in Breast Cancer development using 3D models

CRUK Black Leaders in Cancer Non-Clinical PhD Scholarship: The ageing tumour microenvironment in ER+ breast cancer - identifying age-associated regulators of cytotoxic T-cell infiltration and activity

Identification of regulators of cytotoxic T-cell infiltration and activity in ER+ breast cancer

Cancer: Repurposing drugs as new treatments for breast cancer

Multi-omics informed drug development for advanced breast cancer treatment solutions.

Bioinformatic & Experimental Discovery of Novel Bifidobacteria for Breast Cancer Therapy (ROBINSON_Q25MMB)

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

Utilising an innovative anticancer formulation alongside a low-level laser (Red and Blue) tailored to specific modifications to promote anticancer effects and expedite the repair of damaged cells.

Bioinspired magnetic microbes for treating metastatic breast cancer

Decoding the epigenetic mechanisms of drug resistance in aggressive breast cancers

We have 45 breast cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

breast cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 45 breast cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

A bioengineered 3D model of obesity-related breast cancer to investigate the anti-tumour immune response induced by exercise (Ref: SSEHS/MM25)

Cancer: Characterization of EGFR signaling activated by the endothelium in the process of breast cancer metastasis to the brain

Defining targeting vulnerabilities in breast cancer stem cells

Developing novel therapeutic strategies to better treat Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Uncovering the Molecular Drivers of Breast Cancer

The Role of Molecular Regulators in Breast Cancer development using 3D models

CRUK Black Leaders in Cancer Non-Clinical PhD Scholarship: The ageing tumour microenvironment in ER+ breast cancer - identifying age-associated regulators of cytotoxic T-cell infiltration and activity

Identification of regulators of cytotoxic T-cell infiltration and activity in ER+ breast cancer

Cancer: Repurposing drugs as new treatments for breast cancer

Multi-omics informed drug development for advanced breast cancer treatment solutions.

Bioinformatic & Experimental Discovery of Novel Bifidobacteria for Breast Cancer Therapy (ROBINSON_Q25MMB)

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

Utilising an innovative anticancer formulation alongside a low-level laser (Red and Blue) tailored to specific modifications to promote anticancer effects and expedite the repair of damaged cells.

Bioinspired magnetic microbes for treating metastatic breast cancer

Decoding the epigenetic mechanisms of drug resistance in aggressive breast cancers

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