cancer / oncology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 32 cancer / oncology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Microfluidic models of 3D cell migration and metastasis in soft tissue sarcoma

Imperial College London Department of Bioengineering

Project Overview. We invite applications for a fully funded PhD studentship position supported by SarcomaUK and their donors. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DRO Overby, Dr P Huang, Dr S Au, Prof RJ Jones

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Translational Medicine: Understanding the mechanism(s) of resistance to EPA to personalise therapy and improve outcome

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) is the UK’s second most lethal cancer, with limited treatment options for unresectable metastatic tumours. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MA Volpato, Prof M Hull

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

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Three 3-year PhD Funded Studentships in the School of Medicine

University of Nottingham

The School of Medicine is the largest school in the University, covering a diverse range of medical, surgical, and other healthcare disciplines. Read more

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Deciphering the effect of antibody-dependent cell phagocytosis and cytotoxicity (ADCC/ADCP) in the regulation of cross-presentation and antigen spreading in liver cancer.

University of Oxford Nuffield Department of Medicine

Primary liver cancers (hepatocellular carcinoma [HCC] and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) are the fourth leading cause of malignancy-related mortality worldwide. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Galvez-Cancino, Prof I Melero Bermejo

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Molecular Glues as Novel Tools for Tackling Big Challenges in Human Health

University of Leicester Department of Chemistry

Background. The need for new medicines is greater than ever because of an ageing population and the complex clinical challenges brought about by drug resistance and/or side effects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RD Doveston, Prof S Macip

23 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Linking phenotype to genotype in paediatric Acute Myeloid Leukaemia with GATA2 mutations

University of Birmingham Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

The appointee will be PhD students in the area of paediatric oncology and be registered on the ‘The Azaylia Childhood Cancer PhD Programme’. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Monteiro

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Identifying therapeutic vulnerabilities in paediatric AML harbouring KMT2A rearrangements

University of Birmingham Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

The appointee will be PhD students in the area of paediatric oncology and be registered on the ‘The Azaylia Childhood Cancer PhD Programme’. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Garcia

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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T Cell Responses in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute Central

This 4-year PhD studentship will be based at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, New Paterson Building, Withington, Manchester, UK. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Williams

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding Hormone Regulation in Skin Cancer Development and Progression

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Skin cancers, including melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, pose a significant global health burden. While the role of hormones in skin cancer development and progression remains an underexplored area, recent research has suggested potential links between hormonal regulation and skin cancer outcomes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Yamada, Prof T Prow

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

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The role of NFIA fusion genes in erythroid leukaemia

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

It is clear that the process of haematopoietic (blood) development is ultimately coordinated by transcription factors, a view supported by the prevalence of transcription factor abnormalities found in leukaemia. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Tonks

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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An Investigation into the role of Altered Molecular Signalling in Drug Resistance Prostate Cancer

University of Sunderland Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing

University of Sunderland, John Dawson Drug Discovery and Development Research Institute. 3-year Funded PhD studentship. Supervisors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Darby, Dr NC Carter

25 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Targeting dormant cancer cells in myeloma

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer and remains essentially incurable. Chemotherapy is effective at reducing tumour and extends survival, but it never fully eradicates disease, so patients face inevitable relapse. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Green, Prof S El-Khamisy

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Methylation profiling in colorectal cancer and its relation to other molecular and clinical characteristics

Charles University Second Faculty of Medicine

Methylation profiling in colorectal cancer and its relation to other molecular and clinical characteristics. Second Faculty of Medicine, Department of Paediatric Haematology and Oncology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Boublikova

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Assessing the molecular mechanisms by which Cathepsin V promotes breast cancer growth and metastasis

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Targeted therapies such as tamoxifen, fulvestrant and anastrozole have exhibited significant clinical success since being introduced as treatments for Estrogen Receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer patients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Burden

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

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Development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for oncology indications

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

A major challenge in cancer therapy is to develop therapeutic agents that selectively target tumour cells but are not harmful to normal tissue. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Pors, Dr Muhammad Wahajuddin, Prof R Falconer

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We have 32 cancer / oncology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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