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Mpox phenotypic evolution and adaptable diagnostics for active pathogen tracking

Applications are invited for a 3.5-year PhD opportunity to join the molecular virology group led by Prof Carlos Maluquer de Motes at the University of Surrey (United Kingdom). Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Maluquer de Motes, Dr J Gutierrez-Merino

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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From Anatomy to Risk: Fast Digital Twins for LAA Thrombosis Risk in Atrial Fibrillation

University College London

Department of Mechanical Engineering

PhD project description. Atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly increases the risk of stroke, yet current risk scores such as CHA₂DS₂ VASc rely solely on comorbidities and demographics, and ignore patient specific LAA anatomy and haemodynamics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G.M.B Bosi

29 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Medical Research Council-funded DTP in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research

University of Warwick

Warwick Medical School for MRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnership (MRC DTP)

Several fully funded four-year studentships are available for September 2026 to join Warwick's MRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnership (MRC DTP). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) MRC Doctoral Landscape Award

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EPSRC DLA with AstraZeneca: Smart Sorbents for Cost-Effective, Sustainable Oligonucleotide & Oligopeptide Purification

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemistry

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a versatile class of porous materials composed of metal clusters/ions and organic linkers, offering exceptional surface areas, tuneable pore structures and functionalities. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Laybourn, Dr O Munro, Prof F. Sobott

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Using genetic risk scores to improve diagnosis and outcomes in seronegative inflammatory arthritis

The University of Manchester

Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences

Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences

Diagnosing inflammatory arthritis promptly and accurately can be challenging when antibody blood tests are normal (“seronegative”) and clinical features overlap. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SZ Zhao, Dr J Bowes, Prof A Morris

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

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Antimicrobial gels for biomedical applications (Ref: CG-AC-2523)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemical Engineering

Infection is one of the most serious complications following tissue injury and there is a vital need for novel treatments to improve patient outcomes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Croft, Dr A Elbourne

3 August 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Upcoming Doctoral (PhD) Positions at International Max Planck Research School - Biological Intelligence

International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence

PhD program

The International Max Planck Research School – Biological Intelligence (IMPRS-BI) offers fully funded doctoral student positions in the fields of behavior, ecology, neuroscience, connectomics and evolutionary genetics. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Germany PhD Programme Max Planck Research Programme

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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: AI-Driven Extracellular Vesicle and microRNA Profiling for Precision Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

Monash University Malaysia

Engineering and Information Technology

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains difficult to diagnose early, as current methods rely on cognitive testing, neuroimaging, and invasive cerebrospinal fluid sampling. Read more

Supervisor: Dr OHF Ong

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

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Autonomous Close-Proximity Spacecraft Operations: Hardware-in-the-Loop Validation of Neuromorphic Event Cameras

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Alexander Wittig, Dr Sergio Araujo-Estrada and Dr Jorn Cheney. This project aims to overcome the challenges of testing spacecraft control algorithms on real hardware in Earth-based environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Wittig

2 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Building new nano-biosensors for healthcare: Linking biology to the world of carbon nanotechnology through synthetic biology

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Biosciences

Research Group: Molecular Biosciences

Proteins are nature’s very own molecular machines carrying out functions ranging from catalysis to molecular recognition to energy conversion. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Jones, Prof M Palma, Dr WK Kelton

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

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Health systems engineering for a new symptom-focused MLTC pathway in remote and rural settings

University of Strathclyde

Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

Aim. This project researches the translation of systems engineering expertise into healthcare practice. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A M Maier

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

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Multimodal Modelling of Personalised Haemodynamics in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Caglar Ozturk, Dr Mihaela Paun and Prof Nick Curzen. Heart failure affects millions, yet personalised treatments remain limited. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Ozturk

1 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Links Between Mental, Hormonal and Cortical Health

Queen Mary University of London

School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences

· Supervisors. Dr. Paul Faulkner. · Studentship Funding. Name. SBBS Studentship. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Faulkner

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

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Next-Generation NMR Methods for Real-World Samples and Mixtures

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

Research Group: Analytical Chemistry

Complex chemical mixtures are everywhere. medicines, foods, catalysts, biological fluids, and the products of chemical reactions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Prof GA Morris

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

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Acoustic Monitoring and Artificial Intelligence for Precision Assessment of Dairy Cattle Welfare

Harper Adams University

Animal Health, Behaviour and Welfare

Precision livestock farming is transforming how animal health and welfare are monitored on farms. However, many current monitoring systems rely primarily on visual or activity-based sensors, meaning important behavioural and physiological signals may be missed. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Charlton

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 390 computational science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

computational science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 390 computational science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Mpox phenotypic evolution and adaptable diagnostics for active pathogen tracking

From Anatomy to Risk: Fast Digital Twins for LAA Thrombosis Risk in Atrial Fibrillation

Medical Research Council-funded DTP in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research

EPSRC DLA with AstraZeneca: Smart Sorbents for Cost-Effective, Sustainable Oligonucleotide & Oligopeptide Purification

Using genetic risk scores to improve diagnosis and outcomes in seronegative inflammatory arthritis

Antimicrobial gels for biomedical applications (Ref: CG-AC-2523)

Upcoming Doctoral (PhD) Positions at International Max Planck Research School - Biological Intelligence

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: AI-Driven Extracellular Vesicle and microRNA Profiling for Precision Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

Autonomous Close-Proximity Spacecraft Operations: Hardware-in-the-Loop Validation of Neuromorphic Event Cameras

Building new nano-biosensors for healthcare: Linking biology to the world of carbon nanotechnology through synthetic biology

Health systems engineering for a new symptom-focused MLTC pathway in remote and rural settings

Multimodal Modelling of Personalised Haemodynamics in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Links Between Mental, Hormonal and Cortical Health

Next-Generation NMR Methods for Real-World Samples and Mixtures

Acoustic Monitoring and Artificial Intelligence for Precision Assessment of Dairy Cattle Welfare

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