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development finance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 207 development finance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Investigating the role of TMEM16A/ANO1 ion channels in treatment-resistance in glioblastoma

  Research Group: The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research
Glioblastoma is initially treated by surgery followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy but tends to recur with poor prognosis. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K McCloskey, Prof T Curtis
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Regulation of macrophage-mediated antigen processing and immune suppression by Cathepsin S in glioblastoma

  Research Group: The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research
Glioblastoma is the most deadly and common adult primary brain tumour. It has dismal prognosis (12-18 months survival) and standard of care treatment for patients has remained unchanged for decades, with almost 100% of patients demonstrating disease relapse. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Small, Prof D Fitzgerald
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Enhancing next generation Li-ion prototypes

  Research Group: Battery Research Materials and Cells (BMAC)
The PhD project will focus on the development and characterization of next generation Li-ion battery prototypes using the WMG pilot line facilities for… Read more
 Supervisor: Prof LP Piper
 1 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Treating artery disease by blocking harmful messages sent between cells

This fully-funded PhD studentship, supported by Medical Research Scotland (MRS), will be delivered jointly by the University of Aberdeen and Vesiculab Ltd. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Mody, Prof M Delibegovic
 8 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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RESET-RLS: Reviewing Safe and Effective (De)Prescribing Strategies in RLS

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship investigating the safe and effective use of medicines in Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), with a particular focus on prescribing and deprescribing in patients who experience treatment-related complications such as augmentation. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Rathbone
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Microneedles for transdermal delivery of long-acting biologics

  Research Group: Dermal Drug Delivery & Diagnostics Laboratory
Long‑acting delivery of biologic therapeutics is widely recognised as a major unmet need in modern healthcare. Biologic drugs, including peptides, proteins and nucleic acid‑based medicines, are increasingly used to treat chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative conditions and metabolic disorders. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Wooi Ng, Dr K Novakovic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advancing therapeutic options in surgical site infections and wound care: Engineering multi-drug eluting medical devices

Background. Despite improvements in aseptic procedures and antimicrobial prophylaxis, surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to be a major cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality globally. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GM Khalid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Determination of therapeutic potential of different formulations of curcumin as an effective treatment option for pulmonary hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension (PAH) is debilitating condition characterized by thick and stiff blood vessels that are unable to expand resulting in an increased pressure in the blood vessels supplying the lungs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Gopalan, Dr T Nasim, Dr K Assi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Enhance Cyber Security

  Research Group: Communication and Networks
Cyber security is a critical issue in today's digital landscape, as more systems, services, and data are being transferred and stored online. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Ghafir
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Blockchain Technology: Mitigating Cyber Attacks and Detecting Malicious Activities in Network Traffic

  Research Group: Applied Computing
Cyber attacks have become more widespread and several attacks have made headline news over the past decade, targeting industrial companies and governmental organisations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Ghafir
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Blockchain Technology and Smart Contracts for the Security of Internet of Things and Wireless Communications

  Research Group: Applied Computing
The broadcast nature of Wi-Fi has made the wireless access open to new forms of cyber attacks against the IEEE 802.11 standard protocol. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Ghafir
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Stay In Place (SIP) formwork for structural concrete elements

The concept of using FRP composites for structurally integrated stay-in-place (SIP) formwork for structural concrete elements maximizes the advantages of both FRP and concrete; not only can the high strength of FRP be utilized effectively, but also FRP profiles can serve as permanent formwork. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Ashour
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI, Digitalisation, and the Wellbeing of Academics: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges in the Age of Automation

  Research Group: School of Management
The increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies is reshaping academic research workflows, fundamentally altering how academics teach, research, collaborate, and manage their careers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Ueno
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Therapeutic resolution of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by natural products

  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating cardiovascular disorder which, if left untreated, leads to heart failure and death. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Nasim, Prof C Wright
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Therapeutic resolution of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) by natural products

  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are a type of blood cancer where the patients do not have enough healthy blood cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Nasim, Dr M Najafzadeh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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