drug formulation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 35 drug formulation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Novel design and formulation strategies to enhance drug delivery

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

The main research activities of my research group concern the improvement of traditional drug formulation and the development of novel drug and formulation strategies to enhance bioavailability and patient acceptability. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W Lau, Dr K W Ng

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

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Mechanistic design of effective pharmaceutical cocrystal formulations

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

It is estimated that more than 70 percent of the compounds in the pharmaceutical pipeline can be poorly water-soluble. Since solid drug forms must dissolve before absorption can occur, strategies to improve drug solubility and dissolution are a continuous need. Read more

Supervisor: Ms T C M Machado

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

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Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

Discover the art of developing life-changing pharmaceuticals through our Medicinal Chemistry program. The aim of this programme is to prepare qualified experts who will work professionally in scientific activities in the field of development and analysis of drugs and its application to other scientific fields. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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Investigation into the in-vitro lung deposition of liposomal formulations of the dual fixed-dose combination inhaler

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Medicines Development and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are diseases associated with the airflow in the lungs (WHO, 2013). Inhalation is the most effective route of administration for treating asthma and COPD (Labiris and Dolovich, 2003). Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Assi, Dr X Liu

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

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Experimental and Computational Modelling Studies to Enhance the Performance of Dry Powder Inhalers for the Management of Asthma and COPD

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Inhaled medications delivered via dry powder inhalers (DPIs) can help to relief symptoms for those suffering from health conditions that affect the lungs, such as asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder). Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Shearman

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Advanced biomaterials for future-proof pharmaceutical formulations

Newcastle University School of Engineering

While traditional, small molecule drugs continue to play a significant role due to their oral bioavailability, they also suffer from lower selectivity, frequently accompanied with side-effects. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Novakovic

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

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Harnessing Breast Cancer Therapy: Innovative Formulation Strategies for Repurposing Medicines to Overcome Resistance

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Background. Research in the Kadri group focuses on developing innovative chemical approaches for the discovery of novel therapeutics to address unmet global health needs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Kadri

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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4-year PhD Studentship: A novel, bacterial quorum sensor-infused nanocarrier drug delivery system to tackle antimicrobial resistant fungi

University of Bristol Bristol Dental School

Healthcare associated infections (HAI) remain an unresolved clinical issue that significantly impacts patients’ lives and global economies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Bandara, Dr A Nobbs

1 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Formulation and biopharmaceutical characterisation of novel pro-antibiotics for improved oral permeability

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Medicines Development and Pharmaceutical Sciences

This project is focused on the formulation, synthesis, and biopharmaceutical characterisation of novel pro-antibiotics for improved oral bioavailability. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Paluch, Dr H Sheldrake, Dr S Kantamneni

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

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Biopharmaceutics tools for Long Acting Injectables

University of Bath Department of Life Sciences

The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following PhD project to commence as soon as possible (date to be agreed with the lead supervisor). Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Fotaki

3 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Novel strategies and innovative technologies to produce amorphous solid dispersion

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Poor drug solubility presents a major challenge in drug product development of oral solid dosage (OSD) forms. However, many new development compounds exhibit poor solubility and only a few of them reach market approval. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Defeating fungal nail infections: Innovative imaging techniques and AMR resilient therapies

University of Bath Department of Life Sciences

Up to 5 million people in the UK are affected by fungal infection of toe and fingernails (ONC) at any one time, with a concerning high prevalence in elderly, diabetic and immunocompromised patients. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Delgado-Charro, Dr A Bolhuis

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

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Experimental and computational investigation of the stabilisation of drug molecules in their amorphous state by mesoporous polymers

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

The formulation and delivery of poorly soluble drugs has always been a challenge with estimated 70-90% of molecules in the development pipeline suffering from poor solubility and bioavailability. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Rathbone, Dr A Al-Khattawi

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

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Development and Machine Learning-based Drug Release Prediction of Age-appropriate Combined Therapy

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

This project is proposed to develop age-appropriate (geriatric/paediatric) combined therapy with poorly water soluble drug(s) using advanced manufacturing methods, i.e. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Zhao

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

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Enhancing the Performance of Dry Powder Inhalers using Amino Acid Based Polymeric Nanoaggregates

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

The global burden of respiratory diseases has escalated since the covid-19 pandemic with over 1 billion people enduring acute and chronic respiratory conditions, as well as lung cancer. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Dahmash

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 35 drug formulation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

drug formulation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 35 drug formulation PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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