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education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 569 education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Development of antioxidant-loaded dermal formulations for diabetic wound healing

Details of the Project. Diabetic wounds and pressure ulcers affect 26 million patients annually[1]. Limited treatment options make diabetic pressure ulcers difficult to heal leading to sepsis, amputations, and social dysfunction[2,3]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MM Marwah, Dr LSA Sanchez Aranguren, Dr SA Ahmad
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Design, construction and testing of recombinant protein production systems for industrial biotechnology applications.

Details of the Project. The production of recombinant biopharmaceuticals, e.g., antibody fragments and growth hormones, is a billion-dollar industry, with many therapeutic proteins being expressed in the bacterium Escherichia coli [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DB Browning
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Antimicrobial resistance and gene regulation in Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli.

Details of the Project. Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) is a major cause of diarrhoeal disease in industrialized and non-industrialized countries and has been shown to be the cause of travellers’ diarrhoea and persistent diarrhoea in children and HIV patients. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DB Browning
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Dry eye disease and eye drops: retention of dry eye management formulations in eye

Details of the Project. If you are interested in pursuing full‑time PhD study in anterior eye research, with a focus on treatment strategies and an in‑depth exploration of the ocular surface and ocular lubricants, this programme may be an opportunity for you. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Dutta, Dr S Trave-Huarte
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Integrated formulation–process strategies for optimised extrusion and printability outcomes in additive manufacture of oral solid dosage forms

Details of the Project. Extrusion-based three-dimensional (3D) printing has emerged as a promising platform for delivering personalised solid oral dosage forms however, its broader adoption remains constrained by limited throughput, variable dose uniformity, and inconsistent print reliability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Kirby, Dr C Russell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Nanoscale Additive Manufacturing of Buccal Microneedle Patches for Enhanced Trans-Mucosal Drug Transport

Project Details. Buccal drug delivery offers a promising, non-invasive route for the systemic administration of both small-molecule and biologic therapeutics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Russell, Prof AR Mohammed
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Research opportunities in the Department of Economics and Related Studies

Our pioneering work in new fields such as health, development and experimental economics alongside our long-established excellence in more traditional areas such as finance, macroeconomics and econometrics has confirmed York as a world-leader in economic research. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research opportunities in the Centre for Women’s Studies

The Centre for Women's Studies (CWS) is a leading interdisciplinary centre for feminist and gender-oriented research. Located in our own dedicated space, our core members of staff are all prominent feminist academics. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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PhD Computer Science (sponsored/self-funded)

The School of Computing at Newcastle University is advertising a number of PhD projects for self funding students. . Prospective Students are encouraged to contact project supervisors directly for more information on specific projects or research topics.  . Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Computing PhD Programme
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An intensified, modular absorption carbon capture approach for dispersed small- to medium-scale industrial emitters

Project Summary. Join a new PhD research programme developing an innovative approach for efficient, modular absorption-based CO₂ capture for dispersed emitters. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Rezk, Dr E Tandis, Dr A Alaswas
 15 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Responsible Generative AI for Preventative Health Behaviour Change

Are you ready to be at the forefront of AI innovation and redefine how Generative AI can support real-world health behaviour change? Join us on a cutting-edge project investigating how adaptive and explainable conversational AI systems can support smoking cessation and long-term behaviour change in public-sector health contexts. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Integrative Cancer Genomics: Single-Cell Transcriptomics and Oxford Nanopore Long-Read Sequencing for Biomarker Discovery

Details of the Project. Sarcomas are rare and biologically diverse cancers, comprising more than 70 histological subtypes, each with distinct genomic and molecular characteristics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Elasrag
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Disrupted brain development and stress responses in a zebrafish model of psychiatric disease

Details of the Project. Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia affect over one in five people worldwide and are a leading cause of disability and early mortality. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Eachus
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the Role of Oxysterols in Cholesterol Metabolism and Myelin Maintenance

Details of the Project. Cholesterol is a vital lipid that plays a key role in maintaining cellular structure and function, particularly in the central nervous system. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr ID Dias
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The Optimisation of Visual Performance in Athletes Using Custom-Made Lenses

Details of the Project. Visual performance is increasingly recognised as a critical determinant of athletic success, particularly in fast-ball sports where millisecond decisions determine competitive outcomes (Laby & Kirschen, 2021). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Naroo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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