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epigenetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 33 epigenetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Retrotransposable elements in glioblastoma pathogenesis and immunogenicity

A 2027 Crick-King's College London Joint PhD project with George Kassiotis (Crick) and Sheila Singh (KCL). Project background and description. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Kassiotis, Dr Singh Singh
 2 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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T cell signalling in fibrotic feedback loops

Project Title. T cell signalling in fibrotic feedback loops. Fibrosis is a pathological feature of many chronic inflammatory diseases, characterized by extracellular matrix (ECM) dysregulation, connective tissue accumulation, and complex immune-stromal feedback loops. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Richard
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fantastic proteins and where to find them: exploring the biology of histones outside the nucleus

Project Title. Fantastic proteins and where to find them. exploring the biology of histones outside the nucleus. Histone proteins package DNA within the confines of the nucleus in a macromolecular structure called chromatin. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Christophorou
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Cell and joint-type specificity in the gene regulation underlying osteoarthritis risk

  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
The mammalian synovial joint is a dynamic organ comprised of distinct tissues designed to enable limb articulation and facilitate free movement. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Rice, Dr G Orozco
 9 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Learning Prognostic World Models from Longitudinal Medical Data (Botnar-2026-07)

Background and Rationale. Longitudinal medical imaging provides a rich but underused account of disease evolution. Clinicians interpret serial scans together with reports and clinical metadata to determine whether pathology is stable, progressing, or responding to treatment, yet most medical AI systems remain static. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Dhiman, Dr R Pinedo-Villanueva
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Evaluating the Transportability of Clinical Prediction Models Across Healthcare Settings: Methods for Assessment and Updating (Botnar-2026-06)

Clinical prediction models are developed to help healthcare providers estimate the probability of a patient health outcome and are widely used in many clinical areas [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Dhiman, Dr L Coates, Prof G Collins
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the fidelity of real-world data transformation into Common Data Models: novel measures for the assessment of OMOP data standardisation as a case study (Botnar-2026-05)

Real-world data (RWD), routinely collected across various healthcare settings, are increasingly used in observational studies, which are now recognised as valuable complements to traditional randomised controlled trials for informing patient care, healthcare delivery, and policy-making. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Delmestri, Assoc Prof S Kiefer, Dr M Pineda-Moncusí
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Assessing the uptake and safety of treatments for rare paediatric cancers using real world data (Botnar-2026-02)

Given the limited availability of clinical trial data and the high prevalence of off-label prescribing in paediatric oncology, real-world data is critical for evaluating the uptake and safety of medicines used in the area. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Burn, Dr D Newby, Prof D Prieto-Alhambra
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advancing Drug Delivery for Regeneration and Repair of the Aging Cartilage (Botnar-2026-01)

Drugs targeting biological drivers of aging face unique translational challenges. In this DPhil, a translational strategy targeting an age-associated disease will be leveraged to advance an immediately clinically relevant intervention. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Alsaleh, Dr D Carugo, Dr PA Mouthuy
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A novel role in mitochondrial homeostasis for the anti-ageing factor RBBP5

The mitochondrion evolved from an endosymbiotic interaction between an alpha-proteobacterium and an archaeon. A defining event during this evolution was the transfer of most mitochondrial genes to the host nucleus. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Poulin, Dr A J Whitmarsh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multiparameter tissue landscapes: shaping neutrophil functional states

Neutrophils represent a major arm of the innate immune defence system, with a long- held view of them being transcriptionally inactive, fast responders, mobilised in response to microbial and tissue insults. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Udalova, Prof H Byrne, Dr A Devaprasad
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the spatial organisation of pathogenic cell niches in chronic inflammatory diseases

Are you interested in understanding how the spatial arrangement of cells shapes tissue inflammation? The immune system functions within highly organised tissue environments, where interactions between immune, stromal and structural cells are essential for maintaining health. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Sansom, Prof C Monaco, Dr M Friedrich, Dr A Hallou
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Join a graduate school at the interface of biology and computation: IMPRS-BAC in Berlin

We seek exceptional graduates from around the globe and are delighted to offer them the ideal environment for advancing their scientific careers. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Max Planck Research Programme
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The AITHYRA International PhD Call in AI for Biomedicine (all genders)

AITHYRA, the Research Institute for Biomedical Artificial Intelligence of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna will open a call for PhD students in September 2026. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Austria PhD Programme
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Beyond H3K4 Methylation: Mechanistic Insights into How KMT2D Controls Transcription, DNA Repair and Genome Stability

Details of the Project. KMT2D is one of the most frequently mutated genes in human cancer, with recurrent loss-of-function alterations in lymphoma, bladder, colorectal and gastric tumours, and is the causative gene in Kabuki syndrome. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr TK Kantidakis, Dr BK Kysela
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)