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food science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 95 food science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Heat mitigation and management for females

Global warming is causing a sustained increase in temperatures each decade, and an increase in the frequency and intensity of heat waves, which collectively is harming human health. . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Mee, Dr BD Duncan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Effect of New Zealand Blackcurrant on cardiovascular responses to prolonged inactivity and exercise

New Zealand blackcurrant (NZBC) has a unique and high profile of anthocyanins (Kähkönen et al 2003). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MC Cook, Dr AR Renfree
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Basketball footwear, is it a case of style over substance?

The purpose of Basketball footwear is multifactorial, the underlying substance that encompasses functionality, support and comfort which directly influences a player's performance is potentially now of less importance due to the stylistic trends that have been established due to ‘signature shoes’ which are associated with successful players. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr DC Cooper, Dr C Holland, Dr AV Vaquera
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Analysis of the effective development of women’s football players (Goalkeepers or outfield players) using LTAD as a framework

The women’s game is becoming more prominent and attracting more funding due to previous successes and low risk investment, an increase in revenue of 590% between 2011 and 2019 (Clarkson et al. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JW West, Dr PB Blakey, Dr J Francis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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An exploration of responders and non-responders to New Zealand blackcurrant intake on metabolic and cardiovascular responses

Use of dietary supplements as ergogenic aids is common among athletes to support training and enhance performance (Maughan et al 2011). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MC Cook
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Value Creation Stories in Coach Developer Social Learning Spaces

Research concerning Coach Developers has steadily increased in volume over the last decade (e.g., Stodter and Cushion 2019; North 2010; Kraft, Culver, and… Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Vinson, Dr R Pritchard
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Transforming Practice: Co-Creating Practitioner Training to Challenge Stigma and Support Activity with Type 1 Diabetes

People with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) consistently report a strong desire to participate in physical activity (PA), yet face persistent structural, educational, and interpersonal barriers throughout their lives. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Richardson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cocoa Flavanols and Mental Health: An Investigation of Mood, Cognition and Gut–Brain Mechanisms

Are you interested in how diet can influence mental health and brain function? This PhD offers an exciting opportunity to investigate how bioactive compounds in cocoa may support mood, cognition and psychological wellbeing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Barfoot, Dr D Lamport, Dr G Walton
 21 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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What role for the voluntary and community sector in promoting community resilience?

The recently published UK Government Resilience Framework (Cabinet Office 2022) renews a commitment to a “whole-of-society” approach where strengthened partnerships with the voluntary and community sector (VCS) are seen as an important way of protecting communities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Coates
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

Project Overview. A biofilm is a robust form of bacteria colony resistant to antibiotics. They have significant impacts on a multitude of industries impacting health and industrial processes such as in food production and water security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr G Barrett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The impact of micro- and nanoplastics on haemostasis and thrombosis

Project Overview. Plastics naturally degrade into microscopic particles over time. While the environmental consequences of micro- and nanoplastic (MNP) pollution are well-documented, these particles are increasingly making their way into the food chain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pollitt, Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The potential of AI in the detection and diagnosis of dementia in rural areas/underserved groups

There are currently around 982,000 people with dementia in the UK with the number expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040 (Alzheimer’s Society, 2025). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Evans
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP CDT)

The EPSRC CDT in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP CDT) is a new EPSRC-funded centre focused on training the next generation of synthetic chemists, developing a sustainable, innovative chemistry culture that equips students to address major emerging and future global challenges in Human Health, Energy & Materials, and Food Security. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP CDT)

The EPSRC CDT in Chemical Synthesis for a Healthy Planet (CSHP CDT) is a new EPSRC-funded centre focused on training the next generation of synthetic chemists, developing a sustainable, innovative chemistry culture that equips students to address major emerging and future global challenges in Human Health, Energy & Materials, and Food Security. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases

Project Overview. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease represent major health risks in ageing societies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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