health data PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 472 health data PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Exploring health inequalities in the impact of unpaid caregiving on employment for carers of people with dementia

Background. Nearly 1 million people are living with dementia in the UK, with this number continuously growing. Unfortunately, care needs to be supplemented by family members and friends, as formal care does not meet all the needs of people living with dementia. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Giebel

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

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Advancing inclusive practices in general practice by understanding diversity in GPs’ working lives

The University of Manchester

Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care

Research Group: Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care

Introduction. Are you passionate about tackling inequality in healthcare and shaping a fairer, more sustainable future for the NHS? Join us in an exciting PhD project that offers a unique opportunity to generate impactful research that improves GP wellbeing and retention across diverse communities. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Jefferson, Dr M Panagioti, Dr L Warwick Giles

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Vibration data and underlying physics for adaptive structural health monitoring

University of Edinburgh

School of Engineering

In the context of long-term monitoring applications, there are numerous structural states that exhibit similar behavior but cannot be generalized with a single model (whether data- or physics-based) due to the inherent time-variant nature of structural evolution (1). Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Garcia Cava

31 October 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Department of Health Technology and Informatics

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Health Technology and Informatics

The Department of Health Technology and Informatics invites outstanding candidates with academic excellence, strong research capability and potential, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proven leadership abilities for full-time PhD study through the prestigious Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2026/27. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Hong Kong PhD Programme

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Exploring Cultural and Social Influences on ADHD Medication Choices in Diverse Communities

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Background. ADHD diagnosis and treatment are shaped not only by clinical factors but also by cultural beliefs, social norms, and the wider community context. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M U Khan

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

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Novel Formulation Strategies for Multi-Drug Delivery Systems to Address Polypharmacy

University of Liverpool

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

This PhD project aims to develop next-generation multi-therapy drug delivery systems that address polypharmacy by engineering programmable formulations in a single dose that simplify complex drug regimens and transform care for patients with multiple chronic conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr w Lau

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

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Design and Analysis of Neural Network-based controllers for unknown systems

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Mathematical systems and control theory “represents an attempt to codify, in mathematical terms, the principles and techniques used in the analysis and design of control systems” [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CG Guiver, Dr S Smith

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

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AI-Powered Energy-Efficient WBANs for Real-Time Health Monitoring

University of Staffordshire

School of Digital, Technology, Innovation & Business

Summary of the Proposed Research. Wireless Body Area Networks (WBANs) are central to next-generation healthcare systems, offering continuous real-time monitoring of patient vital signs through wearable sensors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MB Billah

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

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Global longitudinal comparisons on cognitive function using data from the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP)

University of Bradford

Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Psychology

One prominent global trend is the gradual and irreversible shift towards an older population, with adults aged 65 and older expected to double in the next three decades (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2023). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Yong

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

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NIHR Funded PhD: Dual detection of pathogen and immunocorrelates in saliva for surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases

University of Bristol

School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

NIHR Health Protection Research Focus Award in Vaccines and Immunisation Doctoral Award. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Halliday

3 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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NERC RED-ALERT CDT: Heavy-Metal Sensing and Corresponding Biomarker Monitoring in Freshwater Systems: Direct and Indirect Detection with Modular Fluorescent and Peptide Nucleic Acid Biosensors.

University of Bath

NERC Red-ALERT Centre for Doctoral Training

This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the Red-ALERT CDT, hosted by the University of Bath for entry in September 2026. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T James, Prof S Pascu, Dr D B Gurevich, Prof P Estrela, Dr N Buurma, Prof S Pope

9 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Joint PhD scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia: Project title: BEAR Biomechanical Early Assessment Fall Risk

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship Joint PhD programme between Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia in Sport and Physical Activity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Chiu, Dr Ben Heller

22 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Predicting Medal‑Winning Times in Paralympic Sport

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, commencing 01 October 2026. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Hext, Dr J Kelley, Dr MK Khurana

17 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Mapping Hydromorphology and Hydraulic Habitat

University of Worcester

School of Science and the Environment

Hydromorphology is synonymous with physical habitat in rivers and describes the combination of the morphological and hydrological / hydraulic components of river channels. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Visser

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

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Determining Cyber Attacks by Using Machine Learning to Detect Message Anomalies

University of Worcester

Worcester Business School

We are interested in finding ways to determine internal and external attacks on cyber systems such as IoT devices, wireless sensor networks (WSN), car electronic components, or connected computer systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Tomlinson

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

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We have 472 health data PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

health data PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 472 health data PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Exploring health inequalities in the impact of unpaid caregiving on employment for carers of people with dementia

Advancing inclusive practices in general practice by understanding diversity in GPs’ working lives

Vibration data and underlying physics for adaptive structural health monitoring

Department of Health Technology and Informatics

Exploring Cultural and Social Influences on ADHD Medication Choices in Diverse Communities

Novel Formulation Strategies for Multi-Drug Delivery Systems to Address Polypharmacy

Design and Analysis of Neural Network-based controllers for unknown systems

AI-Powered Energy-Efficient WBANs for Real-Time Health Monitoring

Global longitudinal comparisons on cognitive function using data from the Harmonized Cognitive Assessment Protocol (HCAP)

NIHR Funded PhD: Dual detection of pathogen and immunocorrelates in saliva for surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases

NERC RED-ALERT CDT: Heavy-Metal Sensing and Corresponding Biomarker Monitoring in Freshwater Systems: Direct and Indirect Detection with Modular Fluorescent and Peptide Nucleic Acid Biosensors.

Joint PhD scholarship at Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia: Project title: BEAR Biomechanical Early Assessment Fall Risk

PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Predicting Medal‑Winning Times in Paralympic Sport

Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Mapping Hydromorphology and Hydraulic Habitat

Determining Cyber Attacks by Using Machine Learning to Detect Message Anomalies

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