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healthcare PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 326 healthcare PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Low-Dose Photon-Counting CT for Lung Cancer Detection and Quantitative Characterisation

Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, and CT imaging plays a central role in its detection, staging and monitoring. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Swift, Dr P Metherall, Dr C Johns
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Unbreakable photonics-based encryption using hybrid electronic-optical systems

Encryption is a cornerstone of modern communication systems, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data transmitted across networks. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Strain, Dr J Porte-Parera
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Perceptive Sensors and AI-embodied Wearable Electronics (Ref: FP-LO-2026)

Synthetic Senses - Natural Interfaces. from flexible sensors to wearable electronics that listen, learn from and assist the human body. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof LG Occhipinti
 28 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Evaluation of routine neonatal zinc supplementation: clinical outcomes, implementation, and cost-effectiveness across New Zealand neonatal units

In May 2026, Auckland City Hospital introduced routine zinc supplementation for newborn babies. Prior to this, zinc supplementation was not routinely provided. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Lin, Dr BC Cormack, Dr TA Alexander
 29 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events (MACE) in Patients with Psoriasis

  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
This PhD studentship is funded by a psoriasis association research grant. Background. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease associated with several comorbidities, including major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), which are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Alabas, Dr L Kearsley-Fleet, Dr J Sergeant, Dr R Warren
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Research opportunities in the Department of Health Sciences

Our research aligns with major national and international health challenges across an increasing life-course. It leads to greater innovation in the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of health conditions. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Beyond normal - Proteins in Alien Environments (Ref: CG-AC-2525)

What would happen if the liquid enabling life were not water, but a class of molecules with a similar melting range known as 'ionic liquids'? Ionic liquids are, simply, liquids made of ions usually defined as having melting temperatures below 100C, for which there are millions of possible options. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Croft
 3 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Using microstructured solvent systems for crystallisation with controlled particle characteristics

One of the most risky and time-consuming steps of the manufacture of medicines is the scale-up, especially to generate powders and particles that further can be processed into formulations such as tablets. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Edkins
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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GEMS: Toward Distribution-Robust Medical Imaging Models in the Wild

While deep learning has shown remarkable performance in medical imaging benchmarks, translating these results to real-world clinical deployment remains challenging. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr LCH Lim
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Leveraging Precision Medicine to Predict an Adverse Drug Reaction

The tragedy of adverse drug reaction (ADRs) is synonymous with thalidomide yet in the context of mental health (MH) patients, intolerable side effects of psychiatric medication, leading to poor concordance, with the likelihood of further deterioration and possible involuntary treatment, is emerging as a very serious health issue. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Real-Time Interaction Quality Evaluation and Adaptive Strategies for Socially Interactive Agents

Socially Interactive Agents, such as digital humans, embodied conversational agents, and virtual avatars, are increasingly used in education, healthcare, entertainment, and service contexts. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Yang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  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

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

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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PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Menstrual Health: Towards Gender-Responsive Policy and Practice in Sport

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, commencing 01 October 2026.  . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JB Black, Dr EI Ioannou, Dr J Cherrington
 17 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Development of a framework to support job related fitness amongst South Yorkshire Police officers

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, commencing 01 October 2026. This fully funded scholarship covers Home PhD fees and provides a stipend at the Living Wage Foundation rate (£22,152 for 2025/26). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Kirk, Dr J Newman, Miss HM Mills
 17 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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