Rhodococcus equi lipid bodies: Targeting the pathogen’s fat reserves for infection control

The bacterium Rhodococcus equi is endemic in horse studs worldwide and causes potentially fatal pneumonia in foals. Foals that survive, may have reduced athletic ability as adults. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Garton, Dr H O'Hare

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

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Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) present a significant clinical challenge, affecting millions worldwide and often leading to severe complications, including infection and amputation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang

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

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Highly durable non-releasing antimicrobial coatings for catheters to combat catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are among the most common hospital-acquired infections worldwide threatening over 150 million people annually, imposing substantial burdens on the health system. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang

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

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Next-generation polymeric filters with antimicrobial action for improved air purification

Sheffield Hallam University

Materials and Engineering Research Institute

Supported by dedicated supervisory and technical teams, this PhD offers an exciting and unique multi-disciplinary opportunity across two world-class research environments at each end of the globe. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Clegg, Dr EK Kordatos, Dr AB Baji, Assoc Prof IK Kong

28 May 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Sheffield Hallam University - SCYPHeR Scholarship in the Institute of Social Sciences: Understanding and measuring loneliness in children with cystic fibrosis and their carers

Sheffield Hallam University

Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a complex, life-limiting condition that affects multiple organ systems and necessitates intensive, ongoing management. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AY Ypsilanti, Dr CC Carter, Dr SJ Jones, Dr J Thompson

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating immune responses to controlled human infection with Bordetella pertussis using multi-omics

University of Southampton

Faculty of Medicine

Project Title. Investigating immune responses to controlled human infection with Bordetella pertussis using multi-omics. Lead Institute / Faculty. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Dale

18 June 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Statistical methods for causal inference in routine prescribing data: Application in long-term risk of psychiatric disorder and psychotropic medication use after SARS-CoV-2 infection in Scotland

University of Strathclyde

Department of Mathematics & Statistics

This project is in the field of pharmacoepidemiology, public health and medical statistics. The aim is to examine the long-term effect of SARS-CoV-2 infection (including but not limited to long COVID) in mental health, especially psychiatric disorders and related medication use in Scotland population. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y He, Prof C Robertson, Dr T Mueller

25 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Determining how immune responses are regulated in the lung and gut by the local environment

The University of Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The immune system must respond quickly to infection but must also be tightly regulated so it ignores harmless substances and our own tissues. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Travis, Prof R K Grencis, Prof D Thornton

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

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Mapping CD4+ T cell fate decisions and functional coordination within tissues during infection

The University of Manchester

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

CD4+ T cells are essential components of the immune system, orchestrating protection against infection. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Couper, Prof DD Dyer

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

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Targeting Salmonella subversion of cellular senescence to combat antimicrobial-resistant typhoid fever

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Antimicrobial-resistant typhoid fever. The world faces epidemics of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) typhoid fever caused by Salmonella Typhi that underlies 12 million cases / 129 000 deaths each year. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Humphreys

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

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Engineering anti-CRISPR/Cas systems to control the DNA damage response in live bacterial cells

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences

By 2050, bacterial pathogens will be the foremost threat to human health due to the rise in antimicrobial resistance. For instance, Staphylococcus aureus is the leading Gram-positive bacterium causing death from bacterial infections worldwide and currently accounts for over one million deaths per year. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Winterhalter

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigation of signalling mechanisms that control Mycobacterium tuberculosis survival under host-imposed stresses

University of Leicester

Department of Respiratory Sciences

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is a sophisticated pathogen, and it can replicate in eukaryotic cells and survive in infected humans for decades. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Mukamolova

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

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We have 28 infection control PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

infection control PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 28 infection control PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Rhodococcus equi lipid bodies: Targeting the pathogen’s fat reserves for infection control

Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing

Highly durable non-releasing antimicrobial coatings for catheters to combat catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Next-generation polymeric filters with antimicrobial action for improved air purification

Sheffield Hallam University - SCYPHeR Scholarship in the Institute of Social Sciences: Understanding and measuring loneliness in children with cystic fibrosis and their carers

Investigating immune responses to controlled human infection with Bordetella pertussis using multi-omics

Statistical methods for causal inference in routine prescribing data: Application in long-term risk of psychiatric disorder and psychotropic medication use after SARS-CoV-2 infection in Scotland

Determining how immune responses are regulated in the lung and gut by the local environment

Mapping CD4+ T cell fate decisions and functional coordination within tissues during infection

Targeting Salmonella subversion of cellular senescence to combat antimicrobial-resistant typhoid fever

Engineering anti-CRISPR/Cas systems to control the DNA damage response in live bacterial cells

Investigation of signalling mechanisms that control Mycobacterium tuberculosis survival under host-imposed stresses

Identification of new therapeutic pathways for immune modulation

Employing molecular virology to investigate hepatitis E virus replication

Vaccine development for important spirochaetal diseases of cattle.

We have 28 infection control PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

infection control PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 28 infection control PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Rhodococcus equi lipid bodies: Targeting the pathogen’s fat reserves for infection control

Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing

Highly durable non-releasing antimicrobial coatings for catheters to combat catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Next-generation polymeric filters with antimicrobial action for improved air purification

Sheffield Hallam University - SCYPHeR Scholarship in the Institute of Social Sciences: Understanding and measuring loneliness in children with cystic fibrosis and their carers

Investigating immune responses to controlled human infection with Bordetella pertussis using multi-omics

Statistical methods for causal inference in routine prescribing data: Application in long-term risk of psychiatric disorder and psychotropic medication use after SARS-CoV-2 infection in Scotland

Determining how immune responses are regulated in the lung and gut by the local environment

Mapping CD4+ T cell fate decisions and functional coordination within tissues during infection

Targeting Salmonella subversion of cellular senescence to combat antimicrobial-resistant typhoid fever

Engineering anti-CRISPR/Cas systems to control the DNA damage response in live bacterial cells

Investigation of signalling mechanisms that control Mycobacterium tuberculosis survival under host-imposed stresses

Identification of new therapeutic pathways for immune modulation

Employing molecular virology to investigate hepatitis E virus replication

Vaccine development for important spirochaetal diseases of cattle.

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