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Development of antioxidant-loaded dermal formulations for diabetic wound healing

Details of the Project. Diabetic wounds and pressure ulcers affect 26 million patients annually[1]. Limited treatment options make diabetic pressure ulcers difficult to heal leading to sepsis, amputations, and social dysfunction[2,3]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MM Marwah, Dr LSA Sanchez Aranguren, Dr SA Ahmad

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

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Design, construction and testing of recombinant protein production systems for industrial biotechnology applications.

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. The production of recombinant biopharmaceuticals, e.g., antibody fragments and growth hormones, is a billion-dollar industry, with many therapeutic proteins being expressed in the bacterium Escherichia coli [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DB Browning

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

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Antimicrobial resistance and gene regulation in Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli.

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) is a major cause of diarrhoeal disease in industrialized and non-industrialized countries and has been shown to be the cause of travellers’ diarrhoea and persistent diarrhoea in children and HIV patients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DB Browning

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

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Dry eye disease and eye drops: retention of dry eye management formulations in eye

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. If you are interested in pursuing full‑time PhD study in anterior eye research, with a focus on treatment strategies and an in‑depth exploration of the ocular surface and ocular lubricants, this programme may be an opportunity for you. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Dutta, Dr S Trave-Huarte

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

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Integrated formulation–process strategies for optimised extrusion and printability outcomes in additive manufacture of oral solid dosage forms

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Extrusion-based three-dimensional (3D) printing has emerged as a promising platform for delivering personalised solid oral dosage forms however, its broader adoption remains constrained by limited throughput, variable dose uniformity, and inconsistent print reliability. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Kirby, Dr C Russell

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

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Nanoscale Additive Manufacturing of Buccal Microneedle Patches for Enhanced Trans-Mucosal Drug Transport

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Project Details. Buccal drug delivery offers a promising, non-invasive route for the systemic administration of both small-molecule and biologic therapeutics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Russell, Prof AR Mohammed

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

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Research Opportunities in the Department of Education

University of York

Department of Education

Join one of our four research centres and benefit from a department with a network of academic contacts and regular seminars and events to support you as you follow your passion. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Social Sciences Research Programme

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Towards a Fundamental Understanding of the Deformation of Ruthenium and its alloys

University of Warwick

WMG

Research Group: Advanced Steel Processing Group

Ruthenium alloys are growing in interest due to their lower metal value and potential applications across various industries like automotive and AI. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G West, Dr C Slater

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Thought leadership as content marketing strategy in the AI era

Edinburgh Napier University

The Business School

How are B2B marketers navigating AI tools and techniques as they develop strategies to market themselves through social media marketing channels? How have… Read more

Supervisor: Dr JC Cameron

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

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Safeguarding Language Models: Engineering Protective Responses to Mental Health Crises

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

Project Description. Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly embedded in contemporary digital environments, yet their handling of crisis-related interactions remains inconsistent and carries substantial safety risks. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Perez-Almendros, Dr LES Espinosa-Anke, Dr R Evans

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

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Investigating the Role of Extracellular Vesicle-Mediated Transfer of snoRNAs and Ribosomes in Joint Ageing

University of Liverpool

Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Ageing causes significant deterioration in musculoskeletal tissues, especially cartilage, contributing to osteoarthritis. Small nucleolar RNAs (snoRNAs) and extracellular vesicles (EVs) change with age and may drive cartilage decline by altering ribosome function and transferring regulatory RNA cargo. Read more

Supervisors: Prof MJ Peffers, Dr e Clarke , Dr A Chabronova

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

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Developing an in silico method for restoration of endodontically treated human molar teeth.

University of Liverpool

School of Engineering

The aim of the project is to understand how individual traits like tooth shape and material properties affect the success of various restorations approaches of molar teeth. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RR Readioff, Dr A Sharp, Dr EM Moawad, Prof FJ Jarad

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

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Improving the Translation of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Research Into Real‑World Clinical Practice Using Routine Health Data and Advanced Meta‑Analysis Methods

University of Birmingham

Department of Applied Health Sciences

Diagnostic tests are central to effective clinical decision‑making, yet the performance reported in research studies often differs markedly from that observed in everyday NHS settings. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Willis

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

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Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

Begin your journey into advanced research at the Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University, where a diverse spectrum of doctoral programmes invites you to explore humanity’s past, culture, language, and society. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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An intensified, modular absorption carbon capture approach for dispersed small- to medium-scale industrial emitters

Aston University

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Project Summary. Join a new PhD research programme developing an innovative approach for efficient, modular absorption-based CO₂ capture for dispersed emitters. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Rezk, Dr E Tandis, Dr A Alaswas

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

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We have 349 literature PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

literature PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 349 literature PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Development of antioxidant-loaded dermal formulations for diabetic wound healing

Design, construction and testing of recombinant protein production systems for industrial biotechnology applications.

Antimicrobial resistance and gene regulation in Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli.

Dry eye disease and eye drops: retention of dry eye management formulations in eye

Integrated formulation–process strategies for optimised extrusion and printability outcomes in additive manufacture of oral solid dosage forms

Nanoscale Additive Manufacturing of Buccal Microneedle Patches for Enhanced Trans-Mucosal Drug Transport

Research Opportunities in the Department of Education

Towards a Fundamental Understanding of the Deformation of Ruthenium and its alloys

Thought leadership as content marketing strategy in the AI era

Safeguarding Language Models: Engineering Protective Responses to Mental Health Crises

Investigating the Role of Extracellular Vesicle-Mediated Transfer of snoRNAs and Ribosomes in Joint Ageing

Developing an in silico method for restoration of endodontically treated human molar teeth.

Improving the Translation of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Research Into Real‑World Clinical Practice Using Routine Health Data and Advanced Meta‑Analysis Methods

Faculty of Arts, Masaryk University

An intensified, modular absorption carbon capture approach for dispersed small- to medium-scale industrial emitters

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