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Mechanism of CO2 transport in membranes for carbon capture applications
University of Edinburgh School of Engineering
Applications are invited for postgraduate research leading to a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering. Carbon capture has shown great potential for tackling global climate change challenges but its deployment is hindered by the cost of the technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Ferrari
Open Day(s)  30 December 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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Exploring the Molecular Mechanism of Novel Mitochondrial Toxic Drugs identified through a Machine Learning Approach
University of Cambridge Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit
In drug development, mitochondrial inhibition is an important ‘OFF-target’ mechanism of drug-induced toxicity in the clinic, contributing to drug attrition in clinical trials as well as drug withdrawal following approval due to severe adverse events (Will & Dykens, 2014). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M MacFarlane, Dr L Miguel Martins
 14 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Investigation of white etching crack damage mechanism in wind turbine gearbox bearings
University of Sheffield Department of Mechanical Engineering
Modern wind turbine gearbox bearings are failing prematurely, by white structure flaking and axial cracking, which may be caused by the propagation of subsurface white etching cracks (WECs). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Long
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Investigating the mechanism by which aspirin regulates tumour cell metabolism
University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
The purpose of the project is to understand how best to use aspirin and 5-ASA in the clinic for the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer, the second highest cause of cancer mortality in the UK. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A C Williams
 5 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Artificial Intelligence and Mechanism Design for Optimal Routing of Connected Vehicles
University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team.   Sebastian Stein, Enrico Gerding, Paul Brookes (Siemens). Project description. Connected and autonomous vehicles have the potential to make better use of the existing road infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Stein
 22 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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SELF-FUNDING MSc BY RESEARCH PROJECT: Modulation of cyclic AMP level in astrocytes as a novel and alternative mechanism of action of antidepressants
University of Bristol School of Physiology and Pharmacology
Depression is a highly prevalent medical condition which may be life threatening. It also leads to disabilities and has extensive social implications for those affected and the society as a whole. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Kasparov
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Understanding the cell and molecular mechanism of natural and synthetic bioactive compounds in health and medicine
Royal Holloway, University of London School of Biological Sciences
The molecular mechanism of many chemicals and bioactive natural products remain unclear, despite wide use these chemicals as medicines or traditional remedies for the treatment diseases or as antibiotics, in food supplements, and in the agrochemical industry. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R S B Williams
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Molecular mechanism of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) and its implication for SARS-CoV-2-induced pathogenesis
Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry
Background. All cancers arise from a single cell to become a clone which grows unabated to become a tumour. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Waseem
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating mechanism, reactivity and catalysis in organic, supramolecular and biological chemistry
University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry
We are interested in designing and synthesising organic molecules to investigate the basis of catalysis, and to apply these principles to designing our own, artificial catalysts. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof NH Williams
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Understanding the interaction and functional mechanism of mitochondrial MIA pathway
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Mitochondria are vitally important organelles of living cells, which generate the primary energy for all biological activities. Mitochondrial dysfunction leads to life threatening diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, stroke, and various neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Lu, Dr S M Prince
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Investigating mechanism, reactivity and catalysis in organic, supramolecular and biological chemistry
University of Sheffield Department of Chemistry
We are interested in designing and synthesising organic molecules to investigate the basis of catalysis, and to apply these principles to designing our own, artificial catalysts. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof NH Williams
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Multi-scale simulation study for high entropy materials as electrode
University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry
This project is part of a 4-year Dual PhD degree programme between the National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan) and the University of Liverpool (England). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr HY Tiffany Chen, Dr M Dyer
 30 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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SELF-FUNDING MSc BY RESEARCH PROJECT: Underlying mechanism of thrombogenesis in patients with severe coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19)
University of Bristol School of Physiology and Pharmacology
Severe coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is a disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2). Patients with COVID-19 are at significantly increased risk of thrombosis, which can be a challenge to manage and is associated with elevated mortality and morbidity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Hers, Dr A Davidson, Prof I Berger
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Molecular mechanism of innate immunity mediated by the Toll/IL1 receptor signalling pathways
University of Cambridge Department of Biochemistry
Our research aims to elucidate the molecular and cellular regulation of innate immune signal transduction in the context of infectious, inflammatory and autoimmune disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N J Gay
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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The mechanism of regulation of protein synthesis via eIF2 molecular complexes
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Control of protein synthesis is critical for normal metabolism, development and responses to stress. One major pathway is called the integrated stress response (ISR) and centres on translational control of the general protein synthesis factor eIF2B via the phosphorylation of eIF2 [1,2]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Roseman, Prof G D Pavitt
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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