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medical device PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 51 medical device PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Funded PhD – Advancing brain activity-based non-invasive vibrotactile stimulation for dystonia - HLSUOB26

About the project. Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by severe involuntary muscle contractions that can cause abnormal postures, pain, and substantial disability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Fischer, Dr AH Harris, Dr EJ Jafari
 13 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Designing for Adoption: Gold Nanostar-Enhanced Lateral Flow Diagnostics for Antimicrobial-Resistant Respiratory Infections

Abstract. Improper prescribing of antibiotics for viral respiratory tract infections (RTIs) provides no clinical benefit, can negatively impact microbiomes, and is a driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N T K Thanh, Dr GB Bolognesi
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Bath Engineering & Design Studentships: Dexterous microrobotic end-effectors for minimally invasive endoscopic interventions

This project is one of a number in competition for a studentship from the Faculty of Engineering and Design at the University of Bath. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BA Ahmad
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Soft Biomedical Implants for Gastrointestinal Tract Therapies

  Research Group: Sheffield Biomedical Robotics Lab
Aim. To develop and experimentally evaluate soft robotic implant architectures that can dynamically interact with gastrointestinal tissues while maintaining mechanical compatibility, functional performance and long-term stability under physiologically relevant conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Damian
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decoding gastric electrical activity non-invasively

This project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of new computational tools for the personalised, non-invasive assessment of stomach function. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RA Avci
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Surgical Capsule-size Devices for Non-invasive Gastrointestinal Therapies (in collaboration with IntroMedic and Sheffield Teaching Hospital) (C3.5-ELE-Damian)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Damian, Dr C Chen
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From Imaging Atlases to Computational Models: Understanding Lymphatic Dysfunction in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphoedema

  Research Group: Cancer Imaging Group
About the Project. Breast cancer treatment can disrupt lymphatic drainage, resulting in lymphatic dysfunction and, in some individuals, breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL), a chronic condition characterised by swelling of the upper limb. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HR Reynolds
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Developing Novel Optical Methods for Measuring Cerebral Blood Flow

Cerebral blood flow is a critical indicator of brain health. Sufficient blood flow supports essential brain functions, maintains proper metabolism, and enables adaptive responses to external stimuli. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Mesquita
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Smart Implantable and Biomaterial Systems for Targeted Therapy

PhD projects aim to develop advanced biomaterial-based and implantable drug delivery systems that address key clinical needs in oncology, urology, and chronic pain management. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Andrews, Dr S Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Transparent and Adaptive Large Language Model Based  Systems for Personalised Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly being explored in healthcare for their ability to interpret complex guidelines and generate personalised recommendations. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof A Lawson, Dr S McHale
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Healthcare Data Science (HDS CDT)

The EPSRC CDT in Healthcare Data Science is a four-year cohort-based doctoral training programme offering opportunities for doctoral study in computational statistics, machine learning, data engineering and infectious disease analytics within the context of ethically-responsible health research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Next-generation miniaturised optical sources

Supervisors. Dr Massimiliano Guasoni and Dr Lin Xu. Broadband light sources could transform how we diagnose disease, detect hazards and monitor our environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Guasoni
 30 September 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of high-performance miniaturised ultrasonic devices for precision minimally invasive surgery

Supervisors. Dr Xuan Li, Dr Andrew Hamilton and Dr Felix Langfeldt. This project, in the field of ultrasonic surgery, focuses on the development of cutting-edge miniature ultrasonic devices targeted for bone surgery. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Li
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A novel treatment strategy for incurable brain tumours: the chemistry of a cold electrically-excited atmospheric plasma (CAP)-enhanced drug delivery system (in collaboration with Plasma4) (C3.5-MPS-Short)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof RS Short, Dr G Wells, Prof SJ Collis, Dr A Robson
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Swallowable Self-Assembling Robots for 3D Printing Inside the Body (S3.5-ELE-Miyashita)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Miyashita, Dr T Paterson
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)