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medical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 144 medical engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Understanding neural circuit dynamics in models of Parkinson’s

Background. Applications are invited from both Home students and International students to join a multidisciplinary team of researchers studying the links between behaviour and brain circuit dynamics in animal models of Parkinson’s. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P J Magill, Prof A Sharott, Dr J Gallego, Dr H Collins
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing and Testing Brain Stimulation Patterns to Promote Half-Harmonic Entrainment for Therapeutic Benefit in Parkinson’s Disease

Background. Applications are invited from both Home students and International students to join a multidisciplinary team of researchers studying the synchronisation of brain activity to deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Duchet, Prof H Tan
 1 December 2026  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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Aging sub-cellular powerstations

Student Background. Theoretical Physics, Mathematics/Statistics, Bioinformatics, Electrical Engineering, Computing (Biological knowledge not required). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Innovative Drug Discovery: First-in-Class Small Molecules for Unmet Medical Needs

This PhD project will develop first-in-class small-molecule therapeutic candidates for diseases with substantial unmet medical need. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof X Lei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Leveraging expert knowledge for medical image segmentation

  Research Group: Biomedical Imaging Algorithms group, Department of Cybernetics
Despite recent advances, deep learning methods for medical image segmentation can be hampered by limited availability of expertly labeled data. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Kybic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing effective interfaces for Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) data collection to support prediction and treatment of health conditions in the community

Supervisor. Professor Mark Weal. Health technologies play important roles in earlier prediction of illness and enabling behavioural interventions to help manage conditions in the community. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Weal
 31 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Equitable Cardiovascular Risk Prediction Through Personalised Blood Flow Modelling

About the Project. Despite major advances in cardiovascular prevention, many patients who experience serious cardiovascular events would not be identified as high risk by current clinical prediction tools. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof SB Beier
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MSCA Doctoral Fellow Studentship in Adaptation Services, Cloud Intelligence Hub and Edge Intelligence Rims for AI-Driven Cyber-Physical Systems (GREET Doctoral Network, Fixed Term)

INTRACOM SINGLE MEMBER S.A. TELECOM SOLUTIONS. Location. Athens, Greece. Hours. Full Time. Contract Type. Fixed Term, 3 Years. The Position. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof X Liu, Dr AK Krukowski
 13 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI and machine learning to establish the disease trajectory of People with Parkinson’s

  Research Group: Healthcare Engineering
A self-funded PhD project position is available in the theory and application of biologically-inspired “white box” machine learning algorithms to the assessment… Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Magnetic Nanobots for Targeted Cancer Therapy

This PhD research focuses on developing magnetic nanobots for targeted cancer therapy. By harnessing externally controlled magnetic fields, these nanoscale devices can navigate to tumour sites, enabling precise drug delivery while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Hanson, Prof R D'Sa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Leveraging machine learning to improve assisted reproductive technology outcomes for those with endometriosis.

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system defined as a failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected intercourse. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Tempest, Dr W El-Bouri, Prof D Hapangama, Dr C Hill
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Employing digital twins in the pursuit of real ones: leveraging machine learning to improve assisted reproductive technology outcomes

Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system defined as a failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected intercourse. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Tempest, Dr W El-Bouri
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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3D forming of cellulosic biopolymer materials using electrohydrodynamic atomisation

Three-dimensional forming refers to the fabrication of structure through layer-by-layer deposition of material using a printer head, a nozzle or other printing techniques. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Sun
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Position in Biodegradable Thread-Based Materials for Soft Transient Electronics – Dalhousie University, Canada

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on the development of biodegradable, thread-based materials for use in flexible, transient electronic platforms. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Y Wu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)