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medical research council PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 97 medical research council 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 closed-loop sleep stimulation for motor learning and stroke recovery

Background. Applications are invited from both Home students and International students to join a multidisciplinary team of researchers studying the potential for closed-loop auditory stimulation during sleep to be used to improve memory consolidation following stroke. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof M Fleming, Prof A Sharott, Prof A Jackson
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Phase-locked Deep Brain Stimulation to restore neural dynamics in Parkinson’s Disease

Background. Applications are invited from both Home students and International students to join a multidisciplinary team of researchers studying phase-locked deep brain stimulation to improve movement and sleep in people with Parkinson’s disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H Tan, Dr S He, Prof A Sharott
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Discovering and translating physiological biomarkers for personalised adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson’s disease

Background. Applications are invited from both Home students and International students to join a multidisciplinary team of researchers studying how neural, movement and behavioural signals can be used to personalise adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof A Oswal, Prof T Denison, Assoc Prof H Cagnan, Dr B Abdi-Sargezeh
 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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MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology

Gain world-class research training, collaborate across institutions, and tackle global health challenges with the Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Exposome Immunology. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  4 Year PhD Programme
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MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology

Gain world-class research training, collaborate across institutions, and tackle global health challenges with the Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Exposome Immunology. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  4 Year PhD Programme
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MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology

Gain world-class research training, collaborate across institutions, and tackle global health challenges with the Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) in Exposome Immunology. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  4 Year PhD Programme
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FULLY FUNDED - Project DC13: AI-driven surveillance for respiratory infections

Background. The threat of a high-impact respiratory pandemic is growing, underscoring the urgent need for advanced surveillance systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Ho
 8 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Law PhD Studentships

Join a leading Law school. UEA Law School is a vibrant and supportive community of expert academics & scholars, housed in the splendid 17th century Earlham Hall. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Law Research Programme
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DPhil Programme at the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Therapeutic Genomics

We are seeking outstanding applicants for 3–4-year DPhil/PhD projects in Therapeutic Genomics at the University of Oxford and Newcastle University. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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DPhil Programme at the MRC Centre of Research Excellence in Therapeutic Genomics

We are seeking outstanding applicants for 3–4-year DPhil/PhD projects in Therapeutic Genomics at the University of Oxford and Newcastle University. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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FULLY FUNDED - Project DC12: Virome dynamics in wastewater across urban, rural, and high-risk settings: molecular detection, mutational impact and host risk

To apply, please click institution website. Background. Emerging and re-emerging viruses continue to pose major threats to global health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A daSilva Filipe
 8 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Therapeutic resolution of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) by natural products

  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating cardiovascular disorder which, if left untreated, leads to heart failure and death. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Nasim, Prof C Wright
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Re-purposing established drugs for the resolution of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a devastating cardiovascular disorder which, if left untreated, leads to heart failure and death. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Nasim, Dr K Assi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only