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We have 97 medical research council PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Early-life infection exposure and risk of allergy and lung disease in adulthood

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Early-life respiratory infections influence long-term lung health. Using ALSPAC data, PhIP-Seq antibody profiling and existing serology, the project investigates how early pathogen exposure links to later lung outcomes and immune mechanisms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Hamilton

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Reconstitution of cell division

Medical Research Council (Cambridge)

Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Background. During cellular division, most bacteria and archaea assemble a ring structure that coordinates the separation of mother and daughter cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Lowe

8 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Structures and mechanisms of the human replisome

Medical Research Council (Cambridge)

Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Accurate genome duplication is essential for all forms of life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Yeeles

8 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Modelling HIV transmission and the impact of innovations in preexposure prophylaxis against a background of structural and behavioural complexity

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

This PhD investigates HIV transmission and the impact of oral and injectable PrEP using mathematical modelling, exploring adherence, risk perception and behavioural factors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Colman

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Cycles, signals and causality: Exploring methods for robust analysis of digital health data across menstrual cycles

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

CycleTrack is collecting high-quality menstrual health data across multiple cycles. This PhD will assess potential biases in analysing complex digital health datasets and investigate methods to mitigate them, developing expertise in data science, statistics, epidemiology and digital health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Millard

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Can Virtual Reality (VR) embodiment experiences be used as part of treatment for eating disorders?

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Current treatments for eating disorders work for less than half of those affected, so it is vital to develop novel treatments. Virtual Reality enables a unique experience of “embodiment”. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Bould

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Understanding the role of immunometabolic changes and immune exhaustion during recovery of paediatric cardiac bypass surgery

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

1 in 300 babies born in the UK will require surgery for congenital heart disease. Although cardiopulmonary bypass has transformed survival, recovery varies considerably, with some children developing significant complications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Caputo

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Modelling the impact of homelessness and related social exclusions on health in the UK

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Homelessness is an increasing problem which is associated with considerable health harms. Homelessness overlaps with other forms of social exclusion, such as incarceration and drug use, which further increases their health harms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Stone, Prof P Vickerman

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Using data from diverse populations to explore the genetic causes of skin disease

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

The Skin Genetics Consortium is conducting genome-wide association studies in more than 4 million individuals to identify genomic regions associated with approximately 100 skin conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Paternoster

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

The early detection and management of liver disease: improving outcomes in an underserved patient group

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Liver disease is leading cause of mortality in working age and a major cause of working life years lost. It disproportionately impacts patients with people in underserved communities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KA Abeysekera

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Mental health through the menopause transition

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

The menopause transition is a period of increased risk of mental health problems, but there is poor understanding of which women are most at risk. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Joinson

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Targeted gene integration therapy for cystinosis

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Cystinosis is a rare condition caused by mutations in the CTNS gene. This leads to cystine build-up in cells which damages many organs, especially the kidneys. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Saleem

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Social determinants of mental ill-health over the life course: longitudinal analysis of young people in the Philippines and UK

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

This interdisciplinary project provides training in global mental health and advanced epidemiological/statistical methods. Using data from two large cohorts in the Philippines and England, the project will improve our understanding on life course risk factors for poor mental health and self-harm. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Sharp

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Vascular morphology and haemodynamic risk of intracranial aneurysm in aortic coarctation

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Aortic coarctation (CoA) is a common congenital heart disease, and even after successful repair, patients face elevated lifelong risk of hypertension, stroke, and intracranial aneurysm (IA). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Hart

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

What is behind the upsurge of colorectal cancer incidence among young adults?

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Colorectal (bowel) cancer (CRC) is the third most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death globally. This project aims to uncover the driving factors behind the upsurge of colorectal cancer incidence among young adults. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Corbin

21 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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