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We have 358 medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Evaluation of routine neonatal zinc supplementation: clinical outcomes, implementation, and cost-effectiveness across New Zealand neonatal units

In May 2026, Auckland City Hospital introduced routine zinc supplementation for newborn babies. Prior to this, zinc supplementation was not routinely provided. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Lin, Dr BC Cormack, Dr TA Alexander

29 September 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Research opportunities in the Department of Philosophy

University of York

Department of Philosophy

Our Department is at the forefront of philosophy research. We have world-leading academic staff and strong research links with other universities. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology: PhD Studentship in Chemistry- Development of metallodrugs for use in cancer combination therapy

Swansea University

Research, Engagement & Innovation Services

Key Information. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and any application submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than an application submitted in English. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Gill, Prof Gareth Jenkins Jenkins

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Studentship in Computer Science in AI and Machine Learning Explainability for Different Audiences

Newcastle University

Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering

Award Summary. 100% home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026-27 UKRI rates). Overview. One of the main issues with machine learning algorithms is that they are black boxes to human users. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Archambault

26 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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MRes Scholarships in Epidemiology, Evolution and Control of Infectious Diseases

Imperial College London

Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology

£10,000 Scholarships available for entry in October 2026. This MRes programme provides unique inter-disciplinary training in infectious disease epidemiology, mathematical modelling and statistics, genetics and evolution, and computational methods. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Masters by Research

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Lung Cancer Detection and Monitoring using Exhaled Breath Condensate

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Precision Oncology Ireland

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death, largely because it is often detected too late or is difficult to monitor accurately over time. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Toomey, Prof B Hennessy

24 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Predicting Frailty Using Integrated Health and Social Data to Support Preventive, Community-Based Care

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

RSCI Population

This project explores how we can better support people to live healthier, more independent lives for longer by predicting frailty earlier using large, real-world datasets. Read more

Supervisors: Prof H Nazar, Prof N Al-Moubayed

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

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3D-Printing and Functionalization of Polyaryletherketone (PEEK) for Maxillofacial Implants

The University of Manchester

Division of Dentistry

Research Group: Division of Dentistry

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a radiolucent and biocompatible polymer that has been proposed as an alternative to titanium for the fabrication of maxillofacial implants. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Borba, Prof N Silikas

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Decoding Blood Brain Barrier Endothelial Responses to parasitic infection: Omics Driven Mapping of Receptor and Transporter Dynamics

University of Strathclyde

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

The blood–brain barrier (BBB) has been described as the final and last frontier for medicine. Delivering drugs to the brain is a major challenge, particularly for large molecules and biologics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof CW Roberts

12 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Framework for SMART therapeutic encapsulation

University of Strathclyde

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Drug encapsulation is a crucial technology in pharmaceuticals and medicine. It involves enclosing active pharmaceutical ingredients within a carrier material. Read more

Supervisor: Prof CW Roberts

12 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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ERC MORTALMED PhD Scholarship - PharmaFlows: Mapping sodium pentobarbital across time and space

University of Glasgow

College of Social Sciences

Project details. This project traces the social life of sodium pentobarbital across time and space, following its transformation from a widely prescribed sedative in the mid-twentieth century to a highly regulated pharmaceutical primarily associated with assisted dying, state executions, and animal euthanasia. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MF Freire

9 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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ERC MORTALMED PhD Scholarship - Lethal Prescriptions: Sodium Pentobarbital and Assisted Dying in Switzerland

University of Glasgow

College of Social Sciences

Project details. This subproject examines the role of sodium pentobarbital in assisted dying practices in Switzerland, focusing on how this pharmaceutical is embedded within medico-legal, ethical, and institutional regimes that govern voluntary death. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MF Freire

9 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Evaluating the nutritional, cardiometabolic and environmental impact of replacing animal-derived dairy products with plant-based alternatives (Ref: SSEHS/SF-OM26)

Loughborough University

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

The global food system plays a pivotal role in both the prevention of noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, and the mitigation of climate change. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Markey, Prof R Hardy , Prof J Lovegrove

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Utilizing machine learning to decipher the mechanism of protein-DNA binding

The University of Manchester

Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Transcriptional gene regulation, or the ability to control the timing and levels of gene expression through binding of transcription factors (TFs) to DNA, is a defining feature of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Lagator, Prof S Lovell, Prof M Rattray

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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BioSoft Sensors: Soft Hydrogel-Based Sensors for Next-Generation Wearable Health Monitoring (Ref: MP-EM-2601)

Loughborough University

Department of Materials

Aim. to advance the development of next-generation wearable sensors that are soft and adaptable to human skin. It aligns with global trends in personalised medicine and smart wearable devices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Mele, Dr Y Liu

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 358 medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 358 medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Evaluation of routine neonatal zinc supplementation: clinical outcomes, implementation, and cost-effectiveness across New Zealand neonatal units

Research opportunities in the Department of Philosophy

Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology: PhD Studentship in Chemistry- Development of metallodrugs for use in cancer combination therapy

PhD Studentship in Computer Science in AI and Machine Learning Explainability for Different Audiences

MRes Scholarships in Epidemiology, Evolution and Control of Infectious Diseases

Lung Cancer Detection and Monitoring using Exhaled Breath Condensate

Predicting Frailty Using Integrated Health and Social Data to Support Preventive, Community-Based Care

3D-Printing and Functionalization of Polyaryletherketone (PEEK) for Maxillofacial Implants

Decoding Blood Brain Barrier Endothelial Responses to parasitic infection: Omics Driven Mapping of Receptor and Transporter Dynamics

Framework for SMART therapeutic encapsulation

ERC MORTALMED PhD Scholarship - PharmaFlows: Mapping sodium pentobarbital across time and space

ERC MORTALMED PhD Scholarship - Lethal Prescriptions: Sodium Pentobarbital and Assisted Dying in Switzerland

Evaluating the nutritional, cardiometabolic and environmental impact of replacing animal-derived dairy products with plant-based alternatives (Ref: SSEHS/SF-OM26)

Utilizing machine learning to decipher the mechanism of protein-DNA binding

BioSoft Sensors: Soft Hydrogel-Based Sensors for Next-Generation Wearable Health Monitoring (Ref: MP-EM-2601)

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