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We have 358 medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Using microstructured solvent systems for crystallisation with controlled particle characteristics

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

One of the most risky and time-consuming steps of the manufacture of medicines is the scale-up, especially to generate powders and particles that further can be processed into formulations such as tablets. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Edkins

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: AI-Driven Extracellular Vesicle and microRNA Profiling for Precision Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

Monash University Malaysia

Engineering and Information Technology

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains difficult to diagnose early, as current methods rely on cognitive testing, neuroimaging, and invasive cerebrospinal fluid sampling. Read more

Supervisor: Dr OHF Ong

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating chronic inflammation caused by asbestos-like fibres as a driver of mesothelioma

Lancaster University

Biomedical and Life Sciences

Mesothelioma is a devastating cancer causatively linked to asbestos exposure. Asbestos fibres can persist in the body for many years, causing chronic inflammation which contributes to malignant transformation of mesothelial cells in the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Jackson-Jones, Dr L Unterholzner

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

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The Architecture of Future Healthcare Environments

University of Reading

School of the Built Environment

Healthcare provision is constantly evolving due to advancements in medical science, changes in patient demographics, and emerging challenges. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Shibeika

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

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A PhD Studentship in AI and Network Science for Modern Power Systems Analysis

Imperial College London

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship, to be undertaken at Imperial College London (Control and Power Group, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering). Read more

Supervisors: Dr HH Hamedmoghadam, Prof T Green

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

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Joint PhD Scholarship: Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia. Project: Predictive Modelling of Football Ball Parameters and Injury Risk during Head Contact Events

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship on the Joint PhD programme between Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Mills, Dr L Foster

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

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PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Embedding Physical Activity into Family Hubs: A Co Designed Community Intervention for Postpartum Women

Sheffield Hallam University

Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre

Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, commencing 01 October 2026. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr M De Vivo, Dr EI Ioannou, Dr C Homer

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

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How can a ‘living evidence ecosystem’ be established to ensure participant recruitment and retention guidelines for randomised controlled trials remain relevant in real time?

University of York

Department of Health Sciences

The Trial Forge Studies Within A Trial (SWATs) Centre, within York Trials Unit (Department of Health Sciences) at the University of York is inviting applications for a fully funded, full-time, three-year PhD studentship. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Parker, Dr C Simmonds

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

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Activating Young People to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – Exploring the ability to iterate and scale AMR educational interventions across global regions

Imperial College London

Department of Surgery and Cancer

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, fully-funded PhD studentship position within the Fleming Initiative, housed within the Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Holmes, Dr K Grailey, Prof M Reiss

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

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Computational methods and AI models for medical image analysis: Generative AI, Vision-Language Model, Multimodal Learning and Foundation Model

University of Birmingham

School of Computer Science

Research Group: Digital Healthcare and Medical Imaging Research Group

Are you a prospective PhD student looking to make a significant impact in healthcare AI? Join our dynamic research team as we delve into the transformative potential of cutting-edge technologies like generative models and foundation models. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Z Zhang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Integration of physical activity support into the NHS cancer care pathway (Ref: SSEHS/KG26)

Loughborough University

School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Unequivocal evidence confirms that physical activity during chemotherapy for some cancers is … Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Gokal

30 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Studying microRNA landscape during spinal cord regeneration

The University of Manchester

Division of Molecular and Cellular Function

Research Group: Division of Molecular and Cellular Function

The human spinal cord (SC) has limited regenerative capacity, and no effective therapies exist to restore function after spinal cord injury (SCI), resulting in severe disability and low quality of life and life-expectancy. Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Soto Rodriguez, Dr P.S. Slater, Dr K Dorey, Dr A.M. Martín

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

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Building new nano-biosensors for healthcare: Linking biology to the world of carbon nanotechnology through synthetic biology

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Biosciences

Research Group: Molecular Biosciences

Proteins are nature’s very own molecular machines carrying out functions ranging from catalysis to molecular recognition to energy conversion. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Jones, Prof M Palma, Dr WK Kelton

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

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Combining genetic and biophysical approaches to understand the structure function relationship of the Notch Abruptex domain

The University of Manchester

Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Notch is a developmental signalling receptor with widespread roles in metazoan development and adult stem cell regulation. Precise control of Notch signalling levels is crucial for proper development and health. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Baron, Dr M Cliff, Dr J Swift

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

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MultiSci MRC-DTP iCASE Studentship (October 2026 entry)

Imperial College London

Imperial College London is delighted to offer 5 industry collaborative studentships as part of the Medical Research Council (MRC) Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) MRC iCASE Studentship

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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

Using microstructured solvent systems for crystallisation with controlled particle characteristics

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: AI-Driven Extracellular Vesicle and microRNA Profiling for Precision Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

Investigating chronic inflammation caused by asbestos-like fibres as a driver of mesothelioma

The Architecture of Future Healthcare Environments

A PhD Studentship in AI and Network Science for Modern Power Systems Analysis

Joint PhD Scholarship: Sheffield Hallam University and La Trobe University, Australia. Project: Predictive Modelling of Football Ball Parameters and Injury Risk during Head Contact Events

PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University: Embedding Physical Activity into Family Hubs: A Co Designed Community Intervention for Postpartum Women

How can a ‘living evidence ecosystem’ be established to ensure participant recruitment and retention guidelines for randomised controlled trials remain relevant in real time?

Activating Young People to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) – Exploring the ability to iterate and scale AMR educational interventions across global regions

Computational methods and AI models for medical image analysis: Generative AI, Vision-Language Model, Multimodal Learning and Foundation Model

Integration of physical activity support into the NHS cancer care pathway (Ref: SSEHS/KG26)

Studying microRNA landscape during spinal cord regeneration

Building new nano-biosensors for healthcare: Linking biology to the world of carbon nanotechnology through synthetic biology

Combining genetic and biophysical approaches to understand the structure function relationship of the Notch Abruptex domain

MultiSci MRC-DTP iCASE Studentship (October 2026 entry)

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