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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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Roles of negative transcriptional regulators in breast cancers

The University of Manchester

Division of Molecular and Cellular Function

Research Group: Division of Molecular and Cellular Function

Breast cancer is a widespread and life-threatening condition that affects millions of women globally. Understanding the complexity of gene expression associated with this disease is essential for developing targeted interventions that can revolutionize its diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr PG Grzechnik, Dr S Nagarajan

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

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Safeguarding Language Models: Engineering Protective Responses to Mental Health Crises

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

Research Group: Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

Project Description. Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly embedded in contemporary digital environments, yet their handling of crisis-related interactions remains inconsistent and carries substantial safety risks. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Perez-Almendros, Dr LES Espinosa-Anke, Dr R Evans

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

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Morphology, motion, and mechanics of vertebral joints in fish

University of Liverpool

Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

This project uses fish as a fascinating model system to explore how our spines work so we can keep them healthier for longer. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Camp, Dr A Sharp

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

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Hyperalgesic priming in chronic pain – the role of the stress axes

University of Liverpool

Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Chronic pain devastates lives, yet we still don’t fully understand how it takes hold—especially where there’s no clear physical cause. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Marshall

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

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Designing therapeutic approaches for a new group of neurodevelopmental conditions associated with V-ATPase dysfunction

University of Liverpool

Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Variants in V-ATPase encoding genes are increasingly linked to neurodevelopmental conditions for which there is no treatment. This project will explore small molecules and RNA-based therapies to combat these devastating conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Whysall

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

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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes for Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms, Pathway Analysis, and Intranasal Delivery

Monash University Malaysia

Pharmacy

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) causes progressive dementia, and current treatments only slow symptoms. Overactive microglia drive AD pathology, making them key therapeutic targets. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Chee Wun Chee Wun

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

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Development of a relevant cocultured cell skins models to understand the development of biofilms in wounds

The University of Manchester

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

Bacteria colonize skin but in general, do not form biofilms when the skin is intact; however, bacteria do form biofilms in wounds which delays healing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Pluen, Prof A McBain, Dr CT Tapeinos

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

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Genome control by cohesin ligands

University of Leicester

Molecular and Cell Biology

Second Supervisor. Professor Peijun Zhang, Nuffield Department of Medicine University of Oxford. The human genome is metres long but packed into cells only a few micrometres in diameter. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Panne

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

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Improving the Translation of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Research Into Real‑World Clinical Practice Using Routine Health Data and Advanced Meta‑Analysis Methods

University of Birmingham

Department of Applied Health Sciences

Diagnostic tests are central to effective clinical decision‑making, yet the performance reported in research studies often differs markedly from that observed in everyday NHS settings. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Willis

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

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Mechanism-based design and screening for synthetic inhibitors targeting the small GTPase splice variant RAC1B

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

RAC1 is a small GTPase protein that functions as a key signaling node downstream of various microenvironmental signaling pathways. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Jin, Dr RB Bryce, Dr S Butterworth

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

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Creating Explainable AI for Health with Confidence

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Professor Gabriela Czanner. This PhD will develop advanced machine learning methods to transform heterogeneous, routinely collected medical data into explainable, uncertainty-aware insights for healthcare decision-making. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Czanner

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

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Multimodal Learning for Human-Centered Healthcare: Motion Understanding and Medical Imaging

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

Project summary and focus. The project aims to develop multimodal machine learning methods for advanced healthcare data analysis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr QM Men

28 February 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Towards the development of a novel class of broad-spectrum anti-infective drugs

University of Strathclyde

Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Through exceptionally strong research collaborations at the interface of chemistry, biology, and medicine, we have applied innovative thinking to the field of (Minor Groove Binders) MGBs to develop a novel platform for drug discovery with the potential to treat an impressive range of diseases, including bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Scott

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

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We have 335 medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 335 medicine PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

Roles of negative transcriptional regulators in breast cancers

Safeguarding Language Models: Engineering Protective Responses to Mental Health Crises

Morphology, motion, and mechanics of vertebral joints in fish

Hyperalgesic priming in chronic pain – the role of the stress axes

Designing therapeutic approaches for a new group of neurodevelopmental conditions associated with V-ATPase dysfunction

PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes for Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms, Pathway Analysis, and Intranasal Delivery

Development of a relevant cocultured cell skins models to understand the development of biofilms in wounds

Genome control by cohesin ligands

Improving the Translation of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Research Into Real‑World Clinical Practice Using Routine Health Data and Advanced Meta‑Analysis Methods

Mechanism-based design and screening for synthetic inhibitors targeting the small GTPase splice variant RAC1B

Creating Explainable AI for Health with Confidence

Multimodal Learning for Human-Centered Healthcare: Motion Understanding and Medical Imaging

Towards the development of a novel class of broad-spectrum anti-infective drugs

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