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We have 178 MRC PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

How does childhood disadvantage contribute to inequalities in adult health, work and financial outcomes?

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Around one in three children in the UK live in poverty, and many experience other forms of disadvantage. This PhD examines relationships between childhood disadvantage and longitudinal patterns of health, employment and welfare outcomes using linked cohort, health record and administrative datasets. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Cornish

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

Menstrual health and intersectional inequalities: a mixed methods study

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Menstrual symptoms and wellbeing are shaped not only by biology, but also by social inequalities. Experiences of pain, mood changes, fatigue, mental health and access to support can differ according to ethnicity, socioeconomic position, disability and other overlapping characteristics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Tinner

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)

Investigating the relationship between neurodevelopmental and anxiety conditions across development

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, are common in young people with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs), including ADHD and autism. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Howe

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)

Substance Use and Self-Harm: Uncovering the Hidden Links Through Multi-Method Research

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

This interdisciplinary PhD explores the relationship between substance use and self-harm across long-term and short-term timescales. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Mars

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

Using genetics to understand early and midlife causes of cardiovascular disease

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of ill health in later life. This project uses genetic epidemiology and Mendelian randomization methods to investigate how traits at different ages influence long-term cardiovascular disease risk. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Sanderson

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)

From Prediction to Practice: Improving Diabetes in Primary Care

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

Healthcare is generating more data than ever. This data is being used to develop tools that help clinicians make diagnosis and treatment decisions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Lee

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

Using genetics to understand neurodevelopmental outcomes in children born with cleft from a clinical birth cohort

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

This project provides training in genetic epidemiology, neurodevelopmental disorders, cohort studies and cleft research. The PhD investigates genetic and non-genetic causes of neurodevelopmental and mental health outcomes in children born with cleft lip and/or palate. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Stergiakouli

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

Brain-heart connections: how astrocytes shape the cardiovascular protective effects of GLP-1

University of Bristol

Bristol Medical School

This PhD project will investigate how glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone central to metabolism, interacts with astrocytes – supportive “star-shaped” brain cells – to influence brain–heart communication. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SM Mastitskaya

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)

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