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oncology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 25 oncology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Precision Oncology Ireland Scholarship Programme

POI is a consortium of academic, industry, charity and clinical partners, working collaboratively to develop the next generation of diagnostic and therapeutic options for cancer care, by combining traditional "wet-lab" biological research with "dry lab" computational approaches. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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PhD Position: AI-based Image Analysis in Oncology

  Research Group: Centre for Biomedical Image Analysis (CBIA), FI MU
PhD Position. AI-based Image Analysis in Oncology. Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University (FI MU), Brno, Czech Republic. Supervisor. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof MK Kozubek
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for oncology indications

A major challenge in cancer therapy is to develop therapeutic agents that selectively target tumour cells but are not harmful to normal tissue. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Pors, Dr Muhammad Wahajuddin, Prof R Falconer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Shaping the Future of Oncology: 4D Bioprinting of Smart Biomaterials for Targeted Cancer Therapy

According to WHO, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with nearly 1 in 6 deaths been due to cancer. The principal modes of cancer management are surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and pharmaceutical agents. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integrative Cancer Genomics: Single-Cell Transcriptomics and Oxford Nanopore Long-Read Sequencing for Biomarker Discovery

Details of the Project. Sarcomas are rare and biologically diverse cancers, comprising more than 70 histological subtypes, each with distinct genomic and molecular characteristics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Elasrag
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating genetic and circadian rhythm effects on radiotherapy side effects for breast cancer

Project. Radiotherapy is an effective form of cancer therapy that targets high energy irradiation to the tumour volume, resulting in destruction of cancer cells and improved survival. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C J Talbot, Dr TR Rattay
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Smart Implantable and Biomaterial Systems for Targeted Therapy

PhD projects aim to develop advanced biomaterial-based and implantable drug delivery systems that address key clinical needs in oncology, urology, and chronic pain management. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Andrews, Dr S Li
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Low-Dose Photon-Counting CT for Lung Cancer Detection and Quantitative Characterisation

Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, and CT imaging plays a central role in its detection, staging and monitoring. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Swift, Dr P Metherall, Dr C Johns
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Lung Cancer Detection and Monitoring using Exhaled Breath Condensate

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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European Research Council part-funded PhD Studentship: “Deep Learning-Based Synthetic Histology for Microstructural MRI Biomarkers of the Liver”

For full project details and how to apply visit institution website. We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student to join Dr Andrada Ianus at the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences (first supervisor) and Dr Cheng Zhang at The Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies (second supervisor). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AI Ianus, Dr CZ Zhang
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Waves Against Cancer: Acoustic and Microwave Energy as Competing Modalities in Breast Cancer Cell Regulation

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Martin
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Reducing the burden of skin toxicity in children receiving targeted immunotherapy for neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) is an inherited neurocutaneous disease that predisposes affected individuals to the development of benign and malignant tumours. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Young, Prof JP Kilday, Dr G Vassallo
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Beyond H3K4 Methylation: Mechanistic Insights into How KMT2D Controls Transcription, DNA Repair and Genome Stability

Details of the Project. KMT2D is one of the most frequently mutated genes in human cancer, with recurrent loss-of-function alterations in lymphoma, bladder, colorectal and gastric tumours, and is the causative gene in Kabuki syndrome. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr TK Kantidakis, Dr BK Kysela
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Organ on a Chip Technology (COaCT)

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Organ on a Chip Technology (COaCT) is a 4-year PhD cohort training programme that addresses the major user need for skilled graduates to transform delivery of new medicines using organ-on-a-chip technologies. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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AI-Driven Structural Biology for Next-Generation Therapeutics Targeting Cancer-Associated Thrombosis and Metastasis

Cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) is a major complication in oncology, contributing to poor outcomes and increased mortality. Elevated levels of von Willebrand factor (VWF) and activation of the contact system drive both thrombus formation and metastatic progression in aggressive cancers such as pancreatic and ovarian. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Emsley, Dr I Dreveny
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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