Super resolution analysis of basement membrane remodelling and microenvironment signalling in pancreatic cancer.

Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Using cutting‑edge super‑resolution imaging and cell‑microenvironment models, this project explores how the ECM shapes tumour growth and could reveal new ways to target cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Hamill, Prof T Zech, Prof B Greenhalf

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

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The role of PPFIA1 (Liprin-α1) in pancreatic cancer

University of Liverpool

Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Pancreatic cancer (PDAC) remains a lethal disease with a 5-year survival rate of ~10%. PDAC progression is associated with profound changes in the extracellular matrix (ECM) that surround and support tumour cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr PA Atherton

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

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Investigating the role of Ect2 in pancreatic cancer cell proliferation and motility

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Research Group: Molecular and Cellular Biology

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has a low survival rate and new therapies are urgently needed. The RhoGEF, Ect2, is frequently overexpressed in PDAC tumours and is associated with a poor prognosis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Matthews

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

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Decoding Myeloid Cell Regulation of Cancer Metastasis and Therapeutic Response

University of Liverpool

Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

This project aims to decode the diverse roles of myeloid cells within tumour microenvironments, particularly in pancreatic cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Mieglo, Prof M Schmid

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

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Developing and characterising novel targeted nanocomposites serving as adjuvants to existing standard-of-care cancer treatments

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

One in two cancer patients will receive radiotherapy as part of their standard-of-care treatment. For patients with a localised cancer diagnosis effective radiotherapy represents the best chance for a curative outcome but is not without risk. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Coulter

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

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Investigating how keratin networks modulate response to mechanical stress in healthy tissue and cancer

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Research Group: Molecular and Cellular Biology

Epithelial tissues are characterised by the expression of keratin proteins, which assemble into flexible, unbranched filaments to create complex cytoplasmic networks. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Matthews, Dr R Peters

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

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Co-Designing Community-Led Cancer Awareness Pathways to Improve Early Diagnosis and Research Engagement in Underserved Populations

University of Liverpool

Department of Biological Sciences

This PhD will co-design AI-enhanced, community-led cancer awareness pathways to improve early diagnosis and research engagement among underserved groups in Merseyside. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Young, Dr \F curtis, Mr B Mcgrae

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

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Computational and machine learning driven development of new polysialyltransferase (ST8SiaII) inhibitors against metastatic cancer

University of Bradford

Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics

Polysialic acid (polySia) is a carbohydrate polymer important for embryonic development. PolySia is absent in healthy adult tissues whereas overexpressed in several tumours. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Jha, Prof R Falconer

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

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Discerning the role of metabolic proteins in nucleus

The University of Manchester

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC), which develops from cells lining pancreas ducts, represents 95% of all pancreatic cancer cases. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Latif

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

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Evaluating the risk of biguanides and statins on cancer incidence and mortality rates: a mixed methods study combining pharmacoepidemiological and experimental approaches

The University of Manchester

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

In the UK, every two minutes someone is diagnosed with cancer and every four minutes someone dies from it– leading to more than 360,000 new cases and 160,000 deaths annually1. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Latif

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

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Synthesis of high heating doped magnetic nanoparticles and unravelling of their heating effect on cancer biology for effective treatment

University College London

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Cancer has a major impact on society. Around 392,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year in the UK (2020-2021) (https://www.macmillan.org.uk/). Read more

Supervisor: Prof N T K Thanh

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

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Intelligent Multi-scale Magnetic Robots for Endoluminal Surgical Applications

University of Leeds

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

This PhD position is part of the IMMERSE project (Intelligent Magnetic Multi-scale Robotics for Endoluminal Surgical Excellence), an ambitious research programme aiming to develop the next generation of medical robots for minimally invasive surgery. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Valdastri, Dr J H Chandler

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

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Interaction of Tumour Microenvironment with NK Cell in Ovarian Cancer

University of Birmingham

Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy

Project Details. One of the focuses in our research group is on immune modulation of Natural Killer (NK) cell in various cancers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Zuo

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

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AI-Driven Structural Biology for Next-Generation Therapeutics Targeting Cancer-Associated Thrombosis and Metastasis

University of Nottingham

School of Pharmacy

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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MSc by Research: Understanding the functions of ERphagy via its targeted cargos

University of Dundee

Faculty of Life Sciences

The selective degradation of the endoplasmic reticulum via autophagy, also known as ERphagy, is a fundamental cellular process that has been observed under different stresses and stimuli. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JRL Liang

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We have 15 pancreatic cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

pancreatic cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 pancreatic cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Super resolution analysis of basement membrane remodelling and microenvironment signalling in pancreatic cancer.

The role of PPFIA1 (Liprin-α1) in pancreatic cancer

Investigating the role of Ect2 in pancreatic cancer cell proliferation and motility

Decoding Myeloid Cell Regulation of Cancer Metastasis and Therapeutic Response

Developing and characterising novel targeted nanocomposites serving as adjuvants to existing standard-of-care cancer treatments

Investigating how keratin networks modulate response to mechanical stress in healthy tissue and cancer

Co-Designing Community-Led Cancer Awareness Pathways to Improve Early Diagnosis and Research Engagement in Underserved Populations

Computational and machine learning driven development of new polysialyltransferase (ST8SiaII) inhibitors against metastatic cancer

Discerning the role of metabolic proteins in nucleus

Evaluating the risk of biguanides and statins on cancer incidence and mortality rates: a mixed methods study combining pharmacoepidemiological and experimental approaches

Synthesis of high heating doped magnetic nanoparticles and unravelling of their heating effect on cancer biology for effective treatment

Intelligent Multi-scale Magnetic Robots for Endoluminal Surgical Applications

Interaction of Tumour Microenvironment with NK Cell in Ovarian Cancer

AI-Driven Structural Biology for Next-Generation Therapeutics Targeting Cancer-Associated Thrombosis and Metastasis

MSc by Research: Understanding the functions of ERphagy via its targeted cargos

We have 15 pancreatic cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

pancreatic cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 15 pancreatic cancer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Super resolution analysis of basement membrane remodelling and microenvironment signalling in pancreatic cancer.

The role of PPFIA1 (Liprin-α1) in pancreatic cancer

Investigating the role of Ect2 in pancreatic cancer cell proliferation and motility

Decoding Myeloid Cell Regulation of Cancer Metastasis and Therapeutic Response

Developing and characterising novel targeted nanocomposites serving as adjuvants to existing standard-of-care cancer treatments

Investigating how keratin networks modulate response to mechanical stress in healthy tissue and cancer

Co-Designing Community-Led Cancer Awareness Pathways to Improve Early Diagnosis and Research Engagement in Underserved Populations

Computational and machine learning driven development of new polysialyltransferase (ST8SiaII) inhibitors against metastatic cancer

Discerning the role of metabolic proteins in nucleus

Evaluating the risk of biguanides and statins on cancer incidence and mortality rates: a mixed methods study combining pharmacoepidemiological and experimental approaches

Synthesis of high heating doped magnetic nanoparticles and unravelling of their heating effect on cancer biology for effective treatment

Intelligent Multi-scale Magnetic Robots for Endoluminal Surgical Applications

Interaction of Tumour Microenvironment with NK Cell in Ovarian Cancer

AI-Driven Structural Biology for Next-Generation Therapeutics Targeting Cancer-Associated Thrombosis and Metastasis

MSc by Research: Understanding the functions of ERphagy via its targeted cargos

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