pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Exploring the molecular mechanisms of skin aging process and understanding the relationship between skin aging and systemic aging

University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy

Applicants are invited for fully funded 3 years full time PhD studentships, starting from 1st February 2023, or 1st April 2023, or 1st October 2023 at latest, based in the School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Zhu

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

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Development of novel lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for targeted gene delivery to cancer cells

University of Portsmouth School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science and will be supervised by Dr Roja Hadianamrei and Dr Sassan Hafizi. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hadianamrei, Dr S Hafizi

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

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3D-printed drug-eluting auxetic meshes for preventing biofilm formation and capsular contracture associated with breast implants

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

This is an exemplar PhD project co-supervised by Dr. Zafer Kazanci (School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) and Prof. Karl Malcolm (School or Pharmacy). Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Malcolm, Dr P Boyd

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

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Enzyme-responsive peptide hydrogels as in situ forming long-acting drug delivery implants

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

One of the key issues in the treatment and prevention of disease is that patients struggle to adhere to the complex dosage regimens of therapies, which often require multiple dosing at very specific times each day. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Laverty

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

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Enhancing PMMA Bone Cement Performance and Biocompatibility using Metal-Organic Frameworks

University of Portsmouth School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and will be supervised by Dr Marta Roldo and Professor Paul Cox. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Roldo, Prof P Cox

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

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Development and characterisation of multifunctional surfaces for durable infection prevention treatments on dental prosthetic device

University of Portsmouth School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and will be supervised by Dr Marta Roldo, Professor Gordon Blunn and Dr Mahdi Mutahar. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Roldo, Prof G Blunn, Dr M Mutahar

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

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Peptide-mediated nanocarrier drug delivery for enhanced brain targeting and treatment of inflammation

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

This project involves the study of nanoparticles and drug delivery to the brain. The student would be required to make and characterise novel nanoparticles from special lipid molecules of various compositions more suitable for blood-brain barrier (BBB) targeting. Read more

Supervisors: Dr HS Shokr, Dr CT Tapeinos, Dr H Aojula

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

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Small molecule cancer drug discovery targeting resistant disease.

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Despite continuous advances in targeted cancer therapy in recent years, there remains a major challenge to combat drug resistance and poor levels of efficacy in areas of unmet medical need, such as advanced colorectal and breast cancer. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Westwell

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigation of novel protease-antiprotease imbalances associated with cystic fibrosis and the effect of CFTR correction.

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a progressive life-limiting airways disease that affects over 162,000 people worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Martin

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

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Selective targeting of furin for the treatment of fibrotic lung disease.

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Furin, a proprotein convertase has been established as a therapeutic target across several disease areas to include chronic airways diseases and infectious disease, such as COVID-19 (reviewed in our recent publication, Douglas et al, 2023). Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Martin

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

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Freeze-dried bacteriophage formulations against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a significant global public health issue. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Skvortsov, Prof K Malcolm, Dr V Kett

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

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Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

Discover the art of developing life-changing pharmaceuticals through our Medicinal Chemistry program. The aim of this programme is to prepare qualified experts who will work professionally in scientific activities in the field of development and analysis of drugs and its application to other scientific fields. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Humanities Research Programme

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Novel design and formulation strategies to enhance drug delivery

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

The main research activities of my research group concern the improvement of traditional drug formulation and development of novel drug and formulation strategies to enhance bioavailability and patient acceptability. Read more

Supervisors: Dr W Lau, Dr K Wooi Ng

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

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Fully funded PhD position in Biopharmaceutical development for pulmonary delivery; Industrial Collaboration

University of West London School of Biomedical Sciences

This cross-disciplinary PhD project is between the School of Biomedical Science at UWL and the School of Pharmacy at UCL, and Pharmaceutical company to investigate the feasibility of developing an inhalation form of biotherapeutics for severe chronic inflammatory diseases. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Khalili, Dr J Lam

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using the electronic frailty index (eFI) to redefine deprescribing in Scotland.

University of Strathclyde Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Background to the project. Frailty is a critical concept and a key contributor to overall global ageing and impacts a large global market with high public health significance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Rattray, Dr Z Rattray, Ms AT Talbot

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 188 pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 188 pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Exploring the molecular mechanisms of skin aging process and understanding the relationship between skin aging and systemic aging

Development of novel lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for targeted gene delivery to cancer cells

3D-printed drug-eluting auxetic meshes for preventing biofilm formation and capsular contracture associated with breast implants

Enzyme-responsive peptide hydrogels as in situ forming long-acting drug delivery implants

Enhancing PMMA Bone Cement Performance and Biocompatibility using Metal-Organic Frameworks

Development and characterisation of multifunctional surfaces for durable infection prevention treatments on dental prosthetic device

Peptide-mediated nanocarrier drug delivery for enhanced brain targeting and treatment of inflammation

Small molecule cancer drug discovery targeting resistant disease.

Investigation of novel protease-antiprotease imbalances associated with cystic fibrosis and the effect of CFTR correction.

Selective targeting of furin for the treatment of fibrotic lung disease.

Freeze-dried bacteriophage formulations against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Faculty of Pharmacy, Masaryk University

Novel design and formulation strategies to enhance drug delivery

Fully funded PhD position in Biopharmaceutical development for pulmonary delivery; Industrial Collaboration

Using the electronic frailty index (eFI) to redefine deprescribing in Scotland.

We have 188 pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 188 pharmacy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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