physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 142 physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Right ventricular physiology and biomechanics in pulmonary arterial hypertension

Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Key words. pulmonary hypertension, right ventricle, physiology, biomechanics. We are seeking a highly-motivated PhD candidate starting from 1st of October, 2025 to work on a project focused on right ventricular physiology and biomechanics in pulmonary arterial hypertension. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Tian, Prof W Shu

1 July 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Funded PhD - FRESCO4NoPAIN - Identifying neuromodulator mechanisms for analgesic effects of transcutaneous spinal stimulation (DC17)

University of Bristol

School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

Frontier Research Competences for Neuro-modulation and Oscillations in Pain (FRESCO4NoPAIN). Apply for EU funded support to undertake cutting edge research within a high-level European Training Network consortium of seven research intensive institutions and universities. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A E Pickering, Dr Robert Drake, Dr P Fischer

7 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Funded PhD - FRESCO4NoPain - Changing the way we think about pain: Strategies for selective cortical engagement of noradrenergic descending pain control (DC16)

University of Bristol

School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

Supervisors: Prof A E Pickering, Dr Robert Drake, Dr P Fischer

7 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD student position in Molecular Physiology

University of Fribourg

Department of Medicine/Physiology

A PhD student position is available in the Integrative Oxygen Physiology group headed by Prof. David Hoogewijs at the Section of Medicine, University of Fribourg, Switzerland. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Hoogewijs

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

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MScR: Involvement of astrocytes in neurological manifestations of Long COVID syndrome

University of Bristol

School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

A significant fraction of patients affected by Long COVID, long-term consequences following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, suffer from mental fatigue and cognitive deficits (1-3). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Teschemacher

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

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MScR: Cystic fibrosis: restoring ion transport with small molecules

University of Bristol

School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by dysfunction of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR), a unique ATP-binding cassette transporter that functions as an ATP-gated anion channel, playing a pivotal role in salt and water movement across epithelial tissues (1). Read more

Supervisor: Prof D N Sheppard

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

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MScR - Astrocyte mechanisms in depression

University of Bristol

School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

Depression is the most common mental health illness affecting about 20% of the population at least once in their lifetime. Depression has been proposed to be a result of a decreased level of brain monoamines such as serotonin. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Mosienko

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

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Investigating abnormal calcium release as a cause of sudden cardiac death in inherited heart disease

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Biosciences

Sudden cardiac death resulting from disturbances in heart rhythm is a major cause of death globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EF Fowler, Prof K Swann

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

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Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger

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

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Determining the role of mitochondrial DNA variation in hepatic pathways and its impact on physiology, pharmacology and toxicology: a combined in vitro and bioinformatic approach.

University of Liverpool

Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Project Background and Aims. It is widely known that differences in the nuclear genome contribute to aspects of us as individuals, from hair colour to lifespan. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Chadwick, Dr D Carr

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

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MScR - Early-life stress, susceptibility to mental health disorders and glia: central immune response in a rat model of pre-term birth

University of Bristol

School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

Depression and anxiety are the most prevalent mental health disorders affecting 1 in 4 people in the UK. Depression is the second most common cause of disability and together with other mental health disorders costs the UK economy an estimated £105 billion per year. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Mosienko

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

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Acute and chronic physiological effects of resistance exercise snacking in older people.

Lancaster University

Lancaster Medical School

Supervisor: Dr P.H Hendrickse

28 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Genetic and molecular underpinnings of obesity - using veterinary models for insight into human disease

University of Cambridge

Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience

Why are some individuals prone to obesity and yet others stay lean in an obesogenic environment? Obesity is highly heritable as are related metabolic traits. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Raffan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Intertemporal Processes in Neurocognitive Development

University of Reading

School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences

Join a programme of work that aims to build conceptual and empirical bridges between the physiological, psychological, and cultural influences on human adolescent development. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Christakou

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

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Enhancing mineral absorption in adult population age groups: Investigating the effects of milk and plant-based beverage matrices on nutrient bioavailability

Massey University

Riddet Institute

A PhD scholarship is available to investigate the release of micronutrients from milk and plant-based beverages under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DE Everett, Prof W McNabb, Prof NR Roy, Dr CT Thum, Dr AB Barnett

21 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 142 physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 142 physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Right ventricular physiology and biomechanics in pulmonary arterial hypertension

Funded PhD - FRESCO4NoPAIN - Identifying neuromodulator mechanisms for analgesic effects of transcutaneous spinal stimulation (DC17)

Funded PhD - FRESCO4NoPain - Changing the way we think about pain: Strategies for selective cortical engagement of noradrenergic descending pain control (DC16)

PhD student position in Molecular Physiology

MScR: Involvement of astrocytes in neurological manifestations of Long COVID syndrome

MScR: Cystic fibrosis: restoring ion transport with small molecules

MScR - Astrocyte mechanisms in depression

Investigating abnormal calcium release as a cause of sudden cardiac death in inherited heart disease

Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

Determining the role of mitochondrial DNA variation in hepatic pathways and its impact on physiology, pharmacology and toxicology: a combined in vitro and bioinformatic approach.

MScR - Early-life stress, susceptibility to mental health disorders and glia: central immune response in a rat model of pre-term birth

Acute and chronic physiological effects of resistance exercise snacking in older people.

Genetic and molecular underpinnings of obesity - using veterinary models for insight into human disease

Intertemporal Processes in Neurocognitive Development

Enhancing mineral absorption in adult population age groups: Investigating the effects of milk and plant-based beverage matrices on nutrient bioavailability

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