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physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 162 physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Research Studentship in Control and Neuroscience-Model-based prediction and control of seizure-like events

Research Studentship in Control and Neuroscience. 3.5-year D.Phil. studentship. Project. Model-based prediction and control of seizure-like events. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr TB Burghi
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Reliable detection of cognitive and affective states from biomedical signals

Supervisors. Dr Christoph Tremmel, Dr Nathan Huneke and Professor Stefan Bleeck. Biomedical signals such as electroencephalography (EEG) are widely used to human cognition, physiology, and brain-computer interfaces. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Tremmel
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Long-term effects of GLP-1 medicines on immunometabolic fitness

GLP-1 medicines are transforming the treatment of obesity and related complications, with benefits that extend beyond weight loss and glucose control. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CK Wong, Dr W Scott
 18 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(EPSRC DTP) 3D Printing of Resorbable Polymeric Scaffolds for Cardiac Valve Leaflet Engineering

Heart valve disease affects millions worldwide and is a major cause of heart failure and valve replacement surgery. Current replacement valves have significant limitations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Pinali, Dr J Bella, Dr S Richardson, Dr M Domingos
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EastBio: Regulation of Cholesterol Metabolism and Intercellular Communication in Metabolic Disease

This fully funded, 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by the BBSRC EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership. Obesity and metabolic dysfunction are associated with profound changes in immune cell function, lipid metabolism, and tissue homeostasis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Mody, Prof M Delibegovic
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO Descending and ascending control of locomotor and respiratory central pattern generators in health and disease

Background. Rhythmic movements such as walking and breathing are generated by central pattern generators (CPGs) which are dedicated neuronal networks within the spinal cord and brainstem. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Allodi, Prof GM Miles
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO: It’s getting hot in here: uncovering the molecular mechanisms underlying changes in social behaviour at increased temperatures

Background. Global climate change is arguably the greatest threat to biodiversity in the 21st century. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Pilakouta, Prof M Ritchie
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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SHIFT-HEART: Supporting the Cardiovascular Health of Menopausal Women engaged in Shift Work

Menopause is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) through adverse changes in lipid metabolism, adiposity, vascular function, and inflammation. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Johnstone, Dr B Gabriel
 1 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding photosynthetic thermotolerance: from temperature sensing to heat resilience

Photosynthesis underpins almost all ecosystems on Earth. It represents the largest flux of CO₂ between the atmosphere and biosphere, providing a major carbon sink that helps mitigate anthropogenic CO₂ emissions while also being central to crop productivity and food security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Dickinson, Prof K Franklin
 20 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding photosynthetic thermotolerance: from temperature sensing to heat resilience

Photosynthesis underpins almost all ecosystems on Earth. It represents the largest flux of CO₂ between the atmosphere and biosphere, providing a major carbon sink that helps mitigate anthropogenic CO₂ emissions while also being central to crop productivity and food security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Dickinson, Prof K Franklin
 20 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The Cryo-EM structure of mechanically unfolded proteins

A 2027 Crick Joint PhD project with Alessandro Costa and Sergi Garcia-Manyes. Project background and description. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Garcia-Manyes Garcia-Manyes , Dr A Costa
 2 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating neurodevelopmental disorders caused by defects in the protein synthesis machinery

  Research Group: Division of Neuroscience
Background. Translation of mRNA into proteins is a critical cellular process for normal development and function. An increasing number of genetic disorders caused by variants in genes encoding translation factors are now known. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Kasher, Prof S Banka, Prof G D Pavitt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] A microfluidic and data-driven characterisation platform for engineering scale-up robust microbes

How do we design the next generation of sustainable biomanufacturing processes? Why do microbial strains that perform brilliantly in the laboratory often fail when scaled to industrial production?. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Darlington, Dr RT Tank, Dr P Wongsirichot
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Science: Extracellular vesicles in cardiovascular diseases

  Research Group: Cardiovascular Research Group
Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship within the Cardiovascular Section at the University of Surrey. We are internationally recognised for our work on cardiac diseases and offer state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Camelliti
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Engineering more water-use efficient crops: functional genomics of carbon dioxide fixation during Crassulacean acid metabolism

Study for a PhD that will contribute to the development of novel approaches for engineering more climate-resilient crops that can help with the global food security crisis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Hartwell, Dr P Walley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only