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We have 162 physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Optimising remote conservative and post-operative rehabilitation of traumatic knee injuries using Blood Flow Restriction Exercise in UK Defence service personnel (Ref RDFC26/HW/SER/HUGHES)

High rates of musculoskeletal injury (MSKI) are well documented in the UK Military. Lower limb injuries consistently account for the largest proportion of MSKI, with the knee joint representing the most commonly affected site. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof L Hughes, Dr J Andrushko
 29 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The epigenomic, transcriptional and diagnostic architecture of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by exposure to maternal infection

A fundamental unknown in understanding mechanisms of disease, and therefore improving therapy, is how stressors experienced during critical developmental periods influence the genesis or ‘programming’ of adult disease (Estes & McAllister 2016). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hager, Dr M Harte, Dr J Glazier
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multimodal lymphoedema mapper

Lymphoedema is a painful, permanent swelling caused by disruption to lymphatic system drainage, affecting over 5,000 New Zealanders annually. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Nielsen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Building a differentiable AI model of apple tissues

This project aims to develop a fully differentiable, physics-based digital twin of apple tissue that links microstructural, biochemical, and mechanical processes to macroscopic fruit quality outcomes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Hussan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The AITHYRA International PhD Call in AI for Biomedicine (all genders)

AITHYRA, the Research Institute for Biomedical Artificial Intelligence of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna will open a call for PhD students in September 2026. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Austria PhD Programme
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Faculty of Science, Masaryk University

Embark on an enriching academic journey with our esteemed doctoral degree programs in various scientific fields. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Understanding molecular causes of epilepsy

Epilepsy affects around 50 million people worldwide. Despite improvements in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment, about a third of patient with epilepsy remain with their seizures uncontrolled by current treatment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Chan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Using advanced machine learning strategies to map early osteoarthritis changes and predict disease progression in preclinical models.

  Research Group: Collaborators: Professor Gianluca Tozzi g.tozzi@greenwich.ac.uk and Dr Peter Soar p.soar@greenwich.ac.uk
I am pleased to offer the opportunity for a self-funded PhD student to join my research team within the Medway School of Pharmacy. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Ashraf
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Building new nano-biosensors for healthcare: Linking biology to the world of carbon nanotechnology through synthetic biology

  Research Group: Molecular Biosciences
Proteins are nature’s very own molecular machines carrying out functions ranging from catalysis to molecular recognition to energy conversion. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Jones, Prof M Palma, Dr WK Kelton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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GTP Depletion and Genome Stability: Mechanistic Insights into Mycophenolic Acid-Induced Transcriptional and DNA Damage Responses

Details of the Project. Mycophenolic acid (MPA), the active ingredient of the immunosuppressant mycophenolate mofetil, is prescribed to millions worldwide, yet we lack a fundamental understanding of how it works. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr TK Kantidakis, Dr BK Kysela
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Predictive biomechanics for aortic dissection prevention

Aortic dissection is a medical emergency caused by a tear in the aortic wall, with a staggering 50% mortality rate within 30 days for those who survive long enough to reach a hospital. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Suresh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Improving Nutrient Bioavailability in Wheat by Reducing Antinutritional Factors

Micronutrient deficiencies—often referred to as hidden hunger—affect over two billion people worldwide, with iron and zinc deficiencies among the most prevalent. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Shorinola
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Interested in a PhD or Masters degree in Bioengineering?

Interested in a rewarding career in bioengineering? Want to work at one of the world's leading medtech companies, or launch your own? Want to cure life-threatening diseases, create cool tech, or save the planet? Bioengineering is your ticket to having a real impact on your future world. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  New Zealand PhD Programme
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Determining metabolic reprogramming events in stem cells in response to inflammatory disease phenotype.

The studentship aims to determine how dysregulation of stem cell metabolism contributes to the impairment of stem cell function and how this can be rescued using healthy allogeneic MSCs to tread chronic diseases associated with ageing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Oldershaw, Dr A Chadwick, Dr M Phelan, Prof R Barrett-Jolley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the Role of Oxysterols in Cholesterol Metabolism and Myelin Maintenance

Details of the Project. Cholesterol is a vital lipid that plays a key role in maintaining cellular structure and function, particularly in the central nervous system. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr ID Dias
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)