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population health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 173 population health PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Developing a non-coding RNA predictive biomarker in bladder cancer

Muscle invasive bladder cancer can be classified into gene expression subtypes that can help guide chemo- and immunotherapy choices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Griffin, Dr D Bose, Dr I Sudbery
 17 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Assessing the physical impact of a six-week yoga intervention on brain structure, function, cognition and inflammatory profile in healthy volunteers.

Background. The use of yoga and meditation has increased in popularity as a positive health regulator in recent years and has been associated with several beneficial health outcomes in a variety of populations (1), including. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr VK Kinsley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Health systems engineering for a new symptom-focused MLTC pathway in remote and rural settings

Aim. This project researches the translation of systems engineering expertise into healthcare practice. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A M Maier
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unveiling the relationships between the alveolar bone mechanical and structural properties in health and periodontal disease

Project details. Periodontitis presents a significant challenge in dentistry, often leading to tooth loss due to irreversible damage to the supportive soft and hard tissues surrounding teeth. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C M Neves, Prof E Dall'Ara
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Evaluating the nutritional, cardiometabolic and environmental impact of replacing animal-derived dairy products with plant-based alternatives (Ref: SSEHS/SF-OM26)

The global food system plays a pivotal role in both the prevention of noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, and the mitigation of climate change. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Markey, Prof R Hardy , Prof J Lovegrove
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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FULLY FUNDED MScR - The impact of incarceration on the health of family members

To apply, please click institution webiste. Project overview. In Scotland, as in many countries, the prison population is rising. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CMcP McParland, Dr MD Drummond
 1 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Systems thinking and modelling to support workforce planning in health and social care

Health and social care systems are facing increasing pressure due to growing demand for services, workforce shortages, and resource constraints. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Takou, Dr S Taheri
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Musculoskeletal Health in the Workplace: Prevention and Intervention

Musculoskeletal (MSK) issues persist as the leading cause of work-related absenteeism. These multifaceted problems encompass a wide spectrum, ranging from lifestyle-related behaviours to injuries and pre-existing diseases that individuals bring with them into the workplace. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Holland, Dr DC Cooper
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Individualised Utility Based Decision Modelling for Personalised Clinical Decisions

Traditional cost‑effectiveness models underpin healthcare resource allocation by estimating population‑average outcomes and utilities associated with treatments. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T Marshall, Dr R McDonald
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD studentship in microbiome and Parkinson’s Disease: A pan African multi omic and organoid investigation

Award summary. Funding will cover an annual stipend aligned to the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 2026/27) and 100% of tuition fees at the Home (UK) rate. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Stewart, Prof R Walker, Dr T Fothergill-Misbah
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD in Sport and Health Sciences

The University of Brighton’s research responds directly to the most pressing global challenges, with impact at the heart of our ambitions and success. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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Seeing Change Over Time: Longitudinal Medical Image Analysis for Early Detection and Clinical Insight

This research offers an exciting opportunity to explore how longitudinal medical images can be analysed to reveal subtle changes that unfold over time. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Johnson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Therapeutic Landscapes: Creative Placemaking, Folklore and Wellbeing

Who is this for. creative and health practitioners wishing to explore artistic practice within discourses of socially engaged art practice, placemaking and folk cultures, and to benefit from the emerging professional opportunities for artists working in the field of creative health. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Cussans, Mrs DM McCannon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advancing Perinatal Psychometrics

Background and Aims. Perinatal mental health difficulties affect up to 20% of mothers and birthing people, yet existing measurement tools often fail to capture the unique psychological challenges of pregnancy and the postpartum period. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Fallon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advancing the understanding of health resource use in individuals with multiple long-term conditions

Multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) is the presence of two or more long-term health conditions and is associated with decreased quality of life, premature death, and high treatment burden. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Gillies
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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