We have 962 self-funded PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

This PhD project addresses the challenge of early-stage cancer detection. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are transforming medical diagnosis, such as cancer detection. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Langbein, Dr J Wu, Dr K Sidorov, Dr A Abdelmoty

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Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges in Large Language Models (LLMs) [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

The surge in the adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) across diverse industries has highlighted significant cybersecurity concerns. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Williams, Dr E Anthi, Dr G Theodorakopoulos

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Efficient and scalable consensus algorithms for decentralised cryptocurrencies [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

A decentralised cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin invented by Satoshi Nakamoto, is a digital currency that can be transferred between users in a peer-to-peer manner without a centralised authority such as a Bank. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Corcoran, Prof I Spasic, Prof M Chen

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Privacy risks and countermeasures for IoT devices [SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS ONLY]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

IoT devices, such as smart plugs and switches, smart lightbulbs, doorbells and door locks, motion sensors, smart watches, operate within a networked home environment in frequent interaction with the user. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Theodorakopoulos, Dr T Spyridopoulos, Dr E Anthi

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Molecular Mechanisms of Resolution of Inflammation

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students to join the research group led by Professor Andy Clark (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/clark-andy.aspx), a member of the University of Birmingham’s Rheumatology Research Group (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/inflammation-ageing/research/rheumatology-research-group/index.aspx). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Clark

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Self-funded PhD - Fish, predator and collective behaviour

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

How do animals interact in groups? What benefits and costs can this bring? What are the ecological effects of social living? How do differences between… Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Ioannou

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Self-funded MSc R- Fish, predator and collective behaviour

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

How do animals interact in groups? What benefits and costs can this bring? What are the ecological effects of social living? How do differences between… Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Ioannou

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Self-funded MSc R- Sublethal effects of novel insecticides on a beneficial parasitoid wasp and the implications for biological control

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Broad-spectrum chemical insecticides such as neonicotinoids are a major cause of beneficial insect declines globally. In response to this, bans and restrictions on neonicotinoid use have been implemented on a global scale in an attempt to reverse trends in insect biodiversity loss. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LA Alford, Dr HS Siviter

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Glasgow School for Business and Society (GSBS) – Self-Funded PhD Projects

Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow School for Business and Society

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Business Research Programme

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Investigating novel modulators of cell signalling and motility

University of Birmingham Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in cell signalling and motility led by Dr Vicki Smith at the University of Birmingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Smith

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The role of MicroRNAs in neurodegenerative diseases

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in Neuroscience and Neurotrauma to join the team led by Dr Valentina Di Pietro (Dr Valentina Di Pietro - Institute of Inflammation and Ageing - University of Birmingham). Read more

Supervisor: Dr V P Di Pietro

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Assessing the Impact of ‘mixed’ Proteinopathies on Mitochondrial Function for Driving Neurodegenerative Disease in a Highly Translational Cholinergic Cell Model

University of Birmingham School of Biomedical Sciences

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in understanding the causes of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Pienaar, Dr D Tennant

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Evaluation of prognostic markers and drug targets for management of patients with adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC)

University of Birmingham Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in adrenal tumours led by Dr. Cristina L Ronchi (web https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/metabolism-systems/ronchi-cristina.aspx). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C L Ronchi

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Intestinal Microbiome Modulation using Next Generation Probiotics

University of Birmingham College of Medical and Dental Sciences

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in microbiology, gastrointestinal health and probiotic delivery led by Dr Richard Horniblow (Associate Professor in Gastrointestinal Biomedical Science) at the College of Medical and Dental Sciences and the University of Birmingham (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/clinical-sciences/horniblow-richard.aspx). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Horniblow, Dr T Iqbal

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Investigating the role of alveolar macrophage metabolic reprogramming in pathogenesis of progressive pulmonary fibrosis.

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis (PPF) is a devastating condition which causes worsening breathlessness and disability, with a high mortality rate. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Mahida

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