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uk dementia research institute PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 9 uk dementia research institute PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Intergenerational programmes in community-based support initiatives for people living with dementia – understanding the impacts and outcomes

The project will seek to understand the impacts, challenges, successes, barriers, sustainability issues and best practices in community-based support initiatives for people living with dementia in Worcestershire and Herefordshire. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Barrett, Prof A Kington
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing an advanced microscopy platform to characterise neuronal internalisation and spreading of pathological protein aggregates

PhD studentship in automated fluorescence microscopy to study intercellular aggregate spreading, Imperial College London. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Ye
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Endoplasmic Reticulum Transport and Morphoregulation in Neuron (Patho) Physiology

Summary. The Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) is a multifunctional organelle, shaped as a contiguous network of membranous pipes extending throughout the cell periphery. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Avezov
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO: Does amyloid pathology cause synapse loss and alter synapse-glia interactions in ageing across mammalian species?

Many species including humans, cats, dogs, dolphins, and whales, can develop age-related accumulation of amyloid beta in the form of amyloid plaques, which is often associated with cognitive decline. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T L Spires-Jones, Dr RG McGeachan, Dr S.V Vernes
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(Epi)genetic gene prioritisation for cerebral small vessel disease

4-year PhD (subject to final funding confirmation). (Epi)genetic gene prioritisation for cerebral small vessel disease. Department of Brain Sciences, Imperial College London and the UK Dementia Research Institute. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Nott
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Characterisation of TDP-43 mediated JNK signaling in neurodegenerative diseases ALS and FTD

Lead supervisor. Dr Han-Jou Chen. Co-supervisors. Dr G Evans and Prof Sean Sweeney. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H J Chen, Dr G Evans, Prof S Sweeney
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Early Dementia Care in the Age of Generative AI

This project aims to develop innovative Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI)-powered applications to improve the quality of life for individuals with early-stage dementia (ESD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Early Dementia Care in the Age of Generative AI

This project aims to develop innovative Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI)-powered applications to improve the quality of life for individuals with early-stage dementia (ESD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Precision Medicine DLA – Building the Foundations for Precision Biomarkers of Brain Health: Linking Retinal Microvascular Structure, Blood Flow and Imaging Measurements

Background. Major neurological disorders, including dementia and cerebrovascular disease, create an urgent need for accessible biomarkers that enable earlier diagnosis, improved risk stratification, and more personalised care. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Fairhurst, Dr T MacGillivray, Dr J H J Thijssen
 11 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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