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We have 1,011 ukri PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Modelling the impact of homelessness and related social exclusions on health in the UK

Homelessness is an increasing problem which is associated with considerable health harms. Homelessness overlaps with other forms of social exclusion, such as incarceration and drug use, which further increases their health harms. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Stone, Prof P Vickerman
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using data from diverse populations to explore the genetic causes of skin disease

The Skin Genetics Consortium is conducting genome-wide association studies in more than 4 million individuals to identify genomic regions associated with approximately 100 skin conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Paternoster
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Substance Use and Self-Harm: Uncovering the Hidden Links Through Multi-Method Research

This interdisciplinary PhD explores the relationship between substance use and self-harm across long-term and short-term timescales. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Mars
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using genetics to understand early and midlife causes of cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of ill health in later life. This project uses genetic epidemiology and Mendelian randomization methods to investigate how traits at different ages influence long-term cardiovascular disease risk. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Sanderson
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The early detection and management of liver disease: improving outcomes in an underserved patient group

Liver disease is leading cause of mortality in working age and a major cause of working life years lost. It disproportionately impacts patients with people in underserved communities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KA Abeysekera
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From Prediction to Practice: Improving Diabetes in Primary Care

Healthcare is generating more data than ever. This data is being used to develop tools that help clinicians make diagnosis and treatment decisions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Lee
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using genetics to understand neurodevelopmental outcomes in children born with cleft from a clinical birth cohort

This project provides training in genetic epidemiology, neurodevelopmental disorders, cohort studies and cleft research. The PhD investigates genetic and non-genetic causes of neurodevelopmental and mental health outcomes in children born with cleft lip and/or palate. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Stergiakouli
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Brain-heart connections: how astrocytes shape the cardiovascular protective effects of GLP-1

This PhD project will investigate how glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone central to metabolism, interacts with astrocytes – supportive “star-shaped” brain cells – to influence brain–heart communication. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SM Mastitskaya
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mental health through the menopause transition

The menopause transition is a period of increased risk of mental health problems, but there is poor understanding of which women are most at risk. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Joinson
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Targeted gene integration therapy for cystinosis

Cystinosis is a rare condition caused by mutations in the CTNS gene. This leads to cystine build-up in cells which damages many organs, especially the kidneys. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Saleem
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Social determinants of mental ill-health over the life course: longitudinal analysis of young people in the Philippines and UK

This interdisciplinary project provides training in global mental health and advanced epidemiological/statistical methods. Using data from two large cohorts in the Philippines and England, the project will improve our understanding on life course risk factors for poor mental health and self-harm. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Sharp
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Early-life infection exposure and risk of allergy and lung disease in adulthood

Early-life respiratory infections influence long-term lung health. Using ALSPAC data, PhIP-Seq antibody profiling and existing serology, the project investigates how early pathogen exposure links to later lung outcomes and immune mechanisms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Hamilton
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Vascular morphology and haemodynamic risk of intracranial aneurysm in aortic coarctation

Aortic coarctation (CoA) is a common congenital heart disease, and even after successful repair, patients face elevated lifelong risk of hypertension, stroke, and intracranial aneurysm (IA). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Hart
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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What is behind the upsurge of colorectal cancer incidence among young adults?

Colorectal (bowel) cancer (CRC) is the third most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death globally. This project aims to uncover the driving factors behind the upsurge of colorectal cancer incidence among young adults. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Corbin
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Novel dynamic shape atlasing of cardiovascular structures in congenital heart disease

Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 1 in 110 births and causes significant long-term morbidity, yet identifying anatomical sub-phenotypes remains difficult. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Biglino
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)