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(MCRC Clinical) Finding the Achilles' Heel of Drug-Resistant Breast Cancer: Exploiting Synthetic Lethal Vulnerabilities in Transcription Factor Signalling

The University of Manchester
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Every year in the UK, around 55,000 patients are diagnosed with breast cancer, and only 23% of them have preventable disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Nagarajan, Dr A Armstrong, Dr SM Mohan, Prof A Sharrocks, Dr A Gilmore, Dr B Simoes
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MCRC Clinical) An integrated digital pathology and functional tissue study of risk stratification in penile squamous cell carcinoma

The University of Manchester
Division of Cancer Sciences
Penile squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) is a rare malignancy in which surgery is the main treatment modality. However, patients suffer substantial physical, psychological and sexual morbidity. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Bristow, Dr A Sachdeva, Prof P Hoskin, Dr PO Oliveira, Dr AP Parnham
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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New ways forward in the theory of turbulent heat and momentum transport

Monash University
School of Mathematics
About the Project. This project aims to significantly advance the theoretical understanding of heat and momentum transport in turbulent flows, a crucial step for improving power plants and reducing CO2 emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KD Deguchi
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Social & Policy Sciences PhD

University of Bath
Department of Social & Policy Sciences
Ready to make an original contribution to your field? The Social & Policy Sciences PhD at the University of Bath offers the opportunity to develop your knowledge and research skills while undertaking supervised, cutting-edge research, culminating in a substantial thesis. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Psychology PhD

University of Bath
Department of Psychology
Interested in undertaking original research? If so, the Psychology PhD at the University of Bath allows you to develop your specialist knowledge and conduct a significant piece of research in your chosen field. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Politics, Languages & International Studies PhD

University of Bath
Department of Politics, Languages & International Studies
Interested in undertaking original research? The Politics, Languages and International Studies PhD at the University of Bath will help you develop as an independent researcher and gain advanced research skills in your subject area. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Pressure Tuned Polymorphism in Organic Semiconductors

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
This PhD project will apply high-pressure experimental approaches from Earth sciences to organic electronics. High pressure is routinely used to investigate minerals and geological materials, revealing phase transformations and metastable structures that cannot be accessed under ambient conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D T W Toolan, Dr S Hunt
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] In Situ and advanced TEM for Nanoscale Investigation of Passivity in Stainless Steels

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Corrosion costs the global economy trillions of pounds each year and remains one of the greatest challenges facing modern engineering. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Haigh, Dr A Kosari
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] G-LINES: Graphene-based Laser-machined Interfaces via Nano-Electroprocessing for Sensors

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) is critical for ensuring the safety and operational longevity of advanced engineering structures, including aerospace composite components, wind energy systems, and civil infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Maio, Dr P Potluri
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Atomic-Scale Investigation of T1 Precipitate Nucleation and Growth in Third-Generation Aerospace Alloys Using In-Situ and advanced TEM

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Third-generation Al-Cu-Li-Mg-Ag alloys are among the most advanced lightweight materials used in modern aerospace engineering. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Robson, Dr A Kosari
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(MCRC Clinical) Sustaining adoptive T cell immunity: defining the role of activated dendritic cells in solid tumours

The University of Manchester
Division of Cancer Sciences
Adoptive cellular therapies, in which tumour-reactive T cells are expanded or engineered before being transferred into patients, have transformed the treatment of some blood cancers and are showing increasing promise in solid tumours. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof SZ Zelenay, Dr JL Lim
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Machine Learning-Enabled Ultrasonic and Thermal Inspection for Quantitative Composite Defect Mapping

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers (CFRP) and advanced composite laminates are critical to modern aerospace structures, automotive components, and renewable energy infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Maio, Dr P Potluri
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Health PhD

University of Bath
Department for Health
Interested in health, wellbeing and performance? The Health PhD at the University of Bath offers the opportunity to undertake original research with expert supervision. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Microstructural Engineering of High-performance Recycled Aluminium Alloys through Multi-Scale Characterisation

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Recycling aluminium requires only around 5% of the energy needed for primary aluminium production, making it a key engineering material for reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability across the component life cycle. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Yan, Prof J Robson
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Neuromorphic Imaging for Plume Particle Interactions in Spacecraft Environments

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Spacecraft operate in challenging environments where interactions between propulsion plumes, surfaces and particles can influence mission performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Rajamanickam, Dr K Smith
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(MCRC Clinical) The role of TIMP-1 in altering the microenvironment of liver metastases

The University of Manchester
Division of Cancer Sciences
The presence of liver metastasis is associated with poor therapy response and prognosis in multiple cancers. This project will examine how a protein called TIMP-1 affects the liver microenvironment resulting in resistance to immune therapy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Lee, Dr A Hurlstone, Dr S Turajlić, Dr KS Simpson, Mr M Nobis
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Machine learning for violent free surface flows

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Free-surface flows play a critical role in many environmental and renewable energy applications, from coastal protection and flood mitigation to offshore wind turbines and wave energy devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Fourtakas, Prof B Rogers, Dr A Mukherjee
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(MCRC Clinical) REACH – Radiation Effects to Auditory, Cognition and Hormone profile in childhood brain tumour survivors

The University of Manchester
Division of Cancer Sciences
Radiotherapy remains pivotal in curing paediatric brain tumours, but survivors can face significant, life-changing late effects, e.g. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M McCabe, Dr M Aznar, Dr SP Pan, Dr J/l Littlejohn
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Rheological Diagnostics in Plastics Recycling

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
The transition to a circular plastics economy depends on our ability to manufacture reliable products from recycled materials. However, recycled polymers often exhibit significant variability in composition, contamination and processing history, making it difficult to predict their performance in demanding applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Shaver, Dr D T W Toolan
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Economics PhD

University of Bath
Department of Economics
Interested in undertaking original research? The Economics PhD at the University of Bath offers the opportunity to develop advanced research skills within a department with a strong international reputation. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Research Studentship in Control and Engineering Biology

University of Oxford
Department of Engineering Science
Research Studentship in Control and Engineering Biology. 3.5-year D.Phil. studentship. Project. Synthetic Biology for fundamental science and application scale-up. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H Steel, Prof A Papachristodoulou
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating the interaction of La related proteins with colliding ribosomes

The University of Manchester
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
  Research Group: Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
How do cells keep making the right proteins when conditions become stressful? Protein synthesis is one of the most fundamental processes in biology, yet ribosomes do not move smoothly along every mRNA. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G D Pavitt, Dr A Roseman
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Investigating heat transfer in advanced geothermal systems; integration to different sources of demand

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The transition to a low-carbon energy system requires new solutions that can simultaneously address climate change and energy security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Brown, Prof M Huuse
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Unravelling the Role of Configurational Entropy in Mechanical Properties of High-Entropy Ceramics

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Unravelling the Mechanical Secrets of High-Entropy Ceramics. Can we discover new principles for designing tougher and stronger ceramics by controlling their atomic complexity?. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Chen, Dr A Yerokhin
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Visualising How Cells Regulate Protein Synthesis During Stress

The University of Manchester
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
  Research Group: Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
How do cells decide when and how much of each protein to make? This PhD project will investigate this fundamental question by studying the integrated stress response, a pathway that allows cells to adapt when conditions change. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G D Pavitt, Prof M Ashe, Dr A Roseman
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] From Hinges to Morphing: Redefining Aircraft Control for Efficient Flight

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
How should an aircraft wing change shape to achieve the most efficient control?. Aircraft rely on control surfaces such as ailerons and spoilers to manoeuvre, but there are many ways of distributing these surfaces across a wing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MN Nabawy, Prof W Crowther
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Dynamic mechanophores for damage detection during plastic recycling

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Polymers are essential to nearly every aspect of our lives from the clothes we wear, to the cars we drive, to the plastic containers that keep our favourite foods fresh. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Fox, Prof M Shaver
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Evidence Before Action: Grounding Large Language Models in Multimodal Physical Evidence for Self-Correcting Robotic Manufacturing

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Large language and foundation models are starting to play their role in manufacturing decision-making. They can retrieve process knowledge, explain abnormal behaviour and suggest corrective actions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Qian, Dr J Sun, Dr C Imediegwu
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Satellite Retasking in Very Low Earth Orbit using Enhanced Aerodynamics

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Very Low Earth Orbits (VLEO), orbits lower than those typically used, present substantial benefits for multiple applications, e.g. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Roberts, Dr C McGrath
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Upcycling Waste Plastics into Green Membranes for Electrochemically Mediated Carbon Capture (UP-GREEN)

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
Achieving net zero will require carbon removal technologies that are not only energy-efficient, but also sustainable in the materials they use. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Z Xu, Dr J Li
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