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Nanostructured Biosensors for monitoring cardiac health

De Montfort University

Faculty of Computing Sciences and Engineering

British Heart Foundation (BHF) estimates about 7.6 million individuals in the UK to suffer from . cardiovascular diseases, with ~160,000 associated deaths. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Govindarajan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Modulating Neuronal Network Dysfunction in mTORopathies via Peptide-Mediated Inhibition of Rheb/mTOR Signalling

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Hyperactivation of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signalling in neurons is associated with aberrant axonal and dendritic connectivity, enlarged soma size, increased cellular stress, reduced myelination, synaptic dysfunction and neuronal hyperexcitability. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Alsaqati, Dr O Al Musaimi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Pioneering Active EMI Filters With AI For Sustainable Automotive Systems

University College London

Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering

Pioneering Active EMI Filters With AI For Sustainable Automotive Systems. UCL Department / Faculty. Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering / Engineering Sciences. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof YH Hu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Electrochemical Biosensor (E-Sensor) for Detection of Inflammatory Markers/Cancer Biomarkers

Brock University

Graduate Programs

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate interested in electrochemical sensors. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Ignaszak

1 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD position in COMSOL Multiphysics simulation for electrochemical biosensors (e-sensors)

Brock University

Graduate Programs

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate interested in the mathematical simulation applied to electrochemical biosensors. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Ignaszak

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Impact of micro and nanoplastics on the toxicological and bioaccumulation effects on animals and its implication for human health

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

School of Science

Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) have emerged as harmful pollutants in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, posing significant threats to environmental and human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Raju

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

The Impact of ESG Legal Risks in Due Diligence on Merger and Acquisition Decision-making of Chinese A-share Listed Companies

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

The Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Hub (Taicang)

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors form the foundation of sustainable development and serve as an enrichment and extension of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) concept. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Liu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Control of Parathyroid Hormone Secretion

The University of Manchester

Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology

The regulation of parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion is of fundamental importance for calcium homeostasis and in mineral conditions affecting bone and the kidneys. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ward, Dr J Bruce

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

AI assisted walking and swimming stimuli responsive soft robots

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

School of Mathematics and Physics

Successful completion of this PhD programme could lead to worldwide career opportunities in academia and high-tech industrial sectors like software, R&D, biomed, robotics and smart manufacturing alike. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Xuan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Mineral metabolism in chronic kidney disease

The University of Manchester

Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology

The mineral and bone disorders of chronic kidney disease (CKD-MBD) cause vascular calcification and cardiovascular. mortality in patients suffering advanced renal disease. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ward, Dr J Bruce

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Corporate debt announcements in the post-crisis eras

University of Aberdeen

Business School

This research project aims to extend the empirical investigation of corporate debt issuance by incorporating a longer time horizon that includes multiple macro-financial crises. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Lee, Dr L McCann

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Modelling Sporothrix Skin Infection and Identifying Genetic Determinants of Pathogenicity

The University of Manchester

Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences

Sporothrix species, particularly S. schenckii and S. brasiliensis, are thermally dimorphic fungi responsible for sporotrichosis; a chronic subcutaneous infection with zoonotic potential and rising antifungal resistance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N.V.R Van Rhijn, Dr RT Tank

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Catalytic materials for biomass valorisation - from single sites to nanoparticles

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed, offering greater energy efficiency relative to non-catalytic pathways. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Parlett

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Catalytic recycling of polyester plastics to monomers

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

Research Group: Catalysis and Porous Materials

Plastics are ubiquitous in modern society, finding widespread applications due to possessing optimal physical and chemical properties. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Parlett

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Celular and metabolic changes of the periodontium throughout life.

University of Sheffield

School of Clinical Dentistry

Project details: . Chronic inflammatory periodontal disease (PD) is widespread globally with associations with systemic disease, ultimately leading to tooth loss. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C M Neves

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Novel routes for in-situ measurements during the manufacture of thin flexible electronic films.

University of Sheffield

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

This PhD project aims to develop novel metrology techniques for thin flexible films made via a range on industrial manufacturing routes, such as slot-die coating. Such films find use as flexible electronics, light generating films, or as photovoltaic films. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof JR Howse

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Novel Nanoswimmers - exploring novel routes to propulsion at the nanoscale.

University of Sheffield

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

Nanoswimmers are nanoscale objects that propel themselves through liquid environments. The combination of their size ( 1x10-9m), and the apparent viscosity at this scale, results in propulsion strategies that often mimic those found in nature at this scale. Read more

Supervisors: Prof JR Howse, Dr S Ebbens

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

AI and machine learning for the monitoring of neurodegenerative conditions - Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s disease

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

A number of self-funded PhD project positions are available in the theory and application of biologically-inspired “white box” machine learning algorithms to the assessment, differentiation, and monitoring of neurodegenerative conditions including Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s disease. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Smith

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Development of novel bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes (BCP) bioisosteres from bench stable [1.1.1]propellane precursors (Ref: CM/MK-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentanes (BCPs) are an exciting class of strained, sp3 rich carbon. While their initial use was in the materials sector, recent impact has been in medicinal chemistry, drug development and the agrochemical sector. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kimber, Dr G Weaver

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

PhD Admission @ HKU Business School 2026/27

University of Hong Kong

HKU Business School

Embark on a Research Journey with HKU Business School. Our PhD programme offers a unique opportunity to engage with world-class faculty, participate in impactful research, and develop as a thought leader in business and economics. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Hong Kong PhD Programme

How does pollution impact skin health? Assessment across global populations

The University of Manchester

Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences

Maintaining healthy skin is essential for overall well-being, particularly as the global population ages. By 2050, nearly a quarter of the world’s population will be over 60, making it increasingly important to understand and mitigate factors that contribute to skin ageing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Langton, Dr M Farrar

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Personalized Human-Robot Interaction with Emotionally Adaptive Mobility Assistants for Elderly Care

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

School of Robotics

The research aims to develop an innovative assistive robotic system that integrates personalized emotional adaptation with mobility support for elderly users. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Song

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Carbon Capture Crops

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Research Group: Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil

To avoid climate breakdown, humanity urgently needs to design technologies to capture and store carbon. A widely proposed ‘nature-based’ solution is the enhancement of photosynthetic carbon-capture by plants but with a growing population, repurposing existing cropland for carbon sequestration is not feasible. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Gray, Prof K Field

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

The role of Efflux in Antibiotic Resistance of Clinically Relevant Pathogens

University of Birmingham

Department of Microbes, Infections and Microbiomes

Antibiotics underpin all of modern medicine; they are used to treat bacterial infections, and to prevent infections after surgery and in patients with a suppressed immune system such as those undergoing cancer chemotherapy or organ transplantation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Blair

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Penalized and Immersed Finite Element Method for Interface Problems

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

School of Mathematics and Physics

This research develops novel Penalized (PFEM) and Immersed Finite Element Methods (IFEM) to solve interface problems where material properties change abruptly, such as in fluid-structure interactions or composite materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Chen

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Bioengineering of stimuli-responsive molecules with advanced functional properties for therapeutic and biotechnology applications

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Biological Sciences

About the Project. Biological polymers, such as proteins and nucleic acids, are responsible for a vast range of biological functions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Soloviev

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Object categorisation and word learning in infants

The University of Manchester

Division of Psychology, Communication and Human Neuroscience

From the first months of life, infants can group objects into categories based on visual similarity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SL Linnert, Dr A Ferry

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

The Development of Engineered Lactobacillus for Synergistic Cancer Photodynamic Immunotherapy

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

XJTLU Wisdom Lake Academy of Pharmacy

The impeded nanomedicine penetration, limited immune activation and immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment are key factors hampering photodynamic immunotherapy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Ding

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Deubiquitinase structure determination for developing novel therapeutics

University of Nottingham

School of Pharmacy

Rational drug design relies on the availability of detailed structure information and the molecular properties of key binding sites that can be targeted by small molecular inhibitors or biologics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Dreveny

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

The use of Drosophila melanogaster to identify novel therapeutic agents for Alzheimer’s disease

University of Nottingham

School of Life Sciences

Since 2003, our understanding of the causes of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have improved considerably, however, in that time only one new drug treatment has been approved. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Georgiou, Dr Z Zhu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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