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We have 3,716 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Material recovery from end-of-life photovoltaics

Solar energy is playing a key role in meeting growing global energy demands without compromising net zero targets. The UK currently has >20 GW of photovoltaic (PV) panels installed, the vast majority of which are based on crystalline silicon technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Pain, Dr R Sommerville, Dr E H D Driscoll
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced 3D cell models for assessing vascular function in vitro

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality across the globe. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Riches-Suman, Dr ED Perkins
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mechanisms of radiotherapy-induced vascular damage

Radiotherapy is a common treatment for cancer, and is used in over 70% of breast cancer patients. However, radiotherapy is associated with longer term vascular damage including atherosclerosis development and fibrosis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Riches-Suman, Dr J Muller
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Continuous Wet Granulation Process for Cocrystal Drug Product Manufacturing

The main research activities of my research group is to design, develop, novel formulation strategies and next-generation drug delivery technologies to enhance therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Shaikh, Dr A L Kelly, Prof A Paradkar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Unravelling Age-Related Multimorbidity through Biomarker Insights

Our study aims to advance ageing research using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse UK Biobank (UKB) health data. We will explore how clusters of inflammatory biomarkers are linked to multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs), such as heart disease, respiratory issues, and diabetes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Nishtala
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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CompuSem-AI: In Silico Design and Virtual Screening of Molecular Semiconductors

This project develops a platform to discover and optimize molecular semiconductors for next-generation organic electronics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Nematiaram, Dr Y Moshfeghi
 30 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Ratiometric EPR-SRS probes for environmental sensing

Optical microscopy has generated substantial impact for modern research. While fluorescence microscopy provides the ultimate sensitivity, it generally lacks chemical information. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Tomkinson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Novel Detection of New Psychoactive Substances

About the Project. The detection of new, rapidly evolving illicit drugs presents a unique challenge for laboratory analysts and public health officials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KCC Ceniccola-Campos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The "Invisible" Burden of Raynaud’s: A Mixed-Methods Study of Behavioural Adaptation and Life Impact

  Research Group: Psychology
Raynaud’s Phenomenon affects up to 10 million people in the UK, causing pain, numbness, and significant disruption to daily life (1). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Vaportzis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Pharmacokinetics Guided Natural Products Exploration for Drug Discovery, Development, Delivery and Therapy

  Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics
Natural products have emerged as a key standard in novel and safe delivery of anticancer bioactive compounds. Apart from their ease of administration and delivery, natural/phytochemicals still face several hurdles, due to their physiochemical and pharmacokinetic properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Muhammad Wahajuddin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Appropriate Innovation: Using AI technology to enhance clinical trial accessibility for marginalised communities

This project explores how AI translation tools, like Google Translate and ChatGPT, can help make health research more inclusive for people from marginalised groups who face language barriers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Roberts
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Controlled Release Trans-Scleral Dissolving Microneedles for Intraocular Delivery

The Retinal diseases, such as macular degeneration, retinal detachment and diabetic retinopathy are the leading causes of vision impairment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Shaikh, Dr J Denniss, Dr S Shnyder
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multivariate, longitudinal and cross-cultural exploration of the effects of becoming a parent on mental health and wellbeing in modern society

Why do some people thrive when they become parents, while others struggle? This PhD explores how mental wellbeing changes during the transition to parenthood, using rich data from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) and datasets from non-UK countries. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Haworth
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of a Novel Long Term Composite Dosage Form for Controlled Transmucosal Drug Delivery

Despite the number of mucoadhesive dosage forms available, the delivery of drugs through the mucosa still presents major challenges such as a lack of drug localization due to their short residence times, difficulties in accurate drug dosing and poor patient compliance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Shaikh, Dr C Seaton, Dr S Shnyder
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Tackling oxaliplatin drug resistance in colorectal cancer by developing a novel bifunctional prodrug

  Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics
Acquired drug resistance is a considerable problem for the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC), of which oxaliplatin is a key component, with little improvement in the ~65% 5-year survival rate over the past 25 years. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Shnyder, Dr G Ribeiro Morais, Prof R Falconer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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