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Design, construction and testing of recombinant protein production systems for industrial biotechnology applications.

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. The production of recombinant biopharmaceuticals, e.g., antibody fragments and growth hormones, is a billion-dollar industry, with many therapeutic proteins being expressed in the bacterium Escherichia coli [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DB Browning

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

Antimicrobial resistance and gene regulation in Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli.

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) is a major cause of diarrhoeal disease in industrialized and non-industrialized countries and has been shown to be the cause of travellers’ diarrhoea and persistent diarrhoea in children and HIV patients. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DB Browning

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

Dry eye disease and eye drops: retention of dry eye management formulations in eye

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. If you are interested in pursuing full‑time PhD study in anterior eye research, with a focus on treatment strategies and an in‑depth exploration of the ocular surface and ocular lubricants, this programme may be an opportunity for you. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Dutta, Dr S Trave-Huarte

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

Integrated formulation–process strategies for optimised extrusion and printability outcomes in additive manufacture of oral solid dosage forms

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Details of the Project. Extrusion-based three-dimensional (3D) printing has emerged as a promising platform for delivering personalised solid oral dosage forms however, its broader adoption remains constrained by limited throughput, variable dose uniformity, and inconsistent print reliability. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Kirby, Dr C Russell

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

Nanoscale Additive Manufacturing of Buccal Microneedle Patches for Enhanced Trans-Mucosal Drug Transport

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Project Details. Buccal drug delivery offers a promising, non-invasive route for the systemic administration of both small-molecule and biologic therapeutics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Russell, Prof AR Mohammed

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

How do children learn to read and spell irregular words?

Australian Catholic University

Faculty of Education and Arts

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is offering one full-time PhD scholarship to undertake research investigating children's ability to learn to read new words that do not follow phonics pronunciations rules. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Wegener

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

Research Opportunities in Architecture

Northumbria University

Department of Architecture and Built Environment

Architecture and Interior Architecture at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

Research Opportunities in Built Environment

Northumbria University

Department of Architecture and Built Environment

Built Environment at Northumbria University is recognised for its research excellence. In the most recent Research Assessment Framework (2021), the School of Architecture and Built Environment was ranked 11th in the UK, with over 75% of its outputs considered world leading or internationally excellent. . Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

Examining the relationship between autism and ADHD

University of Sheffield

School of Psychology

Although considered as separate disorders in major diagnostic manuals where disorders are characterised categorically, the co-morbidity rate between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD is 50-70%. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Overton

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

Understanding the neural basis of ADHD

University of Sheffield

School of Psychology

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders, however the neural changes that underlie the disorder are poorly understood. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Overton

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

Predictive biomechanics for aortic dissection prevention

University of Auckland

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

Aortic dissection is a medical emergency caused by a tear in the aortic wall, with a staggering 50% mortality rate within 30 days for those who survive long enough to reach a hospital. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Suresh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Decoding gastric electrical activity non-invasively

University of Auckland

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

This project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of new computational tools for the personalised, non-invasive assessment of stomach function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr RA Avci

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

PhD Scholarship in Hydrogen Storage for Clean Energy

University of Sydney

PhD Opportunities

Research Group: www.merlin-H2.com

Scholarships are available for PhD candidates to contribute to the development of advanced hydrogen storage systems in a multidisciplinary research team. Read more

Supervisor: Prof FAZ Aguey-Zinsou

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

Molecular Design of Reversible Polymer Networks - QUT (Australia) & NTU (Singapore)

Queensland University of Technology

Centre for Materials Science

What if you could design the molecular blueprint that dictates how a material behaves—down to when it holds together and when it comes apart?. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof H Frisch

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

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Organ on a Chip Technology (COaCT)

Queen Mary University of London

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Next Generation Organ on a Chip Technology (COaCT) is a 4-year PhD cohort training programme that addresses the major user need for skilled graduates to transform delivery of new medicines using organ-on-a-chip technologies. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Improving Nutrient Bioavailability in Wheat by Reducing Antinutritional Factors

University of Birmingham

School of Biosciences

Micronutrient deficiencies—often referred to as hidden hunger—affect over two billion people worldwide, with iron and zinc deficiencies among the most prevalent. Read more

Supervisor: Dr O Shorinola

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

Research opportunities in the Department of Economics and Related Studies

University of York

Department of Economics & Related Studies

Our pioneering work in new fields such as health, development and experimental economics alongside our long-established excellence in more traditional areas such as finance, macroeconomics and econometrics has confirmed York as a world-leader in economic research. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Social Sciences Research Programme

Research opportunities in Health Economics

University of York

Department of Economics & Related Studies

York is at the forefront of the study of health economics. Health economics informs how we make difficult decisions about prioritising resources, and helping people to live longer and healthier lives. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Social Sciences Research Programme

Research Opportunities in the Department of Education

University of York

Department of Education

Join one of our four research centres and benefit from a department with a network of academic contacts and regular seminars and events to support you as you follow your passion. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Social Sciences Research Programme

Interested in a PhD or Masters degree in Bioengineering?

University of Auckland

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

Interested in a rewarding career in bioengineering? Want to work at one of the world's leading medtech companies, or launch your own? Want to cure life-threatening diseases, create cool tech, or save the planet? Bioengineering is your ticket to having a real impact on your future world. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) New Zealand PhD Programme

An electrochemical route to green, decentralised ammonia: Advancing electrolytes and materials for lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction

University of Liverpool

Department of Chemistry

This PhD project will focus on investigating electrolyte and materials engineering to overcome stability, selectivity, and efficiency challenges in lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction, aiming to realise green, decentralised ammonia production as a sustainable alternative to the highly polluting Haber-Bosch process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Neale

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Develop and validate blood-borne lung cancer diagnostic biomarkers with multi-omics data and interpretable AI

University of Liverpool

Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. We aim to develop and validate blood-borne diagnostic biomarkers to enable early detection to save lives. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T You, Dr M Sudell, Dr J Soul

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

Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

Aston University

Centre for Doctoral Training in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero: Net2Zero

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

Queen’s University Belfast

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

University of Nottingham

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

University of Warwick

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Variational principles and integrable PDEs (Ref: MA/MV-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

The focus of the project is to use variational principles, in particular those of Lagrangian multiform theory, to study particular solutions to integrable PDEs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Vermeeren

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Modelling of phases and interfacial behaviour to enhance sustainability in manufactured products (Ref: MA/DS-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

Over recent years the modelling and understanding of complex phases, and their interfacial interactions, has developed at pace. Phases can be a solution of components, a mixture including colloidal particles, or different states such as in a frozen or vapour state. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Sibley

1 January 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Modelling and Experiments of Aquifer-Based Compressed Air Energy Storage Systems

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemical Engineering

This PhD project focuses on the development of advanced multiphysics models to investigate aquifer-based compressed air energy storage (CAES) systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V Niasar

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

Mixing of cohesive and wet materials

The University of Manchester

Department of Mathematics

This PhD project focuses on the simulation and modelling of wet and cohesive powders, which play a crucial role in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food processing, and additive manufacturing. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Thornton

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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