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Supersolids and Quantum Droplets in Light-Mediated Quantum Gases

University of Strathclyde
Department of Physics
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 Supervisors: Dr E Haller, Prof T Ackemann
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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NMR studies of transport-driven metabolic organization in microbial biofilms and microbiomes

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
  Research Group: Analytical Chemistry and Microbiology
Biofilms are structured, surface-attached microbial communities that are relevant across natural, clinical, and industrial settings. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Prof A McBain
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the Link Between Cancer, Vascular Inflammation, and Thrombosis

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its impact extends beyond the tumour itself. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Roweth, Prof J M Gibbins
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating lysosomal (dys)function in ageing and neurodegeneration

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Ageing is associated with a decline in the functions of an organism (López-Otín, C. et al. Cell, 2023) and correlates with an increased risk of developing diseases in the later life (Niccoli, T. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Cogo, Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating Neuropeptide Signalling From Synthesis to Survival

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Neuropeptides, comprising of short amino acid chains, are potent bioactive molecules with extensive neuromodulatory functions and are predominantly expressed within the central nervous system. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A B Bicknell, Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Impact of maternal obesity on offspring adipogenesis

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Obesity is the major health crisis of this generation. Thus, research into the mechanistic basis behind obesity is of paramount importance. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Sellayah
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How do hormones regulate memory?

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Deficiencies of thyroid hormone are common throughout the globe. Adult-onset hypothyroidism is prevalent in around 8-10% of the population and is associated with reproductive disorders, anxiety, depression and impairment of memory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease represent major health risks in ageing societies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Examining the mechanisms that cause cardiovascular disease by studying the heart or adipose tissue

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Heart failure has a serious impact on our society and once diagnosed has a poor survival rate. In the United Kingdom, there are about 1.5 million people living with the after-effects of a heart attack. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Boateng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decoding the physiology and pathology of ROCO proteins: Multifunctional hubs of cellular signal transduction

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project overview. This project explores the function of evolutionarily conserved ROCO proteins - large enzymes with critical roles in coordinating intracellular signalling pathways. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Cogo, Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cellular and molecular mechanisms of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias (HSPs) are a group of rare, inherited, neurodegenerative disorders characterised by weakness and tightness of the leg muscles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Cogo
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Cell biology and evolution of cancer metastasis

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
We are interested in the spread of cancer, a process called metastasis. Metastasis is responsible for the majority of cancer deaths and there are currently no effective treatments to stop this process. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P R Dash
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Bowel cancer caused by bacteria

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
The gut microbiome has a profound effect on health and disease of humans and colorectal cancer (CRC) is one such disease influenced by microorganisms. Several studies have demonstrated that Streptococcus gallolyticus subsps. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S R Clarke, Prof P R Dash
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Machine Learning-based Optimisation of Relativistic Laser–Plasma Coupling for Efficient Fusion Ignition

University of Strathclyde
Department of Physics
Fusion research has recently reached major milestones, showing that laser‑driven fusion could one day become a practical clean‑energy source. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P McKenna
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling particles subject to permanent plastic deformations

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
A plastic wear model for ductile materials was recently developed within the supervisor’s group, based on the discrete element method (DEM). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Hanley
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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