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Can Virtual Reality (VR) embodiment experiences be used as part of treatment for eating disorders?

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
Current treatments for eating disorders work for less than half of those affected, so it is vital to develop novel treatments. Virtual Reality enables a unique experience of “embodiment”. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Bould
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding the role of immunometabolic changes and immune exhaustion during recovery of paediatric cardiac bypass surgery

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
1 in 300 babies born in the UK will require surgery for congenital heart disease. Although cardiopulmonary bypass has transformed survival, recovery varies considerably, with some children developing significant complications. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Caputo
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the relationship between neurodevelopmental and anxiety conditions across development

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
Mental health difficulties, such as anxiety, are common in young people with neurodevelopmental conditions (NDCs), including ADHD and autism. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Howe
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Modelling the impact of homelessness and related social exclusions on health in the UK

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
Homelessness is an increasing problem which is associated with considerable health harms. Homelessness overlaps with other forms of social exclusion, such as incarceration and drug use, which further increases their health harms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Stone
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using data from diverse populations to explore the genetic causes of skin disease

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
The Skin Genetics Consortium is conducting genome-wide association studies in more than 4 million individuals to identify genomic regions associated with approximately 100 skin conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Paternoster
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Substance Use and Self-Harm: Uncovering the Hidden Links Through Multi-Method Research

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
This interdisciplinary PhD explores the relationship between substance use and self-harm across long-term and short-term timescales. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Mars
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using genetics to understand early and midlife causes of cardiovascular disease

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of ill health in later life. This project uses genetic epidemiology and Mendelian randomization methods to investigate how traits at different ages influence long-term cardiovascular disease risk. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Sanderson
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The early detection and management of liver disease: improving outcomes in an underserved patient group

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
Liver disease is leading cause of mortality in working age and a major cause of working life years lost. It disproportionately impacts patients with people in underserved communities. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KA Abeysekera
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From Prediction to Practice: Improving Diabetes in Primary Care

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
Healthcare is generating more data than ever. This data is being used to develop tools that help clinicians make diagnosis and treatment decisions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Lee
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Using genetics to understand neurodevelopmental outcomes in children born with cleft from a clinical birth cohort

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
This project provides training in genetic epidemiology, neurodevelopmental disorders, cohort studies and cleft research. The PhD investigates genetic and non-genetic causes of neurodevelopmental and mental health outcomes in children born with cleft lip and/or palate. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Stergiakouli
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Brain-heart connections: how astrocytes shape the cardiovascular protective effects of GLP-1

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
This PhD project will investigate how glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone central to metabolism, interacts with astrocytes – supportive “star-shaped” brain cells – to influence brain–heart communication. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SM Mastitskaya
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mental health through the menopause transition

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
The menopause transition is a period of increased risk of mental health problems, but there is poor understanding of which women are most at risk. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Joinson
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The exploration, co-design and implementation of a systems-informed, Talent Development Pathway for sport.

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences
This PhD seeks to examine the talent development pathways that exist in sport, through a systems lens. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Crone
 2 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Targeted gene integration therapy for cystinosis

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
Cystinosis is a rare condition caused by mutations in the CTNS gene. This leads to cystine build-up in cells which damages many organs, especially the kidneys. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Saleem
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Social determinants of mental ill-health over the life course: longitudinal analysis of young people in the Philippines and UK

University of Bristol
MRC GW4 BioMed Doctoral Training Partnership
This interdisciplinary project provides training in global mental health and advanced epidemiological/statistical methods. Using data from two large cohorts in the Philippines and England, the project will improve our understanding on life course risk factors for poor mental health and self-harm. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Sharp
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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