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[FSE PhD President's Doctoral Scholarship] Interdisciplinary Methods for Liquid Crystal-Based Biosensing

The University of Manchester
Department of Mathematics
Liquid crystals (LCs) are exceptionally versatile and functional mesophases that combine fluidity with the ordering of solids. LCs have tremendous potential as low-cost and non-invasive bio-sensors and have been used to sense glucose, proteins, enzymes, cells, micromolecules etc. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof AM Majumdar, Dr S Woolner
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Data-Driven Structural Health Monitoring of Prestressed Bridge Girders Using Acoustic Emission and Finite Element Modelling (Ref: FS-ES-04-2027-2)

University of Greenwich
Faculty of Engineering and Science
Bridges are essential components of transport infrastructure, yet ageing, repeated loading and progressive structural deterioration can compromise their integrity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Balaban, Dr A Elamin
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Bacterial anti-phage defence systems as determinants of phage therapy and host immunity during respiratory infection

The University of Manchester
Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine
  Research Group: Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria and are being investigated as a promising alternative to antibiotics. However, bacteria carry specialised anti-phage defence systems that can block phage infection, and we still know little about how these defences influence phage therapy inside a living host. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Federici, Prof J Allen
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Examining the interplay between subjective sleep quality, interpersonal relationships, and suicidal experiences in young people with mental health problems

The University of Manchester
Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Suicide is a leading cause of preventable death. Suicidal thoughts and attempts occur even more frequently, particularly in young people with mental health problems (Butt et al., 2025; Ghizlane et al., 2026). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr KH Harris, Dr L.M Mulligan, Dr P Gooding
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[FSE PhD President's Doctoral Scholarship] Sensing sound: Additive manufacturing enabled metallic metamaterials for enhanced acoustic perception

The University of Manchester
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Sound is fundamental to how people sense, interpret and respond to the world. Yet hearing needs vary between individuals because ear-canal geometry, hearing ability and the sounds that are most important for communication vary from person to person. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Huang, Dr R Millman, Dr R Assier, Dr RS Snell, Dr SN Graetzer
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Mapping how memory T cell responses develop and are maintained in tissue environments following infection

The University of Manchester
Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine
  Research Group: Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine
Whilst much of immunological research involves disaggregating tissues into single-cell suspensions so that high parameter cell phenotyping can be performed accurately, this approach completely removes tissue context and information on where a cell is, what it interacts with, and how it is shaped by and shapes its local environment is lost. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Couper, Prof DD Dyer, Prof N Lockyer
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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4-Year Fully Funded EPSRC PhD Studentship in Photochemistry at Liquid Water–Vapour Interfaces

University College London
Department of Chemistry
Project ID. 2531cs1094. EPSRC Theme. Physical Sciences. Principal Supervisor. Professor Helen Fielding. Department. Chemistry, UCL Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MAPS). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof H Fielding
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Investigating the effects of prenatal exposure to anti-seizure medications on circadian system development and function later in life

The University of Manchester
Division of Integrative Physiology
  Research Group: Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology
Understanding the potential impact of medications during pregnancy on fetal development is critical for ensuring medication safety and promoting optimal neurodevelopmental outcomes throughout life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr BB Bano-Otalora, Dr G. Morris, Dr RB Bromley
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[FSE PhD President's Doctoral Scholarship] Mechanochromic molecules for cellular forces sensing

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
Tensile forces influence a variety of important cellular processes including cell division, stem cell differentiation and gene expression.1 At the tissue level these forces play a crucial role in morphogenesis, wound healing, the immune response and in pathological processes such as cancer metastasis. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G De Bo, Dr M.A Amer
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Mechanistic and Translational Studies of RNUopathies, Highly Prevalent Neurological Disorders Caused by Variants in Non-coding Genes

The University of Manchester
Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate wishing to tackle important translational research questions at the interface of genomics, stem cell biology and neuroscience. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Banka, Dr AJ Jackson, Prof S Kimber, Dr G. Morris
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Early-Stage Detection of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease using Advanced Retinal Imaging Technology

The University of Manchester
Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
We are seeking a PhD student for an investigation using advanced retinal imaging technology and machine learning to develop a sensitive and specific diagnostic test for Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr KH Hampson, Prof T Aslam, Dr R Dune
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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4-Year Fully Funded EPSRC PhD Studentship in AI-Enabled Visual Phenotyping for Engineering Hydrophobic Polymer-Degrading Enzymes

University College London
Department of Chemistry
Project ID. 2531cs1093. EPSRC Theme. Manufacturing the Future. Principal Supervisor. Dr Michele Crotti. Co-Supervisor. Dr Castrejón-Pita. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MC Crotti
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Hairy Hydrodynamics: Mathematical Modelling and Analysis of Fluid Flow Over and Through Fibre Coated Surfaces

University of Bath
Department of Mathematical Sciences
This project is one of a number in competition for funding from the University of Bath for entry in October 2027. Overview of the Research. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S K Wilson, Dr JT Tweedy, Prof C Budd
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Undiagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis Across the Lifecourse: Early Warning Signs

The University of Manchester
Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
There is often significant delay to diagnosis for children and adults with psoriatic arthritis. In children, arthritis often precedes psoriasis, leading to incorrect diagnoses of oligoarticular or polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Shoop-Worrall, Dr J Bowes, Dr James Bluett, Dr M Yates
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Investigating a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by defects in the protein synthesis machinery

The University of Manchester
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
  Research Group: Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
Explore human neurodevelopment while advancing modern biomedical science in this innovative PhD project. Join a dynamic interdisciplinary team investigating how rare mutations in the protein synthesis machinery cause a complex neurodevelopmental disorder. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G D Pavitt, Dr P Kasher, Prof S Banka
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Wrinkling enabled conformal microdevices for non-invasive assessment of dermatological disorders (Ref: FS-ES-04-2027-1)

University of Greenwich
Faculty of Engineering and Science
Alterations in skin stiffness accompany several dermatological conditions including scleroderma, psoriasis and eczema. However, a quantitative assessment of local mechanical properties remains challenging using conventional mechanical characterization techniques like indentation, suction and torsion experiments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Kordolemis, Dr C Le
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[FSE PhD President's Doctoral Scholarship] Engineering chemical probes to sense dynamic molecular neighbourhoods in living cells

The University of Manchester
Department of Chemistry
How can we measure the fleeting molecular neighbourhoods that control signalling inside living cells?. Proximity-labelling methods provide a powerful way to address this problem by converting spatial proximity into a permanent chemical tag that can subsequently be detected by imaging or proteomics. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Larrosa, Dr C.K Schmidt
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Preserving sight in retinitis pigmentosa: why do cone cells die?

The University of Manchester
Division of Neuroscience
  Research Group: Division of Neuroscience
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is an inherited eye disease that causes progressive and irreversible vision loss. It affects around f 1 in 3,000 people and is a major cause of blindness across the lifespan. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Allen, Dr Nina Milosavljevic, Dr PS Sergouniotis
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Improving health professional communication regarding the risk and symptoms of infant Group B Streptococcus infections during the perinatal period

The University of Manchester
Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a common bacterium that can cause sepsis, meningitis and other serious illness in babies. Early treatment is vital, yet symptoms can resemble typical newborn behaviour. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Lyons, Dr S Peters, Dr T Smith
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Skin-mediated interoception, emotion processing, and mental health

Queen Mary University of London
School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences
Primary Supervisor. Dr Laura Crucianelli. Studentship Funding. Awaiting CSC Funding Decision. Application Deadline. 27th January 2027. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr LC Crucianelli
 27 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Genetic Variation in Circadian Pathways and its Role in Osteoarthritis Susceptibility

The University of Manchester
Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex disease affecting 300 million people. Despite its prevalence, there are currently no molecular biomarkers or effective disease-modifying treatments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Orozco, Prof Q-J Meng, Ms L Biant, Prof S Eyre
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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4-Year Fully Funded EPSRC PhD Studentship in Exploring Loss Mechanisms in Organic Materials for Solar Energy

University College London
Department of Chemistry
Project ID. 2531cs1092. EPSRC Theme. Physical Sciences. Principal Supervisor. Tracey Clarke. Department. Chemistry, UCL Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MAPS). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Clarke
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Mapping the immune-matrix microenvironment in metastatic ovarian cancer

The University of Manchester
Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
  Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is the most aggressive ovarian cancer subtype, and metastasis within the peritoneal cavity leads to resistance to therapy and poor patient outcomes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Caswell, Dr R Morgan, Mr M Nobis, Prof R Edmondson
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Machine Learning-Guided Engineering of Next-Generation Cancer Therapeutics (SACHDEVAA_U27SCI)

University of East Anglia
School of Chemistry
Primary Supervisor - Dr Amit Sachdeva. Monoclonal antibodies have transformed the treatment of cancer by selectively recognising tumour-associated receptors and triggering cellular responses that lead to cancer cell death. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Sachdeva
 24 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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(MRC NW-DMS) From screen time to active time: Promoting physical activity and mental health in children and young people

The University of Manchester
Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Physical activity is important for mental and physical health, but many young people do not achieve recommended physical activity levels. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JF Firth, Dr CF French, Prof R Elliott
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Targeting pathogenic snRNA variants in neurodevelopmental disorders using antisense oligonucleotides.

The University of Manchester
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are short synthetic molecules that can be designed to bind selected RNA sequences and change how genes are expressed. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr PG Grzechnik, Prof S Banka
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Evaluating Infectious Disease Interventions Using Electronic Health Records and Causal Inference Including Target Trial Emulation

University of Oxford
Nuffield Department of Medicine
  Research Group: Modernising Medical Microbiology Unit
Background. Increasingly available large-scale electronic health record data have the potential to answer a number of questions about infection management that are challenging to address using randomised controlled trials (RCTs). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Walker, Dr D Eyre, Dr C Turner
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[FSE PhD President's Doctoral Scholarship] You Don't Bring Me Flowers Anymore

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
As our world is increasingly shaped by automation and artificial intelligence, this studentship explores the future of delivery by autonomous vehicles. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Shaver, Dr H Holmes
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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4-Year Fully Funded EPSRC PhD Studentship in Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Chemistry: Towards Interpretable and Trustworthy Machine Learning in the Chemical Sciences

University College London
Department of Chemistry
Project ID. 2531cs1091. EPSRC Theme. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. Principal Supervisor. Professor Keith Butler. Co-Supervisor. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KB Butler
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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(MRC NW-DMS) Uncovering plasmid-driven metabolic vulnerabilities to tackle multidrug resistant pathogens

The University of Manchester
Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics
Antibiotic resistance is a global health concern. Multidrug resistance (MDR) in bacterial pathogens is mediated by the gain of plasmids carry genes encoding resistance to clinically relevant antibiotics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hall, Dr J Hall, Prof M Brockhurst
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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