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Reversing stem cell ageing for next generation gene therapy applications to prevent blood cancers

University of York
Department of Biology
The challenge and technological breakthrough. Thousands of UK patients suffer annually from age-related bone marrow failure (BMF), cytopenias (lack of appropriate blood cells), and inherited BMF syndromes – all of which are precursors to acute myeloid leukaemia. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D G Kent, Dr A Conti, Dr D Boucher
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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GLP-1 medicines and addiction outcomes

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
Overview. Could medicines used to treat diabetes and obesity also help people experiencing addiction?. We are seeking a motivated PhD student to investigate the potential of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA medicines) to improve alcohol- and/or opioid-related outcomes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Taylor
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Sustainable Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Foams for Low Carbon Building Insulation

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Chemistry
Polymers play an essential role in modern society, with the construction sector representing one of the largest consumers of plastic materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Ward
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Making, Breaking and Understanding Ammonia: Multiscale Catalytic Design through Real Translation for a Sustainable Future

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Chemistry
Ammonia is undergoing a transformation. from one of the world's most important industrial chemicals to a potential hydrogen carrier and carbon-free energy vector. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Roldan Martinez
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigation of water-associated deactivation mechanisms for industrial Fischer Tropsch catalysts

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Chemistry
Summary. Cheap, clean, and sustainable portable energy is essential for achieving net zero, with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) expected to play a critical role in decarbonising air transport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Logsdail
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding a capsid-based paradigm in neuronal intercellular signalling

University of York
Department of Biology
Intercellular communication between neurons is a fundamental property that underlies all neuronal functions from the processing of sensory information to learning and memory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Chawla, Dr P Fogg, Prof R Twarock
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Polymergeddon: Rise of the Osmotic Pressure

University of Birmingham
School of Chemistry
Polymers are everywhere, and they're built to last. Their strength and chemical stability make them incredibly useful, but also frustratingly difficult to destroy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S F Fielden
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Towards a Fundamental Understanding of the Deformation of Ruthenium and its alloys

University of Warwick
WMG
  Research Group: Advanced Steel Processing Group
Ruthenium alloys are growing in interest due to their lower metal value and potential applications across various industries like automotive and AI. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G West, Dr C Slater
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Understanding how Li-ion cell failure affects battery system design

University of Warwick
WMG
  Research Group: Battery Systems
There exists an inherent variability in how lithium-ion batteries fail – an event commonly referred to as “thermal runway”. This uncertainty drives additional cost and complexity into the design and validation methods employed for battery systems created for electric vehicles, aerospace or stationary storage. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Marco, Assoc Prof TV Vincent
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Finding each blood stem cell in its neighbourhood: machine learning to map the bone marrow niche from multiplexed imaging and single-cell proteomics

University of York
Department of Biology
Your bone marrow makes hundreds of billions of new blood cells every day. A small population of haematopoietic stem cells sustains this for life from specialised neighbourhoods, or niches, shared with stromal cells, blood vessels and maturing blood cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr W Grey, Dr C Anene, Dr A Droop
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Cardiff University is offering 3 fully funded AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award PhD studentships across the arts and humanities, starting October 2027

Cardiff University
Cardiff University invites applications for three fully funded PhD studentships through the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Doctoral Landscape Awards (DLA) scheme. Read more
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EastBio: Building the foundations for vaccines against bacterial pathogens affecting emerging aquaculture species

University of Stirling
Institute of Aquaculture
The rapid expansion and diversification of aquaculture is driving interest in culturing new species with the potential to support sustainable food production. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Desbois, Dr G Ramirez-Paredes
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Activating Enzymes with Adhirons

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. This PhD project will explore a new approach to enhancing enzyme activity using Adhirons, a unique class of engineered protein binding reagents developed at the University of Leeds. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G.R. Hemsworth, Prof D Tomlinson, Dr A Males
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Status, distribution, and dynamics of marine biodiversity

University of Sheffield
School of Biosciences
Marine biodiversity is essential to the functioning of the Earth’s ecosystems, and supports a range of ecosystem services including food production, climate regulation, and cultural values. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Webb
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the neuro-immune connection in the breast tissue ecosystem

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. Recent discoveries have transformed our understanding of how tissues function, revealing that the peripheral nervous system is much more than a passive regulator of organ function. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Gorrini, Dr B.M. Filippi, Prof T Hughes
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Work-place related injuries, emergency health-care use and economic impacts among farmers in Northern Ireland

Ulster University - Belfast Campus
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
  Research Group: Psychology
OPEN TO UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND STUDENTS ONLY. Summary. Northern Ireland (NI) is heavily dependent on the agricultural industry for employment and its economy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R McDowell, Prof J Murphy
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Project: Molecular Property Prediction and Optimized Fluid Design for the Discovery of Sustainable Fluids

Imperial College London
Department of Chemical Engineering
Are you a computational nerd passionate about tackling real-world challenges? We're seeking a brilliant mind to join our groundbreaking project. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Muller
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploring the relationship between Parental Mental Illness and Coercive Control

Ulster University - Coleraine Campus
Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
  Research Group: Psychology
Summary. The proposed PhD project will investigate the relationship between parental mental illness (PMI) and coercive control within family relationships, with a particular focus on families in Northern Ireland. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Lagdon, Dr N Anyadike-Danes
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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SWBio DTP PhD Project: Using engineering biology to modulate toxin-antitoxin dynamics and the stability of multidrug resistance in important foodborne pathogens

University of Bath
Department of Life Sciences
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RH Habgood
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding patterns of attendance and frequent attendance at emergency departments in Northern Ireland.

Ulster University - Coleraine Campus
Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
  Research Group: Psychology
OPEN TO UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND STUDENTS ONLY. Summary. High and increasing demand for emergency care is a widely recognised issue within the UK, contributing to longer wait times, overcrowding, and pressure on health services. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Butter, Dr E McGlinchey, Prof J Murphy
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Deconstructing Digital Gender Rhetoric: A Social Identity Intervention to Challenge Harmful Gender Norms

Ulster University - Coleraine Campus
Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
  Research Group: Psychology
OPEN TO UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND STUDENTS ONLY. Summary. Social media has become an important influence on how young people understand masculinity, femininity, and relationships, often through the voices of highly influential online creators. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Shayegh, Dr S Lagdon
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Nanopore profiling of specialised ribosomes

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. Ribosomes are universally conserved macromolecular machines that translate mRNA into protein. Although translation is tightly regulated, the ribosome was historically viewed as a passive participant. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Actis, Dr E Thomson, Dr J Aspden
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Data-driven control engineering for large-scale uncertain systems

University of Oxford
Department of Engineering Science
Research Studentship in Control Theory, Optimization and Learning. 3.5-year D.Phil. studentship. Project. Data-driven control engineering for large-scale uncertain systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Papachristodoulou
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Establishing Advanced Gene Editing in Legume Crops

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. Could a plant virus help make a better veggie burger?. Pea is a promising source of plant-based protein for meat alternatives and other foods, but off-flavours and bitterness can limit its appeal. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Yelina, Dr C E West
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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In situ cryo-electron tomography to map plant structural responses to chemical inhibitors

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. This project aims to uncover how plant cells respond to inhibitors, including herbicides, by combining plant biology, pharmacology and in situ structural biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y Benitez-Alfonso, Dr TO Ochi, Prof A Paradkar
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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FLOURISH-Meno: Facilitating Lifestyle Optimisation Using Research-informed behaviour-change strategies to improve Symptoms, Health and wellbeing in Menopause.

Ulster University - Coleraine Campus
Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
  Research Group: Psychology
OPEN TO UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND STUDENTS ONLY. Summary. Menopause is a natural developmental phase in a woman’s life characterised by cessation of menses due to ovarian failure and occurs around the age of 51 years in the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr EEA Simpson, Dr P Magee
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Engineering Safer Healthcare Water Systems: Evaluating Cold Water Recirculation for Water Quality and Pathogen Control

Heriot-Watt University
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
  Research Group: Institute of Sustainable Built Environment
Do you want to help shape the future design of safer and more sustainable healthcare buildings through cutting-edge engineering research? We are seeking an ambitious PhD candidate to investigate the role of cold water recirculation systems in healthcare buildings and their implications for water quality, infection prevention, and sustainable water management. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Kelly, Prof M Gormley
 17 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Physics ‘High sensitivity DC electric field sensing using Rydberg EIT’

Durham University
Department of Physics
Rydberg atoms are highly excited atoms with extreme properties. This project will use thermal Rydberg atoms to measure static electric fields in the mV/cm range. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Weatherill
 15 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Digital twins for augmented vibration testing and qualification of defence systems

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisors. Dr Sjoerd van Ophem s.van-ophem@soton.ac.uk. Dr Michal Kalkowski M.Kalkowski@soton.ac.uk. Project title. Digital twins for augmented vibration testing and qualification of defence systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S van Ophem
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Engineering Safer Healthcare Water Systems: Tackling Opportunistic Waterborne Pathogens

Heriot-Watt University
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
  Research Group: Institute of Sustainable Built Environment
Are you passionate about improving public health through innovative engineering solutions? We are seeking an outstanding PhD candidate to undertake interdisciplinary research to investigate how healthcare water systems can be designed and operated to minimise the risk of opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens (OPPPs). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Kelly, Prof M Gormley
 17 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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