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New synthetic antibodies for circadian research

University of Leicester
Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences
Did you know that camels and llamas have a unique type of antibody that can be a powerful tool for science? These are nanobodies, tiny, highly stable, single-domain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Rosato, Prof C P Kyriacou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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New Approaches to Investigate Substrate Binding and Reaction Mechanism of CO2-reducing Enzymes

University of Leicester
Department of Chemistry
Second Supervisor. Dr Emma Hesketh, Leicester Institute for Structural and Chemical Biology, University of Leicester. Global warming driven by rising levels of greenhouse gases, especially CO₂, is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PR Macia
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cognitive Ageing and Language Comprehension: Insights from Eye-Tracking and EEG

University of Leicester
School of Psychology and Vision Sciences
With populations living longer worldwide, understanding how healthy ageing affects cognition is a pressing challenge. Reading is a vital skill, central to independence and wellbeing. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Paterson, Dr A Pagán
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Genome control by cohesin ligands

University of Leicester
Molecular and Cell Biology
Second Supervisor. Professor Peijun Zhang, Nuffield Department of Medicine University of Oxford. The human genome is metres long but packed into cells only a few micrometres in diameter. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Panne
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modifying recombination in plants

University of Leicester
Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences
In eukaryotes, chromosomes recombine during meiosis to create novel combinations of alleles that may be selected for in the next generation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Higgins, Dr C May
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Evolutionary mechanisms of pathogens – from commensality to virulence

University of Leicester
Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences
Clinically relevant pathogens evolve through a complex interplay of within-host evolution (including host and antibiotic selective pressure and interactions with other microorganisms), transmission dynamics, and metapopulation processes between hosts. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr FF Freund, Dr S Beleza
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Pin-ing it down: Understanding the Enigmatic Role of Pin1 in Health and Disease

University of Leicester
Department of Chemistry
Second Supervisor. Dr Gareth Hall, Institute of Structural and Chemical Biology & School of Biological and Biomedical Science, University of Leicester. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RD Doveston, Prof S Macip
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Structure and dynamics of the intrinsically disordered regions of the RNA binding protein Sam68: implication for RNA binding and phosphorylation.

University of Leicester
Molecular and Cell Biology
A large proportion of the human proteome is composed of unstructured regions, termed intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Dominguez, Prof A Hudson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Genomic instability and mutation during inflammation-induced initiation of cholangiocarcinoma

University of Leicester
Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences
Second Supervisor. Prof. Sheela Jayaraman, Health and Medical Sciences/BDI/Medicine/ Translation Medical Sciences/Centre Cancer Science, University of Nottingham. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Jarman
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decoding Myeloid Cell Regulation of Cancer Metastasis and Therapeutic Response

University of Liverpool
Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology
This project aims to decode the diverse roles of myeloid cells within tumour microenvironments, particularly in pancreatic cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Mieglo, Prof M Schmid
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Intelligent Medium Access Control for Underwater Acoustic Communication Networks

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Communication Technologies
Most research in underwater acoustic communication deals with the physical layer, with primitive and inflexible multiple access, despite the medium access control layer playing a crucial role in providing efficient communication. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P D Mitchell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Realistic Underwater Acoustic Propagation Model for Medium Access Control Protocol Evaluation

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Communication Technologies
Successful prediction of the performance of medium access control protocols is dependent on a realistic model of the underlying propagation channel. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P D Mitchell
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Developing an advanced microscopy platform to characterise neuronal internalisation and spreading of pathological protein aggregates

Imperial College London
Department of Brain Sciences
PhD studentship in automated fluorescence microscopy to study intercellular aggregate spreading, Imperial College London. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Ye
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Research in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

University of Reading
Department of Computer Science
  Research Group: data science and artificial intelligence
The Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Group (https://research.reading.ac.uk/dsai/) is seeking motivated doctoral candidates interested in developing innovative methodologies for intelligent data analysis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Guedes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Research in Computational Vision

University of Reading
Department of Computer Science
  Research Group: computational vision
The Computational Vision Group (CVG) (https://research.reading.ac.uk/computational-vision-group/) is looking for PhD candidates to bridge the gap between human perception and machine understanding. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Guedes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Research in Environmental Science

University of Reading
Department of Computer Science
  Research Group: advanced computational science
The Advanced Computing and Emerging Systems (ACES) Group (https://research.reading.ac.uk/aces/) invites applications from prospective PhD students interested in the future of how we process and manage environmental information. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Guedes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Design and synthesis of novel polymers for the additive manufacturing of biomedical devices

University of Reading
School of Chemistry
Project Overview. This University of Reading funded studentship targets the discovery of dynamic biocompatible supramolecular polymer networks for deposition via additive manufacturing techniques to create new biomedical devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W C Hayes, Dr J Cooper
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Epigenetics and Cancer: Determining how Mistakes in V(D)J Recombination Trigger Leukaemias and Lymphomas

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: School of Molecular and Cellular Biology
V(D)J recombination is essential to produce antibody and T-cell receptor genes but since the reaction involves breaking and rejoining DNA, it is highly dangerous and errors have long been thought to lead to leukaemias and lymphomas. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Boyes
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Thought-to-Text using Generative AI

University of Strathclyde
Department of Computer and Information Sciences
This project explores the development of cutting-edge thought-to-text systems within the realm of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Moshfeghi
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Sports acoustics: Impact sound in cricket, golf, baseball and tennis

University of Southampton
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Supervisory Team. Dr. Giacomo Squicciarini, prof. Tim Waters and Dr. Michal Kalkowski. This project examines how impact sounds in cricket, golf, and tennis reveal the physics and performance quality of each strike. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Squicciarini
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Role of the extracellular matrix in skeletal muscle stem cell function

University of Sheffield
School of Biosciences
  Research Group: Development, Regeneration and Neurophysiology
The regenerative capacity of skeletal muscle stem cells, also called satellite cells, is essential for muscle homeostasis and to maintain healthy muscles throughout the lifespan. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A G Borycki
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PRIMED for Medincinal Chemistry (PRecision, AI Informed, Molecular EDiting)

University of St Andrews
School of Chemistry
  Research Group: Rebecca Goss
The PhD focusses on innovative precision molecule editing and diversification. PRIMED combines late stage enzymatic halogenation with synthetic diversification of aryl and alyl halides. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof JM Goss
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Improving the Translation of Diagnostic Test Accuracy Research Into Real‑World Clinical Practice Using Routine Health Data and Advanced Meta‑Analysis Methods

University of Birmingham
Department of Applied Health Sciences
Diagnostic tests are central to effective clinical decision‑making, yet the performance reported in research studies often differs markedly from that observed in everyday NHS settings. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Willis
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Fluid Gel-Based Injectable Hydrogels for Osteoarthritis Pain and Inflammation

University of Birmingham
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Current treatments such as intra-articular steroid injections provide only short-term relief and often require repeated administration, increasing the risk of joint damage and systemic side effects (1). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hardy, Dr R Moakes, Dr M M Mansfield
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Investigating the blueprint for bio-inspired next generation sunscreens

University of Birmingham
School of Chemistry
Rising ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels present a growing challenge for both human health and the environment. While sunscreens play a critical role in preventing skin cancer, many current UV-filter ingredients raise concerns around safety and ecological impact. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Stavros
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Translation Studies - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham
School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music
Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join an impactful Modern Languages department and undertake research in Translation Studies. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Humanities Research Programme
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African Studies and Anthropology - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham
African Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). African Studies and Anthropology PhD / MA by Research. Social Anthropology PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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Drama - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham
School of English, Drama and Creative Studies
Whether you’re driven by creative and practical research, or you want to specialise in a theatrical approach to theatre and performance, you'll research with renowned academics and practitioners at one of the UK's leading Drama and Theatre Arts departments. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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History of Art - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham
School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music
Conduct your own research project in an area of History of Art that interests you with our PhD in Art History. Join a renowned Art History, Curating and Visual Studies Department and benefit from exceptional resources including an on-campus fine art gallery. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Arts Research Programme
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Shakespeare Studies - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham
Conduct your research at The Shakespeare Institute, our leading centre for Shakespeare studies. You'll join a community of scholars in Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and access the most comprehensive Shakespeare studies collection in the UK. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Arts Research Programme
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