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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Developing brain-activity based non-invasive stimulation techniques for movement disorders

University of Bristol
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Parkinson’s disease and dystonia are neurological disorders that cause disabling movement impairments. The effectiveness of current treatments varies substantially between individuals, and approximately 20–35% of people with dystonia are dissatisfied with their treatment. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Fischer, Prof M Jones
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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West Nilotic Morphosyntax

University of Surrey
School of Arts, Humanities and Creative Industries
  Research Group: Surrey Morphology Group
The topic is the comparative morphosyntax of the West Nilotic languages, and forms part of the European Research Council-funded project ‘NILOMORPH. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr MB Baerman, Dr OB Bond
 11 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - What drives the pain? Exploring the peripheral component in models of central sensitisation.

University of Bristol
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Chronic primary pain is pain for more than three months without an identified underlying injury or disease that explains its severity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Dunham
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Molecular basis of CASK mutations and their role in neural development

University of Bristol
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
CASK is a highly conserved, multi-domain scaffolding protein that plays essential roles in synaptic development, neuronal communication, and brain formation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr RC Corey, Prof J Hodge, Dr A Knapp-Wilson
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Timing is Everything: Aligning Mealtime and Drug Treatment with the Body Clock to Fight Obesity

University of Bristol
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Life on Earth is subordinate to periodic alterations in the environment, with most notable changes seen from day to night. To adapt to these cyclic changes, living organisms evolved endogenous 24h timekeeping mechanisms named circadian clocks. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LC Chrobok, Prof HP Piggins
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mapping the Developing Brain: Linking Structure and Function through Imaging

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Psychology
This PhD project explores how young children’s brain develops during the first five years of life and how this shapes thinking, language, and self-control. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Cercignani, Dr M Palombo
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Chronic pain, sensory hypersensitivity and neurodiversity: why are they linked?

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Psychology
Chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, dysmenorrhea and back pain affect millions of people and severely disrupt daily life. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Sumner
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Pain as neurobiological surprise: Using human brain imaging and animal studies to advance new concepts in persistent pain.

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Psychology
We experience surprise when our best guess about the immediate future turns out to be wrong. This can be dangerous. it might mean tripping on an unexpectedly loose stone, or underestimating the temperature of a saucepan and burning your hand. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr GT Tackley, Dr J Davies
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Cerebellar orchestration of social behaviour

University of Bristol
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Background. The importance of the cerebellum to regulate social behaviours is increasingly becoming apparent. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Cahill, Dr P Anastasiades, Dr P Chadderton
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Cardiac remodelling and microvascular dysfunction after hypertensive pregnancy: mechanisms and therapeutic targets in preclinical models

The University of Manchester
Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine
  Research Group: Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine
Women who develop high blood pressure in pregnancy (pre-eclampsia or gestational hypertension) have a much higher lifetime risk of hypertension, heart failure and stroke. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Ormesher, Dr D Oceandy, Dr E Cottrell, Dr Stephanie Worton
 15 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Uncovering interneuron dysfunction in a mouse model of schizophrenia

University of Bristol
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Schizophrenia is a highly debilitating neurodevelopmental disorder impacting about 1% of the global population. While it is well established that schizophrenia is associated with altered function in key brain areas, such as the hippocampus, the precise cellular mechanisms are unknown. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Anastasiades
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Task-Oriented Communication Design for Next-Generation AI-Enabled Applications

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
Future telecommunication networks will go beyond traditional data transmission to directly support advanced, AI-enabled applications such as autonomous robotics, intelligent video analytics, and interactive AI chatbots. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Zhao
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Investigating mechanisms of cell competition in breast cancer susceptibility and early tumour initiation

University of Bristol
School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
IMPORTANCE. Interactions between cancer cells and their non-cancerous counterparts play pivotal roles in modulating tumour growth. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Lloyd-Lewis, Dr E Piddini, Dr R Richmond
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Alternative fates of PINK1 and its role in mitochondrial quality control, energy production and Parkinson’s Disease

University of Bristol
School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
BACKGROUND. Mitochondria are organelles of eukaryotic cells critical for energy production (ATP), metabolic regulation and biosynthesis. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof I Collinson, Dr RC Corey
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities: School of Law and Society

St Mary’s University, Twickenham
Applications are invited from individuals wishing to undertake a self-funded PhD at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London. This is an open and ongoing call, with PhD enrolments taking place every February and October. Read more
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Overcoming β-lactamase-mediated antibiotic resistance by combining biomolecular simulation and experiment

University of Bristol
School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
Rising antibiotic resistance is a major problem for human health. Resistance to β-lactams, the single most important antibiotic class, usually arises through their breakdown by β-lactamases (BLs). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M van der Kamp, Dr J Spencer, Dr CT Tooke
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Understanding beta-lactam antibiotic targets to improve melioidosis treatment

University of Bristol
School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
Melioidosis, caused by the soil-borne Gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei, is an under-recognised tropical disease, with mortality rates that can exceed 40 % for respiratory infections, that causes c. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Spencer, Prof A J Mulholland, Dr CT Tooke
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded PhD studentship in AI-assisted materials discovery at the UK National Epitaxy Facility

University of Sheffield
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  Research Group: EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility
The EPSRC National Epitaxy Facility has a funded PhD studentship available for research and development in AI-assisted discovery and development of semiconductor materials and devices. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Heffernan
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - You snooze, you win: harnessing hibernation biology for organ protection

University of Bristol
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Ever wondered how animals hibernate? How they tolerate near freezing body temperatures and a barely beating heart?Whether one day we might be able to mimic it in critically ill patients?. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Ambler, Prof A E Pickering, Dr SM Mastitskaya
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship in Quantum Networking

University of York
Department of Computer Science
Background / Introduction. Quantum networking aims to interconnect quantum devices through quantum channels, enabling ultra-secure communications, distributed quantum computing, and network-enhanced sensing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Pirandola
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Developing targeted covalent macrocycles to combat immune-mediated diseases

University of Bristol
School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
Background. Complement is an evolutionary conserved system, essential for detecting pathogens and maintaining tissue homeostasis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Laabei, Dr S D Lovell
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - When immune memory becomes corrupted

University of Bristol
School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
BACKGROUND. The immune system protects the body from infections and diseases. Some immune cells can remember past threats and respond more effectively if they encounter them again. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Koh, Prof C Wuelfing, Prof A Clayton, Dr N Owens
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Cardiac glia: gatekeepers of the stressed heart?

University of Bristol
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
In the brain, astrocytes are active partners of neurons buffering ions, releasing metabolites and signalling molecules (lactate, ATP, glutamate) at "tripartite synapses", and switching to a reactive state under stress that reshapes circuit function. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Mosienko, Dr SM Mastitskaya
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - How the Golgi Feels Force: Uncovering a Hidden Driver of Osteoarthritis

University of Bristol
School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects an estimated 10 million people in the UK and is characterised by the progressive breakdown of articular cartilage leading to joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Hammond, Dr N Stevenson, Dr B Faber, Dr E Blain
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Ohmic Contact on dry etching interface of GaN p-FET

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology
The development of low-power computing sectors requires compact,power-efficient and high-performance integrated circuits. Hybrid technology that combines n-type metal oxide thin-film transistors and p-type organic thin-film transistors offers a potential solution. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof W Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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An exploratory study of the ecosystem underpinning Buy Now Pay Later; a comparative study across Germany and Ireland

South East Technological University (Waterford)
Research Support Unit
  Research Group: Centre for Finance and Business Research
Project Key Words. Buy-Now Pay Later, consumer finance, regulation. Post summary. The purpose of this study is to explore Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) from a regulatory and behavioural perspective. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S O'Donohoe, Dr C O'Keeffe
 25 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Cell and joint-type specificity in the gene regulation underlying osteoarthritis risk

The University of Manchester
Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
The mammalian synovial joint is a dynamic organ comprised of distinct tissues designed to enable limb articulation and facilitate free movement. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Rice, Dr G Orozco
 9 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Thermal-Fluid-Dynamics of Multi-Component Substrates through Fusion and Vapourisation State Transitions

The University of Manchester
Department of Materials
High energy density lasers now sit at the heart of advanced manufacturing, joining and materials processing, and underpin a growing range of defence and energy applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Flint, Prof J Robson
 14 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Understanding the link between lipid droplet biology and bone health

University of Bristol
School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
Cells require a constant, and tightly regulated supply of nutrients to sustain metabolism and growth. Lipids are particularly important. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Carroll, Prof C Hammond, Dr RC Corey
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in Biomedical Engineering - Disrupted ER-Mitochondrial Crosstalk in Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms

University of Glasgow
College of Science and Engineering
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join a fully funded PhD studentship at the Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment (CeMi) at the University of Glasgow, within the theme of Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Human Disease Modelling. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr OD Dobre, Prof M Salmeron-Sanchez
 25 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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