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Bioactivation and Spatial Pharmacology of Irinotecan-ChemoSeed® in Glioblastoma

  Research Group: Biomedical Sciences
OPEN TO UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND STUDENTS ONLY. Glioblastoma is the most aggressive primary brain tumour in adults and usually recurs because cancer cells remain within the surrounding brain after surgery. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof CMcC McConville, Prof D McKenna
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-Enabled Digital Cardio-Care in Community Pharmacy: Evaluating Point-of-Care Diagnostics, QRISK3 and Pharmacist-Led Cardiovascular Prevention in Northern Ireland

  Research Group: Biomedical Sciences
Cardiovascular disease remains a major cause of preventable illness and death, with raised cholesterol, hypertension, obesity and smoking contributing substantially to risk. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AA Abuelhana, Dr A Courtenay, Dr KR Rajiah, Dr PMP McPherson, Dr NA Ali
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A one health investigation of Ionophore-associated AMR in poultry isolates of Enterococcus faecium

  Research Group: Biomedical Sciences
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major one health challenge, with animal production presenting an important environment for the persistence and transmission of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr FA Ahmed, Dr N Ternan, Dr ZK Khan, Dr J Arnscheidt, Prof J Dooley
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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SWBio DTP PhD Project: Tuning Covalent Macrocyclic Activity-Based Probes for Bacterial Protease Targeting in AMR

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
 Supervisors: Dr LCM Morrill, Dr S D Lovell
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded PhD – How do cells coordinate molecular motors to move cargo? - HLSUOB26

About the project. Cells depend on molecular motors to transport proteins, nucleic acids and organelles, ensuring that essential processes occur where and when they are needed. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Abid Ali, Dr M Dodding
 13 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The impact of a household level food and nutrition intervention on household diet quality and diversity and nutritional intake and status

  Research Group: Biomedical Sciences
OPEN TO UK AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND STUDENTS ONLY. Transformation of the global food system towards more sustainable and equitable outcomes is urgently needed, requiring an evidence-based food systems approach. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Ward, Dr C Hughes, Dr MC Clements, Dr K Pourshahidi
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC DLA studentship in Strain-limiting response of viscoelastic materials: modelling, analysis and experimental validation

  Research Group: Applied and Computational Mathematics
Flexible energy storage devices, stretchable/wearable electronics, hybrid vehicles and renewable energy systems all exploit substrates with a special mechanical property. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YS Sengul Tezel
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded PhD – Quality Control of Neuronal Ion Channels and Transporters: Determining Membrane Protein Fate in Long-Lived Neurons - HLSUOB26

About the project. Neurons are among the longest-lived cells in the human body and, unlike most other cells, cannot divide to dilute damaged or defective proteins. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Grieve, Prof I Collinson
 13 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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SWBio DTP PhD Project: The RNA Code of Bacterial Warfare: Discovering how the RNA binding protein SpoVG controls antimicrobials and toxin production

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
 Supervisors: Dr ED Denham, Dr CT Tooke
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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BISCI IDLA: Monitoring skin physiology with wearable molecular sensors

Wearable sensors have enormous potential to transform how we understand human health, providing continuous information about our bodies outside the laboratory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Guder, Mr LK Knight
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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BISCI IDLA: Monitoring skin physiology with wearable molecular sensors

Wearable sensors have enormous potential to transform how we understand human health, providing continuous information about our bodies outside the laboratory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Guder, Mr LK Knight
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded PhD – Investigating the molecular mechanisms linking tissue mechanics to breast cancer development - HLSUOB26

About the project. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with over 4000 new cases diagnosed monthly. As incidence rates continue to rise globally, there is an urgent need to identify new, modifiable risk factors for breast cancer prevention and early detection. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Lloyd-Lewis, Dr N Stevenson, Dr J Armstrong, Dr QL Lan
 13 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Economics: ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS)

Key Information. Open to. UK and international applicants. Funding Providers. ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Doneddu, Dr Rosen Chowdhury Chowdhury
 6 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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SWBio DTP PhD Project: How does the cellular environment affect opioid receptor signalling?

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 C P Bailey
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded PhD – Targeting mitochondrial transfer dynamics between leukaemia and mesenchymal stroma cells (MSC) as a means to tackle treatment resistance - HLSUOB26

About the project. Leukaemia is the commonest childhood cancer with over 650 new cases being diagnosed in the UK every year. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Pal, Dr AD Darras, Dr RK Ke, Dr SC Cross
 13 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)