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Stabilising the Corneal Stem Cell Niche: LaNt α31 as a Regulator of Epithelial Repair and Regeneration

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
Discover how a little‑known laminin‑related protein, LaNt α31, shapes the human limbal stem cell niche. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Hamill, Dr C Zihni, Dr M Morgan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Super resolution analysis of basement membrane remodelling and microenvironment signalling in pancreatic cancer.

University of Liverpool
Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences
Using cutting‑edge super‑resolution imaging and cell‑microenvironment models, this project explores how the ECM shapes tumour growth and could reveal new ways to target cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Hamill, Prof T Zech, Prof B Greenhalf
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Synthesis, Characterisation and Evaluation of Novel Antimicrobial Agents against Polymicrobial Biofilms.

University of Birmingham
School of Dentistry
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major global health threat, driven in part by the persistence of polymicrobial biofilms that exhibit high tolerance to antimicrobial treatments and immune defences. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A R Rahman, Dr L Cox
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How can spatial skills improve mathematics learning? (Ref: LN/IC-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Mathematics Education Centre
Difficulties in learning mathematics emerge early in education and are robust over time. The number of students not reaching basic levels of mathematics achievement remains a major societal challenge, at a time when societies are increasingly demanding mathematics skills due to scientific and industrial progress. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Coolen
 1 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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High Power Laser Development

University of Liverpool
Energy Transfer Technologies Doctoral Training Hub
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 Supervisor: Dr L Corner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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High Power Laser Development

University of Liverpool
School of Engineering
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 Supervisor: Dr L Corner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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BBSRC-Unilever (UniDLA) programme: Investigating the Role of Post Translational Modification in Modulating Enzyme Stability and Activity

University of Liverpool
Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology
This project aims to investigate the effect of post-translational modifications (PTMs) – particularly glycosylation on protein structure, function, and stability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Chetwynd, Prof C E Eyers, Prof P Eyers
 20 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The development of young children’s understanding of multi-digit numbers (Ref: LN/JB-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Mathematics Education Centre
Once children have become proficient in using small numbers, they are faced with new challenges as soon as numbers get bigger. One of these challenges concerns the place-value structure of multi-digit numbers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Bahnmüller
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How do the languages that we speak affect numerical processing and mathematics achievement? (Ref: LN/IXD-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Mathematics Education Centre
A growing body of research suggests that different aspects of language influence the way we think about, represent, and apply numbers and mathematical concepts. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Xenidou-Dervou, Dr J Bahnmüller
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Resilient Intelligent Traffic Systems with Learning Optimisation and Chance Constraints (Ref: CO/YX-SF2/2026)

Loughborough University
Department of Computer Science
This project develops learning-driven and optimisation-based methods to keep cities moving under disruption, with a core focus on chance-constrained optimisation for risk-aware decision making. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Xie
 1 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Intelligent Vehicular Ad-hoc Networks (VANET) (Ref: CO/LG-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Department of Computer Science
Vehicular Ad-hoc Network (VANET) is an emerging research area and has been attracting great attention in recent years. VANET is a special case of MANET (Mobile Ad hoc Network) and is a key part of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) framework. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Guan
 1 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Artificial Intelligence Empowered Electric Vehicle Motor Drive System

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Electric vehicle development has been a hot topic around the world. This PhD programme will develop artificial intelligence based design and control methods to optimize eletromagnetic performance and sustainablity of electric vehicle motor drive system. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Zhao
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Development of a relevant cocultured cell skins models to understand the development of biofilms in wounds

The University of Manchester
Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
Bacteria colonize skin but in general, do not form biofilms when the skin is intact; however, bacteria do form biofilms in wounds which delays healing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pluen, Prof A McBain, Dr CT Tapeinos
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Modelling the Dynamic Development of Expertise: Integrating Practice, Ability, and Individual Differences

University of Sheffield
School of Psychology
Understanding how human expertise develops remains a central question across psychology, education, and cognitive science. Competing theoretical perspectives have emphasised either the dominant role of deliberate practice or the importance of individual differences such as intelligence. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vaci, Prof M Bilalic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Improving Detection and Intervention for Social Isolation and Loneliness in Dementia Using NLP and Clinical Screening

University of Sheffield
School of Psychology
Dementia is a progressive neurocognitive condition that substantially reduces quality of life and life expectancy, and is frequently experienced as deeply isolating. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vaci, Dr Kirsty Harkness
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