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We have 3,173 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Modelling Sporothrix Skin Infection and Identifying Genetic Determinants of Pathogenicity

Sporothrix species, particularly S. schenckii and S. brasiliensis, are thermally dimorphic fungi responsible for sporotrichosis; a chronic subcutaneous infection with zoonotic potential and rising antifungal resistance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N.V.R Van Rhijn, Dr RT Tank
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Catalytic materials for biomass valorisation - from single sites to nanoparticles

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed, offering greater energy efficiency relative to non-catalytic pathways. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Parlett
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Catalytic recycling of polyester plastics to monomers

  Research Group: Catalysis and Porous Materials
Plastics are ubiquitous in modern society, finding widespread applications due to possessing optimal physical and chemical properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Parlett
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The use of Drosophila melanogaster to identify novel therapeutic agents for Alzheimer’s disease

Since 2003, our understanding of the causes of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have improved considerably, however, in that time only one new drug treatment has been approved. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Georgiou, Dr Z Zhu
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The role of calcium signalling in regulating of tumour cell behaviour

Metastasis is the major cause of mortality in human cancers, yet we know relatively little of the fundamental biology that underlies the important transition to invasive malignancy. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Georgiou, Dr IM Maiellaro
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How to build and maintain a 3-dimensional polarised epithelial sheet

We are interested in how cells maintain normal cell shape within an epithelium. Correct epithelial cell shape is essential to maintain tissue integrity and when deregulated can cause diseases such as malignant cancers, diabetes, inflammation, and aging. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Georgiou, Dr J Ashworth
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Physics Ph.D.

RIT’s physics Ph.D. combines our interdisciplinary approach, renowned faculty, and cutting-edge facilities to empower you to excel in your research and shape the future of physics. Read more
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Microsystems Engineering Ph.D.

In RIT's microsystems engineering Ph.D., you’ll conduct research in nano-engineering, design methods, and technologies for micro- and nano-scaled systems. Read more
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Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Ph.D.

With RIT’s mechanical and industrial engineering Ph.D., you’ll gain knowledge in mechanical and industrial engineering while engaging in cutting-edge research. Read more
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Mathematical Modeling Ph.D.

Model and solve complex problems across science, business, and engineering with RIT’s Ph.D. in mathematical modeling. Overview for Mathematical Modeling Ph.D. Read more
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Imaging Science Ph.D.

Reach the pinnacle of status of higher education in imaging science acquiring the capabilities, skills, and experience to succeed in this diverse field. Read more
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Electrical and Computer Engineering Ph.D.

The electrical and computer engineering Ph.D. gives engineers the tools to transform the world by leading trailblazing research that expands and creates knowledge. Read more
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Computing and Information Sciences Ph.D.

Earn a Ph.D. in computing from RIT. Conduct advanced research with expert faculty and explore challenges in and beyond computing. Read more
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Color Science Ph.D.

Earn a color science Ph.D. at the world’s leading university for color science research and education. Overview for Color Science Ph.D. Read more
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Cognitive Science Ph.D.

Explore the human mind through psychology, neuroscience, AR, and more in RIT’s interdisciplinary Ph.D. Why Pursue a Cognitive Science Ph.D. Read more
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Business Administration Ph.D.

Advancing your knowledge and practice through research and the exploration of the latest trends and biggest challenges found at the intersection of business and technological innovation. Read more
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Biomedical and Chemical Engineering Ph.D.

The biomedical and chemical engineering Ph.D. program provides you with the knowledge, training, and expertise to tackle important problems in diverse industries. Read more
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Unravelling complex somatic genomic variations: advancing early diagnostics and precision medicine

Complex somatic structural variations (SVs) in genomic regions such as centromeres and telomeres play a crucial role in driving many genetic disorders. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof SG Garg, Prof D Wedge
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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities: Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Science - The Sport, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Faith (SWIFT) Research Centre

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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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities: Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Science - Centre for Applied Social and Health Science (CASHS)

We are offering self-funded PhD opportunities for motivated individuals to explore timely, innovative, and transformative research in the Centre for Applied Health and Social Sciences. Read more
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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities: Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Science - Centre for Applied Performance Sciences (CAPS)

We are offering self-funded PhD opportunities for motivated individuals to explore innovative research in applied performance science. Read more
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-physical systems for Medicines Development and Manufacturing (CEDAR)

Our CEDAR CDT is offering 17 fully funded PhD studentships for ambitious individuals who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to translate new molecules into medicines. Read more
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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities: School of Liberal and the Creative Arts

Applications are invited from people 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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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities: School of Law and Society

Applications are invited from people 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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Investigating neuropsychological presurgical predictors of treatment response following treatment for knee osteoarthritis

Project Overview. The GENESIS project is a multidisciplinary investigation into treatment outcomes for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis and a leading global cause of disability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Harrison, Prof M Little
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AI Solution to the Problem of Creating Optimal Eyewitness Line-ups

Project Overview. Eyewitness errors are a leading cause of wrongful convictions, with thousands of lives impacted globally. Despite well-documented flaws, eyewitness identifications remain central to criminal investigations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Nyman
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Sentence Processing During First and Second Language Comprehension

Project Overview. A considerable literature has investigated the memory encoding and retrieval mechanisms that support language processing during real-time comprehension in different populations of speakers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I Cunnings
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Role of skeletal muscle stem cells in muscle aging

  Research Group: Development, Regeneration and Neurophysiology
The ability of skeletal muscles to regenerate in response to injury, exercise, growth or disease depends on a population of adult skeletal muscle stem cells called satellite cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A G Borycki
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Modulation of Smooth Muscle Cell Function by Neutrophil Microvesicles

The leading cause of death globally is cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to the World Health Organisation. Atherosclerosis is the underlying cause of most of these. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Ridger, Prof S Francis
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Discerning the role of metabolic proteins in nucleus

Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC), which develops from cells lining pancreas ducts, represents 95% of all pancreatic cancer cases. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Latif
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