vascular PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 48 vascular PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Transforming Lives PhD Scholarship, Sheffield Hallam University - Developing a lifestyle intervention aiming to support people with vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

Sheffield Hallam University Health and Social Care Research

Applications are invited for a Transforming Lives PhD Scholarship in Health and Social Care commencing 01 October 2024. The scholarship is for three and a half years full-time study and covers home PhD fees, currently £4,712. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Klonizakis, Miss E Newton

29 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigation into the use of 3D metal printing to develop smart vascular models able to contract and spasm

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme Innovation in Digital Manufacturing and Design (IDMD) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr XV Velay, Dr P Delassus, Dr LM Morris, Dr DT Tormey, Mr MK Kadivar

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Endothelial glycocalyx damage as a therapeutic target in sepsis-associated Acute Kidney Injury

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Sepsis is the leading cause of acute kidney injury (sAKI), associated with high morbidity and mortality.1,2 Unfortunately, there is no treatment for sAKI, current therapies are nonspecific and supportive of the vital organ systems in the hope the kidney will recover. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Satchell

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Vascularising human mini-brains in a dish

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Blood vessels play a pivotal role in brain development and function. They promote tissue growth and survival by supplying nutrients and oxygen to surrounding tissues, signals to progenitor populations, as well as guiding neuronal migration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr PA Alexandre, Prof D Long

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of a novel AI model for cardiovascular disease risk prediction by analysing retinal vascular structure and functional changes in blood flow

University of Liverpool Department of Eye and Vision Science

The Department of Eye and Vision Sciences at the University of Liverpool is inviting PhD candidates who are highly motivated in developing novel risk prediction model of cardiovascular disease (CVD) by analysing retinal images, contributing to a better understanding of relationship between the cardiovascular disease and the functional changes in blood flow. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HZ Zhao

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using pharmacological agents to investigate the mechanisms of the neuronal vascular coupling

University of Sheffield Department of Psychology

The changes in cerebral blood flow, volume and oxygenation that accompany increases in neural activity form the basis of non-invasive neuroimaging techniques such as blood oxygen level dependent (BOLD) functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) which allow human brain mapping. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Berwick

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Force sensing mechanisms of haemostasis in heart failure and diabetes

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Since the original identification of the role of PIEZO1 in vascular integrity and endothelial cell biology by our group in Leeds in 2014, there have been many publications on the role of PIEZO1 in endothelial function and its role in processes such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, cell-cell junctions, vascular permeability and leukocyte diapedesis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Ariens, Prof D J Beech, Dr E Levelt

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Analysing the role of statins in cardiovascular protection

University of Liverpool Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Drug-induced cardiovascular toxicity is a major problem affecting a number of cancer chemotherapy drugs (Cross et al., 2015). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Cross, Dr B Wilm, Dr AM Mondru

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating the roles that G protein coupled receptors play in hypertension

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) constitute a very large family of heptahelical, integral membrane proteins that mediate a wide variety of physiological processes ranging from the transmission of light and odorant signals to the mediation of neurotransmission and hormonal actions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Willets

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD candidate - Origin of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in Childhood (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Zentrum Munich Helmholtz Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG)

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health. Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Körner

22 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Engineering functional human tissue: Development of a 3D cerebral microvascular model with blood brain barrier function.

University of Strathclyde Department of Biomedical Engineering

There is mounting research interest in tissue engineered models of human blood brain barrier (BBB) due to the prevalence of central nervous system (CNS) disease in modern societies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Wu, Prof W Shu

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Position in Systems Neuroscience (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Zentrum Munich Institute for Metabolic, Obesity and Vascular Research

Our mission as research center. Discover personalized medical solutions for environmentally triggered diseases to promote a healthier society in a rapidly changing world. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AJ Jais

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Developing multifunctional biomaterials: an anti-infective and pro-endothelialisation polymer graft

University of Strathclyde Pure and Applied Chemistry

This project is one of 14 four year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (MRS) (https://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and External Partner Organisation (EPO). Read more

Supervisor: Dr K.H.A Lau

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The role of ubiquitin-modifying enzymes in angiogenesis

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Ponnambalam, Dr M A Harrison

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Development of Biocompatible 3D-Printed Artificial Blood Vessels through Multidimensional Approaches

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Within the human body, the intricate network of blood vessels plays a pivotal role in transporting nutrients and oxygen, maintaining homeostasis, and supporting overall health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Ghag

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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We have 48 vascular PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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