We have 211 oral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) accounts for over 90% of all oral cancers and is generally considered the 8th most common cancer worldwide [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Macluskey, Dr D H Edwards

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Disrupting Oral Biofilm Formation & Maturation: Covalently Inhibiting Glucan Sucrases from Streptococci

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Seung Lee (School of Chemistry), Prof. Jeremy Webb (School of Biological Sciences and National Biofilms Innovation Centre), Prof. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SS Lee

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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PI3K-Akt expression in dysplastic oral lesions and implications for recurrence and malignant transformation

University of Dundee Dental School

There are around 12,400 new head and neck cancer cases in the UK every year, that's 34 every day (2016-2018) with 4,143 deaths each year. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Macluskey, Dr I Ellis, Dr M Islam, Dr S. J. Jones

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Covalent inhibition of streptococcal glucan sucrases to disrupt oral biofilm development

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Seung Lee (School of Chemistry), Prof. Jeremy Webb (School of Biological Sciences and national Biofilms Innovation Centre), Prof. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SS Lee

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Early life factors and childhood oral health

Queen Mary University of London Institute of Dentistry

Background. A life course approach to chronic disease epidemiology recognises how exposures across the lifespan of individuals influence their disease risk and health later in life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Bernabe

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

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Determining the biocompatibility of, novel, nano-silica coated surfaces on oral and gastrointestinal immune barriers

University of Liverpool Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

The interaction of nanoparticles with cells, particularly those that are immune-competent, may affect their biocompatibility, particularly when applied in long-term situations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Liptrott, Prof R Williams

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

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Knowledge-based Design of Dental Surfaces to combat Oral Biofilms

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This 4-year BBSRC PhD studentship is a collaboration between University of Liverpool & Unilever R&D. Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Raval, Dr I Prior

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Identifying age-related extracellular microenvironment in dental tissues

University of Liverpool Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease Department of Musculoskeletal Biology

Periodontal disease is the sixth most globally prevalent age-related disease and a leading cause of tooth loss, significantly impacting quality of life and healthy ageing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Yamamoto, Prof FJ Jarad

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

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Dynamic Imaging for Real-Time Visualization of Bacterial Species Co-Distribution and Biofilm Matrix Components

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Dental caries is a severe problem for both health and the economy. This oral disease is multifactorial and biofilm-dependent, caused by changes in the composition and metabolism of complex bacterial communities in oral biofilms. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Aylott, Dr K Hardie

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

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The Holistic Microbiome in Health and Disease: Linking the Oral, Gut and Respiratory Microbiomes

University of Dundee School of Medicine

The human gut microbiome is recognised as a major determinant of health and disease. Studies to date, including those of the international Human Microbiome Project, have largely focused on individual body sites such as nose or mouth or faeces. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hansen, Dr A Dicker, Dr C Mowat

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding immune recognition in oral premalignant disorders (OPMDs)

University of Liverpool Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology

Oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) are associated with an increased risk of transformation to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hunter, Prof NS Savelyeva, Prof C Ottensmeier, Prof RS Shaw

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Home, Hearth And Heritage – Exploring inter-disciplinary approaches for engaging with fragile, living heritage

University of the Highlands and Islands Centre for History

Project Location. primarily based at UHI North, West & Hebrides, Cnoc Soilleir campus with occasional working, as necessary, at UHI Centre for History, Dornoch . Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Robertson, Dr R Rennell, Mr J J MacNeil

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

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How does glycolysis influence the oral environment during caries and periodontitis?

University of Sheffield School of Clinical Dentistry

Glycolysis plays a pivotal role during energy metabolism and cellular responses in oral health and pathology. It is a crucial metabolic pathway for energy production, especially in inflammation or infection scenario, that is essential for maintaining tissue integrity and function in the gingiva and dental pulp. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C M Neves, Prof G Stafford

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

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Improving patient outcomes following mandibular reconstruction after oral cancer: novel finite element methods for better surgical design

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Within Cheshire & Merseyside over 1,000 individuals a year are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, with some central city wards having 4 times the UK average. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Sharp, Prof AS Schache

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

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Evaluating Bacterial Acid Production and pH Dynamics in a Real-Time In-Vitro Polymicrobial Biofilm Model

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Dental caries still remains a severe problem for both health and the economy. This oral disease is multifactorial and biofilm-dependent, caused by changes in the composition and metabolism of complex communities of oral biofilm. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Hardie, Prof J Aylott

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

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Multiscale biomechanics of scarless wound healing

Queen Mary University of London School of Engineering and Materials Science

Description. Wounding of the skin dermis triggers a well-coordinated repair program involving biological, chemical, as well as physical events. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Pensalfini

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

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4-year PhD Studentship: Osseointegrative and antimicrobial surfaces for dental implant with designed micro/nano-topographies

University of Bristol Bristol Dental School

The use of dental implants has become a common treatment for the replacement of missing or damaged teeth. It is estimated that 10% of the world’s population will need a dental implant in their lifetime. Read more

Supervisors: Prof B Su, Dr J Armstrong, Dr A Nobbs

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

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PhD Opportunity in Educational Neuroscience/Developmental Psychology

University College Dublin School of Psychology

Summary. We are recruiting for a funded PhD position in educational neuroscience/developmental psychology at the Cognition, Development and Learning Lab supervised by Dr. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Gilligan-Lee

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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The Ecology of Amphibian Microbiomes in South Africa

Imperial College London Department of Life Sciences

Leverhulme funded PhD position in. Institute of Zoology, London. Supervised by Prof Trent Garner, IoZ, UK. Co- Supervised by Prof Matthew Fisher, Department of Life Sciences. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Garner

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development and characterisation of multifunctional surfaces for durable infection prevention treatments on dental prosthetic device

University of Portsmouth School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and will be supervised by Dr Marta Roldo, Professor Gordon Blunn and Dr Mahdi Mutahar. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Roldo, Prof G Blunn, Dr M Mutahar

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

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Regulating common property

Edinburgh Napier University The Business School

The person who shares ownership of property along with others is in a somewhat paradoxical position. On the one hand, he or she is owner of the property, with all that implies for his or her right to use the. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Anderson

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

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Postgraduate Research Opportunities at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

Queen Mary University of London

To deliver our research strategy of ‘Better Health for All' and our aspiration to train the research leaders of the future, the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (top 10% faculties of medicine in the world, QS2022) has opened opportunities for self-funded PhD students in multiple areas of biomedical and translational research across six internationally recognised Research Institutes. Read more

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Modulation of fortified foods for older adults

University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences

Protein requirements increase with age as protein can help minimise sarcopenia and improve immunity. However protein fortified foods are often poorly accepted by older adults and can lead to numerous negative sensory attributes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Methven, Dr S Lignou

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

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Integrated PhD at the University of Glasgow – College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

University of Glasgow

Introducing the IPhD, an innovative Integrated PhD programme designed to cultivate world-changing potential among students. This transformative training experience follows a unique 1 + 3 + 1 format, combining rigorous doctorate-level training with advanced learning methodologies. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Clinical PhD Programme

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Experimental reactive fluid mechanics for aerospace applications

Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal Department of Mechanical Engineering

From the sustained effort to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for transportation, new research challenges emerge in reactive fluid mechanics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Robert

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

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PhD Engineering Scholarship: Advanced Human Interfacing Technology and Machine Learning Methods for Real-Life Assistive Robotic Exoskeleton

University of Sussex School of Engineering and Informatics

The progress on advanced signal processing techniques and machine learning algorithms allows us to non-invasively interface with our central nervous system using sensors such as high-density surface electromyographic recordings (HDsEMG). Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Huang

26 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Leveraging Deepfake AI for Generating Realistic Avatars and Conversational Data for Hearing-Aid Development and Evaluation

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Recently, there has been growing interest in the use of deepfake AI to improve healthcare. This exciting project aims to leverage deepfake AI technology to enhance the development and evaluation of future hearing-aid speech processing algorithms. Read more

Supervisors: Prof AH Hussain, Dr KD Dashtipour, Prof BC Canberk, Mr MG Gogate, Dr A Goman

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

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Physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms of adaptation of soft fruit to low light – towards indoor cultivation of soft fruits

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

About the project. We have an exciting opportunity for a PhD student to explore the role of natural variation within soft fruit germplasm for the optimization of traits for total controlled environment agriculture (TCEA). Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hancock, Dr G Toledo-Ortiz, Prof J Jones

28 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Ultra-long-acting microneedles for biologics delivery

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

This project aims to develop transdermal microneedle formulations for delivering biologic drugs over several weeks or months. Biologics (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Wooi Ng, Dr K Novakovic, Dr W Lau

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

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Advancing the frontier of plasma enabled semiconductor manufacturing: laser-spectroscopy measurements and simulations of non-equilibrium molecular plasmas

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Plasma and fusion science and technologies

Semiconductor technologies are foundational to our experience of the modern world. without them computers, mobile phones and cutting-edge medical breakthroughs simply would not exist. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Dedrick, Dr E Wagenaars

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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We have 211 oral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

oral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 211 oral PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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