substance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Enhancing treatment access to treatments for mental health and substance misuse in developing and emerging economies

University of Birmingham School of Pharmacy

Mental health problems and substance use disorder (SUD) are linked to poor health outcomes including adverse social outcomes such as homelessness and early mortality and are amongst growing global public health problem. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Paudyal

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

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Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Remote, range-resolved ultra-violet Raman spectroscopy for safety in hydrogen fuel and nuclear industries (Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics and University of Strathclyde)

Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Research Group: CDT in Applied Photonics

The detection and monitoring of substances at range is extremely important to several industrial production and safety processes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Reid, Dr D Li

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

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Understanding sleep disturbance in clients seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder

Monash University Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a leading cause of injury and chronic disease and mortality in Australia, and the leading cause of disability or death for those aged 15-49, the most economically productive sector of society. Read more

Supervisors: Prof DL Lubman AM, Prof VM Manning, Assoc Prof SA Arunogiri, Dr RO Ogeil

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

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Sheffield Hallam University - Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarships in the Sheffield Business School: What are the implications of ‘food addiction’ for successful weight management?

Sheffield Hallam University Sheffield Business School

Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in the Sheffield Business School, commencing 7 October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JP Paxman, Dr JD Beaumont

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Trauma & Addiction

Monash University Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Trauma and addiction frequently co-occur. About 1 in 2 people in addiction treatment settings have symptoms of PTSD, yet integrated treatment is not routinely available. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof SA Arunogiri

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

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Scaffolding recovery from alcohol and drug addiction through systematic engagement with pro-recovery online communities

University of Dundee School of Social Sciences

Substance use disorders exact a huge toll on individuals, their families and the community at large. This manifests as increased physical and psychological morbidity and mortality, and greater involvement in crime. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Bliuc

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

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PhD Research Scholarship Opportunity in NMR analysis of illicit drugs

University of Canterbury Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

We’re looking for a highly-motivated PhD applicant to join our multi-disciplinary team, to work on developing a field-invariant NMR spectroscopy database for the analysis of illicit drugs. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Holland

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

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Enhancing the Performance of Dry Powder Inhalers using Amino Acid Based Polymeric Nanoaggregates

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

The global burden of respiratory diseases has escalated since the covid-19 pandemic with over 1 billion people enduring acute and chronic respiratory conditions, as well as lung cancer. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Dahmash

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

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(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Diversifying Antitumor Drugs through the Integration of Synthetic Biology and Chemo-enzymatic Approaches

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Ecteinascidin 743 (ET-743, Trabectedin) is a marine-derived natural organic compound approved for the treatment of soft tissue sarcomas. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Takano, Prof H Oguri

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

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Beyond the phenotype: Predictors of mental health, sleep and neurobiological outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury

University of Birmingham Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is common with 1.4 million hospital visits due to head injury annually in the UK. Although classified as mild it leads to disproportionate impact on future health with 31% unable to work at 12 months. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Rogers

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

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Microneedle delivery systems for minimally-invasive patient diagnosis/monitoring

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

In this project, a novel type of integrated system will be investigated that will by-pass the skin barrier. On its surface will be multiple microscopic needles that pierce the skin without causing any pain – the sensation is said to feel like a cat’s tongue or sharkskin. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Donnelly

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

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Enzyme-responsive peptide hydrogels as in situ forming long-acting drug delivery implants

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

One of the key issues in the treatment and prevention of disease is that patients struggle to adhere to the complex dosage regimens of therapies, which often require multiple dosing at very specific times each day. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Laverty

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

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Exploring the relationship between alcohol consumption and self-harm combining epidemiological and human laboratory methods

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Project Background. Self-harm is a major public health concern. It is the strongest predictor of suicide and is particularly common among young people; a group in which rates of self -harm and suicide appear to be rising. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Mars, Dr J Heron, Assoc Prof AA Attwood, Prof M Munafo

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

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Exploring and understanding inclusivity of LGBTQIA+ recreational athletes in the UK

University of Greenwich Institute for Lifecourse Development

Researchers, practitioners, and policy makers have shown that physical, mental, and social health research disparities exist between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) populations and others. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Gorczynski

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

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Film: an Ecology of Light

Nottingham Trent University School of Art and Design

This PhD project weaves together film, ecology, and light, by addressing light as the filmic substance in the context of ecological discourse. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L.K. Koens, Dr M Bohr

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

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The use of gaseous and aqueous ozone in the prevention and remediation of biofilms within food manufacturing environments

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

Biofilms can be classified as an assembly of surface associated microbial cells that are enclosed in an extracellular polymeric substance matrix. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Blaxland

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

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Department of Health Technology and Informatics

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

PhD Opportunities - Applications for PhD studentship start September 1st, 2023. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Hong Kong PhD Programme

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We have 17 substance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

substance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 17 substance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Enhancing treatment access to treatments for mental health and substance misuse in developing and emerging economies

Doctor of Engineering (EngD) - Remote, range-resolved ultra-violet Raman spectroscopy for safety in hydrogen fuel and nuclear industries (Fraunhofer Centre for Applied Photonics and University of Strathclyde)

Understanding sleep disturbance in clients seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder

Sheffield Hallam University - Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA) Scholarships in the Sheffield Business School: What are the implications of ‘food addiction’ for successful weight management?

Trauma & Addiction

Scaffolding recovery from alcohol and drug addiction through systematic engagement with pro-recovery online communities

PhD Research Scholarship Opportunity in NMR analysis of illicit drugs

Enhancing the Performance of Dry Powder Inhalers using Amino Acid Based Polymeric Nanoaggregates

(University of Manchester - University of Tokyo Dual Award) Diversifying Antitumor Drugs through the Integration of Synthetic Biology and Chemo-enzymatic Approaches

Beyond the phenotype: Predictors of mental health, sleep and neurobiological outcomes following mild traumatic brain injury

Microneedle delivery systems for minimally-invasive patient diagnosis/monitoring

Enzyme-responsive peptide hydrogels as in situ forming long-acting drug delivery implants

Exploring the relationship between alcohol consumption and self-harm combining epidemiological and human laboratory methods

Exploring and understanding inclusivity of LGBTQIA+ recreational athletes in the UK

Film: an Ecology of Light

The use of gaseous and aqueous ozone in the prevention and remediation of biofilms within food manufacturing environments

Department of Health Technology and Informatics

We have 17 substance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

substance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 17 substance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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