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Newcastle University PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 28 Newcastle University PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Great North Sleep research: a mixed methods study to explore the safe and effective use of medicines to improve sleep health

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Sleep is a fundamental pillar of human health, underpinning physical wellbeing, cognitive performance, emotional regulation, and long-term disease prevention. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Rathbone

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

Exploring Innovative Approaches in Chronic Pain: Focus on Neuropathic pain and Spinal Cord Stimulation

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Pain can be a debilitating long-term and persistent symptom in many medical conditions, adversely affecting quality of life. Neuropathic pain originates from nervous system damage, resulting in deficits in neural transmission leading to sensory, autonomic, and motor impairment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Obara

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

Innovative microsampling technologies for minimally invasive disease diagnosis

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Research Group: Dermal Drug Delivery & Diagnostics Laboratory

Early diagnosis is critical to effective treatment, yet many diseases still rely on invasive and time‑consuming sampling techniques such as blood draws and tissue biopsies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Wooi Ng

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

Microneedles for transdermal delivery of long-acting biologics

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Research Group: Dermal Drug Delivery & Diagnostics Laboratory

Long‑acting delivery of biologic therapeutics is widely recognised as a major unmet need in modern healthcare. Biologic drugs, including peptides, proteins and nucleic acid‑based medicines, are increasingly used to treat chronic and complex diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative conditions and metabolic disorders. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Wooi Ng, Dr K Novakovic

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

Advancing Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy in Children: Development of Age-appropriate Formulations Adaptable for Point-of-care Manufacturing by 3D Printing

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in children, such as heart failure, hypertension, and arrhythmias, require chronic treatment with drugs having potentially complicated physicochemical properties. Read more

Supervisor: Dr GM Khalid

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

Advancing therapeutic options in surgical site infections and wound care: Engineering multi-drug eluting medical devices

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Background. Despite improvements in aseptic procedures and antimicrobial prophylaxis, surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to be a major cause of postoperative morbidity and mortality globally. Read more

Supervisor: Dr GM Khalid

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

PhD Studentship in Medicinal Chemistry - Hydrophobic warheads to expand covalent drug discovery

Newcastle University

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary. 100% fees covered (Home), and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026/27 UKRI rate). Overview. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HS Stewart

9 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Development of bioprinted cardiac tissue for preclinical detection of drug-induced cardiotoxicity

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Detrimental effects upon the cardiovascular system are a major concern for drug development, both in terms of developmental drug attrition and life-threatening toxicities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Gill

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

Investigating Epilepsy Molecular Mechanisms in Patient-Specific Stem Cell Models of SLC6A1 Deficiency

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

SLC6A1 encodes GAT-1, a voltage-dependent gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transporter that is responsible for the reuptake of GABA from the synapse which are mainly found in the astrocytes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Alsaqati, Dr O Al Musaimi

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

Non-invasive Therapy for Soft Tissue Reconstruction: Applications in Cosmetics and Wound Healing

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Soft tissue reconstruction is emerging as an important strategy to repair and replace diseased or damaged tissue that has been compromised due to tumour removal, injury, trauma, aging, etc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Al Musaimi, Dr K Wooi Ng

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

PhD Studentship - Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero – Net Zero Marine Fuels by Hydrothermal Processing of Waste

Newcastle University

Marine transport is a difficult sector to decarbonise, as electrical power is challenging for many forms of shipping. Hence, sustainable marine fuels are required. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Phan

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD Studentship - Process Industries: Net Zero CDT - Predictive Modelling of Powder Blending in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Newcastle University

Are you ready to accelerate the delivery of life-saving medicines and support global Quality by Design (QbD) in pharmaceutical manufacturing?. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Hare

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD in Bridging Physics and Earth Observation: Geospatial foundation models for real-time flood mapping.

Newcastle University

School of Engineering

Overview of the Project. Flooding is one of the most significant natural hazards in the United Kingdom, with increasing frequency and severity driven by climate change and urban expansion. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MP Peppa, Dr V Glenis, Dr M Herrera

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Studentship - Centre for Doctoral Training in Process Industries: Net Zero - Decarbonising Industrial Cellophane Production

Newcastle University

Make a Real Impact on Industrial Decarbonisation. Are you motivated to tackle climate change through engineering? This fully funded PhD offers a unique opportunity to work directly with industry to decarbonise a real manufacturing plant — delivering solutions with immediate, tangible impact. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RL Law, Prof A Harvey

15 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

PhD Studentship: Next-Generation Hair Repair Products

Newcastle University

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary. 100% home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (subject to minor change). Number of awards. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Fulton

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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