We have 437 The University of Manchester PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

This project will use ion mobility mass spectrometry, photoactivation, soft landing and single molecule imaging to understand enzyme structure function relationships. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Barran, Prof N Scrutton, Dr D Heyes

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

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Roles of negative transcriptional regulators in cancer cells

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Breast cancer is a widespread and life-threatening condition that affects millions of women globally. Understanding the complexity of gene expression associated with this disease is essential for developing targeted interventions that can revolutionize its diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr PG Grzechnik, Dr S Nagarajan

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

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Development of a two-dimensional spin-photon interface for quantum technologies

The University of Manchester Department of Physics and Astronomy

The development of quantum technologies, such as quantum optical networks and quantum sensors, urgently requires scalable quantum materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Stern

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

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Computational Modelling of Child Language Learning

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

The aim of this PhD project is to use cutting-edge modelling techniques to simulate children's learning of English as a native language. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Cangelosi, Dr B Amridge

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

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Prolog, constraint programming and algebra

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

My collaborators and I have written two recent papers which are intended to demonstrate that logic and constraint programming are tools which need to be better known and more widely deployed in pure mathematics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Stewart

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

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FFLUX: Time for a Step Change in Force Field Design

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

By its novel architecture the in-house force field FFLUX aims to make a step change in the reliability of modelling of peptides/proteins in aqueous solution [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Popelier

14 February 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Peptide controlled growth of photoactive lead halide perovskite materials for solar and photodetector applications

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Lead halide perovskites have shown tremendous promise as materials for novel photovoltaics with exceptionally high efficiencies and low cost manufacture, but their application is limited due to the inherent stability of the materials. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Thomas, Prof A Saiani

1 October 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exotic Isotope Production for Medical Applications

The University of Manchester Department of Physics and Astronomy

Radioactive isotopes play a significant role in our everyday lives, from industrial and environmental applications to medical diagnostics and the treatment of cancers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Day Goodacre

15 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Generative AI and Active Learning for Foundation Models Applied to Automated Segmentation of Multi-modal Images

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

This proposal focuses on automatically segmenting diverse medical imaging modalities such as MRI, CT, and pathology through the combined use of Foundation models, Active Learning and Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). Read more

Supervisors: Dr MA Alvarez, Dr F Yousefi

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using microRNA inhibitors to boost GABAergic inhibition as a genetic therapy for epilepsy

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterised by recurrent spontaneous seizures and cognitive co-morbidities. Current small molecule approaches to treating epilepsy are ineffective in a significant portion of cases, and are associated with substantial adverse effects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G. Morris, Dr R Wykes, Prof R Baines

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

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(BBSRC DTP) Determining the role of microRNA in shaping GABAergic signalling in hippocampal networks

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The precise expression of our genes is critical to the very day functioning of our brains. MicroRNAs are a class of noncoding RNAs which modulate the expression patterns of our genes and shape the transcriptomic landscape in the brain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G. Morris, Dr M Belle, Prof R Baines

19 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Defining the protective effects of a commensal bacterial strain in skin barrier function and protection from disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Maintaining a healthy skin barrier is vital for our health. In response to skin wounding, we have a well-orchestrated immune response that heals the breach. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Cruickshank, Prof A McBain, Dr R Unwin

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

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Development of a decision tool for people offered bone conduction hearing implants

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Background. Some people with hearing loss cannot wear conventional hearing aids and a bone conduction hearing implant (BCHI) might be considered. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RP Powell, Dr K Kluk, Dr S Peters, Mr KG Green, Dr PFH Feltham-Hill

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

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Genotypic and phenotypic markers of resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus and their impact on outcomes in chronic pulmonary aspergillosis

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) is a progressive infection affecting patients with chronic lung disease. It significantly affects quality of life and mortality. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CK Kosmidis, Dr M Bromley, Dr R Richardson, Dr M Bottery, Prof T Hussell

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

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The University of Manchester - Department of Mathematics

The University of Manchester Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics at Manchester is one of the largest Mathematics Departments in the UK and has been home to some of the brightest postgraduate and academic mathematicians. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Maths Research Programme

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