PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in Hull

University of Hull School of Natural Sciences

Identification of host cell factors to improve viral vector-based gene therapy production

Advances in medical technology have paved the way for the application of gene therapies to treat devastating rare diseases where no alternatives are available (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Voelzmann

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

University of Hull School of Natural Sciences

High-value chemical production from waste cellulose

The University of Hull is researching how to make high-value chemicals through microbial fermentation from waste wood from the forestry industry towards a circular bioeconomy, whereby maximum value is extracted from resources and minimum waste generated. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Rinaldi

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

Exploring Novel Interventions for SSI Prevention

Supervisor: Prof I Chetter

The burden of wounds is substantial, affecting approximately 3.8 million individuals and placing a considerable financial strain on the NHS, estimated at £8.3 billion annually. Read more

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

Remote follow-up and assessment of wounds

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

Timely and accurate diagnosis of wound infections is pivotal in preventing their escalation into more serious health issues. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Khan

Breaking the Loneliness Cycle: Memory Biases as a Causal Mechanism for Loneliness

Supervisor: Dr R Anderson

Tackling loneliness is a societal priority because it is linked to poor health, academic and occupational outcomes. This scholarship offers an exciting opportunity to investigate the role of memory biases as a cognitive psychological mechanism underpinning loneliness. Read more

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

In-depth Profiling for Precision Treatment in patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Supervisor: Prof M Hardman

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) affect 25% of people with diabetes and are often hard to heal, with more than 50% complicated by ischaemia and infection. Read more

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

University of Hull Energy and Environment Institute

Fluid Dynamics: Gravity Currents Driven by Ambient Flow

Applications are invited for a funded PhD position at the Energy and Environment Institute at the University of Hull. In this position, you will be an active member of the Hull-based Fluid Dynamics Group, as well as the Leeds based Turbidites Research Group. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Skevington, Dr R Dorrell, Dr C Lloyd, Dr A McArthur

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

Diabetes and thrombosis: mechanistic links and novel interventional opportunities

Supervisors: Dr G Pula, Prof Tim Palmer, Dr T Sathyapalan, Dr V Green, Dr A Aburima

Thrombosis is the occlusion of blood vessels by uncontrolled blood clotting and is a serious threat to patients with diabetes, 70% of whom succumb to a cardiovascular disease of thrombotic nature (e.g. Read more

6 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Suicide and Domestic Abuse

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

Recent research has recognized domestic abuse as a significant risk factor for suicide. However, the intricate relationship between gender, domestic abuse, and suicidality still lacks comprehensive understanding (Agenda Alliance, 2023). Read more

Supervisor: Dr N O'Leary

Suicide and Addiction: improving care pathways for people presenting to secondary care services

Supervisor: Prof T Phillips

Our region faces higher rates of alcohol use and common mental health disorders compared national averages, both of which are significant risk factors for suicidal behaviour. Read more

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

University of Hull School of Environmental Sciences

Finding ‘your people’: learning from the experiences of urban environmental action collectives

This PhD focuses on learning from how communities have come together to preserve and/or rewild their local space/environmental assets in urban spaces. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Hopkins

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

Suicide and Homelessness

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

Individuals without stable housing face numerous challenges, including poverty, addiction, and high rates of trauma, making them highly vulnerable in society. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Bell

Suicide and Media

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

Media has transformed significantly in recent years, impacting how we engage with it, particularly in regards to suicide-related content online. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Bell

University of Hull Energy and Environment Institute

Dissecting the climate, water and health nexus for people with disabilities

Climate change has complex relationships with water cycles and related extreme events, health and disease, which are governed by levels of exposures and vulnerabilities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Beltran-Alvarez

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