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Preclinical human neural organoid and computational/AI model development

Summary. Human neural organoids grown from patient-specific iPSCs have emerged as a promising preclinical model that can reproduce important details of human CNS development, tissue architecture and pathology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Lakatos
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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FULLY FUNDED PhD - EEG biomarker discovery to guide treatment for developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs)

To apply, please click institution website. Developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) are a group of severe epilepsies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AB Brunklaus, Dr C Tye
 18 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Neuroinflammatoy Mediators in the Pathophysiology of Traumatic Brain Injury

Summary. TBI is a complex disease with a number of underlying pathophysiological processes driven by mal-adaptive inflammation. Our group has related several pathological processes to specific inflammatory pathways, with a focus on identifying potential therapeutic targets. Read more
 Supervisor: Mr AH Helmy
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Probing the mechanism of Programmed Axon death using Protein Design

Summary. Programmed axon death is an intrinsic death programme in axons, executed by the NAD degrading enzyme SARM1 and regulated by the NAD synthesising enzyme NMNAT2. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Coleman
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MRes - Sports Officiating Training & Development (Project ID SAS0232)

The MRes at Edinburgh Napier University represents a unique opportunity for students to conduct a substantial research project in the area of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Mascarenhas, Dr I Cunningham, Prof R Martindale
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Molecular Simulations of Nanofluids for Cooling Applications

A PhD studentship is available in the molecular-simulation group of Professor Philip J. Camp, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh in collaboration with Castrol Limited. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Camp
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Catching Lithium Plating in the Act: Developing a non-destructive diagnostic tool for one of the most dangerous failure mechanisms in lithium-ion batteries

  Research Group: Battery Materials and Cells group
Lithium plating is among the most hazardous failure mechanisms affecting lithium-ion batteries under aggressive cycling conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof LP Piper, Dr A.M Menon
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Evolutionary Genetics of Sexual Behaviours in Primates

Same-sex sexual behaviour occurs across the animal kingdom, from insects to primates, yet it has long puzzled evolutionary biologists. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Savolainen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Electrical sensing of dynamic cardiovascular volume in a benchtop model (FITZPATRICKD_U26EMP)

Primary Supervisor. Dr. Dennis Fitzpatrick. Cardiovascular disease remains a major global health challenge and continues to drive innovation in medical technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DF Fitzpatrick
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Linking molecular architecture to the functionality of hydrocolloids using advanced characterization techniques

PhD Studentship. Linking molecular architecture to the functionality of hydrocolloids using advanced characterization techniques. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Mattsson
 23 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Individual differences and preferences for sweetness within the UK

PhD Studentship. Individual differences and preferences for sweetness within the UK. Project ID. 2606 RSM. Type of studentship. PhD (4 years). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Methven
 23 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Second wind: Developing multi-disciplinary decision-support tools for adopting second-hand wind turbines in UK community energy projects

The transition to net-zero requires innovative approaches that reduce waste, lower costs, and maximise the value of existing renewable energy infrastructure. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Takou
 22 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Climate-Resilient Homes and Neighbourhoods for People Living with Dementia

Climate change presents novel challenges to the built environment. For individuals with dementia, extreme heat and other climate-related events can impact comfort, mobility, and daily activities, whereas dementia may influence the perception, comprehension, and response to environmental conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Shibeika
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS), ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) Studentship in Criminology 2027

The Centre for Criminology at the University of South Wales are delighted to offer a fully funded Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentship in the Law and Criminology Pathway starting in October 2027. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Law Research Programme
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Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS), ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) Studentship in Social Care, Social Work and Social Policy 2027

The University of South Wales are delighted to offer a fully funded Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentship in the Social Care, Social Work and Social Policy Pathway starting in October 2027. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme