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A synbio approach to generate artificial molecular muscles

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr W Houssen, Prof M Jaspars
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating chronic inflammation caused by asbestos-like fibres as a driver of mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a devastating cancer causatively linked to asbestos exposure. Asbestos fibres can persist in the body for many years, causing chronic inflammation which contributes to malignant transformation of mesothelial cells in the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Jackson-Jones, Dr L Unterholzner
 7 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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4 Year GTA - Chemical energy conversion in biology studied using advanced spectroscopic and structural tools

Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr PA Ash, Dr PR Macia
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Project: Synthesis and application of meta-stable chemicals in novel tandem reactions

This project will investigate the atom-efficient functionalisation of key renewable feedstocks, which have been identified by the industrial partner BASF to be of potential commercial significance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Tighe, Prof K Hellgardt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Bayesian Digital Twinning of Gradient Materials Tests for Accelerated Alloy Qualification

This project is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Bluck, Prof M Wenmann
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Accelerating Materials Innovation: Generative AI for Wear-Resistant Alloy Design

This project is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Riccardi, Dr A Espinoza
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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JAMT: Somatic mutations as drivers of ageing and chemotherapy-induced immunosenescence

This PhD will reveal the consequences of ageing-acquired and chemotherapy-induced somatic mutations for T cell function and immune regulatory pathways in health and disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Morgan, Dr T Sutherland , Dr G Preston
 14 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Digital Design of Low-Carbon Leather Composite Textiles from Fashion and Industrial Waste

This project, primarily based at Imperial College London, is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Bilotti, Dr E Legge
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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It’s the way we speak: exploring the impact of accent, dialect and language in creating inclusive environments for medical education

Decades of research and policy developments have explored how to promote diversity and inclusion in the medical profession, including via widening participation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Gibson Smith, Dr A Laidlaw, Prof J Harden
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing molecular and genetic therapies for Late-onset Retinal Degeneration

Fully-funded PhD Studentship at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair. A 4-year, fully-funded PhD studentship to study at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR), a research institute based at the University of Edinburgh. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CS Stanton
 5 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Spatial light modulation for advanced terahertz (THz) imaging

  Research Group: Measurement, Devices & Materials
Spatial light modulation for advanced terahertz (THz) imaging. Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD). Eligibility: UK Students. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NE Grant
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Walking, Observing, Connecting, Belonging: Propositional Map Making in the City

This project marks the latest phase in the development of the 'Propositional Walking Map' (PWM), a new form of city walking map that I have created. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Froome-Lewis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Role of Cities in Decarbonised Biobased Food Systems

As the world transitions to low carbon systems across all sectors, dramatic changes will be required across our society to reach our net zero targets. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Photochemical synthesis of new drug-like scaffolds

Our laboratory is interested in the application of enabling technologies, such as continuous flow[1] and photochemistry,[2] for the synthesis of useful functional molecules such as drugs, agrochemicals and materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Smith
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Agentic AI and Cognitive Work in Healthcare: Reshaping Cognitive and Emotional Work in Clinical Decision Making

Research Context & Problem. Healthcare is entering a new phase of digital transformation, where AI is evolving beyond decision-support tools into increasingly autonomous agentic systems that generate recommendations, prioritise actions, and shape clinical workflows. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Vann Yaroson
 26 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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