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Brain-heart connections: how astrocytes shape the cardiovascular protective effects of GLP-1

This PhD project will investigate how glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone central to metabolism, interacts with astrocytes – supportive “star-shaped” brain cells – to influence brain–heart communication. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SM Mastitskaya
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mental health through the menopause transition

The menopause transition is a period of increased risk of mental health problems, but there is poor understanding of which women are most at risk. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Joinson
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Targeted gene integration therapy for cystinosis

Cystinosis is a rare condition caused by mutations in the CTNS gene. This leads to cystine build-up in cells which damages many organs, especially the kidneys. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Saleem
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Social determinants of mental ill-health over the life course: longitudinal analysis of young people in the Philippines and UK

This interdisciplinary project provides training in global mental health and advanced epidemiological/statistical methods. Using data from two large cohorts in the Philippines and England, the project will improve our understanding on life course risk factors for poor mental health and self-harm. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Sharp
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Early-life infection exposure and risk of allergy and lung disease in adulthood

Early-life respiratory infections influence long-term lung health. Using ALSPAC data, PhIP-Seq antibody profiling and existing serology, the project investigates how early pathogen exposure links to later lung outcomes and immune mechanisms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Hamilton
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Vascular morphology and haemodynamic risk of intracranial aneurysm in aortic coarctation

Aortic coarctation (CoA) is a common congenital heart disease, and even after successful repair, patients face elevated lifelong risk of hypertension, stroke, and intracranial aneurysm (IA). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Hart
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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What is behind the upsurge of colorectal cancer incidence among young adults?

Colorectal (bowel) cancer (CRC) is the third most diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death globally. This project aims to uncover the driving factors behind the upsurge of colorectal cancer incidence among young adults. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Corbin
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Novel dynamic shape atlasing of cardiovascular structures in congenital heart disease

Congenital heart disease (CHD) affects 1 in 110 births and causes significant long-term morbidity, yet identifying anatomical sub-phenotypes remains difficult. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Biglino
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Decoding Early Brain and Movement Signals to Predict Outcomes after Birth Asphyxia Research Theme: Neuroscience & Mental Health

Birth asphyxia occurs when a baby is deprived of oxygen around birth, causing brain injury, disability or death. This project will study two early signs of brain health in affected babies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Chakkarapani
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027)- Culturally Adaptive AI for Cardiac Rehabilitation After CABG

This project will develop culturally responsive prediction models for cardiac rehabilitation programme (CRP) adherence and longer-term outcomes among adults undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) at Institut Jantung Negara. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SA Zainal Abidin, Dr HJ Johar
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A Ph.D. position in the field of “All-Gel Energy Storage Devices”.

A Ph.D. position in the field of “All-Gel Energy Storage Devices”. (Department of Mechanical Engineering in Chonnam National University in Republic of Korea). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof I. Jeon
 19 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development and evaluation of a lung-on-a chip device for screening novel antimicrobials

This project aims to develop and validate an advanced microfluidic lung-on-a-chip platform that uses cutting-edge 3D printing technologies to recreate the airway microenvironment of patients affected by chronic respiratory infection, including those with cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, and COPD. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Tunney, Prof D Lamprou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Chemically Rewiring the DNA Backbone for Functional Materials

DNA is a powerful material for nanotechnology because its sequence, structure and assembly can be precisely programmed. However, its chemical functionality remains largely limited to the four natural bases, limiting its application space in nanotechnology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Rizzuto
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Decoding and designing the genetics of chemical sensing

Our group aims to 'decode' the molecular rules by which sensor proteins can monitor highly diverse and specific environmental chemicals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Stammnitz
 21 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Studying Environmental DNA and Biodiversity in isolated Mountain Lakes

Our group studies how isolated mountain lakes record environmental pressure in the DNA they shed, and how such biodiversity signals can be used to predict ecosystem states. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Benisty
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)