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Understanding the evolution of structural variation of the drug metabolising gene CYP2D6

The way our bodies process medicines is not uniform across individuals, and a significant part of that variation is written into our DNA. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Hollox, Dr FF Freund

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

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Understanding the role of SNHG32 as a regulator of adaptive resistance in lymphoid cancers

University of Liverpool

Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

This project tackles a major challenge in lymphoma treatment. adaptive drug resistance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Slupsky, Dr A Kanhere, Dr N Kalakonda, Dr M Glenn

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Molecular Simulation and Data-Driven Discovery of Smarter, Greener Formulations

University of Liverpool

School of Engineering

This project pioneers formulation design by integrating statistical optimisation tools with advanced molecular simulations and experimental validation with industry partners, Unilever. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AF Finney, Prof S Maskell

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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(SATURN CDT) High-throughput Discovery of Multi-component alloys for Fusion Coatings

University of Sheffield

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. In the UKAEA Materials roadmap, one of the near-term goals is to produce functional graded coatings that can be applied to the structural materials to protect them from corrosion resistance and tritium permeation [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Morley, Prof R Goodall

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Flash Joule Heating Technology for Sustainable Solar Panel Recycling

Queen Mary University of London

School of Engineering and Materials Science

The Challenge. By 2030, the UK will generate approximately 1 million tons of decommissioned solar panels annually. Current recycling methods are energy-intensive, economically unviable and achieve limited material recovery. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Grasso

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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(SATURN CDT) Developing advanced cementitious sealing materials for deep borehole disposal of high-level nuclear waste

University of Sheffield

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

Saturn_Nuclear_CDT. Deep borehole disposal (DBD) is rapidly emerging as a credible and potentially superior alternative to a mined & engineered deep geological repository, or GDF (geological disposal facility) as it is known in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K P Travis, Dr B Walkley, Prof F Gibb, Mr J Beswick

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Magnetic Nanobots for Targeted Cancer Therapy

University of Liverpool

School of Engineering

This PhD research focuses on developing magnetic nanobots for targeted cancer therapy. By harnessing externally controlled magnetic fields, these nanoscale devices can navigate to tumour sites, enabling precise drug delivery while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Hanson, Prof R D'Sa

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

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PhD Studentship in Medicinal Chemistry – Lysine-targeted warheads to expand covalent drug discovery

Newcastle University

School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary. 100% fees covered (Home), and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (2026/27 UKRI rate). Overview. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HS Stewart

9 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Bridging informal support and formal care: improving mental health referral pathways for minority ethnic communities (HHS-2026-13)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Mental health inequalities among minority ethnic communities in the UK remain a persistent challenge. Despite increased policy attention, many individuals experience barriers to accessing timely and appropriate support. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Newton

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Effect of changing employment patterns on the local accent of speakers from North East England (HHS-2026-11)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

This project charts the effect of changing employment patterns on the local accent of speakers from North East England. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Devlin

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Exploring belonging and impostorism in British South Asians university students using photovoice (HHS-2026-08)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Research has shown that imposterism leads to a challenging experience in specific groups, such as racially-minoritized students and contributes to feelings of unbelonging. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Bagri

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Housing, workforce stability and public service resilience: the role of housing affordability in key worker recruitment, retention and wellbeing (HHS-2026-12)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Housing affordability and availability are increasingly recognised as critical challenges shaping the sustainability of essential public services in the UK. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Newton

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Neurodiversity, Trauma Exposure and Occupational Wellbeing in Policing and Disaster Response Roles (HHS-2026-02)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Police officers and staff working in specialist roles such as Disaster Victim Identification (DVI), safeguarding, public protection and major investigations are routinely exposed to traumatic material, complex operational demands and emotionally challenging environments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr NL Gorton

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Poor Quality Housing, Domestic Fire Risk and the Prevention Agenda: The Role of the Fire and Rescue Services in Cross-Sector Housing Safety (HHS-2026-06)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Poor quality housing is widely recognised as a key determinant of health and wellbeing, yet its relationship with domestic fire risk remains underexplored. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Simcock

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Reducing inequalities in perinatal mental health: What does good perinatal mental health support look like for LGBTQIA+ people? (HHS-2026-05)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Perinatal mental health (PMH) difficulties affect many parents during pregnancy and the postnatal period, yet access to appropriate, affirming support is uneven across and within communities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Darwin

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Social Movements and Transitional Justice ‘from below’: Exploring Grassroots Activism in Armed Conflicts and Post-Conflict Contexts (HHS-2026-01)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship exploring the relationship between social movements, victims’ activism, and transitional justice in contexts of armed conflict and post-conflict transition. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Tamayo Gomez

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sports opportunities, outcomes, and needs for children and young people with an amputation (HHS-2026-17)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

While disability sport has received growing scholarly attention, there is a notable lack of research focused specifically on children and young people with an amputation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Heavey

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The Impact of Housing Conditions on the Health and Healthcare Engagement of Asylum-Seeking and Refugee Women During Pregnancy and Early Motherhood in the UK (HHS-2026-16)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Housing is a key social determinant of health, shaping wellbeing, safety, and access to healthcare. In the UK, asylum‑seeking and refugee (ASR) women are frequently placed in temporary, overcrowded, or poor‑quality accommodation due to restrictive immigration policies and limited financial resources. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Firth

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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The feasibility of the improving fit, comfort and functionality of mounted police personal protective equipment (PPE) (HHS-2026-04)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

This project will evaluate how standard riding equipment, on-duty equipment, and public order personal protective equipment (PPE) influence the comfort, mobility, posture, task performance, and safety of mounted police officers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding the cognitive effects of e-cigarette use (HHS-2026-03)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Recent statistics show that the use of e-cigarettes has overtaken the use of cigarettes for the first time, with approximately 5.4 million people using e-cigarettes daily in Great Britain (ONS, 2024). Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Retzler

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding wound care in self-harm (HHS-2026-10)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Self-harm remains a significant public health concern, and people who self-harm often report negative or stigmatising experiences when seeking care. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding wound care in self-harm: A compassion-focused self-management wound care approach (HHS-2026-09)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Self-harm remains a significant public health issue, yet many people who self-injure experience inadequate, fragmented, or stigmatising care. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Blackburn

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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What makes a good social worker: learning from the experiences of children with disabilities (HHS-2026-15)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Children with disabilities are significantly more likely to have contact with social work services than non-disabled children, yet their perspectives on social work practice remain under-represented in research. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Olivant

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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When Timing Breaks Down: Rhythmic Synchronisation in Reading and Mathematical Difficulties (HHS-2026-07)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Reading and mathematics both rely on the ability to process sequential information over time, which may explain why developmental dyslexia and developmental dyscalculia so frequently co-occur. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CY Lin

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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“Hidden Athletes”: Understanding and Enhancing the Participation and Engagement of Neurodiverse Girls in Sport and Physical Activity (HHS-2026-14)

University of Huddersfield

The School of Human and Health Sciences

Most neurodiversity research still focuses on boys, leaving the experiences of girls largely invisible. This invisibility is amplified in sport, where gendered expectations, and social norms create unique barriers to participation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Horner

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Mapping the RNA granule landscape for ALS across neuronal compartments

King’s College London

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive muscle weakness and paralysis through the loss of motor neurons. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Serio, Dr S Mizielinska

12 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of bioprinted cardiac tissue for preclinical detection of drug-induced cardiotoxicity

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

Detrimental effects upon the cardiovascular system are a major concern for drug development, both in terms of developmental drug attrition and life-threatening toxicities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Gill

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

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We have 687 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships added in the last month

Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 687 Latest PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships added in the last month

Understanding the evolution of structural variation of the drug metabolising gene CYP2D6

Understanding the role of SNHG32 as a regulator of adaptive resistance in lymphoid cancers

Molecular Simulation and Data-Driven Discovery of Smarter, Greener Formulations

(SATURN CDT) High-throughput Discovery of Multi-component alloys for Fusion Coatings

Flash Joule Heating Technology for Sustainable Solar Panel Recycling

(SATURN CDT) Developing advanced cementitious sealing materials for deep borehole disposal of high-level nuclear waste

Magnetic Nanobots for Targeted Cancer Therapy

PhD Studentship in Medicinal Chemistry – Lysine-targeted warheads to expand covalent drug discovery

Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Data-driven Microgrid Control

Regulation of cardiac function by palmitoylation

The AITHYRA International PhD Call in AI for Biomedicine (all genders)

Bridging informal support and formal care: improving mental health referral pathways for minority ethnic communities (HHS-2026-13)

Effect of changing employment patterns on the local accent of speakers from North East England (HHS-2026-11)

Exploring belonging and impostorism in British South Asians university students using photovoice (HHS-2026-08)

Housing, workforce stability and public service resilience: the role of housing affordability in key worker recruitment, retention and wellbeing (HHS-2026-12)

Neurodiversity, Trauma Exposure and Occupational Wellbeing in Policing and Disaster Response Roles (HHS-2026-02)

Poor Quality Housing, Domestic Fire Risk and the Prevention Agenda: The Role of the Fire and Rescue Services in Cross-Sector Housing Safety (HHS-2026-06)

Reducing inequalities in perinatal mental health: What does good perinatal mental health support look like for LGBTQIA+ people? (HHS-2026-05)

Social Movements and Transitional Justice ‘from below’: Exploring Grassroots Activism in Armed Conflicts and Post-Conflict Contexts (HHS-2026-01)

Sports opportunities, outcomes, and needs for children and young people with an amputation (HHS-2026-17)

The Impact of Housing Conditions on the Health and Healthcare Engagement of Asylum-Seeking and Refugee Women During Pregnancy and Early Motherhood in the UK (HHS-2026-16)

The feasibility of the improving fit, comfort and functionality of mounted police personal protective equipment (PPE) (HHS-2026-04)

Understanding the cognitive effects of e-cigarette use (HHS-2026-03)

Understanding wound care in self-harm (HHS-2026-10)

Understanding wound care in self-harm: A compassion-focused self-management wound care approach (HHS-2026-09)

What makes a good social worker: learning from the experiences of children with disabilities (HHS-2026-15)

When Timing Breaks Down: Rhythmic Synchronisation in Reading and Mathematical Difficulties (HHS-2026-07)

“Hidden Athletes”: Understanding and Enhancing the Participation and Engagement of Neurodiverse Girls in Sport and Physical Activity (HHS-2026-14)

Mapping the RNA granule landscape for ALS across neuronal compartments

Development of bioprinted cardiac tissue for preclinical detection of drug-induced cardiotoxicity

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