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Dissecting the genetic architecture of anxiety subtypes

  Research Group: Complex Traits Genomics
Background. Anxiety disorders are common, multifaceted conditions that include subtypes such as generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr BM Mitchell, Dr AMM Monistrol Mula
 23 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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CAR T cells - redirecting T cells for cancer immunotherapy

  Research Group: The Translational Cancer Immunotherapy Laboratory
Background. Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) are genetically engineered molecules that can redirect T cells to recognise particular antigens, such as those expressed by cancer cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr ST Tey
 23 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Genetics of skin cancer

  Research Group: Genetics and Skin Cancer
BACKGROUND. Genetics, together with sun exposure, play an important role in the development of skin cancers. The Genetics and Skin Cancer lab studies the genetics of these skin cancers. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof ML Law, Dr HW Wang
 23 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mechanistic understanding of how obesity causes cancer Research project #1: What are the properties of cancer cells adapted to aberrant physiological environments?

  Research Group: The Cancer Metabolism Group
Background. Obesity increases the risk of developing thirteen types of cancer that normal weight individuals may not develop despite of harbouring the same cancer risk loci. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof NH Halberg
 23 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Improving survival for adult brain cancer patients by targeting ‘sleeping’ cancer stem cells

  Research Group: The Cancer Neuroscience Laboratory
Background. Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant primary brain tumour in adults and is inevitably fatal, with a median survival of just 15-months after diagnosis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr LH Harris
 23 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Drug discovery against schistosomes and schistosome-associated pathogens

  Research Group: Molecular Helminthology
Background. Schistosomiasis is a serious global problem and the second most devastating parasitic disease after malaria. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HY You
 23 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Physics/Engineering (Metamaterials) - Metasurfaces for mm-wave communications

Summary. The University of Exeter’s Centre for Metamaterials Research and Innovation (CMRI) with UK Government partner Dstl, is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD studentship. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Horsley, Prof A Hibbins
 29 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in the measurement of parent-infant relationships

  Research Group: Public Health and Society
The University of York’s Department of Health Sciences invites applications for a PhD studentship. The student would be based on campus in the Family Wellbeing Team at the University of York (it is not suitable for distance learning). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Blower, Dr K Mooney, Prof P Tiffin
 17 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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One stone, two birds: a new glaucoma treatment strategy to protect nerve cells and repair optic nerve damage

  Research Group: Dr Bennett Au
Glaucoma and other optic neuropathies are among the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. In the UK alone, more than one million people are living with glaucoma. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr BA Au, Dr J Prada, Dr AI Ibrahim
 2 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Spatial AI: Understanding the world, art and humanities through Computer Vision, Image Processing & Deep Learning

  Research Group: Neural Artifact Lab
Understanding the world around us is a fundamental challenge for social and industrial impact. This PhD project fits within the scope of spatial reasoning, solving AI problems from theoretical to real-world applications from a vision/image perspective. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S James
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Preventive therapies for long COVID on respiratory outcomes, and health related quality‑of‑life

We are inviting applications for an exciting PhD/MPhil studentship exploring the impact of interventions to prevent acute respiratory infection, and the impact on quality of life in individuals living with Long COVID. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Chidley
 2 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-Assisted Modelling of Flow and Compaction of Refractory Metal Powders

  Research Group: School of Computer Science
Please note that the start date for this project is 1 February 2027. One fully funded PhD scholarship is available jointly in the School of Computer Science and the School of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Leeds in 2026/27. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Rabbani, Dr X Jia, Dr W P Goh
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploiting the Nuclear Recoil (Szilárd–Chalmers) Effect for the Separation of Neutron Irradiated Isotopes from Advanced Target Matrices

Supervisors. Dr Philip Miller (Imperial College London) and Dr Tom Haywood (Astral Systems). Home Department. Departments of Chemistry at Imperial College London, Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P. Miller
 16 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Sustainable City Design

Context and objective. As the world’s population increasingly concentrates in urban centres, the design and delivery of sustainable mega cities have never been more urgent or more ambitious. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Dieckmann
 15 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Gaussian Risk Model and Its Applications in Finance

The Gaussian risk model is a foundational tool in risk assessment and management in the realm of finance. This proposal aims to delve into the theoretical foundations of the Gaussian risk model and explore its practical applications in the field. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Bai
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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