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Physiology PhD Research Projects for UK Students
We have 46 Physiology PhD Research Projects for UK Students
‘Understanding the fetal impacts of maternal diabetes – do aberrations in fetal adrenal development contribute to adverse perinatal outcomes?’
Pregnancies complicated by maternal diabetes are associated with accelerated fetal growth, birth injury, increased stillbirth and neonatal death, and higher rates of preterm birth. Read more
Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarship in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Applications are invited for Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) PhD scholarships in Health and Social Care - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), aligned to the Lifestyle, Exercise and Nutrition Improvement (LENI) Research Group, commencing 1st October 2025. Read more
Acute and chronic physiological effects of resistance exercise snacking in older people.
Age-related loss of muscle mass and strength is estimated to cost the UK £2.5 billion per year and significantly affects quality of life. Read more
Student-led proposals on Health and Wellbeing: systems-informed and/or community-based approaches to improving health & wellbeing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully funded, interdisciplinary PhD studentship opportunity supported by the University of Stirling’s Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport. Read more
Systems and approaches for managing the availability of unhealthy commodities in communities in the UK
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully funded, inter-disciplinary PhD studentship supported by Stirling’s world-renowned Institute for Social Marketing & Health and Division of Health Sciences. Read more
To develop environmental approaches to improving health in community sports clubs.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fully funded, inter-disciplinary PhD studentship supported by Stirling’s world-renowned Institute for Social Marketing & Health and Division of Sport. Read more
Fully Funded 4-year PhD Studentship in Cardiovascular Science
Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD studentship fully funded by NC3Rs within the Cardiovascular Research Group at the University of Surrey, in collaboration with Professor Chris Denning at the University of Nottingham. Read more
Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Improving Sleep in Hot Overnight Environments
You must. be a domestic (Australian/New Zealand) student . be willing to apply for admission, have an offer of admission or being currently enrolled to study full-time in a Masters by Research or PhD within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Read more
Modelling the biomechanical networks of the lung in heath and disease
We are looking for an exceptional student to take on an exciting interdisciplinary project at the interface of biomechanical modelling and respiratory medicine. Read more
PhD Studentship in Neurotechnology: Spatiotemporal Stimulation Strategies for Neural Modulation
Award Summary. 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend equal to that provided by UKRI (for reference 2024/25 is £19,237). Read more
Principles of synaptic organization in human cortical networks
The human cerebral cortex is the most sophisticated biological machine we know; it is the seat of higher cognition, memory and thought. The basic architecture and the component cell types of the human neocortex appear similar to other, more widely studied mammalian brains (rodents and primates). Read more
In vivo investigation of neuronal and circuit mechanisms underlying cognitive dysfunction in early dementia
Research Group:
Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences
Gan lab investigates real-time neurocircuit dynamics underlying network oscillations, cognition, and decision-making in vivo. With such knowledge, we sort to elaborate on what, where, when, and how such dynamism goes wrong in disease conditions, e.g. Read more
Establishing a sport-specific, evidence-based archery classification system for athletes with a vision impairment
Overview of the Research project. Participation in para-sports has grown at elite and grassroot levels, however, a challenge is to ensure equality, inclusion and fairness. Read more
Breast Trauma in Sport: Are contact sports damaging the breast health of our female athletes?
Applications are invited for a funded three-year PhD to commence in October 2025. . Read more
Identifying pathways to mental health presentations in congenital skin conditions
Skin conditions are often associated with an increased risk of psychological distress, notably mood disturbance such as depression, anxiety and irritability [1]; however, in many cases, the pathways mediating these associations have not been systematically investigated. Read more