Epidemiology (funding) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Postgraduate Research Opportunities in Sociology and Social Policy

University of Leeds Faculty of Social Sciences

About the School of Sociology and Social Policy. In the School of Sociology and Social Policy we are passionate about research that makes a difference in society on a local, national and global level. Read more

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AI-enhanced dementia prevention: precision risk reduction using large language models, NIHR Funded PhD in Medical Studies Ref: 5100

University of Exeter Medical School

Location. Department of Health and Community Sciences, St Luke’s Campus, Exeter. The University of Exeter’s Department of Health and Community Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD studentship funded by the NIHR to commence on the 23rd September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Llewellyn, Dr H Dong, Prof C Brayne

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Discovering off-target side-effects and drug repurposing candidates using expression perturbation data

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

The MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol is the leading group for the development and application of causal analysis and evidence triangulation in health research to improve lives. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Gaunt

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Integrative genomics prioritisation of drug targets

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

The MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol is the leading group for the development and application of causal analysis and evidence triangulation in health research to improve lives. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Gaunt

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Defining long term outcomes in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in systemic autoimmunity to join the Lupus Research Group led by Dr John Reynolds (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/reynolds-john.aspx). Read more

Supervisor: Dr J R Reynolds

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

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PhD studentship in Public Health: Exploring how local economic development is influencing the obesogenic environment

Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute

Award summary . 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) of £19,237 (from 24/25) Significant additional funding given for training and conference attendance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr PB Bhatnagar

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Women's Health Reseacrh

University of Birmingham Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in Women’s Health led by Shakila Thangaratinam (Professor Shakila Thangaratinam - Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research - University of Birmingham). Read more

Supervisors: Prof S T Thangaratinam, Dr J A Allotey, Dr A W Wilson, Dr S S Sobhy

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

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Improving understanding of patient involvement in improving the safety of their own care worldwide and in the English NHS

University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research

Background to the project. The Midlands Patient Safety Research Collaboration (PSRC) has been funded by the NIHR for 5 years to improve patient safety in acute and maternal care, and is seeking to recruit a PhD student. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Turner, Dr J Aunger

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

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Three 3-year PhD Funded Studentships in the School of Medicine

University of Nottingham

The School of Medicine is the largest school in the University, covering a diverse range of medical, surgical, and other healthcare disciplines. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) PhD Opportunities

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Using interpersonal touch as a means to improve carer and patient relationship

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Centre for Societies and Groups

Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd. Dr Debora Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Jansson-Boyd, Dr D Antoniotti de Vasconcelos e Sa, Dr J Aspell

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

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Investigating how tactile cues can influence people’s perception of healthy food.

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Centre for Societies and Groups

Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd. Theme. Consumer Psychology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Jansson-Boyd

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

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Improving the effectiveness of social advertising

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science

Research Group: Centre for Societies and Groups

Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Magdalena Zawisza. Theme. Consumer Psychology, Gender and Sexualities, Identity and Social Issues, Social Advertising. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Zawisza

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Utilising genetic and genomic predictors of vasculitis and disease/treatment complications for application in routine clinical practice

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

There is substantial interest in using genetic biomarkers to predict those most at risk of disease and treatment complications; this is one of the focuses of Our Future Health, a national study aiming to recruit 5M participants ( https://ourfuturehealth.org.uk/ ). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Morgan, Dr MM Iles, Dr R Mujica-Mota

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Using health data to flip the inverse care law in polymyalgia rheumatica

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory musculoskeletal disease affecting older people. It is treated in primary care with long-term corticosteroids (prednisolone). Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Mackie, Prof A Clegg, Dr K Best

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Targeting systemic inflammation to treat joint pain

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the commonest arthritis and affects >530 million people globally; prevalent cases increased 113% since 1990. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Conaghan, Dr S Kingsbury

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the association between cardiometabolic health and labour market outcomes using administrative health data sources

University of Leicester Department of Population Health Sciences

The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on health and work [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Razieh

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Pectin supplementation to reduce gut and systemic inflammation and improve liver, muscle and gastrointestinal outcomes

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

A quarter of the world's population has metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, (which used to be known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Aithal, Dr J Grove, Dr KR Rollins, Prof AMV Valdes

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Positions in Cancer Research

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Application Deadline: 15 May 2024

Are you looking for excellent research opportunities for your PhD studies at the forefront of cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)… Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Germany PhD Programme

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PhD studentship in climate change and healthy ageing: unravelling perceptions and impact of climate change among older people

Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute

Award summary . 100% of home tuition fees paid and annual stipend (living expenses) of £19,237 from 24/25. Also a significant research training support grant of approx. Read more

Supervisor: Prof MP Prina

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Forensic Analysis of Drugs of Abuse

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemistry

The detection of new, rapidly evolving illicit drugs presents a unique challenge for laboratory analysts and public health officials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Ceniccola-Campos

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

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Enhancing treatment access to treatments for mental health and substance misuse in developing and emerging economies

University of Birmingham School of Pharmacy

Mental health problems and substance use disorder (SUD) are linked to poor health outcomes including adverse social outcomes such as homelessness and early mortality and are amongst growing global public health problem. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Paudyal

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

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Revealing Abledment: Ableism and the Body Politic

University of Dundee School of Education and Social Work

Studies in Ableism (SiA) is now a recognised sub-specialism of critical disability studies and focuses on ways that abledment (the process of being/becoming ‘abled’) is located within societal processes and practices. Read more

Supervisors: Prof F.K. Campbell, Prof G Pullin

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Sub-Continent Religious Traditions, Disability (Non-normative Bodies)

University of Dundee School of Education and Social Work

Miles (2013) estimates that at least half of all the world’s disabled people live Asia. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F.K. Campbell

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD programmes in Education

Mary Immaculate College, Limerick

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) offers a diverse suite of postgraduate programmes in Education to masters and doctoral level. Be part of an innovative and creative learning environment with student supports, graduate skills training and a range of financial supports. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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PhDs in The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research

Sheffield Hallam University Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research

Our research focuses on issues of social and economic disadvantage as experienced by places and people. We invite applications for research study in any of our research strengths, which include. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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4-year PhD Studentship: Antimicrobial resistance dynamics and antimicrobial use in wildlife rehabilitation facilities in the United Kingdom

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest global public health threats of the 21st century (Prestinaci et al. 2015). To mitigate this urgent challenge, a One Health approach (i.e., with integrated actions across the human, animal and environmental interface) is needed. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Sanchez-Vizcaino Buendia

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The genetic map of human molecular phenotypes

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Genome wide associations studies (GWASs) have discovered many genetic associations with a large range of human traits, but the functional consequences of GWAS signals often remain elusive, as most GWAS signals reside in non-coding genomic regions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Min, Dr G Hemani, Dr JH Hawe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Estimating the global cancer burden due to low levels of physical activity

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Around 40% of all cancers are thought to be avoidable by modification of lifestyle factors. Obesity has been found to be a risk factor for several cancers and was estimated to have caused around 3.6% of all new cancers which occurred in 2012. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Lewis, Prof R Martin, Dr R Pulsford, Prof R Jago, Dr FB Bray

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Prospectively mapping the development of liver disease amongst young adults. Who is developing it early and why?

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Historically, cirrhosis (irreversible liver scarring), often due to alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), presents in the 5th and 6th decade. Read more

Supervisors: Dr KA Abeysekera, Prof M Hickman, Prof N Timpson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of methods to triangulate multiple sources of evidence.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Triangulation, in which multiple methods are strategically used to answer a single question, is a currently developing area. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Higgins, Prof K Tilling, Prof M Munafo

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We have 78 Epidemiology (funding) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Epidemiology (funding) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 78 Epidemiology (funding) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Postgraduate Research Opportunities in Sociology and Social Policy

AI-enhanced dementia prevention: precision risk reduction using large language models, NIHR Funded PhD in Medical Studies Ref: 5100

Discovering off-target side-effects and drug repurposing candidates using expression perturbation data

Integrative genomics prioritisation of drug targets

Defining long term outcomes in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

PhD studentship in Public Health: Exploring how local economic development is influencing the obesogenic environment

PhD in Women's Health Reseacrh

Improving understanding of patient involvement in improving the safety of their own care worldwide and in the English NHS

Three 3-year PhD Funded Studentships in the School of Medicine

Using interpersonal touch as a means to improve carer and patient relationship

Investigating how tactile cues can influence people’s perception of healthy food.

Improving the effectiveness of social advertising

NIHR Leeds BRC: Utilising genetic and genomic predictors of vasculitis and disease/treatment complications for application in routine clinical practice

NIHR Leeds BRC: Using health data to flip the inverse care law in polymyalgia rheumatica

NIHR Leeds BRC: Targeting systemic inflammation to treat joint pain

Investigating the association between cardiometabolic health and labour market outcomes using administrative health data sources

Pectin supplementation to reduce gut and systemic inflammation and improve liver, muscle and gastrointestinal outcomes

PhD Positions in Cancer Research

PhD studentship in climate change and healthy ageing: unravelling perceptions and impact of climate change among older people

Forensic Analysis of Drugs of Abuse

Enhancing treatment access to treatments for mental health and substance misuse in developing and emerging economies

Revealing Abledment: Ableism and the Body Politic

Sub-Continent Religious Traditions, Disability (Non-normative Bodies)

PhD programmes in Education

PhDs in The Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research

4-year PhD Studentship: Antimicrobial resistance dynamics and antimicrobial use in wildlife rehabilitation facilities in the United Kingdom

The genetic map of human molecular phenotypes

Estimating the global cancer burden due to low levels of physical activity

Prospectively mapping the development of liver disease amongst young adults. Who is developing it early and why?

Development of methods to triangulate multiple sources of evidence.

We have 78 Epidemiology (funding) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Epidemiology (funding) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 78 Epidemiology (funding) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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