aging PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 58 aging PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Exploring the molecular mechanisms of skin aging process and understanding the relationship between skin aging and systemic aging

University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy

Applicants are invited for fully funded 3 years full time PhD studentships, starting from 1st February 2023, or 1st April 2023, or 1st October 2023 at latest, based in the School of Pharmacy, The University of Nottingham. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Zhu

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

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Control of skeletal muscle regeneration and aging by cell signalling

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

The ability of skeletal muscles to regenerate in response to injury, exercise, growth or disease depends on a population of adult skeletal muscle stem cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A G Borycki

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

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SLS SF4: Identifying pro-longevity drug targets by finding how the nervous system controls aging

University of Westminster School of Life Sciences

Our ageing society is a critical issue. Remaining healthier for longer is a priority with the burden of age-related disease. We want to identify drug targets to develop pro-longevity pharmaceuticals that preserve cognitive function later in life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr FP Partridge , Dr A Barr, Dr AA Anagnostopoulou

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD Positions: DAAD Graduate School Scholarships (GSSP) (M/F/X)

Leibniz Institute for Age Research - Fritz Lipmann Institute PhD

The Leibniz Graduate School on Aging and Age-Related Diseases (LGSA) is a joint program of the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) and the Friedrich Schiller University (FSU) in Jena. Read more

Supervisor: Ms C Meisner

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

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Aiding Aging Gracefully: Soft Robotics for Wearable Assistive Technologies

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project addresses an impending global challenge. the aging population, projected to reach 2.1 billion by 2050. As the world's senior and geriatric population grows, there is a pressing need for advanced wearable technology that can assist with daily activities, beyond merely promoting health and preventing disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Zhang

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

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MSc by Research: ADP-ribosylation in dementia and motor neuron disease

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

ADP-ribosylation is a fundamental posttranslational modification where ADP-ribose is linked on to target proteins by ADP-ribose transferases and removed by the ADP-ribose hydrolases. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L McGurk

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Structural modifications in aged PuO2

University of Liverpool School of Engineering

This study aims at understanding radiation induced modifications in fluorite derived oxides that mimic the morphology, crystallography, phase stability similar to PuO. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Patel

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

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High-lifespan many-core devices

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Switching activity and other technology-related parameters have a significant effect on circuit aging and can therefore affect the lifespan of devices. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Tempesti

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

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The Role of Reactive Sulfur Species in the Ageing Heart

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Second Supervisor. Prof Melanie Madhani, University of Birmingham. Background . Ageing is a natural and complex biological process that involves the gradual deterioration of cells, tissues, and organ systems over time, thus leading to an increased susceptibility to diseases and mortality. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Switzer

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

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The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Physical and Cognitive Function (such as sarcopenia and frailty), utilizing clinical, metabolomic, proteomic, and gut microbiota data

University of Liverpool Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

Physical frailty is a result of hallmarks of aging, where gut microbiome (GM) dysbiosis and dietary pattern play a significant role. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Isanejad

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

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Stability and efficiency improvement of perovskite solar cells by controlling synthesis and deposition processing parameters

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Organic–inorganic hybrid metal halide perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have gained extensive research interest in the last decade due to their low-cost fabrication, excellent optoelectronic properties, and rapid increase in power conversion efficiency. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M.R. Mohammadi

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

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Role of primary cilia in skeletal muscle stem cells and muscle regeneration

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

Primary cilia are cellular organelles present at the surface of many cell types in vertebrates. In recent years, they have been shown to play essential roles in relaying signalling information from the environment to the cell. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A G Borycki

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

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MSc by Research: Regulation of microglial phenotypes by adenosine and in contribution to ageing in the brain

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Microglia are the major innate immune cells in the central nervous system and are required for the response to invading pathogens, removal of damaged or… Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Arthur, Dr A Lloyd

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

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Novel disease genes in brain development and decline

University of Otago Department of Biochemistry

The Rare Disorder Genetics / Bicknell lab is interested in characterising novel genetic syndromes, with three core motivations. -the difference we can make to families with rare disorders, through providing them with more information. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof L Bicknell

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

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MSc By Research: Characterising skeletal muscle biology with age and changing body compositions

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Gabriel , Prof D Dawson

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

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We have 58 aging PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

aging PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 58 aging PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

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