Epidemiology (4 year) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 40 Epidemiology (4 year) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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 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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Evaluating the risk of biguanides and statins on cancer incidence and mortality rates: a mixed methods study combining pharmacoepidemiological and experimental approaches

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

In the UK, every two minutes someone is diagnosed with cancer and every four minutes someone dies from it– leading to more than 360,000 new cases and 160,000 deaths annually1. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Latif

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

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Early life factors in the development of Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is an autoimmune inflammatory arthritis with disease onset before the age of 16. Children and young people with this condition develop painful swollen joints and untreated it can lead to long term disability. It may also be associated with comorbid conditions such as uveitis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Humphreys, Dr J Bowes

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

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Inflammatory Arthritis in Childhood: Impact, Outcomes and Safety of Treatment

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis of childhood. Although less common than arthritis in adults, a diagnosis of arthritis in a child can have lasting impacts on that child and their families through their entire lifespan. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hyrich, Dr L Kearsley-Fleet

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

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Children’s cognitive development: how is it affected by traffic-related air pollution in and around schools?

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

There is evidence that air pollution can have a negative impact on children’s cognitive development (Gartland et al., 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr NG Gartland, Prof M van Tongeren, Dr T Bannan, Dr AH Hood

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

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Adverse Events to Methotrexate in Inflammatory Arthritis: Does Age Matter?

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

A consistent top-5 research priority for both children and adults with inflammatory arthritis is the tailoring of treatments to prevent or lessen adverse events. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Shoop-Worrall, Prof K Hyrich, Dr S Verstappen

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

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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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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Aerosol Science

University of Bristol EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Aerosol Science

Fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships are available as part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral training in Aerosol Science. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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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

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

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Identifying DNA methylation signatures of prostate cancer progression and mortality among patients with clinically confirmed, localised disease at baseline in a large prospective clinical trial

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Prostate Cancer (PCa) is a leading cause of male mortality, with 336,000 deaths worldwide each year (1). Although most PCa cases are indolent, slow-growing, and tend not to progress, a subset of PCa cases are more aggressive and will progress to metastases, treatment resistance and death. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Yousefi, Prof R Martin, Dr M Suderman, Dr A Lane, Dr SM Merriel

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

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Establishing the feasibility of serial optical coherence tomography-otoscopy and microbiological testing in children with suspected acute otitis media in primary care: systematic review and prospective cohort study

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Supervisors. Professor Alastair Hay (lead), Dr Ashley Hammond,. Rationale. Acute otitis media (AOM) is a common, painful condition of childhood, often treated inappropriately with antibiotics. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Hay, Dr AH Hammond

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

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Integration of transactional and Ecological Momentary Assessment data for cancer risk factor prediction

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Shopping history records, collected via purchases tracked on loyalty cards, can provide a new perspective on lifestyle choices and behaviours and how these relate to health outcomes such as cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AS Skatova, Dr A Skinner, Prof T Gaunt, Prof R Martin

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

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Establishing and orienting causal relationships between sleep characteristics and reproductive function

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. A large body of literature from animal studies has highlighted the role of core clock genes in relation to reproductive function [1]. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Richmond, Dr G Sharp, Prof D Lawlor

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

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Multimodal Artificial Intelligence for the Detection and stratification of Necrotising Enterocolitis in premature born infants (MAIDNEC)

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastrointestinal inflammatory condition affecting neonates, most commonly premature infants although up to 25% is observed among full-term babies1. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Eaton, Dr E Mazomenos

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

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We have 40 Epidemiology (4 year) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Epidemiology (4 year) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 40 Epidemiology (4 year) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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