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We have 102 Physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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Physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 102 Physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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Funded PhD - FRESCO4NoPAIN - Identifying neuromodulator mechanisms for analgesic effects of transcutaneous spinal stimulation (DC17)

Frontier Research Competences for Neuro-modulation and Oscillations in Pain (FRESCO4NoPAIN). Apply for EU funded support to undertake cutting edge research within a high-level European Training Network consortium of seven research intensive institutions and universities. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A E Pickering, Dr Robert Drake, Dr P Fischer
 7 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded PhD - FRESCO4NoPain - Changing the way we think about pain: Strategies for selective cortical engagement of noradrenergic descending pain control (DC16)

Frontier Research Competences for Neuro-modulation and Oscillations in Pain (FRESCO4NoPAIN). Apply for EU funded support to undertake cutting edge research within a high-level European Training Network consortium of seven research intensive institutions and universities. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A E Pickering, Dr Robert Drake, Dr P Fischer
 7 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Self-funded MScR: From mother hens to commercial farms: Investigating links between welfare and the microbiome in chickens

For a chick, the hatching and early life period is crucial for establishment of their gut microbiome; the population of microbes in the gut that helps keep it healthy. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JE Edgar
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Using the eye as a window to kidney health

This project is one of 17 four year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (MRS) (https://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and External Partner Organisation (EPO). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Bailey
 6 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Automated imaging to assess fibrotic orofacial and digital vascular involvement in systemic sclerosis

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) often referred to as ‘scleroderma’ is a rare rheumatological disease characterized by widespread vascular dysfunction (including Raynaud’s phenomenon, cold hands with skin colour changes), immune dysregulation, and progressive fibrosis (scarring of tissue). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Hughes, Dr A Murray, Prof T Cootes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MRes Sport, Exercise and Health Science (Project ID SAS0202)

The MRes at Edinburgh Napier University represents a unique opportunity for students to conduct a substantial research project in the area of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences undertaken over one-year full time or 20 months part-time. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Muggeridge
 31 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MRes - The impact of personalised FIFA player cards on exercise motivation and physical performance in youth football players: An exploratory gamification intervention (SAS0194)

An exciting opportunity for a self-funded, part-time MRes project is available in the School of Applied Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Dugdale, Prof R Martindale
 31 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Gastrointestinal Resilience: the gateway to understanding overtraining and burnout

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated PhD student to pursue a pioneering study on the roles of the gastrointestinal system in comprehending overtraining and burnout. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LM Mattin, Dr DB Brayson, Mr JH Haroun, Dr CR Robertson
 16 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Targeting the sweet tooth to curb population-wide sugar intake

Excess intake of dietary sugars are a major contributor to obesity, and type 2 diabetes and 82% of people state that taste is the major determinant of what they buy and eat. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Aldiss
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Harnessing the body’s anti-inflammatory and pro-resolution defences for the treatment of osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease being a major contributor to long term disability leading to increased morbidity and social isolation within groups of individuals over 65 years of age. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Getting, Dr KP Cunningham, Dr IL Locke, Dr M Ashioti
 16 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Right ventricular physiology and biomechanics in pulmonary arterial hypertension

Key words. pulmonary hypertension, right ventricle, physiology, biomechanics. We are seeking a highly-motivated PhD candidate starting from 1st of October, 2025 to work on a project focused on right ventricular physiology and biomechanics in pulmonary arterial hypertension. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Tian, Prof W Shu
 1 July 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating the Link Between Cancer, Vascular Inflammation, and Thrombosis

Project Overview. Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and its impact extends beyond the tumour itself. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Roweth, Prof J M Gibbins
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Studentship: Developmental and physiological consequences of heat stress for pre-hatching and gastrulating cattle and pig embryos

Epidemiological evidence in humans indicates that acute heat exposure around the time of mating results in pregnancy loss, with potential long-term consequences on the offspring. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Gardner, Prof K D Sinclair, Dr R Alberio
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Marie Sklodowka-Curie Doctoral Candidate: Identification, characterisation and manipulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the ageing matrix as a part of Mac4Me

The position. Applications are invited for a 3-years fee-free PhD position at the University of Nottingham, UK, including secondment opportunities at Technische Universität Dresden (Germany), Helsinki University (Finland), and MIP Pharma (France). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Merry
 3 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding how polyphenols modulate blood pressure

  Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics
Hypertension is a major cardiovascular problem and risk factor for other cardiovascular pathologies and mortality. Current therapies for hypertension… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr HJ Jones, Dr J Elies Gomez, Dr J Muller, Dr ED Perkins
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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