We have 18 University of Cambridge PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
University of Cambridge PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 18 University of Cambridge PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Enhancing Genome Editing Efficiency and Stability through Analysis of DNA Mobility Post-Double Strand Breaks
Applications are invited for a 3.5 year PhD studentship based within the MRC Toxicology Unit, University of Cambridge, with extended industry experience at AstraZeneca (Cambridge, UK). The student will be working on a collaborative project jointly supervised by Anne E. Read more
Predicting the Evolution of Influenza and SARS-CoV-2 Viruses
Our research focus is to design and develop analytical, computational, and mathematical methods to understand the fundamental processes that govern the evolution of influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses. Read more
*Funded 4-Year Studentship: MHC class I antigen processing and presentation in virus immune detection and evasion
*Please note that the studentships are only available to students who qualify for UK Home fees. Applications are invited for a fully-funded 4-year PhD studentship based in the Department of Pathology at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Dr Arwen Altenburg starting October 2025. Read more
Funded 4-year PhD Studentship*:Somatic evolution of the immune response to chronic inflammation and liver cancer progression through single-cell multiomics
*Please note that the studentships are only available to students who qualify for UK Home fees. Applications are invited for a fully-funded 4-year PhD studentship based in the Department of Pathology at the University of Cambridge under the supervision of Dr Heather Machado starting October 2025. Read more
High-throughput characterisation and inline process monitoring of 2D semiconductor films
The project aim is to support the industrial translation of emerging ultrathin 2D semiconductor materials by developing smart metrology and best-practice approaches to fingerprint and monitor material quality characteristics across entire process pathways. Read more
Optimising Thrombectomy Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke - Leveraging Clinical Imaging and Physics-Based Computational Modelling to Improve Care
Ischemic stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and mortality, with an aggregated cost to the UK economy of £26bn per annum. Read more
EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute
Right now, our society faces huge, urgent challenges. From the imperative to achieve net-zero, to the need to build a resilient, circular economy in an uncertain world, to the drive for increased productivity as our fellow nations embrace the digital revolution. Read more
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Understanding the optical signature of cancerous tissues (Early Cancer Institute Michael Cowan Non-Clinical PhD Studentship)
The Early Cancer Institute. The Early Cancer Institute at the University of Cambridge is the UK's only Institute dedicated to the early detection of cancer. Read more
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Understanding the role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the progression of clonal haematopoiesis to blood cancer (MDS+/-AML) (Early Cancer Institute Michael Cowan Non-Clinical PhD Studentship )
The Early Cancer Institute. The Early Cancer Institute at the University of Cambridge is the UK's only Institute dedicated to the early detection of cancer. Read more
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Modelling progression risks in Barrett’s oesophagus (Early Cancer Institute Michael Cowan Non-Clinical PhD Studentship )
The Early Cancer Institute. The Early Cancer Institute at the University of Cambridge is the UK's only Institute dedicated to the early detection of cancer. Read more
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sensor Technologies and Applications in an Uncertain World (Sensor CDT)
The EPSRC Sensor CDT, established in 2014, has an exemplary record of training sensor experts and now we invite you to apply our exciting, innovative, and welcoming programme. Read more
EPSRC CDT in Superconductivity: Enabling Transformative Technologies
The EPSRC CDT in Superconductivity is a 4-year research and training programme leading to a PhD/DPhil in the subject area of superconductivity. Read more
Function and assembly of plant cell wall components
the project investigates the structure function relationship of cell wall components, by engineering new cell wall structures. The properties of modified cell walls are tested for usage in dietary fiber and materials such as packaging. Read more
EPSRC CDT in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT)
The Centre for Doctoral Training in 2D Materials of Tomorrow (2DMoT) is a 4-year PhD programme which provides students with the knowledge and skills for cutting edge, cross-disciplinary research in the science and applications of two-dimensional materials - a new class of advanced materials with potential to transform modern technologies, from clean energy to quantum engineering. Read more
Genetic and molecular underpinnings of obesity - using veterinary models for insight into human disease
Why are some individuals prone to obesity and yet others stay lean in an obesogenic environment? Obesity is highly heritable as are related metabolic traits. Read more
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