We have 51 PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Belfast

One of the key issues in the treatment and prevention of disease is that patients struggle to adhere to the complex dosage regimens of therapies, which often require multiple dosing at very specific times each day. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Laverty

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

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Lin Anderson Foundation PhD Studentship in Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Queen’s University Belfast School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The Lin Anderson Foundation and School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS), Queen’s University Belfast, will jointly fund an international PhD studentship which will support and have a real impact on the area of micro-engineering in Queen’s as well as provide the successful student with the opportunity to carry out industry-relevant research at the University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Shakeel, Dr DM McNeill

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

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Multipurpose gel formulations containing antiretroviral-loaded lactoferrin nanoparticles and antibiotics for combination HIV prevention and treatment of bacterial vaginosis

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

This is an exemplar PhD project co-supervised by Dr. Sheiliza Carmali (School of Pharmacy) and Prof. Karl Malcolm (School or Pharmacy). Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Carmali, Prof K Malcolm

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

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3D-printed drug-eluting auxetic meshes for preventing biofilm formation and capsular contracture associated with breast implants

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

This is an exemplar PhD project co-supervised by Dr. Zafer Kazanci (School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) and Prof. Karl Malcolm (School or Pharmacy). Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Malcolm, Dr P Boyd

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

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Investigation of novel protease-antiprotease imbalances associated with cystic fibrosis and the effect of CFTR correction.

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a progressive life-limiting airways disease that affects over 162,000 people worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Martin

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

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Selective targeting of furin for the treatment of fibrotic lung disease.

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Furin, a proprotein convertase has been established as a therapeutic target across several disease areas to include chronic airways diseases and infectious disease, such as COVID-19 (reviewed in our recent publication, Douglas et al, 2023). Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Martin

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

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Freeze-dried bacteriophage formulations against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a significant global public health issue. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Skvortsov, Prof K Malcolm, Dr V Kett

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

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Modelling-4-Grass: Modelling climate change impacts on Grassland in N. Ireland

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

Expertise in data-based modelling is ever-more sought after in the field of life science research. Do you see yourself as one of these forefront modellers of the future?. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Williams

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Phosphonates: The Good, The Bad, and The Biodegradable

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

Organophosphonates are ancient molecules that contain the chemically stable C–P bond, which is considered a relic of the reducing atmosphere on primitive earth. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G McMullan

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

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Dissecting the interface between Klebsiella pneumoniae and lung immune cells in vivo and the effect of new therapeutics.

Queen’s University Belfast School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences

Research Group: Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine

This collaborative PhD between GSK-Siena and the laboratory of Professor Jose Bengoechea at Queen’s University Belfast, is aimed at undertaking a multidisciplinary… Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Bengoechea

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

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Development of carbohydrate-functionalised materials for detection and prevention of medical device-associated infections

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing problem in the 21st century, causing longer and more serious infections, and resulting in poor outcomes for vulnerable patients. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Wylie

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

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Peptide-based nanoparticles for brain targeted gene delivery.

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Gene therapy has the potential to provide therapeutic benefit to millions of people with neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Delivery into the brain is hampered by the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which limits the efficacy of both conventional and novel therapies at the target site. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E McErlean, Prof H McCarthy

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

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Investigation of the role of STAMBP as a therapeutic target in oesophageal cancer

Queen’s University Belfast School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences

Research Group: The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research

Publicly available data from CRISPR knock out screens in hundreds of cell lines suggests a strong dependency on STAMBP in oesophageal cancer. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Kennedy

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

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Targeting IRF4 in Multiple Myeloma using Molecular Glues

Queen’s University Belfast School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences

Research Group: The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research

The IRF4 transcription factor represents a potential novel target in multiple myeloma but to date, it has not been druggable. This project aims to identify molecular glues that can lead to the specific degradation of IRF4. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Kennedy

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

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Mapping and Valorisation of Beef Production Co-Product & Waste Streams

Queen’s University Belfast School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Project Introduction. Supported by Lifecycle Assessment, this project will utilise waste streams from Dawn Meats for the recovery of organic and inorganic compounds. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Cunningham, Dr B Smyth

21 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development and Optimisation of the Demagnetisation Process of End-of-Life Permanent Magnets

Queen’s University Belfast School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Project Introduction. Efficient demagnetisation of end-of-life permanent magnets is critical for recycling rare earths and metals, but current industrial processes use energy-intensive thermal treatment. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Istrate, Dr S Felton, Prof P Nockemann

21 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Microfluidic technologies applied to respiratory diseases

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Subject area. 3D Printing, lab-on-a-chip, Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutical Technology. In Preclinical studies, a large number of molecules and biomolecules, in a very short time, have to be evaluated in terms of efficacy and toxicity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Lamprou, Prof M Tunney

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

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Novel strategies and innovative technologies to produce amorphous solid dispersion

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Poor drug solubility presents a major challenge in drug product development of oral solid dosage (OSD) forms. However, many new development compounds exhibit poor solubility and only a few of them reach market approval. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

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

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Reconfigurable Antennas for Computational Microwave Imaging

Queen’s University Belfast School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Conventional microwave imaging methods involve variants of synthetic aperture radar and phased arrays. These techniques offer significant drawbacks in terms of key system metrics, including data acquisition speed, imaging resolution, and hardware-layer complexity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Yurduseven, Dr MAB Abbasi

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

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Microfluidic Encapsulation of biologics into Nanomedicines

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Progress in drug design has led to the development of new peptides, proteins, and drug molecules. However, the limited ability to deliver selectively these molecules at well-defined dosing regimens and without invoking drug-resistance remains a significant challenge. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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ImaGen: Enhancing perennial ryegrass GHG credentials using genomics and 3D Imagery to study root responses to algal biostimulants

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

Perennial ryegrass (PRG), is the largest constituent of grassland-based farming and is pivotal for the Ireland/UK dairy, beef, and sheep sectors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Williams

3 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Breaking the resistance: alternative approaches to antibiotics discovery

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

The World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the top 10 global threats to human health (http://www.who.int/). Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Wagner

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

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Breaking the resistance: alternative approaches to antibiotics discovery

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

The World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the top 10 global threats to human health (http://www.who.int/). Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Wagner

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

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Infection-responsive coatings for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Medical care has transformed over the last century with significant improvements in the variety and extent to which various diseases can be treated and/or prevented. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy

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

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Biomaterial coatings with lubricious, slippery coatings for improved urinary catheter performance

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Intermittent urinary catheterisation is commonly used to address chronic urinary retention in patients suffering from conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy

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

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Designing next-generation urinary catheter materials for clean intermittent self-catheterisation through control of the urinary microbiome

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Intermittent urinary catheterisation is commonly used to address chronic urinary retention in patients suffering from conditions such as spinal cord injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Dr L Sherrard

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

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Microneedle delivery systems for minimally-invasive patient diagnosis/monitoring

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

In this project, a novel type of integrated system will be investigated that will by-pass the skin barrier. On its surface will be multiple microscopic needles that pierce the skin without causing any pain – the sensation is said to feel like a cat’s tongue or sharkskin. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Donnelly

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

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Microneedle delivery systems for next-generation antibody therapeutics

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Microneedle arrays are minimally-invasive devices that painlessly, and without drawing blood, penetrate the skin’s stratum corneum barrier. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Donnelly

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

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Does one size fit all for antimicrobial delivery via nanoparticles

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Antimicrobial resistant bacteria are a growing problem and new ways are needed to target bacterial infections more efficiently. One way in which bacteria can avoid therapeutics is via intracellular infection, where they hide within our own cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Burrows, Prof B Gilmore

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

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Regulation of CaaX protein processing

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

USP17 is over-expressed in a range of primary tumours including NSCLC, breast, colorectal, cervical, ovarian and osteosarcoma and its depletion has been shown to block the growth of cells from all these cancer types, as well as the migration of a range of cancer cells (NSCLC, breast, ovarian, osteosarcoma). . Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Burrows

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We have 51 PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Belfast

PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Belfast

We have 51 PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Belfast

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