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Biological Sciences (physical) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Estimating the global cancer burden due to low levels of physical activity

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Rationale. Around 40% of all cancers are thought to be avoidable by modification of lifestyle factors. Obesity has been found to be a risk factor for several cancers and was estimated to have caused around 3.6% of all new cancers which occurred in 2012. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Lewis, Prof R Martin, Dr R Pulsford, Prof R Jago, Dr FB Bray
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Machine learning the dynamics of force-sensing proteins

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences
Mechanosensing proteins detect mechanical forces within cells and convert them into biochemical signals. Understanding the dynamic behaviour of these proteins under force is key for advancing our understanding of this process called mechanotransduction. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SB Bo, Dr RTR Tapia-Rojo, Prof C Lorenz
 10 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Towards understanding the role of chronotype, sleep and timing of physical activity and food intake in appetite control and energy balance

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health
This fully funded PhD place provides an exciting opportunity to pursue postgraduate research in a range of fields relating to appetite control, energy balance, sleep and chronobiology with experts from the University of Leeds and the University of Chicago. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Beaulieu, Dr M Hopkins, Prof G Finlayson
 23 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Bottom-Up Construction of a Synthetic Gap Junction

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences
Gap junctions play a crucial role in cellular communication, facilitating direct intercellular exchange of ions and small molecules. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Wallace, Prof C Lorenz, Dr J Burrone
 10 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Biophysical explorations of neural crest cell behaviours in development and cancer

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences
Neural crest cells are highly migratory. These cells travel throughout the developing embryo, eventually contributing to most organ systems, including the peripheral nervous system, pigment cells and craniofacial skeleton. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Isaacson, Prof K Liu
 10 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Increasing physical activity levels among frail older adults: studying optimal implementation and mechanisms through which benefits occur

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship, with our collaborative partner St Andrew’s Healthcare, to start in October 2024. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S.J.E. Lucas, Dr K Segaert, Dr JJCS Veldhuijzen van Zanten
 16 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating causal effects of neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in childhood on adult physical health

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Rationale. Neurodevelopmental and mental health problems in childhood have been linked to adverse physical health outcomes in both childhood and adult life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr L Howe, Dr RB Blakey, Ms CD Dardani
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Fully Funded PhD opportunities in Physical Sciences

Gdańsk University of Technology
Physical Sciences are included in Doctoral School at Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland, which is regarded to be the first research university in Poland among universities of technology according to domestic rankings. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  4 Year PhD Programme
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What do effect sizes mean in real terms? Benchmarking effect sizes in behavioural research

University of Sheffield Department of Psychology
A fully-funded studentship is available to work alongside the team working on the BR-UK project (https://www.linkedin.com/company/behavioural-research-uk/) at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Baird, Prof T Webb
 24 April 2024  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The impact of digital decarbonisation on physical and mental health: what role does stress-associated climate change play? (REF: SSEHS/NPVC)

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Psychological stress exposure is a risk factor for a range of long-term health conditions. A prominent, real-world and ongoing stressor is climate change, which can impact our physical and mental health and yet remains largely unexplored. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Paine, Dr R Higginson, Prof L Jackson, Prof I Hodgkinson
 19 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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An investigation of the causal relationship and genetic overlap between sleep traits and physical and mental health using Mendelian randomization

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Rationale. Sleep has long been known to play a role in physical and mental wellbeing and sleep disruption has been observed to co-occur with a number of health conditions including. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Lewis, Dr MR Renteria, Dr HJ Jones
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Synthesis of Novel Organic Probes for the Study of Lipid-Lipid Interactions

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences
Lipids are diverse and principal components of the cell and are involved in a vast array of processes ranging from their well-known structural importance in cell membranes, through to energy storage and participation in signalling pathways. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Cobb, Prof U Eggert, Dr ES Silva
 10 May 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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
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“Why are models so attractive?” Exploring the use of physical and digital modelmaking in architectural design production.

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Moustaka, Dr DJ Hales
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PhD studentship in uncovering the universal physics in soft and living matter

Imperial College London Department of Bioengineering
The Universality in Biology group at Imperial College London is offering a fully funded PhD studentship to home students in the field of theoretical biophysics, under the supervision of Dr Chiu Fan Lee. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C F Lee
 1 July 2024  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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