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We have 75 Queen’s University Belfast PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Investigating the role of TMEM16A/ANO1 ion channels in treatment-resistance in glioblastoma

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences

Research Group: The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research

Glioblastoma is initially treated by surgery followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy but tends to recur with poor prognosis. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K McCloskey, Prof T Curtis

22 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Regulation of macrophage-mediated antigen processing and immune suppression by Cathepsin S in glioblastoma

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences

Research Group: The Patrick G Johnston Centre for Cancer Research

Glioblastoma is the most deadly and common adult primary brain tumour. It has dismal prognosis (12-18 months survival) and standard of care treatment for patients has remained unchanged for decades, with almost 100% of patients demonstrating disease relapse. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Small, Prof D Fitzgerald

22 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Exploring the potential to breed for positive social behaviour to improve animal welfare and efficiency

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Biological Sciences

In livestock production, harmful social behaviours are a persistent problem. In pig farming, this includes aggression and tail biting, compromising physical and psychological animal welfare. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Arnott

19 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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De novo enzyme design for biosynthesis

Queen’s University Belfast

Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

A PhD studentship is available in the groups of Dr Meilan Huang and Dr Mark McLaughlin, Queen’s University Belfast, as part of the cross-institutional BioAID Doctoral Training Programme, including world-leading experts from Queen's University Belfast, University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh and University of Bristol. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Huang, Dr M McLaughlin

5 June 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

AI Enabled Supply Chain Resilience in Food Manufacturing

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Biological Sciences

This PhD will develop AI-enabled methods to assess and monitor supply chain resilience in food manufacturing, moving beyond traditional self-reported supplier assessments. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Birse

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Studentships in Negative Emissions Technologies for NETZero (NET2ZERO)

Queen’s University Belfast

Applications for October 2026 entry are now open. The EPSRC and BBSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Negative Emission Technologies for Net Zero (Net2Zero) is a partnership between Aston University (lead), University of Nottingham, Queen's University Belfast, and University of Warwick. Read more

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

Join CDT-FORT to Shape the Future of Secure Networks- fully funded studentships available for October 2026 entry

Queen’s University Belfast

APPLICATIONS OPEN TO HOME STUDENTS ONLY FOR 2026 INTAKE! 8 places available. We are part of the TechExpert*** pilot offering stipends of £31,000 for students eligible for home fee status. Read more

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

UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN)

Queen’s University Belfast

Join the UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable, Understandable agri-food Systems Transformed by Artificial Intelligence (SUSTAIN). Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) UKRI AI Centre for Doctoral Training

Production of super small nanocrystals for drug delivery to target tissues

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

The student will be involved in an exciting project related to the design, formulation and in vitro/in vivo characterisation of super small drug nanocrystals with specific surface properties to enhance drug accumulation in target tissues, such as the lymphatic or central nervous systems. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Paredes

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

Polymer-engineering nanocages for protein delivery

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Protein therapeutics are a fast-acting and potent class of medicine with remarkable success in the treatment of several relevant disorders. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Carmali

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

Self-regulating, self-cleaning biomaterials

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

A major problem associated with medical devices is infection. With infection rates of approaching 100% in some devices, ways to prevent formation of bacterial biofilm on medical device surfaces are urgently required. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C McCoy

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

Shaping the Future of Oncology: 4D Bioprinting of Smart Biomaterials for Targeted Cancer Therapy

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

According to WHO, cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with nearly 1 in 6 deaths been due to cancer. The principal modes of cancer management are surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and pharmaceutical agents. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

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

Point-of-care diagnostic devices for chronic disease management

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Point-of-care (POC) diagnostic devices play a vital role in managing chronic diseases by enabling rapid, on-site testing and continuous monitoring. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

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

Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) present a significant clinical challenge, affecting millions worldwide and often leading to severe complications, including infection and amputation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang

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

Non-invasive intranasal delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics for retinal disease using a novel peptide carrier

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Pathological retinal neovascularisation is a leading cause of vision loss globally which is characteristic of diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinopathy of prematurity, collectively affecting >300 million people worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E McErlean

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

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