University of Dundee PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Visualising the longitudinal themes in a medical degree

Supervisor: Dr E Hothersall

This PhD would explore education design and curriculum design to identify optimal ways to visualise and present the longitudinal strands of a 5 year medical curriculum. Read more

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Developing new methods of assessing non-clinical topics in medical education

Supervisor: Dr E Hothersall

Medical education is increasingly moving into a competency-based model, where the emphasis on fact learning has decreased, and learners are required to demonstrate understanding of concepts beyond core science and pathophysiology. Read more

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Characterisation of novel therapeutic approaches against invasive breast cancer

Supervisor: Dr L de la Vega

Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the leading cause of death from cancer in women worldwide. Read more

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Validation of novel combination treatments in lung cancer

Supervisor: Dr L de la Vega

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths and the most common cancer in men and the 2nd most common cancer in women worldwide. Read more

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Native tree reinforcement of slope stability during establishment at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful

This 4-year project, funded through Forest Research, aims to evaluate mechanical and hydrological mechanisms of slope stabilisation during the ongoing establishment of native tree species at A83 Rest and Be Thankful, an area prone to extensive and disruptive debris flows that are widely reported in the media. Read more

Supervisor: Dr j Knappett

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

MSc by Research: Speeding up the plant microbiota: investigating the impact of speed breeding on host-microbe interactions in the barley rhizosphere

Supervisors: Dr D Bulgarelli, Dr C Campoli

Feeding a growing world population amid climatic modifications and international conflicts represents an unprecedent challenge for crop production. Read more

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

BARIToNE: Improving barley climate resilience using a candidate gene approach (Project code 24H)

Supervisors: Dr M Balcerowicz, Dr C Simpson, Ms G MacDonald

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Dr Martin Balcerowicz, University of Dundee. Second supervisor - Dr Craig Simpson, James Hutton Institute. Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

BARIToNE: Deep Seeded: Improving barley for deeper sowing (Project code 24I)

Supervisors: Dr S McKim, Dr C Campoli, Dr L Ramsay, Dr D Sparkes

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Dr Sarah McKim, University of Dundee. Second supervisor - Dr Chiara Campoli, James Hutton Institute. Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

BARIToNE: Barley productivity and nitrogen losses under climate change in Scotland (Project code 24F)

Supervisors: Dr M Rivington, Prof J Rowan, Dr D Sparkes

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Dr Mike Rivington, James Hutton Institute. Second supervisor - Prof John Rowan, University of Dundee. Read more

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Therapeutic potential of neurosteroids in the treatment of anxiety and social avoidance

Supervisors: Dr S Martin, Prof J Lambert

Neurosteroids are naturally occurring steroid compounds produced by the brain in response to stressful events, and they may serve a protective function by reducing the adverse consequences of stress, such as maladaptive increases in avoidance behaviour and anxiety that interfere with daily life. Read more

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

University of Dundee UNESCO Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science

Leverhulme Doctoral Programme for Regenerative Innovation (Regnr8-i): Water Issues in Wetlands and Woodlands: A Creative Practice-Led Investigation

This practice-led PhD project overlays a combination of artistic, geographic, cultural, philosophical, and participatory research methods investigating the current state of water issues in Scottish managed woodlands and wetlands. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Modeen, Prof J Rowan

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Investigating the role of RNA dependent DNA repair in childhood cancer

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Damage to our genetic material DNA is responsible for a wide range of human diseases including neurodegenerative diseases, haematological diseases, immune deficiencies, early ageing and cancers. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Hiom

Molecular characterisation of post-tuberculous bronchiectasis

Supervisors: Prof J Chalmers, Dr M Al-Khairalla

Tuberculosis is a major health problem is Iraq and globally. While treatment of TB, including MDR TB has greatly improved resulting in high rates of clinical cure, many patients with TB are left with persisting lung disease including airflow obstruction and bronchiectasis. Read more

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only