Epidemiology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Improving the management of dementia in people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation living with multiple long-term conditions

Queen Mary University of London Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

Dementia disproportionately affects those experiencing socioeconomic deprivation who are almost twice as likely to have additional long-term conditions alongside dementia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MA Armstrong, Prof CC Cooper

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

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Discovering off-target side-effects and drug repurposing candidates using expression perturbation data

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

The MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol is the leading group for the development and application of causal analysis and evidence triangulation in health research to improve lives. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Gaunt

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

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Integrative genomics prioritisation of drug targets

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

The MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol is the leading group for the development and application of causal analysis and evidence triangulation in health research to improve lives. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Gaunt

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

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Developing clinical guidelines and interventions to improving primary healthcare for patients with non-communicable diseases during severe flooding in India

University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research

Applications are invited for a 3.5-year fully-funded PhD Studentship. Severe floods are an increasing annual problem in parts of India and South Asia, worsened by global warming. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Manaseki-Holland

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

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(MRC DTP CASE) Understanding Disease Management and Outcomes for Myositis Patients: An International Real-World Study Utilising Multiple Data Sources to Investigate Treatment Patterns, Health-Related Quality of Life, Clinical Outcomes, and Burden of Illness for Patients With Rare Autoimmune Disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Myositis is a group of rare conditions which present with physical symptoms that can significantly impact a patient’s life. Many patients are permanently disabled due to irreversible muscle damage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Chinoy, Dr AO Oldroyd

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

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Self-funded PhD- Exploring changes in well-being across key life transitions

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

About the Project. We conduct research on the causes and consequences of positive well-being across the life course. Positive well-being includes feelings of happiness, satisfaction with one’s life, and having meaning and purpose. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Haworth

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

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Self-funded MSc R- Exploring changes in well-being across key life transitions

University of Bristol School of Psychological Science

We conduct research on the causes and consequences of positive well-being across the life course. Positive well-being includes feelings of happiness, satisfaction with one’s life, and having meaning and purpose. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Haworth

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

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Model-based health economic evaluation of interventions for improving primary healthcare for patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during severe flooding in India

University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research

Applications are invited for a 3.5-year fully-funded PhD Studentship starting September 2024. Background to the project. Severe floods are an increasing annual problem in parts of India and South Asia, worsened by global warming. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Jowett, Dr S Manaseki-Holland, Dr J Hall

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

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Qualitative studies for improving primary healthcare for patients with non-communicable diseases during severe flooding in India

University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research

Applications are invited for a 3.5-year fully-funded PhD Studentship. Severe floods are an increasing annual problem in parts of India and South Asia, worsened by global warming. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Manaseki-Holland, Prof S M Greenfield

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

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Multimodal Artificial Intelligence for the Detection and stratification of Necrotising Enterocolitis in premature born infants (MAIDNEC)

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastrointestinal inflammatory condition affecting neonates, most commonly premature infants although up to 25% is observed among full-term babies1. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Eaton, Dr E Mazomenos

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

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Using big data to better define disease types and predict outcome in childhood myositis.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare serious childhood autoimmune disease presenting with muscle and skin inflammation, which can affect any organ, and carries burden of serious morbidity and even mortality. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Wedderburn, Prof MCB Cortina Borja, Dr M Wilkinson

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

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Precision Diagnosis for Congenital Anomalies – using AI & leveraging multimodality data to help counsel parents appropriately in rare diseases.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Skeletal dysplasias are a heterogenous group of congenital bone and cartilage disorders with genetic etiology. There are currently 461 recognised diseases that fall into this category. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Shelmerdine, Prof I Drobnjak, Prof O Arthurs

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

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Health and education outcomes of children with Sickle Cell Disease in England

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

SCD is a serious, life-long condition that can cause anaemia, increased infection risk, and pain.1 Around 300 babies are born with SCD annually in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Knowles, Prof P Hardelid

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

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Harms to children and young people in the UK due to health service delays in management of eye/vision conditions.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Childhood visual impairment is uncommon in industrialised countries, with the all-cause prevalence in the UK of 2 per 1000 and a cumulative incidence (‘life time risk by age 16 years’) of 5.9 (5.3-6.5) per 10000 (1). Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Rahi, Dr A Solebo

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

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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

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

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AI-enhanced dementia prevention: precision risk reduction using large language models, NIHR Funded PhD in Medical Studies Ref: 5100

University of Exeter Medical School

Location. Department of Health and Community Sciences, St Luke’s Campus, Exeter. The University of Exeter’s Department of Health and Community Sciences is inviting applications for a PhD studentship funded by the NIHR to commence on the 23rd September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Llewellyn, Dr H Dong, Prof C Brayne

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

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Promoting the health of commercial drivers through lifestyle behaviour change (Ref: SSEHS/SCBRC)

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Over the last 10 years, researchers at Loughborough University have led a programme of research seeking to characterise the health and well-being of HGV drivers; and to develop bespoke health promotion interventions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Clemes, Dr J King, Dr E Stamp, Dr E Petherick

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

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FULLY FUNDED PROEJCT - High-resolution molecular approaches to tracing Cryptosporidium transmission and virulence in cattle

University of Glasgow College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Summary of project. Cryptosporidium parvum is one of the most important zoonotic parasites globally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EH Hotchkiss, Dr JC Cotton

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

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PhD Studentship in quantitative genetics of neurodevelopment

University of Surrey School of Psychology

The student will have the opportunity to work on a project analysing data from large-scale longitudinal and developmental cohorts with a focus on infant and child phenotypes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof AR Ronald, Prof M Pluess

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Utilising genetic and genomic predictors of vasculitis and disease/treatment complications for application in routine clinical practice

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

There is substantial interest in using genetic biomarkers to predict those most at risk of disease and treatment complications; this is one of the focuses of Our Future Health, a national study aiming to recruit 5M participants ( https://ourfuturehealth.org.uk/ ). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Morgan, Dr MM Iles, Dr R Mujica-Mota

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Using health data to flip the inverse care law in polymyalgia rheumatica

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory musculoskeletal disease affecting older people. It is treated in primary care with long-term corticosteroids (prednisolone). Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Mackie, Prof A Clegg, Dr K Best

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Targeting systemic inflammation to treat joint pain

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the commonest arthritis and affects >530 million people globally; prevalent cases increased 113% since 1990. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Conaghan, Dr S Kingsbury

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

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Making Sport Safer: Investigating Protective Metamaterials in Helmets to Prevent Brain Injury

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SU Urquhart, Dr EC Carter, Prof RS Saatchi

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

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Dunhill Medical Trust Doctoral Training Programme for Ageing Research: Blood pressure and rehabilitation in ageing. PhD Studentship Ref: 5094

University of Exeter Medical School

Location. The University of Exeter’s Medical School is inviting applications for a 3-year PhD studentship fully-funded by the Dunhill Medical Trust to commence in September 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Masoli, Prof H Dawes, Dr S. T. J McDonagh

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

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Remote patient monitoring using wearable devices and AI

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated various aspects of modern life, significantly influencing the healthcare sector. Fuelled by this momentum, remote patient monitoring facilitated by mobile sensing technology is on the way to changing how patients are monitored and treated. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Sun

19 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating the association between cardiometabolic health and labour market outcomes using administrative health data sources

University of Leicester Department of Population Health Sciences

The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on health and work [1]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Razieh

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

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Using early developmental predictors to understand heterogeneity in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Hodge Centre for Translational Neuroscience. “Towards innovative treatments for mental illness”. Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health Innovation Institute. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Martin

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

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PhD studentship in Public Health: Exploring how local economic development is influencing the obesogenic environment

Newcastle University Population Health Sciences Institute

Award summary . 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) of £19,237 (from 24/25) Significant additional funding given for training and conference attendance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr PB Bhatnagar

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

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Developing AI-driven Survey Technology for Collecting Patient-Reported Outcome Measures

University of Surrey School of Health Sciences

High-quality clinical care and research relies on patients sharing their feelings, experiences, and symptoms. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Jin, Dr J Harris, Prof E Ream

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

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PhD Studentship: Safer Scoring: Application of mixed methods evaluation to understand ward strain

University College London Division of Surgery & Interventional Science

We seek an outstanding early career researcher or clinician to be appointed to a 3-year PhD studentship to collaborate on a series of projects using mixed methods to explore aspects of patient safety related to effective management of acute deterioration (acute illness) across whole wards/departments, hospitals and patient pathways. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Vindrola, Dr D Smith, Dr J Welch, Dr K Kohler

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

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We have 105 Epidemiology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Epidemiology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 105 Epidemiology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Improving the management of dementia in people experiencing socioeconomic deprivation living with multiple long-term conditions

Discovering off-target side-effects and drug repurposing candidates using expression perturbation data

Integrative genomics prioritisation of drug targets

Developing clinical guidelines and interventions to improving primary healthcare for patients with non-communicable diseases during severe flooding in India

(MRC DTP CASE) Understanding Disease Management and Outcomes for Myositis Patients: An International Real-World Study Utilising Multiple Data Sources to Investigate Treatment Patterns, Health-Related Quality of Life, Clinical Outcomes, and Burden of Illness for Patients With Rare Autoimmune Disease

Self-funded PhD- Exploring changes in well-being across key life transitions

Self-funded MSc R- Exploring changes in well-being across key life transitions

Model-based health economic evaluation of interventions for improving primary healthcare for patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during severe flooding in India

Qualitative studies for improving primary healthcare for patients with non-communicable diseases during severe flooding in India

Multimodal Artificial Intelligence for the Detection and stratification of Necrotising Enterocolitis in premature born infants (MAIDNEC)

Using big data to better define disease types and predict outcome in childhood myositis.

Precision Diagnosis for Congenital Anomalies – using AI & leveraging multimodality data to help counsel parents appropriately in rare diseases.

Health and education outcomes of children with Sickle Cell Disease in England

Harms to children and young people in the UK due to health service delays in management of eye/vision conditions.

The Role of Nutrition and Exercise in Physical and Cognitive Function (such as sarcopenia and frailty), utilizing clinical, metabolomic, proteomic, and gut microbiota data

AI-enhanced dementia prevention: precision risk reduction using large language models, NIHR Funded PhD in Medical Studies Ref: 5100

Promoting the health of commercial drivers through lifestyle behaviour change (Ref: SSEHS/SCBRC)

FULLY FUNDED PROEJCT - High-resolution molecular approaches to tracing Cryptosporidium transmission and virulence in cattle

PhD Studentship in quantitative genetics of neurodevelopment

NIHR Leeds BRC: Utilising genetic and genomic predictors of vasculitis and disease/treatment complications for application in routine clinical practice

NIHR Leeds BRC: Using health data to flip the inverse care law in polymyalgia rheumatica

NIHR Leeds BRC: Targeting systemic inflammation to treat joint pain

Making Sport Safer: Investigating Protective Metamaterials in Helmets to Prevent Brain Injury

Dunhill Medical Trust Doctoral Training Programme for Ageing Research: Blood pressure and rehabilitation in ageing. PhD Studentship Ref: 5094

Remote patient monitoring using wearable devices and AI

Investigating the association between cardiometabolic health and labour market outcomes using administrative health data sources

Using early developmental predictors to understand heterogeneity in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

PhD studentship in Public Health: Exploring how local economic development is influencing the obesogenic environment

Developing AI-driven Survey Technology for Collecting Patient-Reported Outcome Measures

PhD Studentship: Safer Scoring: Application of mixed methods evaluation to understand ward strain

We have 105 Epidemiology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Epidemiology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 105 Epidemiology PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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