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physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 119 physiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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PhD Position in Microbial Physiology and Biotechnology: Physiology and Ecology of Methanogens

  Research Group: MICROBE
The Microbial Physiology and Resource Biorecovery Laboratory (MICROBE), led by Dr. Wenyu Gu at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), invites applications for a fully funded PhD position in Microbial Physiology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W GU
 25 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Lifestyle medicine for chronic diseases: An interdisciplinary study across physiology and clinical science.

Our research focuses on improving health outcomes through interdisciplinary approaches across physiology, clinical science, and lifestyle-related disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Withers, Dr A Robins, Dr P Sindall
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Assessing human carotid body, cardiovascular and respiratory function in diabetic patients with and without obstructive sleep apnoea

Patients with diabetes have impaired cardiovascular and respiratory responses to multiple stimuli including a fall in blood oxygen (hypoxia), a rise in blood carbon dioxide (hypercapnia) and a decrease in blood glucose (hypoglycaemia). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A H Holmes, Dr J Welch, Dr A Coney
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Identifying the importance of age, sex, ethnicity and obesity in establishing cardiovascular-respiratory reflex responses to heat exposure

One of the major threats to human health is climate change and its association with increased exposure to extreme heat. An important effect is an increase in the frequency, duration and intensity of heatwave exposure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A H Holmes, Dr J Welch, Dr A Coney
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSC in Modulation of urinary tract smooth muscle activity by prostanoids

  Research Group: Smooth Muscle Research Group
Applications are invited for an Fully Funded M.Sc. studentship, funded under the CREATE-DkIT Postgraduate Scholarship Programme, within the Smooth Muscle Research Centre in Dundalk Institute of Technology. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Drumm
 18 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRes) – Development of valid, standardised, and reliable methodologies to assess exercise efficiency (Project ID SAS0223)

Exercise efficiency is a key determinant of endurance performance reflecting the ratio of mechanical work output to metabolic energy expenditure (MacDougall, Falconer, & MacIntosh, 2022; Brooks, Gaesser, & Poole, 2024; Hopker et al., 2009). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Bossi, Dr I Gallagher, Prof J Hopker
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

  Research Group: Healthcare Engineering
A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decoding the physiology and pathology of ROCO proteins: Multifunctional hubs of cellular signal transduction

Project overview. This project explores the function of evolutionarily conserved ROCO proteins - large enzymes with critical roles in coordinating intracellular signalling pathways. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Cogo, Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Physiology and mathematical modelling of pharmacodynamics in the human placenta

Medicines regulators are calling for new alternative methods to replace animal testing of in the safety evaluation of pharmaceuticals prescribed to women of childbearing age. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Brownbill, Dr E Doman
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Physics-Informed AI for Multi-Modal Cardiac Imaging and Prognostic Phenotyping

UK applicants only. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for about one-third of all global deaths. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Anjum
 2 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Heat Resilience in the UK: Heatwaves, Female Mental Health, and Physical Activity

London South Bank University (LSBU) is widely recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, both in the UK and internationally. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Bayne, Prof RF de Oliveira, Dr L Zaidell
 3 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(MRes) – Characterising the Physiological Demands of Cyclo-cross | Gravel Racing | Winter Mountain Biking (Project ID SAS0222)

Cyclo-cross combines off-road cycling with intermittent bouts of running, often requiring athletes to dismount, carry, and remount their bikes on varied and technically demanding terrain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Bossi, Dr L Ingram-Sills
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cardiovascular function around the clock: harnessing protective circadian mechanisms towards smarter design of novel retinoid therapies and lifestyle interventions

This exciting project will investigate novel protective cardiac mechanisms and time-of-day circadian information on optimal treatments with the aim of improving cardiovascular health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr VPV Pekovic-Vaughan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Alpha-Synuclein Condensates and Synaptic Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease

  Research Group: Lautenchlager Lab
Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder, with cases projected to more than double by 2050. No disease-modifying treatment strategies exist to date, and mechanistic insights are urgently needed. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Lautenschlaeger
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Intertemporal Processes in Neurocognitive Development

Join a programme of work that aims to build conceptual and empirical bridges between the physiological, psychological, and cultural influences on human adolescent development. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Christakou
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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