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PhD Opportunities
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A-Z of Research Opportunities
Completing a postgraduate research degree at Queen's University offers you the opportunity to develop your research skills and prove yourself as a researcher. During your time here, you will carry out research that has an impact on people across the globe.
For guidance on how to complete your application for postgraduate research
follow our Steps to Apply
before you submit an application.
If you require any further support, please contact:
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences –
askAHSS@qub.ac.uk
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences –
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences –
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Queen's Business School –
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County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary
School of Law
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
17 July 2026
School of Law
Funded
Open
1
1784300400
Wolfson Fund
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
15 May 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Open
1
1778842800
NINE Northern Ireland and North East of England DTP
Queen's Business School, School of Arts, English and Languages, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, School of Law, School of Natural and Built Environment, School of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
22 January 2021
Queen's Business School, School of Arts, English and Languages, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, School of Law, School of Natural and Built Environment, School of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Closed
1
1611331200
The Hugh Wisnom Scholarship
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Closed
1
The Soulby Research Fund
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Closed
1
NINE Northern Ireland and North East of England DTP
Queen's Business School, School of Arts, English and Languages, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, School of Law, School of Natural and Built Environment, School of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
20 January 2025
Queen's Business School, School of Arts, English and Languages, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, School of Law, School of Natural and Built Environment, School of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Closed
1
1737388800
CITI-GENS MSCA COFUND Doctoral Training Programme
Queen's Business School, School of Arts, English and Languages, School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, School of Law, School of Mathematics and Physics, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, School of Natural and Built Environment, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Pharmacy, School of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
10 July 2020
Queen's Business School, School of Arts, English and Languages, School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, School of Law, School of Mathematics and Physics, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, School of Natural and Built Environment, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Pharmacy, School of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Closed
1
1594396800
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Photonic Integration & Advanced Data Storage (PIADS)
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, School of Mathematics and Physics
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
31 March 2020
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Closed
1
1585666800
QUARTILES Doctoral Landscape Awards
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
19 February 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Closed
1
1739980800
Queen’s University/China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarships
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
21 January 2025
Funded
Closed
1
1737503100
Local Skills Development Award - Financial Awards for Skill Development - 2023 - 2024
Queen's Business School, School of Arts, English and Languages, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, School of Law, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
01 June 2024
Queen's Business School, School of Arts, English and Languages, School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, School of Law, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Closed
1
1717282500
Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) Enterprise Fellowship
School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, School of Mathematics and Physics, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, School of Natural and Built Environment, School of Pharmacy
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
29 August 2023
School of Biological Sciences, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, School of Mathematics and Physics, School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, School of Natural and Built Environment, School of Pharmacy
Funded
Closed
1
1693293000
Faculty DfE International Scholarship
School of Biological Sciences, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
14 March 2022
School of Biological Sciences, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery
Funded
Closed
1
1647302340
North South Postgraduate Scholarships
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
13 May 2021
Funded
Closed
1
1620918000
Canadian Centennial Scholarship Fund
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
08 March 2020
Funded
Closed
1
1583711940
DAERA Postgraduate Studentships
School of Biological Sciences
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
25 February 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Closed
1
1582675140
Data-Driven Decisions: Transforming Urgent Care Patient Outcomes and Resource Allocation for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Laura Boyle
Supervisor
Dr Laura Boyle
Funding
Funded
CAST Studentship with NI Ambulance Service
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Mathematics
Open
2
1777503600
Ultra-fast atomic dynamics in X-ray FEL light
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor Hugo Van Der Hart
Supervisor
Professor Hugo Van Der Hart
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Generation of Exotically Polarised Light to Manipulate Matter
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Experimental
Dr Jason Greenwood
Supervisor
Dr Jason Greenwood
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Protecting the Final Optic: Experimental Approaches to Debris Characterization and control for Next-Generation Inertial Fusion Energy Reactors
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Inertial confinement fusion ; laser-plasma interactions ; high-power lasers
Dr Charlotte Palmer
Supervisor
Dr Charlotte Palmer
Funding
Funded
EPS DTP
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Radiation damage in the wide band gap semiconductor Ga2O3
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Lorenzo Stella
Supervisor
Dr Lorenzo Stella
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Mathematical models for cancer invasion
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Anna Zhigun
Supervisor
Dr Anna Zhigun
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Mathematics
Closed
2
1770940800
Generating functor calculi
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr David Barnes
Supervisor
Dr David Barnes
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Mathematics
Closed
2
1770940800
Template-Free MCMC Reconstruction of Single Molecule Imaging Data
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Hannah Mitchell
Supervisor
Dr Hannah Mitchell
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Mathematics
Open
2
1770940800
Traffic modelling and network infrastructures planning in the era of EVs and CAVs
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Salissou Moutari
Supervisor
Dr Salissou Moutari
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Mathematics
Closed
2
1770940800
Tensor Triangular Geometry for functor calculus
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Scott Balchin
Supervisor
Dr Scott Balchin
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Mathematics
Closed
2
1770940800
Semi-Cartan inclusions
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Ying-Fen Lin
Supervisor
Dr Ying-Fen Lin
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Mathematics
Closed
2
1770940800
Skewed-Polarisation Absorption Spectroscopy
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Andrew Brown
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Brown
Funding
Unfunded
TBC
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Ultrabright Sources of Attosecond Pulses
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Mark Yeung
Supervisor
Dr Mark Yeung
Funding
Unfunded
TBC
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Mathematical epidemiology
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Gabor Kiss
Supervisor
Dr Gabor Kiss
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Mathematics
Closed
2
1770940800
Ion sources for Fast Ignition of fusion fuel
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor Marco Borghesi
Supervisor
Professor Marco Borghesi
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Automation of high repetition rate high-power lasers for industrial applications
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
High-power lasers, industrial applications, x-rays, positrons, gamma-rays, wakefield acceleration, m
Professor Gianluca Sarri
Supervisor
Professor Gianluca Sarri
Funding
Funded
EPS DTP
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Next-Gen Pulsed Therapeutics — Compact Laser-Driven Ion Accelerators for Future Medicine and beyond
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Satyabrata Kar
Supervisor
Dr Satyabrata Kar
Funding
Unfunded
Awaiting funding
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Instrumentation at the forefront of solar physics: probing sunspot dynamics at the highest resolutions
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor David Jess
Supervisor
Professor David Jess
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1768521600
Compact Laser-Driven Neutron Beamline for Advanced Applications in Science and Healthcare
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Satyabrata Kar
Supervisor
Dr Satyabrata Kar
Funding
Funded
CAST
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Artificial Intelligence for Solar Spectropolarimetric Inversions
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Ryan Campbell
Supervisor
Dr Ryan Campbell
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1768521600
Project title: Spectrum formation in the most luminous transients: confronting data with models
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Matt Nicholl
Supervisor
Dr Matt Nicholl
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1768521600
Ferroelectrics in Multilayer Ceramic Capacitor Structures
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor Marty Gregg
Supervisor
Professor Marty Gregg
Funding
Funded
EPS DTP
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Probing dipole instabilities in the ultrafast ionization of molecules
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Dan Dundas
Supervisor
Dr Dan Dundas
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Ultrafast interaction of ionising radiation in matter: tracking material damage and breakdown.
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor Brendan Dromey
Supervisor
Professor Brendan Dromey
Funding
Funded
Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Exploring Dipolar Skyrmion Sheets at Ferroelectric Interfaces
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor Marty Gregg
Supervisor
Professor Marty Gregg
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Exploring Our Solar System Through the New Discoveries from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Megan Schwamb
Supervisor
Dr Megan Schwamb
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1768521600
Rapid Solar Variability and the Effect on Earth’s Ionosphere
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Ryan Milligan
Supervisor
Dr Ryan Milligan
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1768521600
Spatio-temporal coupling in high intensity lasers
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Matthew Streeter
Supervisor
Dr Matthew Streeter
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
The Terra Hunting Experiment
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor Chris Watson
Supervisor
Professor Chris Watson
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1768521600
Combined First-Principles and Machine-Learning Approach to Real-Time Nonlinear Spectroscopies
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Myrta Gruening
Supervisor
Dr Myrta Gruening
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Does classical nucleation theory provide an accurate description for nucleation in metals?
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Gareth Tribello
Supervisor
Dr Gareth Tribello
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Simulating domain structure in perovskites using machine learning and molecular dynamics
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Gareth Tribello
Supervisor
Dr Gareth Tribello
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
An ATLAS for understanding carbohydrate chemistry
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Gareth Tribello
Supervisor
Dr Gareth Tribello
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Exploring domain wall continuity in polycrystalline ferroelectrics
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Miryam Arredondo
Supervisor
Dr Miryam Arredondo
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Vibrational Spectroscopy for Water Treatment
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr David Wilkins
Supervisor
Dr David Wilkins
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Longitudinal analysis of athlete development in youth team sports
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor David Jess
Supervisor
Professor David Jess
Funding
Unfunded
To be confirmed
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1768521600
A Dirac R-matrix approach to the determination of opacities.
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor Connor Ballance
Supervisor
Professor Connor Ballance
Funding
Unfunded
N.A
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Unfunded
Physics
Open
2
1768521600
PhD in Theoretical many-body physics and quantum chemistry: Many-body theory and computation of low-energy antimatter interactions with matter and light [within ERC-funded research group].
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor Dermot Green
Supervisor
Professor Dermot Green
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
2 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Physics
Open
2
1769990400
Laser-driven high-repetition rate particle and photon sources for energy-transfer Applications
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor Gianluca Sarri
Supervisor
Professor Gianluca Sarri
Funding
Funded
QUB/DSTL
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Physics
Open
2
1770940800
Spatio-temporal modelling of bovine tuberculosis across Northern Ireland.
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Hannah Mitchell
Supervisor
Dr Hannah Mitchell
Funding
Funded
DAFM - DAERA
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Mathematics
Open
2
1777503600
Accelerating Clinical Trials: From Protocol to System Readiness Using Interoperability Standards and Intelligent Automation
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor Adele Marshall
Supervisor
Professor Adele Marshall
Funding
Funded
CAST Studentship
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Mathematics
Open
2
1772150400
Machine Learning for Heusler Alloys in Spintronic Devices
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Machine learning computer simulations
Dr David Wilkins
Supervisor
Dr David Wilkins
Funding
Funded
EPS DTP partnering with Seagate.
Application deadline
31 March 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Physics
Closed
2
1774911600
Paediatric T&O Theatre Optimization Through Epic Data Analytics: Trauma Impact Modelling and Scheduling Optimization for RBHSC with Regional Application
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Professor Adele Marshall
Supervisor
Professor Adele Marshall
Funding
Funded
CAST Studentship
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Mathematics
Open
2
1777503600
Statistical Innovations in Robust Location-Scale Joint Modelling for Predictive Analytics in Critical Care
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
Dr Lisa McFetridge
Supervisor
Dr Lisa McFetridge
Funding
Funded
CAST DfE
Application deadline
17 April 2026
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Mathematics
Open
2
1776380400
Post-adoption reunions and rejections: A critical analysis of identity rights and inter-generational impacts in Northern Ireland
School of Law | PHD
adoption identity rights inter-generational impacts Northern Ireland
Dr Alice Diver
Supervisor
Dr Alice Diver
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
10 March 2026
School of Law
Funded
Law
Open
2
1773100800
Survivor Stories: Creative Writing to Reframe Violence Against Women and Girls
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Violence Against Women and Girls; Survivor-centred narratives; Literary trauma studies
Dr Stephanie Lehner
Supervisor
Dr Stephanie Lehner
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
English
Closed
2
1768521600
Immersive Applications to aid Cognitive Development in Autistic Children
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Immersive, Games Technologies, Autism, Behavioural Analysis, Intervention, Emotional Regulation
Darragh Lydon
Supervisor
Darragh Lydon
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Games Technologies
Closed
2
1769731200
Re-Sounding Identities: VR Music-Making & Storytelling with Asylum-Seeking Communities
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
VR/XR, music, Asylum seeking communities, immersive storytelling, co-design, socially engaged practi
Dr Kim-Marie Spence
Supervisor
Dr Kim-Marie Spence
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Arts Management and Cultural Policy
Closed
2
1769731200
Re-Sounding Identities: VR Music-Making & Storytelling with Asylum-Seeking Communities
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
VR/XR, music, Asylum seeking communities, immersive storytelling, co-design, socially engaged practi
Professor Franziska Schroeder
Supervisor
Professor Franziska Schroeder
Funding
Funded
CAST
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Music
Closed
2
1769731200
Fighting Words NI, fostering creativity: evaluating the impact of a model of creative writing facilitation for young people
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Creativity, writing, education, children, young people, creative writing, arts-based learning
Dr Jane Lugea
Supervisor
Dr Jane Lugea
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
English
Closed
2
1769731200
Social Forgetting and Protestant Re-engagements with the Irish Language in Belfast
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Gaeilge, Irish Language, Irish and Celtic Studies, TURAS, Irish Studies, Cultural Memory, Social For
Dr Marcas Mac Coinnigh
Supervisor
Dr Marcas Mac Coinnigh
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Irish & Celtic
Closed
2
1769731200
AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP) studentship with National Museums NI
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Linguistics
Prof Joan Rahilly
Supervisor
Prof Joan Rahilly
Funding
Funded
AHRC
Application deadline
20 April 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Linguistics
Closed
2
1776639600
Are children’s intuitions about ownership impacted by concerns for human flourishing?
School of Psychology | PHD
Ownership; development; children; human flourishing; ownership obligations
Professor Aidan Feeney
Supervisor
Professor Aidan Feeney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Lost in Thought: Exploring Children's Awareness of Mind Wandering
School of Psychology | PHD
attention, mind wandering, metacognition, cognitive development, academic achievement
Dr Agnieszka Graham
Supervisor
Dr Agnieszka Graham
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Words for Feelings: Exploring the Development of Emotional Granularity in Children and Adolescents
School of Psychology | PHD
emotional granularity, child and adolescent development, child and adolescent mental health
Dr Agnieszka Graham
Supervisor
Dr Agnieszka Graham
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Children's Understanding of Emotion Words
School of Psychology | PHD
Emotional development, emotion vocabulary, emotional granularity
Dr Agnieszka Graham
Supervisor
Dr Agnieszka Graham
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Neural Signatures of Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease
School of Psychology | PHD
Parkinson’s Disease; Balance; Gait; Freezing of gait; Electroencephalography;
Dr Andrew Monaghan
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Monaghan
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Cognitive and Motor Set-Shifting in Aging
School of Psychology | PHD
Aging; Balance Control; Falls Risk; Cognitive-Motor Set-Shifting; Attentional Switching; Alpha React
Dr Andrew Monaghan
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Monaghan
Funding
Funded
potentially DfE/School funded
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1772150400
Collective victimhood, imagined futures, and the constitutional status of Northern Ireland
School of Psychology | PHD
Psychology ; Social psychology; Political psychology; qualitative
Dr Andrew McNeill
Supervisor
Dr Andrew McNeill
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1738886400
Inclusivity in Higher Education: Exploring Contexts, Barriers, and Facilitators of Positive Student Experiences
School of Psychology | PHD
Pedagogy; Student Experience; Curriculum Design; Diversity; Inclusivity; Neurodiversity; Accessible
Dr Aideen McParland
Supervisor
Dr Aideen McParland
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Beyond Labels: Mapping Early Dimensions of Neurodivergence in Infancy
School of Psychology | PHD
Dr Anna Truzzi
Supervisor
Dr Anna Truzzi
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Developing and Validating a Mobile Health Tool for Predicting Postpartum Depression Symptoms
School of Psychology | PHD
Post partum depression, PPD, app, technology
Dr Anna Truzzi
Supervisor
Dr Anna Truzzi
Funding
Funded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1772150400
Two halves make a whole: Exploring the role of the families in caring for police officers with occupational related psychological distress.
School of Psychology | PHD
health, well-being, trauma
Professor Cherie Armour
Supervisor
Professor Cherie Armour
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Identifying psychological mechanisms which promote resilience post-trauma.
School of Psychology | PHD
trauma, PTSD, mental health, resilience
Professor Cherie Armour
Supervisor
Professor Cherie Armour
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
A mixed-methods investigation of the mechanisms linking domestic violence and abuse (DVA) to obesity
School of Psychology | PHD
Eating Disorder; Obesity; Trauma; Domestic Violence; Childhood Abuse; PTSD; Shame; Body Image
Professor Cherie Armour
Supervisor
Professor Cherie Armour
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Developing Effective Monitoring Frameworks and Tools for Interventions that Target Attitudinal and Behavioural Changes and Inform the Strategic Framework to End Violence against Women and Girls
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work | PHD
Professor Dirk Schubotz
Supervisor
Professor Dirk Schubotz
Funding
Funded
DfE funded CAST
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Closed
2
1769731200
Developing Effective Monitoring Frameworks and Tools for Interventions that Target Attitudinal and Behavioural Changes and Inform the Strategic Framework to End Violence against Women and Girls
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work | PHD
Professor Dirk Schubotz
Supervisor
Professor Dirk Schubotz
Funding
Funded
DfE Funded
Application deadline
17 April 2026
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Open
2
1776380400
Finding “home” in a cultural landscape of migration and belonging
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
History, public history, migration, letters, popular history, diaspora
Dr Sophie Cooper
Supervisor
Dr Sophie Cooper
Funding
Funded
CAST Collaborative Studentship
Application deadline
10 March 2025
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
History
Closed
2
1741564800
Ulster-Americans: Ulster immigrant life in an American city tenement, 1840-1910
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Museum Studies, Migration, Material Culture, Irish Diaspora, Ulster, History
Dr Sophie Cooper
Supervisor
Dr Sophie Cooper
Funding
Funded
AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership (CDP)
Application deadline
21 May 2025
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
History
Closed
2
1747782000
Belfast’s ‘bad girls’ and gender-based discrimination, c.1870-1920
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Women; history; sexuality; gender; crime; deviance;
Professor Elaine Farell
Supervisor
Professor Elaine Farell
Funding
Funded
DfECollaborative Studentship
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
History
Closed
2
1768262400
Observing the Heavens from the ‘Periphery’: Astronomy in Ireland 1640-1830
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
History, Astronomy, Culture, Scientific Revolution,
Dr Leonie Hannan
Supervisor
Dr Leonie Hannan
Funding
Funded
DfE Collaborative Studentship
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
History
Closed
2
1768262400
Our Place: Our Stories: History and Placemaking among Belfast's Underserved Communities
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
History, public history, participatory action research, engaged research, community history, contest
Professor Olwen Purdue
Supervisor
Professor Olwen Purdue
Funding
Funded
DfECollaborative Studentship
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
History
Closed
2
1768262400
It all adds up – Supporting children’s arithmetic from the start
School of Psychology | PHD
Mathematical equivalence; early arithmetic; equals sign understanding; early intervention; numerical
Dr Chang Xu
Supervisor
Dr Chang Xu
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Identifying as “Other”: Disidentification with Traditional Identities in a Divided Society
School of Psychology | PHD
Identity and Intergroup Relations, Social Identity Approach, Identification, Disidentification, Post
Dr Danielle Blaylock
Supervisor
Dr Danielle Blaylock
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Transgenerational Contact: Exploring how a Child’s Positive Intergroup Relationships Improves Parental Intergroup Attitudes and Behaviours
School of Psychology | PHD
Identity and Intergroup Relations, Intergroup Contact, Extended Contact, Dyadic Relationships, Post-
Dr Danielle Blaylock
Supervisor
Dr Danielle Blaylock
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Integrated education in post-Agreement Northern Ireland
School of Psychology | PHD
Integration, education, children, intergroup contact, social attitudes
Dr Danielle Blaylock
Supervisor
Dr Danielle Blaylock
Funding
Funded
DfE (CAST)
Application deadline
12 February 2024
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1707696000
The Double-Edged Sword of Identity: Investigating Whether Single-Identity Work in Northern Ireland Reinforces Boundaries or Builds Bridges to Contact
School of Psychology | PHD
Social identity, divided societies, intergroup contact, Northern Ireland, social cohesion
Dr Danielle Blaylock
Supervisor
Dr Danielle Blaylock
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - Arts Management
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Professor Aoife McGrath
Supervisor
Professor Aoife McGrath
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Arts Management and Cultural Policy
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - Media and Broadcast
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Professor Aoife McGrath
Supervisor
Professor Aoife McGrath
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Media and Broadcast
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - Drama
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Professor Aoife McGrath
Supervisor
Professor Aoife McGrath
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Drama
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - English
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Dr Justin Livingstone
Supervisor
Dr Justin Livingstone
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
English
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - Film Studies
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Professor Aoife McGrath
Supervisor
Professor Aoife McGrath
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Film Studies
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - French
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Dr Claire Moran
Supervisor
Dr Claire Moran
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
French
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - Interpreting
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Dr Abdel-Wahab Khalifa
Supervisor
Dr Abdel-Wahab Khalifa
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Interpreting
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - Irish and Celtic
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Dr Claire Moran
Supervisor
Dr Claire Moran
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Irish & Celtic
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships
School of Law | PHD
DfE, global, business, economic, environment, justice, sustainable, tech, AI, rural development
School of Law Academic Staff
Supervisor
School of Law Academic Staff
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
10 March 2026
School of Law
Funded
Law
Open
2
1773100800
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - Linguistics
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Dr Justin Livingstone
Supervisor
Dr Justin Livingstone
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Linguistics
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - Lusophone
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Dr Claire Moran
Supervisor
Dr Claire Moran
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Lusophone
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - Games Technologies
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Professor Aoife McGrath
Supervisor
Professor Aoife McGrath
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Games Technologies
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - Spanish
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Dr Claire Moran
Supervisor
Dr Claire Moran
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Spanish
Closed
2
1768262400
DfE Fully Funded PhD Studentships - Translation
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Dr Abdel-Wahab Khalifa
Supervisor
Dr Abdel-Wahab Khalifa
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Translation
Closed
2
1768262400
Improving reading outcomes for children with SEN in Northern Ireland
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work | PHD
reading SEN children
Professor Allen Thurston
Supervisor
Professor Allen Thurston
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Education
Closed
2
1769731200
Young people and qualification reform in NI – policy reform to create a brighter and more equal future in educational attainment
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work | PHD
qualification education
Professor Jannette Elwood
Supervisor
Professor Jannette Elwood
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Education
Closed
2
1769731200
Assessing PSNI Officer Numbers: Optimum Numbers for Operational Demand?
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work | PHD
policing crime criminology
Dr John Topping
Supervisor
Dr John Topping
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Closed
2
1769731200
Exploring links between welfare inequality and abuse of women with care and support needs.
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work | PHD
deprivation adult safeguarding
Professor Lorna Montgomery
Supervisor
Professor Lorna Montgomery
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Social Work
Closed
2
1769731200
Social Infrastructure- The Role Community Anchor Organisations Overview
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work | PHD
Professor Kathryn Higgins
Supervisor
Professor Kathryn Higgins
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
14 April 2026
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Social Work
Open
2
1776121200
Developing Measurement Tools for Community-Academic Partnerships: Building Capacity, Sustainability, and Replication Across Place
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work | PHD
Professor Kathryn Higgins
Supervisor
Professor Kathryn Higgins
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
14 April 2026
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Social Work
Open
2
1776121200
Creative Practices and Processes for Building Safer Communities.
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Arts, music, theatre, conflict transformation, peacebuilding, socially engaged, inclusion, divided c
Professor Fiona Magowan
Supervisor
Professor Fiona Magowan
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
Anthropological Studies
Closed
2
1768262400
Migrants, Refugees and Housing
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Housing; migrants; refugees; wellbeing; integration; materiality
Dr Evi Chatzipanagiotidou
Supervisor
Dr Evi Chatzipanagiotidou
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
Anthropological Studies
Closed
2
1768262400
Childcare provision in late twentieth-century Northern Ireland (1960s-1990s)
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
History of the child, childcare, gender and social history, history of the family
Dr Niamh Cullen
Supervisor
Dr Niamh Cullen
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
History
Closed
2
1768262400
Is Misogynistic Speech Hate Speech? Misogyny, Power, and the Boundaries of Expression
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Hate speech; freedom of speech; political philosophy; political theory; misogyny; feminism
Dr Suzanne Whitten
Supervisor
Dr Suzanne Whitten
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
Philosophy
Closed
2
1768262400
Art and enhancing community engagement with and support for net zero and climate action
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Arts, creativity, climate action, community climate action, climate literacy, net zero
Professor John Barry
Supervisor
Professor John Barry
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
Politics
Closed
2
1768262400
Online Misogyny and radicalisation: Ending violence against women and girls
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Online Misogyny, Radicalisation, Technology, Violence, Politics
Dr Mike Bourne
Supervisor
Dr Mike Bourne
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
Politics
Closed
2
1768262400
The Politics of Belonging in Housing for Asylum Seekers in Belfast & N Ireland
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Asylum Seekers; Migration; Housing; Belonging; Integration
Dr Heather Johnson
Supervisor
Dr Heather Johnson
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
Politics
Closed
2
1768262400
Global drivers of fossil fuel demand in the Net Zero transition
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Net Zero; fossil fuels; energy transition; global economy
Dr Stefan Andreasson
Supervisor
Dr Stefan Andreasson
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
Politics
Closed
2
1768262400
Public Consultation and Policy-Making
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Politics; Political science; Policy; Public consultation; Democracy; Government
Dr Jamie Pow
Supervisor
Dr Jamie Pow
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
9 March 2026
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
Politics
Open
2
1773014400
The mediating role of trauma appraisals following potentially traumatic life events
School of Psychology | PHD
Trauma Appraisal, Trauma, Resilience, Posttraumatic Growth
Professor Donncha Hanna
Supervisor
Professor Donncha Hanna
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Developing Trauma Informed Care principles for Health Professionals
School of Psychology | PHD
Trauma, Trauma Informed Care, Health Care Professionals
Professor Donncha Hanna
Supervisor
Professor Donncha Hanna
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Mental Health Priorities of People Living with Parkinson’s: a PD-LIFE project.
School of Psychology | PHD
Parkinson’s, mental health, health, stigma, exercise and dance.
Professor Donncha Hanna
Supervisor
Professor Donncha Hanna
Funding
Funded
Higher Education Authority of Ireland, PD Life pro
Application deadline
29 May 2026
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Open
2
1780009200
Retrodirective antenna technology for fast tracking of supersonic platforms
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Microwave antennas, Phased arrays, Projectiles, Microwave communication
Dr Neil Buchanan
Supervisor
Dr Neil Buchanan
Funding
Funded
EPSRC iCASE
Application deadline
None specified
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
AI-driven Radio Frequency Semiconductor On-wafer Measurement System for Future Industrial Applications
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Semiconductor, Radio-frequency, MMIC, On-wafer, Probe, Transistor, Millimetre-wave, Terahertz, CMOS
Prof Simon Cotton
Supervisor
Prof Simon Cotton
Funding
Funded
DFE CAST
Application deadline
30 October 2025
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1761782400
Virtual-Reality Enhanced BCI Neurofeedback for Stress Management
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
BCI, EEG, Machine Learning, Neurofeedback, Signal Processing, Stress, Virtual Reality
Dr Alain Desire Bigirimana
Supervisor
Dr Alain Desire Bigirimana
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Direct 48-1V High Efficiency Integrated Power Converter for AI Processor Chiplet Applications in Data Centres
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI Processors, High-Efficiency Converter, 48-1 V, Chiplet Power, Data Centres.
Dr Ahmad Elkhateb
Supervisor
Dr Ahmad Elkhateb
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Adaptive Quasi-Class-DE Driver for Multi-Element High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Arrays for Medical Imaging
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
HIFU Array, Adaptive Quasi-Class-DE, Multi-Channel Driver, Medical Imaging, Power Electronics.
Dr Ahmad Elkhateb
Supervisor
Dr Ahmad Elkhateb
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Addressing Challenges of Multi-Modal Data Analysis in Application to Precision Medicine
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI, Machine Learning, Precision Medicine, Multi-modal Data
Dr Anna Jurek-Loughrey
Supervisor
Dr Anna Jurek-Loughrey
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Advanced AI Methods for Analysing Nutritional Influences on Cognitive and Mental Health
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI, Machine Learning, Mental Health
Dr Anna Jurek-Loughrey
Supervisor
Dr Anna Jurek-Loughrey
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Hardware assisted homomorphic encryption (HE) acceleration
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
CKKS, Homomorphic Encryption, Hardware Accelerator, FPGA, ASIC, FHE, SHE, Privacy-Preserving
Dr Ayesha Khalid
Supervisor
Dr Ayesha Khalid
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
A Scalable and Agile Quantum-Safe Hybrid Authenticated Key Exchange (HAKE)
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Authenticated key exchange (AKE), hybrid key exchange (AKE), provable security, protocol analysis
Dr Ayesha Khalid
Supervisor
Dr Ayesha Khalid
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Quantum-Safe and Privacy-Preserving Federated Learning for Remote Healthcare IoT
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Remote healthcare, IoT, Federated learning, Quantum safe, privacy preservation
Dr Arnab Kumar Biswas
Supervisor
Dr Arnab Kumar Biswas
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Federated Trust and Privacy Optimization for Decentralized IoT Networks
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Federated Learning, IoT Security, Privacy, Trust, Edge Computing, Federated Learning, IoT Security
Dr Arnab Kumar Biswas
Supervisor
Dr Arnab Kumar Biswas
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Efficient and Privacy-preserving Methods to Leverage and Improve Foundational Models for Tabular Data
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
foundational models, vision-language models, large language models, robustness.
Dr Awais Rauf
Supervisor
Dr Awais Rauf
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Efficient and Robust Utilization of Video-Language Foundational Models
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
foundational models, vision-language models, large language models, robustness.
Dr Awais Rauf
Supervisor
Dr Awais Rauf
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Application-Specific Computer Arithmetic for Efficient SoC-Based FPGA AI Accelerators
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Computer Arithmetic, FPGA, SoC, AI accelerator.
Dr Amir Sabbagh Molahosseini
Supervisor
Dr Amir Sabbagh Molahosseini
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Privacy-Preserving AI with Enhanced Arithmetic Efficiency on SoC-Based FPGAs
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Computer Arithmetic, FPGA, Homomorphic Encryption, Privacy-Preserving AI.
Dr Amir Sabbagh Molahosseini
Supervisor
Dr Amir Sabbagh Molahosseini
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Effectiveness of micro shuffling to Side-channel analysis in Quantum Safe implementations on microcontroller for lightweight crypto implementation
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Post Quantum Cryptographic, Quantum Safe crypto, Side-channel analysis, SCA, SCA countermeasure
Dr Anh-Tuan Hoang
Supervisor
Dr Anh-Tuan Hoang
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Explainable machine learning (ML) models for side-channel analysis (SCA)
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Side-channel analysis, SCA, SCA countermeasure, Explainable machine learning, Post Quantum
Dr Anh-Tuan Hoang
Supervisor
Dr Anh-Tuan Hoang
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Context Awareness Enhancement of Physical layer Security Schemes in Multi-user 6G Wireless Networks
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
6G, Physical layer, wireless security, multi-user system, multi-antenna, URLLC, mMTC, beamforming.
Dr Muhammad Ali Babar Abbasi
Supervisor
Dr Muhammad Ali Babar Abbasi
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Antenna Characterization for Advanced Beamforming Hardware at Millimeter-waves
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
6G, Physical layer, wireless security, multi-user system, multi-antenna, URLLC, mMTC, beamforming.
Dr Muhammad Ali Babar Abbasi
Supervisor
Dr Muhammad Ali Babar Abbasi
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Enhancing Safety, Reliability, and Robustness in Large Language and Multimodal Large Language Models
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Large Language Models, Multimodal Large Language Models, AI Safety, Robustness Analysis
Dr Chen Feng
Supervisor
Dr Chen Feng
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Advancing Robust Artificial Intelligence for Transformative Healthcare Applications
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI in Healthcare, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Explainable AI, Federated Learning
Dr Chen Feng
Supervisor
Dr Chen Feng
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Dual-Functional Millimeter-Wave Antennas for Integrated Sensing and Communication in 6G Networks
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
6G, Millimeter-Wave Antennas, MIMO, Integrated Sensing and Communication, Radar, RIS, Beam-steering
Dr Chao Gu
Supervisor
Dr Chao Gu
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Sub-Terahertz Antennas for 3D Heterogeneous Integration
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Sub-Terahertz, 3D Heterogeneous Packaging, Phased Array, Antenna-in Package, III-V
Dr Chao Gu
Supervisor
Dr Chao Gu
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Dual-band Fusion Enhanced Integrated Sensing and Communications in Industrial Internet of Things
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Industry 5.0, ISAC, IIoT, antenna design, channel characterisation, system prototype
Dr Chao Gu
Supervisor
Dr Chao Gu
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Toward Scalable and Trustworthy Cryptography for Privacy-Preserving Data Analysis
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Encryption, privacy, cryptography, hardware design, encrypted data analysis
Dr Ciara Rafferty
Supervisor
Dr Ciara Rafferty
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Accelerating and Securing HE-Friendly ciphers for efficient privacy-preserving computation using Hardware.
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Cryptography; cyber security; homomorphic;
Dr Ciara Rafferty
Supervisor
Dr Ciara Rafferty
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Incremental Processing for Evolving Data and Knowledge
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Incremental processing
Dr Chao Tian
Supervisor
Dr Chao Tian
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Privacy-Preserving and Fair Query Answering
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Privacy and fairness
Dr Chao Tian
Supervisor
Dr Chao Tian
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Hardware Security in Artificial Intelligence Integrated IoT (AIoT)
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Approximate Computing; Artificial Intelligence; IoT; Hardware Security
Dr Chongyan Gu
Supervisor
Dr Chongyan Gu
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
AI-assisted Hardware Security for Heterogeneous Integration
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Hardware Security; Artificial Intelligence; Heterogeneous Integration; Chiplet
Dr Chongyan Gu
Supervisor
Dr Chongyan Gu
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Augmenting Software Engineers with AI: Models, Methods, and Evidence for Effective Human-AI Collaboration
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI software engineering, LLM assistants, productivity, maintainability, security
Dr David Cutting
Supervisor
Dr David Cutting
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Requirements Engineering in an AI Era: Investigating the Relationship Between Software Requirements and Prompt Engineering in Generative AI-assisted Development
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Requirements engineering, prompt engineering, AI-assisted development, LLMs, AI SE
Dr David Cutting
Supervisor
Dr David Cutting
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Measurements in Low Inertia Power Systems
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Low Inertia, Power Systems, Time-Synchronised Measurement, EMT, Smart Grids
Dr David Laverty
Supervisor
Dr David Laverty
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Trustworthy Time Transfer for Critical National Infrastructure
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Time Synchronisation, Critical Infrastructure, GNSS Vulnerability, Cyber Security, Holdover
Dr David Laverty
Supervisor
Dr David Laverty
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
FERNS Doctoral Network: Energy- and precision-aware computing for disposable sensors
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Intermittent computing, transprecision computing, operating systems, runtime systems
Prof Hans Vandierendonck
Supervisor
Prof Hans Vandierendonck
Funding
Funded
EU MSCA Doctoral Network “FERNS”
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1765497600
CDT Fort - Trustworthy AI for Secure Future Open Networks Research Theme
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Prof Jesus Martinez del Rincon
Supervisor
Prof Jesus Martinez del Rincon
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Open
2
1777503600
CDT Fort - Space/Terrestrial Comms and Security Research Theme
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Prof Jesus Martinez del Rincon
Supervisor
Prof Jesus Martinez del Rincon
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Open
2
1777503600
CDT Fort - AI-assisted Physical Layer Security Research Theme
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Prof Jesus Martinez del Rincon
Supervisor
Prof Jesus Martinez del Rincon
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Open
2
1777503600
CDT Fort - Secure and Trustworthy Hardware Research Theme
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Prof Jesus Martinez del Rincon
Supervisor
Prof Jesus Martinez del Rincon
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Open
2
1777503600
Intelligent and Secure Cell-Free Massive MIMO for Beyond 5G
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
6G, Beyond 5G, cell-free massive MIMO, machine learning, physical layer security, signal processing
Prof Hien Quoc Ngo
Supervisor
Prof Hien Quoc Ngo
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Machine Learning-Driven Integrated Sensing and Communication for Next-Generation Wireless Networks
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
6G, Beyond 5G, integrated sensing and communication, massive MIMO, machine learning, sensing
Prof Hien Quoc Ngo
Supervisor
Prof Hien Quoc Ngo
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Hybrid Silicon Carbide and Graphene structures for Passive Cooling of High-Power Microelectronics Devices
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Silicon carbide, graphene, passive cooling, thermal management
Dr Hamza Shakeel
Supervisor
Dr Hamza Shakeel
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
High-Performance Graph Processing
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
High-performance computing, graph processing, computer architecture
Prof Hans Vandierendonck
Supervisor
Prof Hans Vandierendonck
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Code generation and performance explanation of HPC kernels
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
High-performance computing, performance engineering, machine learning, compilation
Prof Hans Vandierendonck
Supervisor
Prof Hans Vandierendonck
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
World Modelling for Multivariate Financial Time Series
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Multivariate time series, World modelling, JEPA, Time series foundational models, Point-in-time
Prof Hui Wang
Supervisor
Prof Hui Wang
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Hybrid Co-packaging of a PIC with Miniature Free-Space Optical Elements
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Hybrid integration, Photonic Integrated Circuits, Glass manufacturing
Dr Hamza Shakeel
Supervisor
Dr Hamza Shakeel
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Open
2
1777503600
Beyond Confidence Scores: Introspective, Sequence-Aware Runtime Monitoring for ADS Perception Safety
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Autonomous systems, driving, perception, computer vision, safety, explainability
Dr Hakan Yekta Yatbaz
Supervisor
Dr Hakan Yekta Yatbaz
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Supply Chain Security for Open-Source Generative AI Models
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI Security, Supply Chain, Generative AI
Dr Ihsen Alouani
Supervisor
Dr Ihsen Alouani
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Machine Unlearning in Generative Models with Formal Privacy Guarantees
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI Security, Supply Chain, Generative AI
Dr Ihsen Alouani
Supervisor
Dr Ihsen Alouani
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Reconfigurable Holographic Metasurfaces for Electromagnetic Wave Manipulation
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Antennas, metamaterials, metasurfaces, holography, programmable antennas, microwaves
Prof Okan Yurduseven
Supervisor
Prof Okan Yurduseven
Funding
Funded
UKRI IDLA
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Open
2
1777503600
Learning to engineer drugs
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
machine learning, drug discovery, GPCR, receptor, graph neural network,
Prof Iain Styles
Supervisor
Prof Iain Styles
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Physics-informed Neural Networks for Model-based Image Analysis
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Imaging, computer vision, physics-informed networks, neural networks, modelling, simulation
Prof Iain Styles
Supervisor
Prof Iain Styles
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Real-Time Event-Driven Analytics for Retinomorphic Cameras: Algorithms & Implementations.
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Signal processing, machine learning, event-based processing, neuromorphic algorithms, real-time.
Prof John McAllister
Supervisor
Prof John McAllister
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Neuromorphic Machine Learning for Embedded Devices at the Edge
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Machine learning; embedded software and hardware; edge computing; neuromorphic computing
Prof John McAllister
Supervisor
Prof John McAllister
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
AI-Driven Joint Compute-Communication Optimisation in 6G Networks
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI-Driven Optimisation, Compute Continuum, 6G, Multi-Objective Learning
Prof Javid Taheri
Supervisor
Prof Javid Taheri
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
AI-Orchestrated Federated and Split Learning for 6G Compute Continuum
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI Orchestration, Federated Learning, Split Learning, Compute Continuum, 6G
Prof Javid Taheri
Supervisor
Prof Javid Taheri
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
mmWave radar-based human activity recognition and understanding
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Wireless sensing, mmWave radar, activity recognition, AI
Dr Jie Zhang
Supervisor
Dr Jie Zhang
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Next-generation vital sign monitoring with AI and mmWave radar
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
mmWave radar, pattern recognition, signal processing, smart healthcare
Dr Jie Zhang
Supervisor
Dr Jie Zhang
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Intelligent and environment-aware contactless health monitoring using RF signals
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Contactless sensing, machine learning/deep learning, remote health monitoring, environmental adaptab
Dr Jie Zhang
Supervisor
Dr Jie Zhang
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
AI-powered wireless sensing for scalable indoor localization
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Indoor localization, trajectory tracking, AI, scalable wireless systems
Dr Jie Zhang
Supervisor
Dr Jie Zhang
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
RAIM to the Road: Multi-Sensor Fault Detection, Exclusion and Protection Levels for ADS Localisation
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAVs), Multimodal Localisation, RAIM
Dr Konstantinos Koufos
Supervisor
Dr Konstantinos Koufos
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Security Enhancing Digital Twins for Safe and Accurate Cyber Defence in Cyber-Physical Systems
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Cyber Security, Digital Twins, Cyber Physical Systems, AI, Simulation and Modelling
Dr Kieran McLaughlin
Supervisor
Dr Kieran McLaughlin
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Autonomous Incident Response using Responsive Segmentation in Zero Trust Architectures
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Dr Kieran McLaughlin
Supervisor
Dr Kieran McLaughlin
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Monitoring Greenhouse Gas Emissions Using Advanced Remote Sensing and Data-Driven Approaches
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Greenhouse gas emissions, remote sensing, methane plumbs and environment monitoring
Dr Lu Bai
Supervisor
Dr Lu Bai
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Knowledge-Infused Multimodal Machine Learning for Explainable Predictive Modelling in Stroke Patients
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Deep learning, electronic health records, stroke, natural language processing
Dr Lu Bai
Supervisor
Dr Lu Bai
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
AI Governance and Design from the Ground Up - Models, Tools and Practice
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI, Software Engineering, Digital Decision Making, Deliberation, Values Studies; Computer Ethics
Dr Maria Angela Ferrario
Supervisor
Dr Maria Angela Ferrario
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
AI for Adaptation and Evaluation of Quantum Positioning Systems for Autonomous Vehicles
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Autonomous Vehicle Technology; Next generation AI; Quantum Positioning Technology
Prof Mehrdad Dianati
Supervisor
Prof Mehrdad Dianati
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Cooperative AI models for introspection of Perception Models for Autonomous Vehicles
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Autonomous Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, Multi-Agent Systems, Safety of AI
Prof Mehrdad Dianati
Supervisor
Prof Mehrdad Dianati
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Distributed agents and their security in FinTech
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
FinTech, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous decision making
Dr Muhammad Fahim
Supervisor
Dr Muhammad Fahim
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Transforming Healthcare: A Vision-Language Model for Medical Image Analysis and Report Generation
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Generative AI, Large language models, Medical image analysis
Dr Muhammad Fahim
Supervisor
Dr Muhammad Fahim
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Breaking Barriers: AI-Powered Sign Language Translation for Enhanced Healthcare Access for the Deaf
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Deep Learning, Computer Vision (CV)
Dr Mohammed Hasanuzzaman
Supervisor
Dr Mohammed Hasanuzzaman
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Empowering Mothers: AI-Enhanced Personalized Management of Gestational Diabetes
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), e-Health
Dr Mohammed Hasanuzzaman
Supervisor
Dr Mohammed Hasanuzzaman
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Resilient Distributed Integrated Sensing and Communication Networks
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), Resilient, artificial intelligent (AI)
Dr Mohammadali Mohammadi
Supervisor
Dr Mohammadali Mohammadi
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Waveform Design for Integrated Sensing and Communication
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC), Waveform design, Affine frequency division multiplexing
Dr Mohammadali Mohammadi
Supervisor
Dr Mohammadali Mohammadi
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Securing Quantum Circuits
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Security, quantum, cryptography
Prof Maire O'Neill
Supervisor
Prof Maire O'Neill
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Learning-based Adaptation for Trustworthy Robotics using Visual Foundation Models
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Autonomous Vehicles, Visual Foundation Models, Reinforcement Learning/Meta learning
Dr Mien Van
Supervisor
Dr Mien Van
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Human-in-the-loop AI-based Resilient Risk-Aware Autonomy for Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles (UAVs)
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles, Wheel-leg robot , Robotics Control
Dr Mien Van
Supervisor
Dr Mien Van
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Numerical Modelling and Nonlinear Control of Bowed Strings
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
closed-loop control, nonlinear control systems, reinforcement learning, bowed-string interaction
Dr Maarten Van Walstijn
Supervisor
Dr Maarten Van Walstijn
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Impact Metrics and Resilient Control for Cyber-physical Control Systems under Attack
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
cybersecurity, control, cyber-physical systems, safety, resilience, reachability
Dr Nikolaos Athanasopoulos
Supervisor
Dr Nikolaos Athanasopoulos
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Data-driven and reachability-driven planning in robotics with safety certificates
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Robotics, planning, control, set-based methods, learning, data-driven control, reachability
Dr Nikolaos Athanasopoulos
Supervisor
Dr Nikolaos Athanasopoulos
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
A paradigm shift in RIS for 6G
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Antennas, Antenna Arrays, Ultra wideband antennas, 5G mobile communication, 6G mobile communication
Dr Neil Buchanan
Supervisor
Dr Neil Buchanan
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Real time distributed wireless power transfer
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Antennas, Antenna Arrays, Wireless Power Transfer
Dr Neil Buchanan
Supervisor
Dr Neil Buchanan
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Large Language Models for Deep Malware Understanding
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Malware Analysis, Cybersecurity, Large Language Models, Reinforcement learning
Dr Niall McLaughlin
Supervisor
Dr Niall McLaughlin
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Machine Learning Solutions for Optimising Advanced Wireless Systems Performance
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
6G, advanced wireless system, communication reliability , machine learning, wireless communication.
Dr Nidhi Simmons
Supervisor
Dr Nidhi Simmons
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Calibrated Machine Learning for Reliability in Advanced Wireless Systems
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
6G, advanced wireless system, wireless communication reliability, machine learning, ML calibration.
Dr Nidhi Simmons
Supervisor
Dr Nidhi Simmons
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Autonomous Malware Classification Using Large Language Models
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering
Dr Oluwafemi Olukoya
Supervisor
Dr Oluwafemi Olukoya
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Genealogy of Machine Learning Models for AI Security and Model Traceability
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Machine Learning, Computational Graphs, Model Genealogy, Lineage Inference, Phylogeny tree
Dr Oluwafemi Olukoya
Supervisor
Dr Oluwafemi Olukoya
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Orbital Angular Momentum Antennas for Microwave Imaging
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Orbital angular momentum, microwave imaging, metasurface, antennas, lenses, 3D printing.
Prof Okan Yurduseven
Supervisor
Prof Okan Yurduseven
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Nonlocal Microwave Metasurfaces
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
metamaterials, metasurfaces, nonlocal surfaces, microwaves, antennas.
Prof Okan Yurduseven
Supervisor
Prof Okan Yurduseven
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Adaptable Large Language Model Agents for Financial Intelligence
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
large language models, financial NLP, question answering, agentic systems, self-evolving agent
Dr Pinzhen Chen
Supervisor
Dr Pinzhen Chen
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Developing and Evaluating Multilingual Large Language Models
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
large language models, multilinguality, evaluation, LLM post-training, multilingual NLP
Dr Pinzhen Chen
Supervisor
Dr Pinzhen Chen
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
From automated law discovery to safe and optimal drug administration
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, stochastic modelling, control theory, uncertainty quantification
Dr Pantelis Sopasakis
Supervisor
Dr Pantelis Sopasakis
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Real-time Control of Floating Offshore Wind Farms
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
offshore wind farms, renewable energy, model predictive control, optimisation, GPUs
Dr Pantelis Sopasakis
Supervisor
Dr Pantelis Sopasakis
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Understanding Radio Propagation for 6G Sub-Terahertz Multistatic Integrated Sensing and Communications in Smart Manufacturing
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
6G, radio propagation, channel modelling, multistatic ISAC, Industry 4.0, 6G standardisation
Dr Peize Zhang
Supervisor
Dr Peize Zhang
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Site-Specific Radio Channel Modelling Enabled Environment-Aware Communications
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
6G, radio propagation, site-specific channel model, ray-tracing, environment-aware communications
Dr Peize Zhang
Supervisor
Dr Peize Zhang
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Distributed Energy Resources for Transmission System Services
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Transmission system services, Distribution network operation, Frequency and voltage control, Power
Dr Robert Best
Supervisor
Dr Robert Best
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Synchronous Inertia Response from Inverter Connected Energy Sources
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Power System Inertia, Power System Stability, Battery Energy Storage, Frequency Control, Measurement
Dr Robert Best
Supervisor
Dr Robert Best
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Effective, Efficient and Responsible Analytics for Urban Mobility and Allied Applications
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Urban Data Analytics, Responsible AI, Heterogeneous Data, Streaming Analytics
Dr Deepak Padmanabhan
Supervisor
Dr Deepak Padmanabhan
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
22 May 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Open
2
1779404400
Explainable AI for DNA Language Models: From Tokens to Context
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Explainable AI, Foundation Models, DNA Language Models, Transformers, Sequence Modelling
Dr Reza Rafiee
Supervisor
Dr Reza Rafiee
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Towards Efficient and Interpretable DNA Foundation Models via Deep Tokenisation
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Tokenisation, Deep Learning, DNA Language Models, Transformers, Representation Learning
Dr Reza Rafiee
Supervisor
Dr Reza Rafiee
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
AI-Driven Spectrum Modelling for 6G Wireless Networks
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
6G, AI, ML, quantum, NTN, WiFi, spectrum modelling, sharing, coexistence, wireless communication
Prof Simon Cotton
Supervisor
Prof Simon Cotton
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
9 March 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1773014400
Advancing Early Mental Health Detection: A Multimodal AI Framework for Personalized and Interpretable Risk Assessment
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Mental health, deep learning, multimodal, AI
Dr Shuyan Li
Supervisor
Dr Shuyan Li
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Underwater Target Detection
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Under-water, deep learning, object detection, AI
Dr Shuyan Li
Supervisor
Dr Shuyan Li
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
AI-Aided Resilience for Agriculture Threatening by Climate Change in The Mekong River Delta
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Salinity intrusion, Climate Change, Drought, Mekong River Delta, Deep Learning, Machine Learning
Dr Son Thai Mai
Supervisor
Dr Son Thai Mai
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Early warning systems for tropical diseases using Artificial Intelligence
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Dengue Fever, Diarrhoea, Tropical diseases, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Time-series prediction
Dr Son Thai Mai
Supervisor
Dr Son Thai Mai
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Security and Trust in 6G AI-RAN
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Prof Trung Duong
Supervisor
Prof Trung Duong
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Trust-explicit Systems for traceability and security in Agentic AI
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Trust-explicit Systems, Traceability, Security, Agentic AI, Authentication
Dr Vishal Sharma
Supervisor
Dr Vishal Sharma
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
On-chain zero-trust for disaggregated networks
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Zero Trust Architecture, Edge Computing, Resilience, Security, Agentic AI, Authentication
Dr Vishal Sharma
Supervisor
Dr Vishal Sharma
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Generative AI for Mission Planning and Decision Making in Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs)
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Collision Regulations, Autonomous Surface Vehicles, Marine Autonomy, Large Language Models
Prof Wasif Naeem
Supervisor
Prof Wasif Naeem
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Cooperative control of Uncrewed Marine and Aerial Vehicles for Environmental Applications
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Cooperative Control, Uncrewed Surface Vehicles, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles, Autonomy, Mission Planning
Prof Wasif Naeem
Supervisor
Prof Wasif Naeem
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Flexible-Antenna Technologies for Sustainable Communication System Designs
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Pinching antennas; movable/fluid/rotatable antennas; continuous-aperture arrays
Dr Xidong Mu
Supervisor
Dr Xidong Mu
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Simultaneously Transmitting and Reflecting Surfaces (STARS) for Energy-Efficient Communications
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Reconfigurable surface; energy efficiency, green communications
Dr Xidong Mu
Supervisor
Dr Xidong Mu
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Next Generation Multiple Access for Efficient Communication Systems
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Next generation multiple access, non-orthogonal multiple access, resource allocation
Dr Xidong Mu
Supervisor
Dr Xidong Mu
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Evolutionary learning and its brain-inspired computing implementation
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Evolutionary Learning, brain-inspired computing, memristor
Dr Xinming Shi
Supervisor
Dr Xinming Shi
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Trustworthy Brain-inspired Computing System Design
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Trustworthy AI, brain-inspired computing, memristor
Dr Xinming Shi
Supervisor
Dr Xinming Shi
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Efficient brain-inspired LLM algorithm/hardware design
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Large language model (LLM), brain-inspired computing, memristor
Dr Xinming Shi
Supervisor
Dr Xinming Shi
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Brain-inspired Hardware-algorithm Co-design Framework
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Brain-inspired computing, Hardware-algorithm co-design, SNN, memristor
Dr Xinming Shi
Supervisor
Dr Xinming Shi
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Multimodal Large Language Models for Epilepsy: From Real-World Data Extraction to Personalised Treatment Intelligence
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI for healthcare; epilepsy; multimodal LLMs; EEG; EHRs; longitudinal modelling
Dr Yujian Gan
Supervisor
Dr Yujian Gan
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Recursive Multi-Agent AI for Adaptive Data Intelligence
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Recursive multi-agent systems; adaptive workflows; low-code AI; data discovery
Dr Yujian Gan
Supervisor
Dr Yujian Gan
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Data-efficient deep generative models
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Deep generative models; Deep learning; Data efficiency
Dr Yang Hua
Supervisor
Dr Yang Hua
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Efficient Reconfigurable Accelerator for Autonomous Systems
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Autonomous Systems, Approximate Computing, ML/AI, FPGA
Dr Yun Wu
Supervisor
Dr Yun Wu
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
AI-Assisted Accelerator Design for FPGA technologies
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Artificial Intelligence, Eletrcotnic Design Automation, FPGA, Unum Posit
Dr Yun Wu
Supervisor
Dr Yun Wu
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Architecture and Design Patterns of Agentic AI Systems
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Agentic AI, Design Pattern, Empirical Software Engineering, Software Architecture
Dr Zheng Li
Supervisor
Dr Zheng Li
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Vibe Modelling: On AI-Empowered Model-Driven Software Engineering
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Large Language Models, Model-driven Software Engineering, System Modelling, Vibe Modelling
Dr Zheng Li
Supervisor
Dr Zheng Li
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Collaborative Generative AI Inference in Edge Networks
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Generative AI, inference offloading, mobile networks, edge computing, Internet of Things
Prof Zehui Xiong
Supervisor
Prof Zehui Xiong
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Generative AI for Digital Twinning in human-robot collaborative systems
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Human-robot interaction, Computer Vision, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Digital Twin
Prof Sean McLoone
Supervisor
Prof Sean McLoone
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1771200000
Generative AI to create human-like movements: penalty kicks in football
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Generative AI, Human Movement, Football, Penalty Kicks, Reinforcement Learning, Digital Twin
Prof Sean McLoone
Supervisor
Prof Sean McLoone
Funding
Funded
DFE (Funding TBC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
AI-Driven Adaptive Neurofeedback for Motor Imagery Brain-Computer Interfaces
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI, BCI, EEG, Machine Learning, Motor Imagery, Neurofeedback, Signal Analysis, Affective Computing
Dr Alain Desire Bigirimana
Supervisor
Dr Alain Desire Bigirimana
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Digital Twin Channel for Energy-Efficient Beam Management in Multi-Band Radio Access Networks
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
6G, digital twin channel, radio propagation, ray tracing, channel modelling, beam management, data-d
Dr Peize Zhang
Supervisor
Dr Peize Zhang
Funding
Funded
EPSRC and BT
Application deadline
15 May 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Open
2
1778799600
Investigation into the need and benefits of integrating Grid Forming Battery Energy Storage System (GFM-BESS) into the All-Island Power System
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Grid Forming Battery Energy Storage System, grid stability, power system modelling
Dr Amy (Xueqin) Liu
Supervisor
Dr Amy (Xueqin) Liu
Funding
Funded
EirGrid
Application deadline
14 November 2025
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Closed
2
1763078400
Studying the Security and Privacy Risk of LLMs Memorisation Capacity
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI, Security, Privacy, LLMs
Dr Ihsen Alouani
Supervisor
Dr Ihsen Alouani
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 September 2025
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1759186800
CLAR: Multimodal AI for Proactive Herd Health and Dairy Farm Management
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI, Deep Learning, LLMs, Livestock Management, Agri-Tech
Dr Mohammed Hasanuzzaman
Supervisor
Dr Mohammed Hasanuzzaman
Funding
Funded
SUSTAIN CDT
Application deadline
17 October 2025
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1760655600
Sustainable Agriculture Beneath Space-Based Solar Power Rectennas
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Space-based solar power (SBSP); Microwave power transmission; Rectennas; Thermal energy recovery
Dr Neil Buchanan
Supervisor
Dr Neil Buchanan
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
13 March 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Open
2
1773360000
Contextual Biological Modelling for Phenotypic Prediction
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI for Bioscience; Contextual Probability; Systems Biology; Predictive Modelling; Multi-Omics
Prof Hui Wang
Supervisor
Prof Hui Wang
Funding
Funded
BBSRC
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Causal Discovery for Robust Virus Signature Detection
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Artificial Intelligence, bioscience, health
Prof Hui Wang
Supervisor
Prof Hui Wang
Funding
Funded
BBSRC
Application deadline
13 March 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1773360000
Trustworthy Federated Learning enabled Predictive Analytics for Sustainable Nutrient and Carbon Management in Intensive Livestock Systems
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
AI, machine learning, computer vision, federated learning, LLMs, environmentally sustainable farming
Prof Sean McLoone
Supervisor
Prof Sean McLoone
Funding
Funded
SUSTAIN CDT
Application deadline
20 March 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1773964800
Near-Field Communication Security
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Attack Models, Near-Field Communication, Artificial Intelligence, Threats Analysis and Models, Forma
Dr Vishal Sharma
Supervisor
Dr Vishal Sharma
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
17 November 2025
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1763337600
Semantics-native Communications in Wireless Networks
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | PHD
Semantic networking, generative AI, wireless systems, telecommunications
Prof Zehui Xiong
Supervisor
Prof Zehui Xiong
Funding
Funded
DFE
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Funded
Computer Science
Closed
2
1771200000
Individual Differences in Depersonalisation-Derealisation (DPDR)
School of Psychology | PHD
Derealisation, depersonalisation, personality, mental health, ecological momentary assessment, quant
Dr Emanuele Fino
Supervisor
Dr Emanuele Fino
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1738886400
Combining and optimising Brain Computer Interfaces and Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation to aid motor rehabilitation.
School of Psychology | PHD
‘BCI’; ‘Brain Computer Interface’; ‘Motor Rehabilitation’; ‘Brain Stimulation’; ‘Stroke’; ‘Dystonia’
Dr Emmet McNickle
Supervisor
Dr Emmet McNickle
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1738886400
Mapping Grief and Designing Solutions: Understanding Student Bereavement and Developing Digital Support Innovations
School of Psychology | PHD
Grief, bereavement, mental health, inequalities, youth transitions, and digital innovation
Dr Emma Nolan
Supervisor
Dr Emma Nolan
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
A Gold-Standard Personality Disorder Outcome Measure for Regional Implementation
School of Psychology | PHD
Personality Disorders; Assessment; Measurement; Psychometrics; Co-Production.
Dr Emanuele Fino
Supervisor
Dr Emanuele Fino
Funding
Funded
CAST DfE
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1772150400
Predictive Modelling of Energy Cost Savings using Smart Meter Data
School of Mathematics and Physics | PHD
data modelling energy
Professor Adele Marshall
Supervisor
Professor Adele Marshall
Funding
Funded
QUB
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Mathematics and Physics
Funded
Mathematics
Open
2
1738886400
Inclusive Innovation and Community-Led Circular Economy Strategies for Sustainable Electronics
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work | PHD
MSCA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions
Dr Gareth Robinson
Supervisor
Dr Gareth Robinson
Funding
Funded
MSCA
Application deadline
1 April 2026
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
Funded
Education
Open
2
1774998000
Bridging Divides: How Parental, Peer and Social Media Socialisation Shape Youth Attitudes, Racism, and Community Cohesion in Northern Ireland
School of Psychology | PHD
Northern Ireland; Post-Conflict Society; Community Relations; Ethnic-Racial Diversity; Parental Soci
Dr Gülseli Baysu
Supervisor
Dr Gülseli Baysu
Funding
Funded
potentially DfE/School funded
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1772150400
An Autonomy Supported Daily Mile to Improve Children’s Cognitive Function and Wellbeing
School of Psychology | PHD
Wellbeing, exercise, quality of life, stigma.
Dr Gavin Breslin
Supervisor
Dr Gavin Breslin
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
The Development of Psychologically Informed Mental Health Guidelines for Community Sport
School of Psychology | PHD
Mental Health, wellbeing, exercise, quality of life, stigma.
Dr Gavin Breslin
Supervisor
Dr Gavin Breslin
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Human Behaviour Change for sustainable dairy farming
School of Psychology | PHD
Psychology, human behaviour, dairy farms, agriculture, animal science, environmental science, sustai
Dr Grace Carroll
Supervisor
Dr Grace Carroll
Funding
Funded
BBSRC (FoodBioSystems DTP)
Application deadline
26 January 2026
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1769385600
Democracy and Workplace Democracy
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Work, democracy, workplace democracy, economic democracy, political theory, philosophy
Dr Keith Breen
Supervisor
Dr Keith Breen
Funding
Unfunded
unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Unfunded
Politics
Closed
2
Work and Freedom: Ethical and Political Perspectives
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Work, ethics, freedom, employment, political theory, philosophy.
Dr Keith Breen
Supervisor
Dr Keith Breen
Funding
Unfunded
unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Unfunded
Politics
Closed
2
Kenmare Scholarship
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | PHD
Any topic and project in the disciplines of History, Anthropology, Politics, or Philosophy
Dr Eric Morier-Genoud
Supervisor
Dr Eric Morier-Genoud
Funding
Funded
QUB Foundation
Application deadline
21 June 2024
School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics
Funded
History
Closed
2
1718924400
Cultural- and gender-related experiences of Parkinson’s across Ireland: a PD-LIFE project.
School of Psychology | PHD
Parkinson’s, culture, gender, motor symptoms, non-motor symptoms, health.
Professor Ioana Latu
Supervisor
Professor Ioana Latu
Funding
Funded
Higher Education Authority of Ireland, PD Life pro
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1772150400
Understanding the Roots of Polarization: How Children Form and Revise Beliefs
School of Psychology | PHD
Children, polarization, culture, beliefs
Dr Jocelyn Dautel
Supervisor
Dr Jocelyn Dautel
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
How human perceptual and motor abilities shape human-robot interactions
School of Psychology | PHD
Human-robot interactions, Movement science, Perception, Virtual Reality
Dr Joost Dessing
Supervisor
Dr Joost Dessing
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Beyond School Gates: Children’s Contributions to Community Integration
School of Psychology | PHD
Children, integration, diversity, friendships, social cognition
Dr Jocelyn Dautel
Supervisor
Dr Jocelyn Dautel
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 February 2024
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
1707696000
Sensory integration and motor control underlying manual interception
School of Psychology | PHD
Interception, reference frames, prediction, target motion, sensorimotor control.
Dr Joost Dessing
Supervisor
Dr Joost Dessing
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Reading the kicker: how goalkeeper’s rely on opponent movements to improve performance for penalties and free kicks
School of Psychology | PHD
Football, Goalkeeping, Perception, Visuomotor control, Biological Motion
Dr Joost Dessing
Supervisor
Dr Joost Dessing
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Communicating Truth: Consumption and transmission of polarised information amongst young people in a divided society
School of Psychology | PHD
adolescents, beliefs, polarisation, epistemic vigilance, identity, social cognition
Dr Jocelyn Dautel
Supervisor
Dr Jocelyn Dautel
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Developing Belief Network: Cross-cultural research on the development and diversity of religious cognition, beliefs and identities
School of Psychology | PHD
Children, beliefs, religion, identity, social cognition
Dr Jocelyn Dautel
Supervisor
Dr Jocelyn Dautel
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Understanding Child to Parent Violence: A Family Wide Perspective.
School of Psychology | PHD
Gender based violence, child to parent violence, domestic abuse, family violence.
Dr Katrina McLaughlin
Supervisor
Dr Katrina McLaughlin
Funding
Funded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1772150400
Leader Personality, Behavioural Inconsistency and Employee Presenteeism
School of Psychology | PHD
Personality, Leadership, Mental Health, Work Performance.
Dr Kostas Papageorgiou
Supervisor
Dr Kostas Papageorgiou
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Examining Individual Differences in Brain Activity, Personality and Cognitive Performance under Stress.
School of Psychology | PHD
Antagonistic personality traits, stress management, cognitive performance, brain activity, fNIRS
Dr Kostas Papageorgiou
Supervisor
Dr Kostas Papageorgiou
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Mobilising Death Literacy in Rural and Remote Communities on the Island of Ireland: The Role of Compassionate Communities
School of Psychology | PHD
Health psychology; death literacy; compassionate communities; palliative care; end-of-life care
Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener
Supervisor
Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1738886400
Self-Healing Artificial Muscles for Sustainable Soft Robotics
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | PHD
Self-healing polymers | Artificial muscles | 3D printing | Graphene nanocomposites | Soft robotics |
Dr Oana Istrate
Supervisor
Dr Oana Istrate
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
27 April 2026
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Funded
Aerospace Engineering
Open
2
1777244400
Self-Healing Artificial Muscles for Sustainable Soft Robotics
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | PHD
Self-healing polymers | Artificial muscles | 3D printing | Graphene nanocomposites | Soft robotics |
Dr Oana Istrate
Supervisor
Dr Oana Istrate
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
27 April 2026
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Funded
Mechanical Engineering
Open
2
1777244400
Modelling lightning strike damage to enable the lightweight composite structures of the future
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | PHD
Finite Element Modelling Structural Design Lightweight Materials Crashworthiness
Dr Scott Millen
Supervisor
Dr Scott Millen
Funding
Funded
EPS DTP
Application deadline
27 April 2026
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Funded
Aerospace Engineering
Open
2
1777244400
Modelling lightning strike damage to enable the lightweight composite structures of the future
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | PHD
Finite Element Modelling Structural Design Lightweight Materials Crashworthiness
Dr Scott Millen
Supervisor
Dr Scott Millen
Funding
Funded
EPS DTP
Application deadline
27 April 2026
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Funded
Mechanical Engineering
Open
2
1777244400
Dance Interventions for Parkinson’s Disease: Co-Design, Feasibility and Wellbeing Outcomes
School of Psychology | PHD
Parkinson’s, dance, exercise, art, health, wellbeing, motor control.
Dr Mihalis Doumas
Supervisor
Dr Mihalis Doumas
Funding
Funded
Northern Ireland Department of the Economy
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1772150400
One PhD project in political psychology addressing one of the following topics: • Truth and justice in post-conflict societies • Resistance and resilience in repressive or violent contexts.
School of Psychology | PHD
Conflict and violence, peace, reconciliation, transitional justice, resistance, repression
Dr Mengyao Li
Supervisor
Dr Mengyao Li
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Automated Analysis of Challenging Clinical Interactions: An AI Approach to Routinely Collected Healthcare Data
School of Psychology | PHD
Social Interaction, Communication, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Machine Learning
Dr Mary Lavelle
Supervisor
Dr Mary Lavelle
Funding
Funded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1772150400
Understanding and Addressing Justice Needs in Post-conflict Northern Ireland
School of Psychology | PHD
Conflict and violence, transitional justice, peace, reconciliation
Dr Mengyao Li
Supervisor
Dr Mengyao Li
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Psychological Outcomes Following Early Pregnancy Loss
School of Psychology | PHD
Trauma, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Miscarriage
Dr Martin Robinson
Supervisor
Dr Martin Robinson
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1738886400
Embracing Individuality in Complex Skill Learning: Variability, Adaptability, and Embodiment
School of Psychology | PHD
Skill learning; individual differences; movement variability; training; rehabilitation
Dr Matthew Rodger
Supervisor
Dr Matthew Rodger
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
The Use of Mindfulness-based Interventions to Support Women Experiencing Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Pregnancy Loss, Maternal Health, Perinatal Mental Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health, Mixed-Meth
Dr Aine Aventin
Supervisor
Dr Aine Aventin
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
Early Parenting and Inequality: Understanding Community Initiative/Support Programmes leading to Children’s School Readiness
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Parenting, School readiness, Community Led Initiatives, Social Health Inequalities, Child developmen
Dr Aideen Gildea
Supervisor
Dr Aideen Gildea
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Early Parenting and Inequality: Understanding Pathways to Children’s School Readiness
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Parenting, School readiness, Social and emotional development, Social Health Inequalities, Child dev
Aideen Gildea
Supervisor
Aideen Gildea
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
What about the Children? The Experiences and Needs of Children who Live with Parents with Mental Illness
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Parental mental illness, young carer, needs and experiences.
Dr Anne Grant
Supervisor
Dr Anne Grant
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
From conflict to collaboration: exploring simulation as a tool for culture change in healthcare
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Simulation-based learning, workplace civility, organisational culture, healthcare teams, conflict ma
Dr Billiejoan Rice
Supervisor
Dr Billiejoan Rice
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
From Conflict to Collaboration: Exploring Simulation as a Tool for Culture Change in Healthcare
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Simulation-based learning, workplace civility, organisational culture, healthcare teams, conflict ma
Billiejoan Rice
Supervisor
Billiejoan Rice
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
Medication Use During Pregnancy and Adverse Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for Children.
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Pregnancy, medication, outcomes, neurodevelopment, cerebral palsy
Dr Claire Kerr
Supervisor
Dr Claire Kerr
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Medication Use During Pregnancy and Adverse Neurod
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Pregnancy, medication, outcomes, neurodevelopment, cerebral palsy
Claire Kerr
Supervisor
Claire Kerr
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
Promoting Equity in Chronic Kidney Disease
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Health inequities, kidney disease, mixed methods
Dr Clare McKeaveney
Supervisor
Dr Clare McKeaveney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Virtual reality music for dialysis patients
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Virtual Reality Music Nephrology Technology
Dr Clare McKeaveney
Supervisor
Dr Clare McKeaveney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1777503600
Mindfulness as a psychosocial Palliative care intervention for military Veterans with a life-limiting condition: the PALLVET Study.
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Palliative care, Mindfulness, Military Veterans
Dr Clare McVeigh
Supervisor
Dr Clare McVeigh
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Development of an educational intervention to engage Nursing and Paramedic students in Palliative Care Simulation: the NURSPALS study
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Palliative care, Nursing, Paramedicine, Simulation
Dr Clare McVeigh
Supervisor
Dr Clare McVeigh
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Empowering Better Patients with AI
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Healthcare, artificial intelligence, patient
Dr Clare McKeaveney
Supervisor
Dr Clare McKeaveney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Virtual Reality Music for Dialysis Patients
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Virtual Reality Music Nephrology Technology
Clare McKeaveney
Supervisor
Clare McKeaveney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1765497600
Development of an Educational Intervention to Engage Nursing and Paramedic Students in Palliative Simulation: the NURSPALS study
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Palliative care, Nursing, Paramedicine, Simulation
Clare McVeigh
Supervisor
Clare McVeigh
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
Mindfulness as a Psychosocial Palliative Care Intervention for Military Veterans with a Life-limiting Condition: The PALLVET Study
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Palliative care, Mindfulness, Military Veterans
C McVeigh
Supervisor
C McVeigh
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
Heart of Knowledge: Building Nurse Capability to Deliver Psychoeducational Support in Cardiology Settings
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Psychoeducational support Cardiology Nursing Mixed-Methods Research Co-Design
Dr Gemma Caughers
Supervisor
Dr Gemma Caughers
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
AI Literacy and Trust in Nursing Education: A Mixed-Methods Study
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Dr Gary Mitchell
Supervisor
Dr Gary Mitchell
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
DfE (CAST) - Exploring Lived Experience and Care Pathways in Multiple Myeloma: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Multiple myeloma; lived experience; person-centred care; diagnostic pathways; co-produced research.
Gary Mitchell
Supervisor
Gary Mitchell
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy (CAST)
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Funded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1769731200
Investigating Stigma Associated with Motor Changes and Speech Disturbances in Parkinson’s Disease
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Parkinson’s disease; stigma; motor changes; speech disturbances; culture
Gary Mitchell (Dr MBE)
Supervisor
Gary Mitchell (Dr MBE)
Funding
Funded
PD-LIFE
Application deadline
13 February 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Funded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1770940800
Beyond Step Counts: Building Confidence and Wellbeing Around Physical Activity Through Community-Based Wearables
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Community wellbeing Chronic illness Wearable technology Exercise psychology Digital health
Dr Gillian Prue
Supervisor
Dr Gillian Prue
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
DfE Competition – Supporting Women’s Choices: Enhancing Informed Decision-making in Maternity Care Pathways
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Birth, choice, informed decision making, autonomy
Dr Hannah McCauley
Supervisor
Dr Hannah McCauley
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Funded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1768521600
Transition of care from hospital to home
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Home Care; life-limiting conditions; social care; community nursing
Dr Julie Doherty
Supervisor
Dr Julie Doherty
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Midwives, Motivations and Machines: Exploring Professional Values and Expectancies in the Adoption of AI
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Midwives, Motivations, Artificial Intelligence and Education
Dr Janine Stockdale
Supervisor
Dr Janine Stockdale
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Midwives, Motivations and Machines: Exploring Professional Values and Expectancies in the Adoption of AI
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Midwives, Motivations, Artificial Intelligence and Education
Janine Stockdale
Supervisor
Janine Stockdale
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
Physical activity for children and young people with kidney disease
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Physical activity, children, young people, kidney disease
Dr Karen McConnell
Supervisor
Dr Karen McConnell
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Physical activity for children and young people with disabilities
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Physical activity, children, young people, disability
Dr Karen McConnell
Supervisor
Dr Karen McConnell
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Building Confidence, Empowering Learners, Shaping Practice: Advancing Bioscience Education for Healthcare
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Bioscience Education Healthcare Pedagogy Clinical Decision-Making Inclusive Learning Innovation in t
Dr Katherine Rogers
Supervisor
Dr Katherine Rogers
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Building Confidence, Empowering Learners, Shaping Practice: Advancing Bioscience Education for Healthcare
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Bioscience Education Healthcare Pedagogy Clinical Decision-Making Inclusive Learning Innovation in t
Katherine Rogers
Supervisor
Katherine Rogers
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
DfE Competition - Developing and Testing Organisational Readiness Pre-Implementation Interventions in Clinical Settings
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Laurence Taggart (Professor)
Supervisor
Laurence Taggart (Professor)
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Funded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1768521600
Embedding and Sustaining Healthy Lifestyle Interventions in Community Settings for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Exploring Implementation Strategies and Outcomes
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Implementation Research, Strategies, Outcomes, Intellectual Disability
Professor Laurence Taggart
Supervisor
Professor Laurence Taggart
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
Assessing Organisational Readiness for Implementation of Interventions in Complex Settings
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Implementation Science, Organisational Readiness, Intervention Delivery
Prof Laurence Taggart
Supervisor
Prof Laurence Taggart
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
Supporting the emotional well-being of families of children with acquired brain injury
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Brain Injury, Children, Young adults,
Professor Mark Linden
Supervisor
Professor Mark Linden
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
International DfE Competition - Masculinities and gender-based violence: Early intervention through Boys’ Engagement in Schools-based Comprehensive Sexuality Education
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Gender, masculinities, education, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)
Professor Maria Lohan
Supervisor
Professor Maria Lohan
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Funded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1768521600
Supporting Cognitive Development of Preterm Infants Through Caregivers’ Interventions.
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Preterm Birth; Infancy; Development; Early Learning Support; Parenting.
Oliver Perra
Supervisor
Oliver Perra
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
Early learning support interventions for caregivers of children with Cerebral Palsy: A feasibility study
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Cerebral Palsy; Child Disability; Development; Early Learning Support; Parenting
Dr Oliver Perra
Supervisor
Dr Oliver Perra
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Supporting cognitive development of preterm infants through caregivers’ interventions
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Preterm Birth; Infancy; Development; Early Learning Support; Parenting.
Dr Oliver Perra
Supervisor
Dr Oliver Perra
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Prevention is better than cure- evidence based strategies to enhance physical activity among adolescent girls to optimise peak bone mass and prevent osteoporosis in later life
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Physical activity, bone health, teenage girls
Dr Susan Clarke
Supervisor
Dr Susan Clarke
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Open
2
1777503600
Mixed-Methods Cultural Adaptation and Evaluation of a Serious Game to Improve Public Awareness of Palliative Care
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Mixed methods; Serious games; Palliative care; Cultural adaptation; Public health
Dr Steph Craig
Supervisor
Dr Steph Craig
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
Mixed-Methods Adaptation and Implementation of a Digital Resource on Healthcare Decarbonisation
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Decarbonisation; Sustainability; Digital education; Gamification; Implementation science
Dr Gary Mitchell (MBE)
Supervisor
Dr Gary Mitchell (MBE)
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 December 2025
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Unfunded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1765497600
CAST DfE - Realist Evaluation of Pancreatic Cancer Services Pathway in Northern Ireland: What Works, for Whom, and Under What Circumstances.
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Pancreatic Cancer; Realist Evaluation; Service Improvement; Person- centred Care; Lived Experience.
Gary Mitchell Dr (MBE)
Supervisor
Gary Mitchell Dr (MBE)
Funding
Funded
CAST Department for the Economy
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Funded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1769731200
CAST DfE - Exploring the Effects of Music-Based Interventions on Inflammation and Quality-of-Life in Parkinson’s Disease: a randomised feasibility study
School of Nursing and Midwifery | PHD
Music, Parkinsons, Feasibility, Quality-of-Life, Inflammation
Tracey McConnell (Dr)
Supervisor
Tracey McConnell (Dr)
Funding
Funded
CAST Department for the Economy
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Funded
Nursing & Midwifery
Closed
2
1769731200
Torture and its aftermaths in Northern Ireland
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
human geography, political geography social geography; historical geography; politics; criminology;
Dr Merav Amir
Supervisor
Dr Merav Amir
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
31 March 2022
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1648681200
Population based Structural health monitoring for bridges
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil engineering, mechanical engineering electrical electronic engineering
Prof David Hester
Supervisor
Prof David Hester
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1769731200
QUADRAT DTP: Source-to-sink dynamics and palaeo-environment reconstruction from a dynamically evolving glacial foreland
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Climatology and Climate Change, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Science, Hydrology
Dr Alastair Ruffell
Supervisor
Dr Alastair Ruffell
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
31 March 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1585609200
QUADRAT DTP: Landscapes of Production: Exploring the Palaeaoenvironmental Context of Stone Tool Quarrying, Manufacture, Use and Deposition on Neolithic Shetland
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Botany, Plant Science, Climatology, Climate Change, Ecology, Conservation, Environmental Science
Dr William Megarry
Supervisor
Dr William Megarry
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
22 January 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1579651200
QUADRAT DTP: The impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on cyanobacteria blooms in lakes
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Climatology and Climate Change, Ecotoxicology and Pollution, Environmental Chemistry
Prof Helen Roe
Supervisor
Prof Helen Roe
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
22 January 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1579651200
QUADRAT DTP: Investigation of the growth of molds (fungi and bacteria) in bio-based materials made from agro-waste food
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Agronomy, Soil Science, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Hydrology
Prof Mohammed Sonebi
Supervisor
Prof Mohammed Sonebi
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
22 January 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1579651200
QUADRAT DTP: Assessing the restoration of UK Carbon sinks using geophysics and microbiology
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Agronomy, Soil Science, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Hydrology
Dr Rory Doherty
Supervisor
Dr Rory Doherty
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
22 January 2019
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1548115200
QUADRAT: Multidisciplinary Quantification Ecosystem Services to Streams, Provided by Formerly Afforested Blanket Bog.
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Agricultural Sciences, Ecology, Conservation, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering
Dr Raymond Flynn
Supervisor
Dr Raymond Flynn
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
22 January 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1579651200
Decision Support Framework for Reliable and Cost-effective Repowering of Bottom-fixed Offshore Wind Farms
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Marine, Mechanical, structural, offshore
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Supervisor
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
31 March 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1617145200
Transforming waste glass cullet to sodium silicate: a bulk chemical for the production of low-carbon concrete, surfactants and wood pulp
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
Professor Marios Soutsos
Supervisor
Professor Marios Soutsos
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 June 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1625007600
Urban agroecology: Risks and Benefits
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Environmental Engineering, Pollution, Soil Science, Environmental Geography, Geochemistry
Dr Rory Doherty
Supervisor
Dr Rory Doherty
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1625007600
QUADRAT DTP: Repurposing fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) composite waste for marine renewable energy
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Climatology & Climate Change, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Marine Biology
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Supervisor
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
16 June 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1623798000
QUADRAT DTP: Development of artificial reefs: design, scientific monitoring, environment impact and management in North/Irish Seas
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Scien
Prof Mohammed Sonebi
Supervisor
Prof Mohammed Sonebi
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
16 June 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1623798000
Socio-economic, religious and spatial inequalities in healthy ageing and cognitive health
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Prof Gemma Catney
Supervisor
Prof Gemma Catney
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
9 August 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1628463600
Response of testate amoebae to peatland drain blocking: implications for biomonitoring of peatland restoration efforts
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Environmental Biology, Ecology, Microbiology, Hydrology, Soil Science, Environmental Geography
Prof Graeme Swindles
Supervisor
Prof Graeme Swindles
Funding
Funded
QUB DfE
Application deadline
31 May 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1622415600
QUADRAT DTP: Glacial meltwater evolution during the deglaciation of Fennoscandian Ice Sheet
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Geophysics, Hydrology
Dr Andrew Newton
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Newton
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT DTP
Application deadline
18 January 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1610928000
QUADRAT DTP: Resilience and adaptation of First Nations Communities in Canada to Disappearing Winter Road Infrastructure in a Changing Climate
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Climatology & Climate Change, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology
Dr Donal Mullan
Supervisor
Dr Donal Mullan
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT DTP
Application deadline
18 January 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1610928000
Neighbourhood inter-ethnic/religious mixing in ‘post-conflict’ Northern Ireland
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Geography, Sociology
Prof Gemma Catney
Supervisor
Prof Gemma Catney
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
31 March 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1617145200
QUADRAT DTP: Understanding the spatio-temporal dynamics of global peatland fire
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Botany/Plant Science, Climatology & Climate Change, Ecology & Conservation, Environmental Science, G
Prof Graeme Swindles
Supervisor
Prof Graeme Swindles
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT DTP
Application deadline
18 January 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1610928000
QUADRAT DTP: Air Quality and Environmental Impact on Human Health
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Climatology & Climate Change, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Geography
Professor Jennifer McKinley
Supervisor
Professor Jennifer McKinley
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT DTP
Application deadline
16 June 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1623798000
QUADRAT DTP: Properties of Glacial Tills: Engineering, Environmental and Glaciological Applications
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geochemistry, Geography, Geology, Geophysics
Dr David Hughes
Supervisor
Dr David Hughes
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT DTP
Application deadline
16 June 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1623798000
SALine INtrusion in coastal Aquifers (SALINA): Hydrodynamic Assessment and Prediction of Dynamic Response
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil & Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Geology
Professor Gerard Hamill
Supervisor
Professor Gerard Hamill
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 May 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1619823600
Fluid Structure Interactions due to Scouring at Bridges
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil & Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering,
Professor Gerard Hamill
Supervisor
Professor Gerard Hamill
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 May 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1619823600
Population based Structural health monitoring for bridges
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil engineering, mechanical and structural engineering, data science, machine learning, dynamics
Prof David Hester
Supervisor
Prof David Hester
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
31 March 2022
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1648681200
QUADRAT DTP: Air Quality and Environmental Impact on Human Health
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
data science, pollution, soil science, environmental geography, GIS, physical geography, geochemistr
Professor Jennifer McKinley
Supervisor
Professor Jennifer McKinley
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT DTP
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1638316800
Population based Structural health monitoring for bridges
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil engineering, electrical engineering
Prof David Hester
Supervisor
Prof David Hester
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
31 March 2023
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1680217200
Diversity and Inequalities in Ethnicity and Religion in the UK, 2001-2022
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
statistics, diversity, inequality, ethnicity
Prof Gemma Catney
Supervisor
Prof Gemma Catney
Funding
Funded
Queen's University and the ONS
Application deadline
14 August 2023
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1691967600
Population based Structural health monitoring for bridges
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
data science, machine learning, mechanical engineering, structural mechanics, civil, electrical
Prof David Hester
Supervisor
Prof David Hester
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
31 March 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1711843200
QUADRAT DTP: World cup in the Arctic? Sport adaptation to extreme heat in a warming world
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
environmental, geography, GIS, geoscience, data analysis, meteorology, biology
Dr Donal Mullan
Supervisor
Dr Donal Mullan
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
17 January 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1705449600
QUADRAT DTP: Ecohydrological response of tropical peatlands to climate change and human impacts
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Biodiversity, ecology, climate science, hydrology, soil science, economic geography, environmental,
Prof Graeme Swindles
Supervisor
Prof Graeme Swindles
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
17 January 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1705449600
QUADRAT DTP: Understanding the controls on cyanobacteria blooms in Northern Ireland lakes: a palaeolimnological perspective
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
environmental, ecology, climate science, pollution, geography, geochemistry, geoscience
Prof Helen Roe
Supervisor
Prof Helen Roe
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
17 January 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1705449600
QUADRAT DTP: How does the local environment and pollutants synergistically affect our cognitive health?
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
climate science, pollution, soil science, environmental geography, GIS, Remote sensing, geochemistry
Professor Jennifer McKinley
Supervisor
Professor Jennifer McKinley
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
17 January 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1705449600
QUADRAT DTP: Historical trends and future projections in lake and river ice phenology
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
ecology, environmental biology, data science, geoscience, climate, hydrology, geography, physics
Dr Andrew Newton
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Newton
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
17 January 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1705449600
Application of ultra-high resolution geophysical data for deciphering the Middle to Late Pleistocene evolution of the North Sea and improving ground models for offshore wind developments
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
physical geography, geology, geophysics, geoscience, earth science
Dr Andrew Newton
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Newton
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1719702000
Prediction of the Dynamic Response of a Saline Intrusion in a Tidally Influenced Coastal Aquifer
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
fluid mechanics, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering geophysics, hydrogeology
Professor Gerard Hamill
Supervisor
Professor Gerard Hamill
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1719702000
The Re-Wind model: Developing a UK and Ireland geospatial framework for the repurposing of wind turbine blades into sustainable infrastructure, decoupling of renewable energy generation from the production of waste
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil engineering, environmental engineering, geography, GIS, physical geography
Professor Jennifer McKinley
Supervisor
Professor Jennifer McKinley
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1719702000
QUADRAT DTP: Carbon dynamics in blanket peatlands
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Ecology, Environmental chemistry, engineering, climate science, geography, geochemistry, hydrogeolog
Dr Raymond Flynn
Supervisor
Dr Raymond Flynn
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
17 January 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1705449600
Impact of Climate Change on Peat Slope Stability
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
civil, environmental, geotechnical engineering, data analysis, mathematical modelling, geology, geop
Dr Raymond Flynn
Supervisor
Dr Raymond Flynn
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
31 March 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1711843200
Groundwater Residence Times for Peatland Restoration
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
earth science, environmental science, civil engineering, environmental engineering
Dr Raymond Flynn
Supervisor
Dr Raymond Flynn
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1719702000
Shallow subsurface analyses of glaciated environments and implications for the energy transition
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Applied Geology, Environmental Engineering, Geophysics, Geoscience, Marine Geology
Dr Andrew Newton
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Newton
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES
Application deadline
19 February 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1739923200
Place and the Dynamics of Social Deprivation in Belfast 1991-2021
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
physical geography
Prof Ian Shuttleworth
Supervisor
Prof Ian Shuttleworth
Funding
Funded
DfE Collaborative PhD Studentship
Application deadline
30 April 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1745967600
Migration, education, and development in the West of Northern Ireland
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
physical geography
Dr Estelle Lowry
Supervisor
Dr Estelle Lowry
Funding
Funded
DfE Collaborative PhD Studentship
Application deadline
30 April 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1745967600
Floating cellular BFRP concrete for wave renewables
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Professor Su Taylor
Supervisor
Professor Su Taylor
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
Seismic Evaluation of the FlexiArch using Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
AI, Civil Engineering, structural mechanics, data analysis
Professor Su Taylor
Supervisor
Professor Su Taylor
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1719702000
Crack-inducing thermal stresses in safety-critical concrete structures
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Thermal stresses, safety critical structures, cement hydration, supplementary cementitious materials
Professor Marios Soutsos
Supervisor
Professor Marios Soutsos
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Impact Resistance of Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Ultra-high performance fibre reinforced concrete (UHPFRC), impact and blast resistance,
Professor Marios Soutsos
Supervisor
Professor Marios Soutsos
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
Structural Behaviour of Concrete Block Pavements: Finite Element Modelling of the effect of construction pattern and unit interlock
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Structural behaviour, concrete block pavements, construction pattern, unit interlock
Professor Marios Soutsos
Supervisor
Professor Marios Soutsos
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete for Access Floor Tiles
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Professor Marios Soutsos
Supervisor
Professor Marios Soutsos
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Cementless “Geopolymer” Concrete for Sustainable Construction
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Alkali-activated binders (AABs), geopolymer concrete, supplementary cementitious materials
Professor Marios Soutsos
Supervisor
Professor Marios Soutsos
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
The use of decommissioned wind turbine blades as girders in bridges
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP), wind turbine blades, bridges, Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Professor Marios Soutsos
Supervisor
Professor Marios Soutsos
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Placing Astronomy: Landscape, Space and Science at Armagh Observatory, 1790-1916
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Dr Oliver Dunnett
Supervisor
Dr Oliver Dunnett
Funding
Funded
Northern Bridge Consortium
Application deadline
13 January 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1578873600
Theatre of the Cosmos: Performance, Space and Science at Armagh Planetarium, 1968–2016
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Dr Oliver Dunnett
Supervisor
Dr Oliver Dunnett
Funding
Funded
AHRC Northern Bridge Consortium
Application deadline
12 January 2022
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1641945600
Renewables linked Energy Storage technologies to support CO2 utilisation and BECCS Systems
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
AI, CO2 Utilisation, BECCs
Dr Chirangano Mangwandi
Supervisor
Dr Chirangano Mangwandi
Funding
Funded
Net2Zero Centre for Doctoral Training
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
Catalytic Decomposition of Methane for Hydrogen Production
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Hydrogen, Catalysis, Methane Decomposition
Dr Liyuan Fan
Supervisor
Dr Liyuan Fan
Funding
Funded
Net2Zero Centre for Doctoral Training
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
AI enhanced Integrated Environmental and Condition Performance Monitoring Technology for CO2 utilisation and BECCS Systems
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
AI, CO2 Utilisation, BECCs
Professor Steven Bell
Supervisor
Professor Steven Bell
Funding
Funded
Net2Zero Centre for Doctoral Training
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
NILAB: EVOLVE-AI: Evolutionary-Informed Deep Learning for Deciphering and Modifying Cell-Cell Communication During Infection, Inflammation, and Cancer
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
artificial intelligence, bioscience, health
Dr Connor Bamford
Supervisor
Dr Connor Bamford
Funding
Funded
BBSRC (NILAB)
Application deadline
14 April 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1744585200
NILAB: Development of an AI-Integrated electrochemical-plasmonic biosensor for detecting AMR metabolic signatures
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
artificial intelligence, bioscience, health
Dr Linda Oyama
Supervisor
Dr Linda Oyama
Funding
Funded
BBSRC (NILAB)
Application deadline
14 April 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1744585200
NILAB: Diets to Optimise Individual and Planetary Health – A Machine Learning Approach (DIPH-ML)
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
artificial intelligence, bioscience, health
Dr Tilman Kuhn
Supervisor
Dr Tilman Kuhn
Funding
Funded
BBSRC (NILAB)
Application deadline
14 April 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1744585200
NILAB: Integrating AI and Taxonomy-Free Classification for Enhanced Microbiome Analysis of One Health Environments
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
artificial intelligence, bioscience, health
Professor Chris Creevey
Supervisor
Professor Chris Creevey
Funding
Funded
BBSRC (NILAB)
Application deadline
14 April 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1744585200
Social Psychological foundation of stress and trauma
School of Psychology | PHD
Social identity, Stress reactivity, collective processes
Professor Orla Muldoon
Supervisor
Professor Orla Muldoon
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Regulating Plants and Agriculture
School of Law | PHD
plant, IP Law, biodiversity, food security
Dr Jocelyn Bosse
Supervisor
Dr Jocelyn Bosse
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
21 January 2026
School of Law
Funded
Law
Closed
2
1768953600
Investigating the impact of electronic cigarette vapour on respiratory microbiota and inflammation.
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Electronic cigarettes, smoking, vaping, microbiology, respiratory, infection
Dr Deirdre Gilpin
Supervisor
Dr Deirdre Gilpin
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Monitoring antimicrobial resistance in wastewater in Northern Ireland.
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Microbiology, infection, antimicrobial resistance
Dr Deirdre Gilpin
Supervisor
Dr Deirdre Gilpin
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Measurement of outcomes for medicines management interventions for people living with dementia in primary care
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Dementia, core outcome set, interventions, outcome measurement instruments, systematic review
Professor Carmel Hughes
Supervisor
Professor Carmel Hughes
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Chemical glycoengineering of therapeutic antibodies
School of Pharmacy | PHD
drug design, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, antibodies
Professor Gerd Wagner
Supervisor
Professor Gerd Wagner
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Novel P2Y receptor ligands for drug discovery
School of Pharmacy | PHD
drug design, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, nucleoside, nucleotide, GPCR
Professor Gerd Wagner
Supervisor
Professor Gerd Wagner
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Covalent inhibitors of a bacterial enzyme as novel antimicrobial resistance breakers
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Professor Gerd Wagner
Supervisor
Professor Gerd Wagner
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Breaking the resistance: alternative approaches to antibiotics discovery
School of Pharmacy | PHD
antimicrobial resistance, chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, organic synthesis, dr
Professor Gerd Wagner
Supervisor
Professor Gerd Wagner
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Advanced manufacturing of paediatric formulations with poorly water soluble drugs
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Advanced manufacturing; poorly water-soluble drugs; in situ amorphization; paediatric formulation
Dr Min Zhao
Supervisor
Dr Min Zhao
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Microneedle delivery systems for next-generation antibody therapeutics
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Microneedles, antibodies, advanced therapeutics, drug delivery
Professor Ryan Donnelly
Supervisor
Professor Ryan Donnelly
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Microneedle delivery systems for minimally-invasive patient diagnosis/monitoring
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Microneedles, antibodies, advanced therapeutics, drug delivery
Professor Ryan Donnelly
Supervisor
Professor Ryan Donnelly
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
LONG-ACTING MICRONEEDLE DELIVERY SYSTEMS
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Microneedles, long-acting drug delivery
Professor Ryan Donnelly
Supervisor
Professor Ryan Donnelly
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
MICRONEEDLE-MEDIATED CHEMICAL & ELECTROCHEMICAL RAPID INJECTION SYSTEMS
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Professor Ryan Donnelly
Supervisor
Professor Ryan Donnelly
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Development of long-acting injectable (LAI) drug delivery systems to treat ocular diseases
School of Pharmacy | PHD
long-acting drug delivery, sustained release, polymer implants, glaucoma, ocular drug delivery
Professor Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Supervisor
Professor Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Self-Assembling Peptide Nanomaterials for Targeted Ocular Drug Delivery
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Drug delivery, sustained release, controlled release, peptide-based materials, hydrogels, ocular dru
Prof Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Supervisor
Prof Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Combinations of bacteriophages and cold plasma for biofilm biocontrol
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Bacteriophage, phage, endolysin, cold plasma
Dr Timofey Skvortsov
Supervisor
Dr Timofey Skvortsov
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Improved delivery of bacteriophages and phage-derived antibacterial agents
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Bacteriophage, endolysins, skin, biofilms, deep eutectic solvents, formulation
Dr Timofey Skvortsov
Supervisor
Dr Timofey Skvortsov
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
Nanoparticle delivery of antibiotics for treatment of pulmonary infection
School of Pharmacy | PHD
inhaled, nanoparticles, drug delivery, mucosal, pharmaceutical, bacteria
Dr Vicky Kett
Supervisor
Dr Vicky Kett
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Unlocking Cold Tumours Using Multifunctional Nanoparticles
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Cancer, Immunotherapy, Nanomedicine, Cold tumors, Tumour microenvironment
Professor Wafa Al-Jamal
Supervisor
Professor Wafa Al-Jamal
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Production of super small nanocrystals for drug delivery to target tissues
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Drug nanocrystals, media milling, infectious diseases, nanoparticle, targeting
Dr Alejandro J. Paredes
Supervisor
Dr Alejandro J. Paredes
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
A novel top-down approach to produce super small drug nanocrystals to target intracellular organelles
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Nanocrystals, nanomedicine, drug delivery, cell targeting
Dr Alejandro J. Paredes
Supervisor
Dr Alejandro J. Paredes
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Investigating Non-thermal ‘Cold’ Plasmas for Enhancing the Delivery and Efficacy of Antibiotics and Complex molecules to biofilms of clinically relevant bacteria
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Biofilm, Cold plasma, non-thermal plasma, plasma medicine, Drug Delivery, antimicrobial, antimicrobi
Professor Brendan Gilmore
Supervisor
Professor Brendan Gilmore
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Self-regulating, self-cleaning biomaterials
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Drug delivery, antimicrobial, AMR, polymer, materials science, surface modification, surface chemist
Professor Colin McCoy
Supervisor
Professor Colin McCoy
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Smart, responsive biomaterials for infection-resistant medical devices
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Drug delivery, antimicrobial, AMR, polymer, materials science, surface chemistry
Professor Colin McCoy
Supervisor
Professor Colin McCoy
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Medicines optimisation in palliative and end of life care
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Medicines opimistation, palliative, end of life, hospice
Dr Carole Parsons
Supervisor
Dr Carole Parsons
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Design and Evaluation of an eye-on-a-chip Microfluidic Device
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Supervisor
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Development of dose modifying biodegradable implants for infrequent administration
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Drug Delivery, Implants, 3D Printing, Obesity, Biomaterials, Pharmaceutics
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Supervisor
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Funding
Funded
Industrial Funded
Application deadline
2 March 2026
School of Pharmacy
Funded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1772409600
4D printed Biomaterials in cancer therapeutics
School of Pharmacy | PHD
3D Printing, 4D printing, Bioprinting, Drug Delivery, Cancer treatment, Implants
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Supervisor
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Microfluidic Encapsulation of biologics into Nanomedicines
School of Pharmacy | PHD
pharmaceutics, microfluidics, nanomedicines, drug delivery, biologics
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Supervisor
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Next-Gen Drug Delivery: Microfluidic Encapsulation of Biologics into Smart Nanocarriers
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Nanomedicine, Microfluidics, Lipid Nanoparticles, Biotherapeutics, Cancer, Drug delivery
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Supervisor
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Shaping the Future of Oncology: 4D Bioprinting of Smart Biomaterials for Targeted Cancer Therapy
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Bioprinting, Bioinks, Niomaterials, Cancer, Implants, Drug Delivery
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Supervisor
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Innovative 3D-Printed Food-Based Systems for Immune Enhancement
School of Pharmacy | PHD
3D printing, Antibacterial, Nutrients, Food, supplements, paediatric
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Supervisor
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Integrating Organ-on-a-Chip Systems into Preclinical Drug Screening Pipelines
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Organ-on-a-Chip, lab-on-a-chip, Microfluidics, Drug Screening, Biomimetic Models, Toxicology
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Supervisor
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Point-of-care diagnostic devices for chronic disease management
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Point-of-Care Diagnostics, Chronic Disease Management, Microfluidics, Biosensors, Personalised, Rapi
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Supervisor
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Transforming Drug Delivery: AI and Machine Learning in Design, Optimization, and Personalization
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Drug Delivery Systems, Personalised Medicine, Pharmaceuti
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Supervisor
Professor Dimitrios Lamprou
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Bioactive, biodegradable coatings for urinary medical devices
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Infection, medical device, biodegradable polymers, degradation
Professor David Jones
Supervisor
Professor David Jones
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Sustained Release of Eutectic systems composed of Local Anaesthetics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents from biodegradable electrospun mats to Enhance Post-Surgical Recovery
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Implant, post-operative, pain control, biodegradable, eutectic
Professor David Jones
Supervisor
Professor David Jones
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Novel, rheologically-structured implants for the prevention/treatment of bovine mastitis
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Rheologically-structured implants, antimicrobial, mucoadhesion, mastitis
Professor David Jones
Supervisor
Professor David Jones
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
3D-Printed Biodegradable Implants for Localised Anti-inflammatory Drug Delivery in Arthritis.
School of Pharmacy | PHD
3D printing; Biodegradable implants; Arthritis; Anti-inflammatory; Drug delivery; Controlled release
Professor Eneko Larrañeta
Supervisor
Professor Eneko Larrañeta
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Implants for Localised Combination Therapy in Cancer: Delivery of Anticancer Drugs and Radiosensitisers
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Implants, cancer, nanotechnology, drug delivery, radiosensitisers, localised drug delivery
Professor Eneko Larrañeta
Supervisor
Professor Eneko Larrañeta
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Non-invasive intranasal delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics for retinal disease using a novel peptide carrier
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Retinal disease, Intranasal drug delivery, Cell-penetrating peptides, Nucleic acid therapeutics, Nan
Dr Emma McErlean
Supervisor
Dr Emma McErlean
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Formulation of hybrid peptide-lipid nanoparticle formulations for targeted nucleic acid delivery
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Cell Penetrating Peptides, Gene delivery, Hybrid nanoparticles, Nanomedicine, Targeted Treatments
Dr Emma McErlean
Supervisor
Dr Emma McErlean
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Intranasal delivery of nucleic acid therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases using a novel peptide carrier
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Neurodegenerative disease, Intranasal drug delivery, Cell-penetrating peptides, Nucleic acid therape
Dr Emma McErlean
Supervisor
Dr Emma McErlean
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
In vivo CAR-T engineering using targeted peptide delivery systems
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Cell Penetrating Peptides, Genetic engineering, CAR-T therapy, Nanomedicine, Targeted Treatments
Dr Emma McErlean
Supervisor
Dr Emma McErlean
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Elucidating novel anti-cancer drug responses in advanced ovarian cancer
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Ovarian Cancer; cell biology; cell signalling; pharmacology; drug act
Dr Fiona Furlong
Supervisor
Dr Fiona Furlong
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Combination Drug Screening to Identify Novel Therapeutic Strategies for Rare Ovarian Cancers
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Drug screening, ovarian cancer, cancer pharmacology, drug repurposing
Dr Fiona Furlong
Supervisor
Dr Fiona Furlong
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Investigation of Chemoresistance in high grade serous ovarian cancer
School of Pharmacy | PHD
ovarian cancer, pharmacology, chemoresistance, drug repurposing
Dr Fiona Furlong
Supervisor
Dr Fiona Furlong
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Smart Implantable and Biomaterial Systems for Targeted Therapy
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Implantable drug delivery, oncology, urology, chronic pain, biomaterials, controlled release
Professor Gavin Andrews
Supervisor
Professor Gavin Andrews
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Peptide hydrogels as a long-acting multipurpose drug delivery platform for combined contraception and HIV prevention
School of Pharmacy | PHD
hydrogels; peptide; long-acting injectable: HIV prevention; multipurpose technology
Dr Garry Laverty
Supervisor
Dr Garry Laverty
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Peptide-like hydrogels: A post-surgical sustained release drug delivery implant for the treatment of glioblastoma brain tumours
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Hydrogel; drug delivery; long-acting implant; biomaterials; peptides; brain tumours, cancer,
Dr Garry Laverty
Supervisor
Dr Garry Laverty
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Peptide-like hydrogels as long-acting injectable drug delivery platforms for the prevention of malaria
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Hydrogel; drug delivery; formulation; long-acting injectable; peptides; malaria
Dr Garry Laverty
Supervisor
Dr Garry Laverty
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Peptide-like hydrogels as long-acting injectable drug delivery platforms for the prevention of tuberculosis
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Hydrogel; drug delivery; formulation; long-acting injectable; peptides; tuberculosis
Dr Garry Laverty
Supervisor
Dr Garry Laverty
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Peptide-like hydrogels as a long-acting injectable delivery technology for the treatment of ocular disease
School of Pharmacy | PHD
peptide; biologics; ocular drug delivery; age-related macular degneration
Dr Garry Laverty
Supervisor
Dr Garry Laverty
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
The role of general practice pharmacists in supporting medicines use by people living with dementia
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Dementia, medication use, primary care, healthcare professionals, medicines optimisation, pharmacist
Dr Heather Barry
Supervisor
Dr Heather Barry
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
The Development of a fingerprint signature for musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries (MSTIs)
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Musculoskeletal, DNA Mutations, Diagnostics, Proteins, AI
Professor Helen McCarthy
Supervisor
Professor Helen McCarthy
Funding
Funded
Collaborative Studentship Award with Crescent Bone
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Funded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Structure-based design of allosteric modulators for G protein-coupled receptors using molecular modelling and pharmacology experiments
School of Pharmacy | PHD
computational biology, protein-coupled receptors, molecular modelling
Dr Irina Tikhonova
Supervisor
Dr Irina Tikhonova
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Computational and Functional Comprehensive Analysis of Natural Variants of GPCRs towards a personalized medicine approach
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Molecular modelling, pharmacology, drug design, functional assays
Dr Irina Tikhonova
Supervisor
Dr Irina Tikhonova
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Developing and characterising novel targeted nanocomposites serving as adjuvants to existing standard-of-care cancer treatments
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Cancer biology, Nanomedicine, Drug Delivery, metastasis
Professor Jonathan Coulter
Supervisor
Professor Jonathan Coulter
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
SPARTAN: Sequencing Prostate Androgen-Receptor Therapy with Nanoparticles
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Prostate Cancer, androgen signaling, nanotherapeutics, radiotherapy
Professor Jonathan Coulter
Supervisor
Professor Jonathan Coulter
Funding
Funded
Awarding body- ProEx - Prostate Cancer Centre of E
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Funded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1769731200
Structure - response in liposomal design
School of Pharmacy | PHD
liposomes, microfluidic device, diffusion coefficient, aspergillus fumigatus, fungal infections
Dr Justin Tian
Supervisor
Dr Justin Tian
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Development of silicone-based personal lubricant products containing antiretroviral drugs for prevention of sexual acquisition of HIV infection
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Professor Karl Malcolm
Supervisor
Professor Karl Malcolm
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Multipurpose gel formulations containing antiretroviral-loaded lactoferrin nanoparticles and antibiotics for combination HIV prevention and treatment of bacterial vaginosis
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Lactoferrin; antiretroviral; HIV prevention; vaginal gel; multipurpose prevention technology (MPT);
Professor Karl Malcolm
Supervisor
Professor Karl Malcolm
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Investigation of novel protease-antiprotease imbalances associated with chronic airways disease.
School of Pharmacy | PHD
lung, respiratory, airways, COPD, proteases, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, electrop
Professor Lorraine Martin
Supervisor
Professor Lorraine Martin
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Smart supramolecular assembly for pathology-responsive and long-acting drug delivery applications
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Drug and biologics Delivery, Nanotechnology, Supramolecular assembly Computational Pharmaceutics,
Dr. Lalitkumar Vora
Supervisor
Dr. Lalitkumar Vora
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Relationship between antibiotic therapy and development of antimicrobial resistance in patients with bronchiectasis and COPD
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Infection, antimicrobial resistance, PCR, next-generation sequencing, metagenomics
Professor Michael Tunney
Supervisor
Professor Michael Tunney
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
1768521600
Development and evaluation of a lung-on-a chip device for screening novel antimicrobials
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Infection, antimicrobial resistance, cystic fibrosis, microbiota, lab-on-a-chip, microfluidics
Professor Michael Tunney
Supervisor
Professor Michael Tunney
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Microbial Ecology of the Cystic Fibrosis Airway: Interactions, Infection, and Disease Progression
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Infection, microbiome, cystic fibrosis, lung-gut axis, antibiotic resistance, personalized medicine,
Professor Michael Tunney
Supervisor
Professor Michael Tunney
Funding
Funded
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Trust and LifeArc
Application deadline
31 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Funded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1769817600
PULSE-CF: Polymicrobial communities in the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) airways-role in infection and pulmonary exacerbations.
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Respiratory Medicine, Microbiology, Microbiome, Infection, Molecular Diagnostics, Antibiotic Resista
Professor Michael Tunney
Supervisor
Professor Michael Tunney
Funding
Funded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Pharmacy
Funded
Pharmacy
Closed
2
1765152000
Biomaterial coatings with lubricious, slippery coatings for improved urinary catheter performance
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Biomaterials, urinary catheters, ionic liquids, infection, device coatings
Dr Matthew Wylie
Supervisor
Dr Matthew Wylie
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Infection-responsive coatings for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Biomaterials, urinary catheters, ionic liquids, infection, device coatings
Dr Matthew Wylie
Supervisor
Dr Matthew Wylie
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Next-Generation High-level Disinfectants: Targeting Bacterial Persistence on Medical Surfaces
School of Pharmacy | PHD
high-level disinfectant; antimicrobial resistance; photodynamic; biofilm; disinfection
Dr Matthew Wylie
Supervisor
Dr Matthew Wylie
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
VAPShield: Development of next-generation endotracheal tube materials for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia
School of Pharmacy | PHD
drug delivery; ventilator-associated pneumonia; medical device; antimicrobial resistance; coatings;
Dr Matthew Wylie
Supervisor
Dr Matthew Wylie
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Developing novel therapeutic strategies to better treat Triple Negative Breast Cancer
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Cancer, biomarkers, targeted treatment, drug development, pharmacogenomics, pharmacology
Dr Niamh Buckley
Supervisor
Dr Niamh Buckley
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
3D printing of drug delivery implants
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Bone, biomaterials, hydroxyapatite, additive manufacturing, 3D printing
Dr Peter Boyd
Supervisor
Dr Peter Boyd
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Cutting to the Core: Mechanistic Dissection of Nuclear Protease Function in Tumour Biology
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Proteases, mechanisms, cell biology, cancer, nucleus, therapeutics
Dr Roberta Burden
Supervisor
Dr Roberta Burden
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Microneedle-mediated Intradermal Delivery: Potential for Lymphatic Targeting of Therapeutic Agents
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Microneedles, intradermal, lymphatic, immunotherapy
Professor Ryan Donnelly
Supervisor
Professor Ryan Donnelly
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Development of Nano-Liposome Based Drug Delivery Systems for Ocular Diseases
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Nano-liposomes, Ocular drug delivery, Sustained release, Corneal and retinal permeation, Biocompatib
Professor Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Supervisor
Professor Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Design and Assessment of Innovative Long-Acting Drug Delivery System
School of Pharmacy | PHD
long-acting drug delivery, Sustained release, Controlled drug release, Polymer science, drug delive
Professor Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Supervisor
Professor Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Development and Evaluation of Microneedle Arrays for Ocular Drug Delivery
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Ocular drug delivery, sustained release, microneedles, biologics, liposomes
Professor Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Supervisor
Professor Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Development of Peptide-Based Nanomicelle Eye Drops for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
School of Pharmacy | PHD
nanomicelles, ocular drug delivery, topical delivery, dry eye syndrome, formulations
Professor Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Supervisor
Professor Raghu Raj Singh Thakur
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Polymer-engineering nanocages for protein delivery
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Protein delivery, biotherapeutics, stimuli-responsive polymers, bioconjugation, nanocages, polymer
Dr Sheiliza Carmali
Supervisor
Dr Sheiliza Carmali
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Molecular Switch Nanoparticles for Redox-Triggered Drug Delivery
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Redox-responsive nanoparticles; alpha-lipoic acid; drug delivery; oxidative stress;
Dr Sheiliza Carmali
Supervisor
Dr Sheiliza Carmali
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Modulating the Gut Microbiome to Reduce Infection Risk
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Microbiome, gut, bacteriophage, antibiotics, infection, bioinformatics.
Dr Stephen Kelly
Supervisor
Dr Stephen Kelly
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Mechanochemical Preparation of Multi-Component Pharmaceutical Materials via Reactive Extrusion Technology
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Reactive extrusion, mechanochemistry, multi-component pharmaceutical complexes, cocrystals, eutectic
Dr Shu Li
Supervisor
Dr Shu Li
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Development of dual-functional antibacterial and antifungal polymers to prevent medical device-associated infections
School of Pharmacy | PHD
infection; surface; coating; biofilm; polymer; hydrogel
Dr Shuai Zhang
Supervisor
Dr Shuai Zhang
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing
School of Pharmacy | PHD
infection; surface; coating; biofilm; polymer; hydrogel
Dr Shuai Zhang
Supervisor
Dr Shuai Zhang
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Bacteriophage-derived antimicrobial proteins
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Bacteriophage, endolysin, depolymerase, AMR, biofilm, protein
Dr Timofey Skvortsov
Supervisor
Dr Timofey Skvortsov
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Vaccine-drying stabilisation strategies
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Pharmaceutics, vaccine, pharmaceutical formulation, drug delivery, liposomes
Dr Vicky Kett
Supervisor
Dr Vicky Kett
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Liposomal Antibiotic for Improved Treatment of Respiratory Infection
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Dr Vicky Kett
Supervisor
Dr Vicky Kett
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
In-cell quantification of drug concentrations by using advanced nano-sensor
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Nanomedicine, Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Sensing, Senor, Biosensor, Bioengineering
Dr Yi Ge
Supervisor
Dr Yi Ge
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Developing cost-effective and eco-friendly antiviral nano-agents
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Nanomedicine, Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Biomaterials, COVID-19, Antiviral agents, Virus
Dr Yi Ge
Supervisor
Dr Yi Ge
Funding
Unfunded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Unfunded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
In vivo CAR-T engineering using targeted peptide delivery systems for treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL)
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Cell Penetrating Peptides, Genetic engineering, CAR-T therapy, Nanomedicine, Targeted Treatments
Dr Emma McErlean
Supervisor
Dr Emma McErlean
Funding
Funded
CAST (Co-operative Awards in Science and Technolog
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Funded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Harnessing Regenerative Gene Therapy for the Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease
School of Pharmacy | PHD
Cystic Fibrosis, Gene Therapy, Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) Regenerative Medicine Nanoparticles Infl
Professor Lorraine Martin
Supervisor
Professor Lorraine Martin
Funding
Funded
CAST (Co-operative Awards in Science and Technolog
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Pharmacy
Funded
Pharmacy
Open
2
1768521600
Staying Focused: How Mind Wandering Impacts Students' Ability to Delay Gratification and Achieve Academic Success
School of Psychology | PHD
academic delay of gratification, mind wandering, academic success
Dr Paddy O'Connor
Supervisor
Dr Paddy O'Connor
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Exploring the mental health needs of patients living with Barrett’s Oesophagus
School of Psychology | MPHIL
Barrett’s Oesophagus; Psychological well-being; mixed methods research
Professor Martin Dempster
Supervisor
Professor Martin Dempster
Funding
Funded
Breakthrough Cancer
Application deadline
4 October 2024
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1727996400
Stress, eustress and positive psychology
School of Psychology | PHD
Stress, eustress, coping, positive psychology, wellbeing learning motivation
Dr Chris Gibbons
Supervisor
Dr Chris Gibbons
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
30 June 2023
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
1688079600
One funded project in the area of Intergroup conflicts and collective trauma; Justice processes in post-conflict societies or Political resistance in non-democratic contexts.
School of Psychology | PHD
Conflict and violence, peace, reconciliation, transitional justice, resistance, repression
Dr Mengyao Li
Supervisor
Dr Mengyao Li
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 March 2023
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1678924800
Integration in the Layers of Mathematical Skills
School of Psychology | PHD
Mathematics; children; integration; interventions
Dr Chang Xu
Supervisor
Dr Chang Xu
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 March 2023
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1678924800
Navigating Childfreedom: Identity Disclosure, Communication Strategies and Adjustment in Childfree Individuals
School of Psychology | PHD
childfreedom, non-normative life choices, identity, communication, adjustment, multi-method
Dr Tanja Gerlach
Supervisor
Dr Tanja Gerlach
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
16 March 2023
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1678924800
Walking in real-world environments for people living with Parkinson’s: Enhancing gait using movement analysis
School of Psychology | PHD
Parkinson’s; gait; motion capture; rehabilitation; movement disorders
Dr Matthew Rodger
Supervisor
Dr Matthew Rodger
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST (Co-operative Awards in Science and Techn
Application deadline
17 May 2024
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1715900400
The mediating role of trauma appraisals following potentially traumatic life events.
School of Psychology | PHD
Trauma Appraisal, Trauma, Resilience, Posttraumatic Growth
Professor Donncha Hanna
Supervisor
Professor Donncha Hanna
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Developing Trauma Informed Care principles for Health Professionals
School of Psychology | PHD
Trauma, Trauma Informed Care, Health Care Professionals
Professor Donncha Hanna
Supervisor
Professor Donncha Hanna
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Reducing ’flashbacks’ of paediatric trauma: Investigating the consolidation, reactivation, and reduction of intrusive traumatic memories in children
School of Psychology | PHD
Trauma, children, paediatric populations, memory, clinical psychology
Dr David McCormack
Supervisor
Dr David McCormack
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Diabetes Counselling and Empowerment Training: Developing a Programme Theory and Exploring the Benefits for People Living with Diabetes
School of Psychology | PHD
Empowerment; Counselling; Diabetes; Healthcare professionals; wellbeing; emotional support
Dr Emma Berry
Supervisor
Dr Emma Berry
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
12 February 2024
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
1707696000
Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control: Understanding and Experiences in a Post-Bill Environment.
School of Psychology | PHD
Domestic abuse, coercive control, family violence, post conflict society.
Dr Katrina McLaughlin
Supervisor
Dr Katrina McLaughlin
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Developing cost-effective and future-ready approaches to neurorehabilitation of stroke and functional neurological disorders
School of Psychology | PHD
Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Stroke, Functional Neurological Disorder, Conversion disorder, motor
Dr Kathy Ruddy
Supervisor
Dr Kathy Ruddy
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
12 February 2024
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1707696000
Measuring effects of ageing on cortical activity during sensory integration and posture-cognitive multitasking using functional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS).
School of Psychology | PHD
Ageing, balance, posture, fnirs, multitasking.
Dr Mihalis Doumas
Supervisor
Dr Mihalis Doumas
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Multisensory integration in adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Investigating general vs task specific sensory processing deficits.
School of Psychology | PHD
Autism, sensory integration, multisensory, speech, balance, auditory, visual, proprioceptive.
Dr Mihalis Doumas
Supervisor
Dr Mihalis Doumas
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Double disclosure? Investigating how disabled students in higher education navigate the university to employment pipeline
School of Psychology | PHD
Psychology; Applied Social Psychology; Disability; Disabled People; Graduate employment; Students; H
Dr Stephanie Burns
Supervisor
Dr Stephanie Burns
Funding
Funded
Queen’s Collaborative Studentship (funded via Dep
Application deadline
12 February 2024
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1707696000
Multisensory integration in adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Investigating general vs task specific sensory processing deficits.
School of Psychology | PHD
Autism, sensory integration, multisensory, speech, balance, auditory, visual, proprioceptive.
Dr Tim Fosker
Supervisor
Dr Tim Fosker
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Opting Out of Parenthood: Psychological Aspects of Childfreedom
School of Psychology | PHD
Childfreedom, childfree, voluntary, childless, non-normative life choices, identity, communication
Dr Tanja Gerlach
Supervisor
Dr Tanja Gerlach
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
The social costs and benefits of heeding and rejecting advice
School of Psychology | PHD
Advice; Social Psychology; Judgment; Decision-Making; Open Science
Dr Thomas Schultze-Gerlach
Supervisor
Dr Thomas Schultze-Gerlach
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Dark Personalities in Emergency Personnel
School of Psychology | PHD
Personality traits; dark tetrad; childhood adversity; trauma; compassion fatigue; well-being; mental
Dr Kostas Papageorgiou
Supervisor
Dr Kostas Papageorgiou
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Genetics of Spatial Ability
School of Psychology | PHD
Genetics; Spatial Ability; Sex Differences; Cross-Cultural Differences
Dr Kostas Papageorgiou
Supervisor
Dr Kostas Papageorgiou
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
Propelling productivity in Northern Ireland: Understanding the contribution of capital to productivity growth
Queen's Business School | PHD
Productivity, Capital Stock, Perpetual Inventory Method, Econometrics, Northern Ireland
Dr David Jordan
Supervisor
Dr David Jordan
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy
Application deadline
20 January 2026
Queen's Business School
Funded
Economics
Open
2
1768867200
Using the 2021 Earnings and Employees Study to Improve Our Understanding of the Northern Ireland Labour Market
Queen's Business School | PHD
Labour Market, Wage Gaps, Inequality, Job Mobility, Zero Hours Contracts, Northern Ireland
Duncan McVicar
Supervisor
Duncan McVicar
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy
Application deadline
20 January 2026
Queen's Business School
Funded
Economics
Open
2
1768867200
Towards a Good Jobs Economy: Job Quality, Wellbeing, and Policy Futures in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Queen's Business School | PHD
Job Quality, Wellbeing, Employment Policy, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Comparative Research
Dr Juliet Hassard
Supervisor
Dr Juliet Hassard
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy
Application deadline
20 January 2026
Queen's Business School
Funded
Open
2
1768867200
Competition or cooperation? Exploring the neurophysiology of interhemispheric communication when the brain is primed for action
School of Psychology | PHD
corpus callosum; cortex; brain stimulation; motor control; inter-hemispheric facilitation; inter-hem
Professor Richard Carson
Supervisor
Professor Richard Carson
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Closed
2
1772150400
Youth engagement in the Irish language Revival Movement in Belfast since 1998
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Youth activism, language revival, post-conflict society, sociolinguistics, Irish language
Prof. Greg Toner
Supervisor
Prof. Greg Toner
Funding
Funded
Northern Bridge Consortium Collab. Doctoral Award
Application deadline
23 January 2022
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Irish & Celtic
Closed
2
1642896000
Following Charabanc Theatre Company: A Tradition of Women's Theatre-Making in Northern Ireland/the north of Ireland
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Northern Ireland/the north of Ireland theatre, Queer-feminist theatre historiography
Dr Trish McTighe
Supervisor
Dr Trish McTighe
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
27 October 2023
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Drama
Closed
2
1698361200
Immersive Technologies for Climate Focused Bridge Monitoring
School of Arts, English and Languages | PHD
Immersive, Games Technologies, Infrastructure Monitoring, Data Analysis, Citizen Science
Darragh Lydon
Supervisor
Darragh Lydon
Funding
Funded
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Application deadline
31 August 2025
School of Arts, English and Languages
Funded
Games Technologies
Closed
2
1756594800
A Critical Examination of the Role of Forensic Medical Examination in the Investigation and Prosecution of Rape in Northern Ireland
School of Law | PHD
Forensic prosecution rape Northern Ireland
Professor Anne-Marie McAlinden
Supervisor
Professor Anne-Marie McAlinden
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
10 March 2026
School of Law
Funded
Law
Open
2
1773100800
Better AIMS – developing new software tools and workflows for Ambient Ionisation Mass Spectrometry, Direct Infusion Mass Spectrometry and Ion-mobility Mass Spectrometry data.
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
mass spectrometry, software development, computer processing, artificial intelligence, chemometrics,
Dr Nick Birse
Supervisor
Dr Nick Birse
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
An investigation of the factors influencing canine welfare.
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Canine welfare and behaviour
Professor Gareth Arnott
Supervisor
Professor Gareth Arnott
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
31 December 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1703980800
Adaptive management of stochastic parasite challenge in animals under climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agriculture, climate change, parasitology, veterinary medicine
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Diet mediated metabolic-inflammation – mechanistic insights
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biochemistry, food science, health sciences, immunology, molecular biology, public health
Professor Helen Roche
Supervisor
Professor Helen Roche
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Emerging Infectious Diseases – Surveillance and Biosecurity
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agriculture, health sciences, microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, public health, veterinary
Professor Nikki Marks
Supervisor
Professor Nikki Marks
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Enhancing young people’s cooking and food skills to investigate impact on food engagement, knowledge, skill confidence and diet quality
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
data analysis, food science, health sciences, public health, statistics
Professor Moira Dean
Supervisor
Professor Moira Dean
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Explore novel feeding strategies to reduce ammonia emissions from ruminants and improve their productivity
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agriculture, environmental science, food science, statistics, zoology, animal science
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Supervisor
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Flavonoid metabolism and cardiometabolic health
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
data analysis, food science, health sciences, medical, public health
Professor Aedin Cassidy
Supervisor
Professor Aedin Cassidy
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1578873600
Gene mining useful biocatalysts from paleosols
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
bioinformatics, genetics, geochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology
Professor Chris Allen
Supervisor
Professor Chris Allen
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Genome scale evolution of biofilm contained Klebsiella pneumoniae in response to sub-lethal antibacterial stress exposure - development of novel biomarkers for near-patient testing
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
bioinformatics, genetics, health sciences, medical science, microbiology, molecular, public health
Professor Seamus Fanning
Supervisor
Professor Seamus Fanning
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
How does biodiversity contribute to multiple forms of stability in stressed marine invertebrate communities?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
bioinformatics, data analysis, ecology, environmental science, microbiology, molecular, statistics
Professor Mark Emmerson
Supervisor
Professor Mark Emmerson
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Innovative Diagnostics for Helminth Parasite Infections
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural, molecular biology, parasitology, veterinary medicine
Dr Paul McVeigh
Supervisor
Dr Paul McVeigh
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Phosphonates: The Good, The Bad, and The Biodegradable
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Organophosphonate, herbicide, biogeochemical cycle, phosphorus
Professor Geoff McMullan
Supervisor
Professor Geoff McMullan
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
28 April 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1714258800
Influence of farm hygiene standards and management practices on Johne’s disease progression in selected NI dairy herds
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agriculture, data analysis, microbiology
Professor Irene Grant
Supervisor
Professor Irene Grant
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
EVOZOOM - Evolution and Zoonotic Epidemiology of Bovine Tuberculosis
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Mycobacterium bovis, zoonotic Tuberculosis, bovine Tuberculosis, epidemiology, bioinformatics, phylo
Professor Irene Grant
Supervisor
Professor Irene Grant
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
25 March 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1711324800
Low-cost and rapid paper-based microfluidics for the detection of irradiated foods
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
food chemistry, food science, health sciences, molecular biology, public health
Dr Cuong Cao
Supervisor
Dr Cuong Cao
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
MicroRNAs in the Pathogenesis Adverse Cardiomyocyte and Endothelial Cell Remodelling in Insulin Resistance
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
food science, health sciences, medical science, molecular biology, pharmacy, public health
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Supervisor
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Mosquito control using native predators and other novel environmentally friendly methodologies
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
public health, zoology, animal science
Professor Jaimie Dick
Supervisor
Professor Jaimie Dick
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Optimising behaviour change initiatives for food waste prevention
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
data analysis, ecology, economics, statistics
Professor Alberto Longo
Supervisor
Professor Alberto Longo
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Quantifying the effects of environmental change using multi-level phylogenetically controlled meta-analyses
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
data analysis, ecology, conservation, statistics, zoology
Dr Hansjoerg Kunc
Supervisor
Dr Hansjoerg Kunc
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Sustainable Wildlife Management: Socio-Economics Drivers & Implications of Conservation
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
bioinformatics, data analysis, ecology, economics, environmental science, statistics, animal science
Dr Martina Bozzola
Supervisor
Dr Martina Bozzola
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Systems analysis of the impact of microplastics in the marine environment
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biotechnology, data analysis, pollution, food science, health sciences, molecular, statistics
Professor Gary Hardiman
Supervisor
Professor Gary Hardiman
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
Targeting yeast epigenetics to combat anti-fungal resistance
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
health sciences, microbiology, molecular biology, public health
Dr Edel Hyland
Supervisor
Dr Edel Hyland
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
The extinction of the sexier? A global investigation of the role of sexual selection in modern amphibian declines
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, conservation, environmental science, evolution, zoology, animal science
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Supervisor
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
13 January 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1578873600
The marine phosphorus cycle and the methane paradox
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
analytical chemistry, biochemistry, geochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology
Professor John McGrath
Supervisor
Professor John McGrath
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
The role of epigenetic mechanisms in the control of post-stress recovery of cancer cells
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
cancer, cell biology, genetics, health sciences, medical science, public health
Dr Konstantin Panov
Supervisor
Dr Konstantin Panov
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Uncovering the Hidden Human Milk Microbiome
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, statistics
Dr Simon Cameron
Supervisor
Dr Simon Cameron
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
Use of remote sensing data to develop behavioural profiles for global change scenarios
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
climate change, data analysis, ecology, environmental science, statistics, zoology, animal science
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Supervisor
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 December 2019
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1576454400
QUADRAT DTP CASE: The role of biodiversity in mitigating parasite impacts in farmed landscapes
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agriculture, climate change, ecology, environmental science, parasitology, zoology, animal science
Professor Mark Emmerson
Supervisor
Professor Mark Emmerson
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
29 January 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1580256000
Understanding and predicting the success of alien freshwater fish
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, conservation, animal science, evolution, zoology, animal science
Dr Isabella Capellini
Supervisor
Dr Isabella Capellini
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
QUADRAT DTP: Energetics and survival of an apex predator - the African lion - in a rapidly changing environment
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, conservation, evolution, zoology, animal science
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Supervisor
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
29 January 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1580256000
QUADRAT DTP: Global profiles of species declines and success in the era of climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
climatology, climate change, ecology, conservation, environmental science, evolution, animal science
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Supervisor
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
29 January 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1580256000
QUADRAT DTP: Greening cities: how do street trees contribute to urban biodiversity and ecosystem functions?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, conservation, environmental science
Dr Paul Caplat
Supervisor
Dr Paul Caplat
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
29 January 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1580256000
QUADRAT DTP: Unravelling the freshwater microbial phosphorus cycle
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biochemistry, bioinformatics, climate, ecology, environmental, geochemistry, hydrology, molecular
Professor John McGrath
Supervisor
Professor John McGrath
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT-DTP
Application deadline
29 January 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1580256000
Valuing ecosystem services
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
valuation, environmental economics, experimental economics, behavioural economics
Professor Alberto Longo
Supervisor
Professor Alberto Longo
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
The evolution of vertebrate parental care diversity
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parental care, life history theory, phylogeny, vertebrates, behaviour, evolution
Dr Isabella Capellini
Supervisor
Dr Isabella Capellini
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
The evolution of placental diversity: between cooperation and conflict
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parental care, life history theory, phylogeny, vertebrates, behaviour, evolution
Dr Isabella Capellini
Supervisor
Dr Isabella Capellini
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
A human body map of bisphenol-A (BPA) exposure: Systems level analysis of genomic and epigenomic alterations in primary human cells
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
bisphenol-A, systems level analysis, genomics, cells
Professor Gary Hardiman
Supervisor
Professor Gary Hardiman
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
Genome-wide analysis of genetic alterations in prostate cells in response to soy chemicals
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
genomics, genetics, cells, soy
Professor Gary Hardiman
Supervisor
Professor Gary Hardiman
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
A Novel Data Integration Framework for Modeling the Adverse Outcome Pathway
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
endocrine disruptors, biostatistics, computational biiology, toxicology, systems biology
Professor Gary Hardiman
Supervisor
Professor Gary Hardiman
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
Investigate the nutritional potential, for ruminants, of different by-products as an alternative feed supplement for incorporation into animal feed
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
by-product, ruminant, tannin, methane, ammonia
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Supervisor
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Vibrio species in Irish waters
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
molecular epidemiology, whole genome sequencing, human health risk factors
Professor Seamus Fanning
Supervisor
Professor Seamus Fanning
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
A study of the emergence of Clostridium difficile from across the farm-to-fork continuum
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
molecular epidemiology, whole genome sequencing, human health risk factors, toxin genes
Professor Seamus Fanning
Supervisor
Professor Seamus Fanning
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Phenotypic & molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) markers; dissemination mechanisms of AMR in bacteria of food-animal origin; whole genome & plasmid sequencing; bioinformatics
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
molecular epidemiology, whole genome sequencing, human health risk factors
Professor Seamus Fanning
Supervisor
Professor Seamus Fanning
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
A study of the transcriptomic responses elicited by Salmonella to humectants used in food production - do bacteria have a memory?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
low-moisture conditions, RNA-seq, flow cytometry
Professor Seamus Fanning
Supervisor
Professor Seamus Fanning
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
The role of the histone lysine demethylase KDM4A in post-stress recovery and its utility as a target in breast and prostate cancer
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
epigenetics, cancer, BCa, PCa, transcriptome, NGS, transcription
Dr Konstantin Panov
Supervisor
Dr Konstantin Panov
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Development of novel approaches to study changes in chromatin structure and investigation of the role of rDNA chromatin in malignant transformation
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
epigenetics, cancer, histones, rDNA, chromatin, NGS, transcription
Dr Konstantin Panov
Supervisor
Dr Konstantin Panov
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Investigation of the mechanism of accrued resistance to Pol I inhibitors in blood cancers
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
blood cancer, Pol I inhibitor, topoisomerase, transcription, drug resistance
Dr Konstantin Panov
Supervisor
Dr Konstantin Panov
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Evaluation of natural plant based botanicals as alternative to therapeutic antibiotics
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
botanicals, antimicrobial resistance, antibiotics, medicinal plants, microbiology, biochemistry
Dr Chen Situ
Supervisor
Dr Chen Situ
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Understanding the ecology and coevolution of aphids and parasitoids to improve natural biocontrol measures in field crops
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, parasitoids, agriculture, phylogeny, climate change
Dr Isabella Capellini
Supervisor
Dr Isabella Capellini
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Evolving waters: A comprehensive genetic study of brown Trout (Salmo trutta) in Lough Erne
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
brown trout (Salmo trutta), population genetics, phylogeography, genetic analysis, conservation gene
Professor Paulo Prodohl
Supervisor
Professor Paulo Prodohl
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
FOODBIOSYSTEMS - Willow (Salix spp): The potential of a tannin-rich tree fodder to reduce ammonia emissions and improve productivity of dairy cattle
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ammonia, dairy, agriculture, animal nutrition, microbiology, metagenomics, metabolomics
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Supervisor
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Funding
Funded
FoodBioSystems BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership
Application deadline
6 March 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1583452800
FOODBIOSYSTEMS - Can many biomarkers make light work of liver fluke parasite diagnostics?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biomarkers, liver fluke, parasitology, omics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, biochemistry
Dr Paul McVeigh
Supervisor
Dr Paul McVeigh
Funding
Funded
FoodBioSystems BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership
Application deadline
6 March 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1583452800
FOODBIOSYSTEMS - Integrating plant and animal responses to parasite infection under climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
climate change, parasitology, epidemiology, agriculture, plant science, food security
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
FoodBioSystems BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership
Application deadline
6 March 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1583452800
Exploring the Application of REIMS to Bovine Health Monitoring and Milk Quality Analysis
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agriculture, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, veterinary, analytical chemistry
Dr Simon Cameron
Supervisor
Dr Simon Cameron
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
31 March 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1585609200
A proteomic map of host cell rewiring by pathogens
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
analytical chemistry, biochemistry, bioinformatics, immunology, microbiology
Professor Ben Collins
Supervisor
Professor Ben Collins
Funding
Funded
DfE/Bruker Daltonics
Application deadline
31 March 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1585609200
What are the lifetime beneficial effects of early life “programming” in the rumen microbiome?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural science, animal science, biology, microbiology, environmental science
Professor Sharon Huws
Supervisor
Professor Sharon Huws
Funding
Funded
DAFM/DAERA
Application deadline
28 February 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1582848000
Develop Biological Control Methods for Devastating Panama Disease of Banana
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
organic fungus control, banana fungus, biological control, chitinase, biochemistry, microbiology
Dr Fuquan Liu
Supervisor
Dr Fuquan Liu
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
31 March 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1585609200
Dissecting functions of beneficial soil bacterium in protecting banana plants from fungal infection
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Microbiology; Gene regulation; Genome sequencing; Panama disease of bananas; Soil bacteria; Plant pr
Dr Fuquan Liu
Supervisor
Dr Fuquan Liu
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
14 October 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1728860400
Investigation of the limits of niche specialisation and plasticity in the rumen microbiome
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
rumen, microbiome, microbiology, omics
Professor Sharon Huws
Supervisor
Professor Sharon Huws
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 June 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1593471600
Modelling and optimising microbial nutrient cycling for the promotion of a circular bioeconomy
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biogeochemistry, waste, microbial physiology, biochemistry, molecular microbiology, machine learning
Professor John McGrath
Supervisor
Professor John McGrath
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 June 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1593471600
Understanding and combating blackhead disease in poultry
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, animal science, microbiology, veterinary medicine, bioinformatics, poultry
Professor Sharon Huws
Supervisor
Professor Sharon Huws
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 June 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1593471600
Understanding dairy cow behaviour to improve production and welfare in robotic milking systems
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, zoology, animal behaviour, animal welfare
Professor Gareth Arnott
Supervisor
Professor Gareth Arnott
Funding
Funded
DfE/AgriSearch
Application deadline
30 April 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1588201200
The effects of gut microbiome metabolites in modulating enteroendocrine cell function and gut hormone secretion
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
metabolites, hormones, microbiome, metabolism, enteroendocrine
Professor Brian Green
Supervisor
Professor Brian Green
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Blending traditional and new animal health solutions to support agro-pastoral livelihoods under climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal health, climate change, agriculture, ecology, economics, environmental science, food science
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 May 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1590706800
Diet in the prevention of chronic diseases: Really so important or overrated?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
diet, nutrition, prevention, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, mortality, epidemiology, data science
Dr Tilman Kuhn
Supervisor
Dr Tilman Kuhn
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
CITI-GENS DTP: Chemical Profiling of E-Cigarette Products to Address Safety and Potential Repositioning as Antibiotic Delivery Devices
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
e-cigarettes, analytical chemistry, microbiology, mass spectrometry, respiratory health, antibiotics
Dr Simon Cameron
Supervisor
Dr Simon Cameron
Funding
Funded
Horizon 2020 (EU)/DfE
Application deadline
10 July 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1594335600
CITI-GENS DTP: Understanding the Protective Effect of Human Milk for Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) Through Host-Pathogen Interactions
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microbiome, human milk, breastfeeding, microbiology, metabolomics, proteomics
Dr Simon Cameron
Supervisor
Dr Simon Cameron
Funding
Funded
Horizon 2020 (EU)/DfE
Application deadline
10 July 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1594335600
CITI-GENS DTP: Automated early detection of health and welfare compromises in pigs using video-based automatic behavioural analysis
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal health and welfare, behavioural analysis, computer vision, video analytics, AI reasoning
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Supervisor
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Funding
Funded
Horizon 2020 (EU)/DfE
Application deadline
10 July 2020
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1594335600
From plant and soil microflora to food quality using metagenomics and metabolomics platforms
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
soil microbiome, food quality, metabolomics, food security
Dr Tassos Koidis
Supervisor
Dr Tassos Koidis
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
Greening cities: biodiversity and ecosystem services associated with street trees, from ecology to planning
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
botany, plant science, zoology, animal science, ecology, conservation, environmental science
Dr Paul Caplat
Supervisor
Dr Paul Caplat
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
QUADRAT DTP: Biological control of mosquitoes: optimising the efficacy of native macroinvertebrate predators
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, bioinformatics, ecology, conservation, evolution, genetics, molecular biology
Professor Jaimie Dick
Supervisor
Professor Jaimie Dick
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
18 January 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1610928000
QUADRAT DTP CASE: Quantifying the resilience and functioning of lotic ecosystems across spatial and temporal gradients of environmental stress
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, ecology, conservation, evolution, zoology, animal science, climate change
Professor Mark Emmerson
Supervisor
Professor Mark Emmerson
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
18 January 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1610928000
QUADRAT DTP CASE: The Irish Damselfly: identifying population genetic structure and optimising habitat management for an iconic Irish species
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, conservation, endocrinology, genetics, pharmacology, toxicology, animal science, zoology
Dr Sarah Helyar
Supervisor
Dr Sarah Helyar
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
18 January 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1610928000
QUADRAT DTP: Authentication of Sustainable Oil Palm Production for Protection of Tropical Biodiversity
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, bioinformatics, ecology, conservation, agronomy, environmental science
Dr Tassos Koidis
Supervisor
Dr Tassos Koidis
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
18 January 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1610928000
QUADRAT DTP CASE: Links between energetics and disease in mammals: use of biologging and remote sensing to assess behaviour and movement
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, conservation, parasitology, zoology, animal science
Professor Nikki Marks
Supervisor
Professor Nikki Marks
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
18 January 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1610928000
Investigating the nature and implications of archaea-bacteria interactions
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microbiology, molecular biology
Dr Julianne Megaw
Supervisor
Dr Julianne Megaw
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
QUADRAT DTP: Do nutrition-parasite interactions drive One Health under climate change?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, microbiology, parasitology, veterinary medicine, zoology, climate change
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
18 January 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1610928000
Increasing culture biodiversity and eco-evolutionary understanding of novel bacterial isolates using culturonmics and computational tools
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, bioinformatics, biotechnology, evolution, microbiology, molecular biology
Professor Sharon Huws
Supervisor
Professor Sharon Huws
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Queen’s DTP: The genetic and/or epigenetic nature of antifungal drug tolerance in Candida glabrata
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biochemistry, bioinformatics, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, epidemiology
Dr Edel Hyland
Supervisor
Dr Edel Hyland
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
11 February 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1613001600
Queen’s DTP: Co-infection and co-selection for drug resistance in zoonotic pathogens of the ruminant gut under routine farm management
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, microbiology, parasitology, zoology, epidemiology, veterinary sciences
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
11 February 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1613001600
Queen’s DTP: ABC: AI for Bee Conservation
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, ecology, genetics, molecular biology, parasitology, zoology, data analysis
Professor Nikki Marks
Supervisor
Professor Nikki Marks
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
11 February 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1613001600
Queen’s DTP: Pursuing schistosomiasis elimination through gene therapy and analytical modelling
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
bioinformatics, genetics, immunology, molecular biology, parasitology, data analysis, epidemiology
Dr Paul McVeigh
Supervisor
Dr Paul McVeigh
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
11 February 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1613001600
Akkermansia muciniphila inhibits gut pathobionts and regulates trimethylamine N-oxide metabolism in cardiovascular disease
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, epidemiology
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Supervisor
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
Queen’s DTP: Understanding the Importance of Early Life Exposure to Antimicrobial Resistance Genes, Organisms, and Residues on Development of the Infant Gut Microbiome
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, epidemiology
Dr Simon Cameron
Supervisor
Dr Simon Cameron
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
11 February 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1613001600
Uncovering the Hidden Human Milk Microbiome
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, mass spectrometry
Dr Simon Cameron
Supervisor
Dr Simon Cameron
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Can the skin microbiome of amphibians fight the fungal pandemic disease that drives their extinctions worldwide?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, conservation, microbiology, zoology, animal science, environmental science, evolution
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Supervisor
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
11 February 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1613001600
Dynamic interplay of protein interactions and modifications – dissection of NLRP3 inflammasome system
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biochemistry, analytical chemistry, immunology, bioinformatics, molecular biology
Professor Ben Collins
Supervisor
Professor Ben Collins
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
11 February 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1613001600
Environmental and genetic factors controlling biofilm growth and development in the Domain Archaea
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics
Dr Julianne Megaw
Supervisor
Dr Julianne Megaw
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
11 February 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1613001600
Flavonoids, Plant-based diets and cardio-metabolic health
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
public health, epidemiology, statistics, data analysis, bioinformatics, food science, nutrition
Dr Tilman Kuhn
Supervisor
Dr Tilman Kuhn
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
11 February 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1613001600
Filling priority data gaps to support the conservation of the critically endangered flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius)
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Marine Biology, Conservation, Critically Endangered, Elasmobranch
Dr Patrick Collins
Supervisor
Dr Patrick Collins
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Plant-based diets for human health
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
public health, epidemiology, statistics, data analysis, bioinformatics, food science, nutrition
Dr Tilman Kuhn
Supervisor
Dr Tilman Kuhn
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
11 February 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1613001600
Implementation and evaluation of a behaviour change intervention to reduce antimicrobial use on farms
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
psychology; behavioural science; social science; food science
Professor Moira Dean
Supervisor
Professor Moira Dean
Funding
Funded
Teagasc
Application deadline
26 February 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1614297600
Animal Behaviour Informatics: Automated detection of health and welfare compromises in pigs
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
machine learning, computer vision, video analytics, AI reasoning, animal health and welfare
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Supervisor
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 November 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1637884800
The microbial ecology of ancient alpine soils
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Geo-microbiology, metagenomics, paleosols
Professor Chris Allen
Supervisor
Professor Chris Allen
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
The monetary value of environmental goods and services
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
non-market valuation, experimental economics, applied microeconometrics, discrete choice experiments
Professor Alberto Longo
Supervisor
Professor Alberto Longo
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Wastewater monitoring for SARS-CoV-2 and other microbial pathogens
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
SARS-CoV2, pathogens, antimicrobial resistance, wastewater epidemiology
Professor John McGrath
Supervisor
Professor John McGrath
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Bridging the gap between bioinformatics and chemometrics to elevate food and drug analysis
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
machine learning, genomic analysis, food and drug analysis, metabolomics, authenticity, AI
Dr Tassos Koidis
Supervisor
Dr Tassos Koidis
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Olive Oil: New Analytical Methods for Quality & Authenticity
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
olive oil, quality, authenticity, analytical methods, fraud
Dr Tassos Koidis
Supervisor
Dr Tassos Koidis
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Cold plasma treatments to improve properties of biopolymer films from agricultural process by-products
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biofilm, biopolymer, agri-food, waste streams, cold plasma food safety, characterisation
Dr Tassos Koidis
Supervisor
Dr Tassos Koidis
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
Seaweeds: A natural approach to improve ruminant productivity, quality of animal products and reduce environmental emissions
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
seaweed, dairy, beef, tannins, methane, ammonia, microbes, meat, milk, in vitro
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Supervisor
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 May 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1620342000
Parasite environmental DNA as a novel biomarker to improve agriculture
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parasite, helminth, agriculture, molecular, diagnostics
Professor Geoff Gobert
Supervisor
Professor Geoff Gobert
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
The extinction of the sexier? A global investigation of the role of sexual selection in modern amphibian declines
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
extinctions, climate change, Anthropocene, conservation biology, ecology, macroecology
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Supervisor
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Development of novel binders for biosensor and nanoarrays for one health diagnostics
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
antibody, phage peptides, aptamers, biosensors, nanoarrays, food safety, one health
Professor Katrina Campbell
Supervisor
Professor Katrina Campbell
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
The influence of early life experience on the development and welfare of dairy cattle
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal welfare, animal behaviour, dairy, microbiome
Professor Gareth Arnott
Supervisor
Professor Gareth Arnott
Funding
Funded
European Union Horizon 2020
Application deadline
23 July 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1626994800
Multi-omics approach to predict economically important health and production traits in livestock
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
analytical chemistry, bioinformatics, data analysis, genetics, food sciences, parasitology
Professor Mark Mooney
Supervisor
Professor Mark Mooney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
QUADRAT DTP CASE: Coastal connections: Mapping the extent, health and connectivity of Northern Ireland's Blue Carbon ecosystems
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
coast, ecosystems
Dr Sarah Helyar
Supervisor
Dr Sarah Helyar
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1638316800
QUADRAT DTP CASE: Next generation biosensing for environmental management
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biosensing, environmental management
Professor Katrina Campbell
Supervisor
Professor Katrina Campbell
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1638316800
QUADRAT DTP CASE: Quantifying the resilience and functioning of freshwater ecosystems across spatial and temporal gradients of environmental stress
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecosystems, environmental
Professor Mark Emmerson
Supervisor
Professor Mark Emmerson
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1638316800
QUADRAT DTP CASE: The effect of changing soundscapes on trophic interactions
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecosystems
Dr Hansjoerg Kunc
Supervisor
Dr Hansjoerg Kunc
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1638316800
QUADRAT DTP: Biological control of mosquitoes: optimising the efficacy of native macroinvertebrate predators
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
mosquitoes, predators
Professor Jaimie Dick
Supervisor
Professor Jaimie Dick
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1638316800
QUADRAT DTP: Climate change and the dynamics of gastropod-borne lungworm infections in complex multi-host systems
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
climate change, lungworm, infections
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1638316800
QUADRAT DTP: Determining Buffalo behaviour, movement, disease and energy costs to assist their management and conservation
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
wildlife, buffalo, conservation
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Supervisor
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1638316800
QUADRAT DTP: Profiling the global responses of archaea to diverse environmental influences
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
archaea, environmental
Dr Julianne Megaw
Supervisor
Dr Julianne Megaw
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1638316800
QUADRAT DTP: The evolution and extinction of biodiversity by day and by night
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biodiversity
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Supervisor
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Funding
Funded
NERC/QUADRAT
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1638316800
Tracking the Intractable: biodiversity and agriculture implications of badger populations assessed non-invasively with thermal imaging technology
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
badgers, biodiversity, agriculture, thermal imaging, bovine TB, ecology, behaviour, wildlife
Professor Jaimie Dick
Supervisor
Professor Jaimie Dick
Funding
Funded
DfE/Ulster Wildlife
Application deadline
15 March 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1647302400
Defining the mechanistic links between nutrients, gut microbiome and host metabolic pathways in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
food, gut bacteria, cardiovascular disease
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Supervisor
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Determining C=C Bond Positions in Unsaturated Fatty Acids and Phospholipid Fatty Acyl Chains using Rapid Evaporative Ionisation Mass Spectrometry (REIMS)
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
mass spectrometry, bioanalytical chemistry, analytical chemistry, food analysis, lipid analysis
Dr Simon Cameron
Supervisor
Dr Simon Cameron
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
27 May 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1653606000
Development of a food allergen bionanosensor - a citizen science approach
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
food allergens, bionanosensor, citizen science
Professor Katrina Campbell
Supervisor
Professor Katrina Campbell
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Development of low-cost and rapid colorimetric device for the detection of irradiated foods
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
nanomaterials, microfluidics, isothermal amplification
Dr Cuong Cao
Supervisor
Dr Cuong Cao
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Exploiting Strongyloides parasites to understand nematode endocannabinoid biology
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
functional genomics, CRISPR; RNAi, endocannabinoid, strongyloides, nematode, parasitology
Dr Louise Atkinson
Supervisor
Dr Louise Atkinson
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Functional exploration of a parasitic nematode non-coding RNA secretome
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
genome editing, human disease, microRNA, parasitology, transcriptomics, veterinary disease.
Dr Paul McVeigh
Supervisor
Dr Paul McVeigh
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Insects: A Sustainable Novel Antimicrobial and Protein Source for Livestock
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
insects, sustainability, circular economy, alternative protein, monogastric
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Supervisor
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Investigating the next generation of novel prebiotics derived from terrestrial plants on the gut microbiome of livestock animals.
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Prebiotics, Microbiome, livestock
Professor Brian Green
Supervisor
Professor Brian Green
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Investigating the nature and implications of archaea-bacteria interactions
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
archaea, bacteria, halophiles, extremophiles, microbiology
Dr Julianne Megaw
Supervisor
Dr Julianne Megaw
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Machine Learning approaches in fish authenticity using low-cost portable DNA barcoding
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
fraud, DNA test, authenticity, rapid testing, fish
Dr Tassos Koidis
Supervisor
Dr Tassos Koidis
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Novel biocatalysts from ancient marine environments
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biocatalysis, metagenome mining
Professor Chris Allen
Supervisor
Professor Chris Allen
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Plant food consumption, flavonoids and cardiometabolic health
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
plant-based diets, flavonoids, polyphenols, epidemiology, cardiovascular diseases, statistics
Professor Aedin Cassidy
Supervisor
Professor Aedin Cassidy
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Strategies to shift our population to a more plant-based diet: consumer considerations
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
behaviour change, consumer food choice, plant-based diet, sustainable diet
Dr Anne Nugent
Supervisor
Dr Anne Nugent
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Sustainable veterinary parasite control to protect One Health and grow innovation
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
veterinary science, parasitology, zoonoses, one health, canine, feline, wildlife disease
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Targeting rumen fluke-microbiome interactions to reduce methane emissions in livestock
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
rumen fluke; methane; livestock; microbiome; helminth
Dr Mark Robinson
Supervisor
Dr Mark Robinson
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
The genetic and/or epigenetic nature of antifungal drug tolerance in Candida glabrata
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
antifungal resistance, antifungal tolerance, epigenetics, transcriptomics, candidiasis
Dr Edel Hyland
Supervisor
Dr Edel Hyland
Funding
Unfunded
DfE
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
The role of stress-mediated post-translational modifications in the regulation of histone demethylase KDM4A
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
epigenetics, mass-spectrometry, post-translational modifications
Dr Konstantin Panov
Supervisor
Dr Konstantin Panov
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Understanding microbiomes of the ruminant holobiont
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microbiome, microbiology, animal science
Professor Sharon Huws
Supervisor
Professor Sharon Huws
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
11 March 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1646956800
Use of remote sensing to assess welfare and disease in domestic and agricultural animals: effects of environmental and habitat enrichment
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal welfare, remote sensing, stress
Professor Nikki Marks
Supervisor
Professor Nikki Marks
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Using multi-omics approaches to characterise the biological significance of nematode derived antimicrobial peptides
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
nematode parasite; antimicrobial peptide; functional genomics; peptidomics; molecular biology
Professor Angela Mousley
Supervisor
Professor Angela Mousley
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Why do some lineages survive mass extinctions? A global research program in the era of an emerging human-induced mass extinction
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, conservation biology, biodiversity extinctions, defaunation, climate change
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Supervisor
Dr Daniel Pincheira-Donoso
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Woody vegetation management for sustainable livestock farming
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agroforestry, zero carbon, one health
Dr Paul Caplat
Supervisor
Dr Paul Caplat
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 February 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1645142400
Better capturing the scale of landscape effects
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology; biodiversity; scale; simulation; modelling
Dr Paul Caplat
Supervisor
Dr Paul Caplat
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Integrated crop-ruminant livestock systems as a strategy to increase nutrient circularity and promote sustainability in the context of climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
methane, climate change, microbiome
Professor Sharon Huws
Supervisor
Professor Sharon Huws
Funding
Funded
INTEGRITY project
Application deadline
1 July 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1656630000
Combining Selective Probe Surface Chemistry with the RADIAN-ASAP for Simple and Rapid Detection of Antimicrobial Agents in Feed, Animal Tissues, and Food
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
antimicrobial resistance, mass spectrometry, bioanalytical chemistry, analytical chemistry
Dr Simon Cameron
Supervisor
Dr Simon Cameron
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 March 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1647561600
Enhancing uptake of new agrifood technologies and other innovations by Food Chain actors
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agrifood technologies, innovation uptake, innovation assessment matrix, barriers to implementation
Professor Moira Dean
Supervisor
Professor Moira Dean
Funding
Funded
DfE/DAERA
Application deadline
31 March 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1648681200
Community empowerment through DIGItisation in East Africa
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
development economics, food security, Self-Help Africa, ICT, digitalisation
Dr Martina Bozzola
Supervisor
Dr Martina Bozzola
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
19 July 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1658185200
Polyphenol exposure and cardiometabolic outcomes among breast cancer survivors – a prospective biomarker study.
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Polyphenols, Nutrition, Cancer, Epidemiology, Statistics
Dr Tilman Kuhn
Supervisor
Dr Tilman Kuhn
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Drivers and Conservation implications of the global pet trade
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Conservation biology, biological invasions, pet trade, illegal wildlife trade, vertebrates
Dr Isabella Capellini
Supervisor
Dr Isabella Capellini
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
SFI Centre for Research Training in Genomic Data Science: Creating the infrastructure in the use of genomic tools for pathogen surveillance and control in crops
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, bioinformatics, genomics, data science, one health, epidemiology
Professor Katrina Campbell
Supervisor
Professor Katrina Campbell
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
17 July 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1658012400
Development of rapid tests for plant toxins
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Biosensor, point-of-care testing, plant toxins, citizen science
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Supervisor
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
Development of rapid tests for plant toxins
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Biosensor, point-of-care testing, plant toxins, citizen science
Professor Katrina Campbell
Supervisor
Professor Katrina Campbell
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
How the interactome defines the biological activity of members of the KDM4A subfamily of histone demethylases.
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
cancer, epigenetic, mass-spectrometry, PTM, signalling
Dr Konstantin Panov
Supervisor
Dr Konstantin Panov
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Role of vitamin D in the recurrence of bovine tuberculosis (MPhil)
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
vitamin D, bovine TB, agriculture, livestock, molecular biology, immunology
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Supervisor
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Funding
Funded
HEA
Application deadline
15 August 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1660518000
Alternative therapies for treating drug resistant fungal infections
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Dr Linda Oyama
Supervisor
Dr Linda Oyama
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Improving nutrient utilisation, animal health, and food production efficiency via dietary directed modulation of the intestinal barrier
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Food science, nutrition, animal health, food security, biological science
Professor Mark Mooney
Supervisor
Professor Mark Mooney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Post-weaning dispersal behaviour, growth and survival of male fallow deer fawns
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Dispersal behaviour, Social networks, Growth rate and mortality, Personality, Deer
Dr Domhnall Jennings
Supervisor
Dr Domhnall Jennings
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Antibacterial activity and mode of action of phytochemicals against resistant bacteria of health and economic importance
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), antibiotic alternative, Phytochemicals, one health, food security
Dr Chen Situ
Supervisor
Dr Chen Situ
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
The effects of agri-environmental measures on pollinator diversity and resource availability
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pollinators, biodiversity, landscape diversity, landscape, management, agri-environment, ecology
Dr Lorraine Scott
Supervisor
Dr Lorraine Scott
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
3 February 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1675382400
Cardiovascular Metabolic Remodelling Induced by Odd-Chain Fatty Acids: Implication in the Therapeutic Strategy of Cardiovascular Disease(CVD)
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Cardiovascular Disease; Fatty Acids; RNA; Lipid Metabolism; Therapeutic Strategy
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Supervisor
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Multispecies grasslands: Is this the solution to climate change and sustainable ruminant production systems?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
livestock, climate change, multispecies sward, grazing, in vitro, ammonia, methane, dairy
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Supervisor
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Funding
Funded
European Union
Application deadline
27 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679871600
Assessment of restoration measures in delivering ecological conservation outcomes
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
conservation, uplands, peatlands, water quality, habitats, species richness, carbon storage
Professor Jaimie Dick
Supervisor
Professor Jaimie Dick
Funding
Funded
EU
Application deadline
24 November 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1669248000
Identification of Neuropeptide-gated Ion Channels in Nematode Parasites
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Bioinformatics; RNAseq; Phylogenetics; Muscle/Electrophysiology; Functional genomics
Professor Angela Mousley
Supervisor
Professor Angela Mousley
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Physiological responses to anthropogenic noise
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Conservation, Data analysis, Global Change Biology, Meta-analysis, Physiology
Dr Hansjoerg Kunc
Supervisor
Dr Hansjoerg Kunc
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
QUADRAT DTP CASE: Northern Ireland Soil Carbon Initiative (NiSCI) – Towards Carbon Zero
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, environmental chemistry, geochemistry, environmental sciences, geology, soil
Professor Nigel Scollan
Supervisor
Professor Nigel Scollan
Funding
Funded
NERC (QUADRAT DTP)
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1670544000
QUADRAT DTP CASE: How multispecies grassland swards affect soil food web functioning and resilience in response to climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, climate science, ecology, evolution, geophysics, environmental science, soil
Professor Mark Emmerson
Supervisor
Professor Mark Emmerson
Funding
Funded
NERC (QUADRAT DTP)
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1670544000
Threats to One Health from global spread of cardiopulmonary nematodes under climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
One Health, epidemiology, climate change, angiostrongylosis, infectious disease ecology
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
QUADRAT DTP: Biological control of mosquitoes: optimising the efficacy of native macroinvertebrate predators
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, bioinformatics, ecology, evolution, genetics, parasitology, zoology, climate
Professor Jaimie Dick
Supervisor
Professor Jaimie Dick
Funding
Funded
NERC (QUADRAT DTP)
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1670544000
QUADRAT DTP: Determining Buffalo behaviour, movement, disease and energy costs to assist their management and conservation
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, parasitology, zoology
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Supervisor
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Funding
Funded
NERC (QUADRAT DTP)
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1670544000
Applying molecular tools for the detection of zoonotic helminths in eastern Africa
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Parasitology, Diagnostics, zoonoses, Africa
Professor Geoff Gobert
Supervisor
Professor Geoff Gobert
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
25 March 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1711324800
QUADRAT DTP: Multi-omics characterization of metabolic and signalling pathways involved in Harmful algal bloom toxin production - applicable for the development of diagnostic kits
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biochemistry, bioinformatics, biotechnology, cell biology, ecotoxicology, genetics, marine biology
Professor Katrina Campbell
Supervisor
Professor Katrina Campbell
Funding
Funded
NERC (QUADRAT DTP)
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1670544000
QUADRAT DTP: Trees for flood mitigation in managed environments
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, molecular biology, plant biology, environmental engineering, climate science
Dr Paul Caplat
Supervisor
Dr Paul Caplat
Funding
Funded
NERC (QUADRAT DTP)
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1670544000
QUADRAT DTP: Trophic interactions and the ecology of emerging lungworm infections under global warming
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, molecular biology, parasitology, zoology, climate science, epidemiology, veterinary science
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
NERC (QUADRAT DTP)
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1670544000
Application of machine learning to genomic selection of dairy cattle through improved feed efficiency complex prediction
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
machine learning, genomics, agriculture
Professor Mark Mooney
Supervisor
Professor Mark Mooney
Funding
Funded
BBSRC FoodBioSystems DTP
Application deadline
30 January 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1675036800
Insects for sustainable animal feed: Livestock farming in a climate change challenged world
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
insects, agriculture, livestock, climate change
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Supervisor
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Funding
Funded
BBSRC FoodBioSystems DTP
Application deadline
30 January 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1675036800
Maintaining food safety within sustainable agri-food systems: Risk evaluation and predictive strategies
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Chemical and microbiological threats within feed and food, and consideration of the impact on these
Professor Mark Mooney
Supervisor
Professor Mark Mooney
Funding
Funded
DAERA - Co-Centre Sustainable Food Systems
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1754002800
Helminth extracellular vesicles – the key to reducing methane emissions from farmed livestock?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
helminths, methane, livestock, agriculture
Dr Mark Robinson
Supervisor
Dr Mark Robinson
Funding
Funded
BBSRC FoodBioSystems DTP
Application deadline
30 January 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1675036800
Developing next-generation portable rapid tests for food authenticity
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
food science, food safety, food authenticity
Professor Katrina Campbell
Supervisor
Professor Katrina Campbell
Funding
Funded
BBSRC FoodBioSystems DTP
Application deadline
30 January 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1675036800
Revolutionizing Tuberculosis Diagnostics: A Graphene Oxide-Based Biosensor for Enhanced Sensitivity and Selectivity in Cord Factor Detection
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Biosensor, disease diagnosis, bovine TB, user interface, systems integration
Professor Katrina Campbell
Supervisor
Professor Katrina Campbell
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
25 March 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1711324800
Understanding the Molecular Aetiology of Mastocytosis
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
mastocytosis, proteomics, myeloproliferative disorders, biomarkers, cancer biology
Professor Ciaren Graham
Supervisor
Professor Ciaren Graham
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
3 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1677801600
Understanding species-specific differences in mucosal immunity against emerging viral infections
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
virus, interferon, antiviral, immunology, evolution, pathogen, molecular, genetics, emerging
Dr Connor Bamford
Supervisor
Dr Connor Bamford
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
3 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1677801600
Understanding the molecular mechanisms of myeloproliferative neoplasms
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
myeloproliferative neoplasms, proteomics, mass spectrometry, drug discovery, disease models
Professor Ciaren Graham
Supervisor
Professor Ciaren Graham
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Emerging Fraud Challenges against Alternative Proteins
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
One Health, alternative proteins, food fraud, SERS, nanopore, CRISPR-CAS, sustainability, LC-MS
Dr Di Wu
Supervisor
Dr Di Wu
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
3 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1677801600
Assessing the role of colostrum microbiome properties and early life nutrition management in the acquisition of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in dairy stock
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
antimicrobial resistance, dairy cows, colostrum, nutrition, early life, gut health
Dr Linda Oyama
Supervisor
Dr Linda Oyama
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
3 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1677801600
Nature-inspired and SERS-based characterisations of micro- and nano-plastics
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microplastics, nanoplastics, Raman, SERS, hydrophobic surface
Dr Cuong Cao
Supervisor
Dr Cuong Cao
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
31 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1680217200
Integrating biological, chemical and physical control of invasive plants: from ecological theory to practical solutions
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biological invasions, ecology, management, plants, socio-economic impact
Professor Jaimie Dick
Supervisor
Professor Jaimie Dick
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
Transitioning to a plant based diet: a risky business?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
plant based diet, food chemical, dietary exposure, food additive, mycotoxin, national food survey
Dr Anne Nugent
Supervisor
Dr Anne Nugent
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
Life on the edge
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
proteomics, microbiology, extremophiles, astrobiology, mass spectrometry
Professor Bobby Graham
Supervisor
Professor Bobby Graham
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
Plant-derived phytotheraputics against resistant bacteria
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
AMR, plant-based antimicrobial, health and disease
Dr Chen Situ
Supervisor
Dr Chen Situ
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Investigating the effect of parent-offspring conflict on social organisation, growth and stress in free-ranging fallow deer fawns
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parent-offspring conflict, fallow deer, social networks, hormones, photogrammetry
Dr Domhnall Jennings
Supervisor
Dr Domhnall Jennings
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
Veterinary solutions to support planetary health in a warming wormy world
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parasite, veterinary, sustainability, environment, disease, climate change, grazing, cattle, sheep
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
Machine Learning Approaches to Investigate Niche Specialisation in Microbial Communities.
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microbiome, machine learning, DNA sequencing, niche, bioinformatics, computational biology
Professor Chris Creevey
Supervisor
Professor Chris Creevey
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Identifying sow traits for productivity, longevity and welfare
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pig production, nutrition, longevity, welfare, health, sustainability, environment, disease, pigs
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Supervisor
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
Nutritional Countermeasures for the negative (aging-related) effects of space travel
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Nutrition Space Aging
Professor Gary Hardiman
Supervisor
Professor Gary Hardiman
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
The air microbiome as a tool for pathogen detection in the clinical setting
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, microbiome, clinical microbiology, epidemiology
Professor John McGrath
Supervisor
Professor John McGrath
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
Wastewater monitoring for SARS-CoV-2 and other microbial pathogens
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, wastewater, epidemiology, clinical microbiology
Professor John McGrath
Supervisor
Professor John McGrath
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
Investigating the universality of persister cells in the microbial world
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microbiology, archaea, stress, antimicrobials, extremophiles, yeast, candida
Dr Julianne Megaw
Supervisor
Dr Julianne Megaw
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
How the interactome defines the biological activity of members of the KDM4A subfamily of histone demethylases
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
cancer, epigenetic, mass-spectrometry, PTM, signalling
Dr Konstantin Panov
Supervisor
Dr Konstantin Panov
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
Role of KDM4A subfamily of histone demethylases in stress response and post-stress recovery
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
epigenetics, cancer, stress response, transcriptomics, multiomics
Dr Konstantin Panov
Supervisor
Dr Konstantin Panov
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
How do parasites shape the rumen microbiome?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
rumen fluke, parasite, helminth, microbiome, immunity, livestock, microbiology, methane
Dr Mark Robinson
Supervisor
Dr Mark Robinson
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
The role of hormone disrupting chemical exposure in the global obesity pandemic.
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Obesity, gut hormones, hormone disruptors, toxicology, mammalian cell culture, in vitro bioassays,
Professor Lisa Connolly
Supervisor
Professor Lisa Connolly
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Toxicological innovation for the safer by design of new energy application materials
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Professor Lisa Connolly
Supervisor
Professor Lisa Connolly
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
21 March 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1710979200
Changing consumer behaviour via food labelling: nutrition and environment
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
sustainability, nutrition, labelling, behaviour change, consumer, national food survey
Professor Paul Brereton
Supervisor
Professor Paul Brereton
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
Protective Effect of Dietary Fatty Acids and Gut Bacteria in Cardiovascular Metabolic Remodelling and their Therapeutic Potentials
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
food composition, fatty acids, gut bacteria, Akkermansia muciniphila, microRNAs, extracellular
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Supervisor
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
Sustainable food ingredients from biopolymers of agricultural by-products: bioactivity and techno-functionality
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biopolymers, agri-food, waste streams, green technologies, sustainable, food structure
Dr Tassos Koidis
Supervisor
Dr Tassos Koidis
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679616000
Use of novel approaches of behavioural social network analysis to automatically quantify changes in pig behaviours as a means of detecting health and welfare compromises
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal biology, health, disease
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Supervisor
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NorthWestBio DTP
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
Milk proteins in bovine mastitis: biomarkers of disease and biological function
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal biology, health, disease
Professor Bobby Graham
Supervisor
Professor Bobby Graham
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NorthWestBio DTP
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
Animal movement for disease control in grazing ruminants under climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal biology, health, disease
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NorthWestBio DTP
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
Drug discovery and exploration using Chemoprotoeomics
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Chemoproteomics, mass spectrometry, drug discovery, disease models
Professor Bobby Graham
Supervisor
Professor Bobby Graham
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Mini-livers: Stem cell-derived ruminant liver organoids as a next generation drug metabolism platform
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal biology, health, disease
Dr Mark Robinson
Supervisor
Dr Mark Robinson
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NorthWestBio DTP
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
Hot and Hungry: changes in mobility, speciation, and availability of nutrients to plants under climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
plant health, resilience, yield, growth
Dr Jason Chin
Supervisor
Dr Jason Chin
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NorthWestBio DTP
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
The host-parasite-microbiome axis: a new paradigm in animal health
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Microbiome, parasite, helminth, immunity, secretome
Dr Mark Robinson
Supervisor
Dr Mark Robinson
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Unexplored nutrients for sustaining ecosystems: novel microbial approaches to metabolising inorganic phosphorus
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Phosphorus, microbiology, biogeochemistry, biochemistry
Dr Jason Chin
Supervisor
Dr Jason Chin
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Maternal-offspring conflict and cooperation during pregnancy in mammals
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parent-offspring conflict, pregnancy, mammals
Dr Isabella Capellini
Supervisor
Dr Isabella Capellini
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Regulation of Inflammasome Function by the Ubiquitin System’
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
bioscience, discovery
Professor Ben Collins
Supervisor
Professor Ben Collins
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NorthWestBio DTP
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
Exploiting the tractability of Ascaris and Strongyloides to understand the role and importance of Lipid Binding Proteins in nematodes
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, molecules, phenotypes
Dr Louise Atkinson
Supervisor
Dr Louise Atkinson
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NorthWestBio DTP
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
New Chemoproteomics Tools for Drug Discovery in Inflammation
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
proteomics, chemoproteomics, inflammasome, inflammation, drug discovery
Professor Ben Collins
Supervisor
Professor Ben Collins
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
The development of a Porcine Intestinal Organoid to understand Nematode-Host-Microbe interactions using Ascaris suum as a model
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, molecules, phenotypes
Professor Angela Mousley
Supervisor
Professor Angela Mousley
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NorthWestBio DTP
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
Advanced Mass Spectrometry to Expand the Chemical Proteomics Toolset
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Professor Ben Collins
Supervisor
Professor Ben Collins
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
13 March 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1710288000
Advancing air microbiome research for the investigation of co-infections and for community use: a test case with SARS-CoV-2 and Aspergillus.
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, molecules, phenotypes
Professor John McGrath
Supervisor
Professor John McGrath
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NorthWestBio DTP
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
Defining the mechanistic link between Akkermansia muciniphila and gut microbiome metabolites in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, molecules, phenotypes
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Supervisor
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NorthWestBio DTP
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
Automated super-resolution 3D imaging techniques for assessing resistance development in tuberculous mycobacteria against host defence peptides using Mycobacterium smegmatis as a model
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, molecules, phenotypes
Dr Linda Oyama
Supervisor
Dr Linda Oyama
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NorthWestBio DTP
Application deadline
17 March 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1679011200
The Wonder of Algae: Effective solutions of algae extracts to reduce the environmental impact of ruminants and improve the animal performance and the quality of animal products
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
algae, ruminants, microbiology, agriculture
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Supervisor
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
28 April 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1682636400
An ecological approach to zoonotic parasite invasion into the UK through pet movement and climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
ecology, entomology, environmental biology, parasitology, zoology, climate science, meteorology
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
OneZoo CDT
Application deadline
1 May 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1682895600
Linking buffalo behaviour and movement ecology with risks of zoonotic disease transfer between contiguous domestic animals and human populations
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
bacteriology, behavioural biology, ecology, entomology, environmental biology, parasitology, zoology
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Supervisor
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Funding
Funded
OneZoo CDT
Application deadline
1 May 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1682895600
One-Flu: Wastewater-Guided Environmental Surveillance Platform to Understand the Ecology of Zoonotic Influenza A Virus (IAV) Threats
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, livestock farming, ecology, environmental biology, evolution, genetics
Dr Connor Bamford
Supervisor
Dr Connor Bamford
Funding
Funded
OneZoo CDT
Application deadline
1 May 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1682895600
Environmental health and infectious disease: how chemical cocktails help drive emerging zoonoses in mammals
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
virus, virology, zoonosis, emerging, disease, pathogen, immunity
Dr Connor Bamford
Supervisor
Dr Connor Bamford
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
25 March 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1711324800
Zoonotic Pathogen Growth Rate – A Marker for Environmental Mapping of Disease Virulence and Therapy Resistance
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biochemistry, bioinformatics, cancer biology, cell biology, ecology, genomics, molecular biology
Professor Aaron Maule
Supervisor
Professor Aaron Maule
Funding
Funded
OneZoo CDT
Application deadline
1 May 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1682895600
Across Time and Space - a New Understanding of Pathogenic and Protective Host Responses During Viral Infection.
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
virus, immunity, proteomics, infection, inflammation
Dr Connor Bamford
Supervisor
Dr Connor Bamford
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Developing heartworm diagnostics towards improved understanding of infection risk and disease preparedness
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biochemistry, bioinformatics, ecology, genomics, molecular biology, parasitology
Dr Paul McVeigh
Supervisor
Dr Paul McVeigh
Funding
Funded
OneZoo CDT
Application deadline
1 May 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1682895600
Disrupting autophagy for parasite control
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Parasite, infectious disease, growth, autophagy
Professor Aaron Maule
Supervisor
Professor Aaron Maule
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Emerging Challenges of Novel Food: Solutions for a New Era
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
emerging food, alternative proteins, food fraud, SERS, LC-MS, nanopore, analytical chemistry
Dr Di Wu
Supervisor
Dr Di Wu
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Modelling Climate Change Impacts on Grassland
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
climate change, grassland, computer science, agronomy
Dr Paul Williams
Supervisor
Dr Paul Williams
Funding
Funded
AgriSearch
Application deadline
31 July 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1690758000
Modelling-4-Grass: Modelling climate change impacts on Grassland in N. Ireland
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
data modelling, climate change, grasslands
Dr Paul Williams
Supervisor
Dr Paul Williams
Funding
Funded
AgriSearch
Application deadline
3 June 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1717369200
Innovative feed additive supplements for modulating the rumen microbiome and udder health of dairy cows
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
dairy, phytogenics, feed additive, rumen, microbiology, biofilms
Dr Linda Oyama
Supervisor
Dr Linda Oyama
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
2 June 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1685660400
ImaGen: Enhancing perennial ryegrass GHG credentials using genomics and 3D Imagery to study root responses to algal biostimulants
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
rhizosphere, GHG, algal biostimulants
Dr Paul Williams
Supervisor
Dr Paul Williams
Funding
Funded
DAERA/DAFM
Application deadline
3 June 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1717369200
QUADRAT DTP: Is nibbled, riddled and rotten good for health? Biodiverse stimulation of antiparasitic chemical production by plants and fungi
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural science, livestock farming, ecology, molecular biology, parasitology, plant biology
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
QUADRAT (NERC)
Application deadline
14 June 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1686697200
RumiBase NI: Developing a unified database of life cycle carbon inventory to encompass all AgriSearch ruminant farm platforms, as a foundation for a unified database to encompass all NI ruminant farms
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
carbon, ruminants, agriculture, data, computer science
Professor Nigel Scollan
Supervisor
Professor Nigel Scollan
Funding
Funded
AgriSearch
Application deadline
31 May 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1717110000
Social change for health and prosperity through control of zoonotic disease in cities
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parasitology, epidemiology, veterinary, zoonoses, public health, analytical chemistry, psychology
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
31 July 2023
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1690758000
Development of rapid, easy to use and cost-effective tests for tropane-alkaloids in food
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Dr Cuong Cao
Supervisor
Dr Cuong Cao
Funding
Funded
UK Research and Innovation
Application deadline
14 January 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1705190400
Environmental stress and zoonotic disease emergence in rangeland herbivores under climate warming
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
disease, ungulates, mass mortality, climate change
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
25 March 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1711324800
Conservation biology of breeding Natterjack toads in Ireland
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Amphibian, acoustics, biodiversity, conservation, ecology, eDNA, disease, genetics, genomics, toad
Dr Neil Reid
Supervisor
Dr Neil Reid
Funding
Funded
Department of Housing, Local Government and Herita
Application deadline
9 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1707436800
Distribution, expansion and impacts of non-native invasive small mammals
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Invasive species; Ecology; Interspecific competition; Trophic cascades; Conservation.
Dr Neil Reid
Supervisor
Dr Neil Reid
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Population biology and conservation of the regionally endangered Natterjack toad in Ireland
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Amphibian, biodiversity, conservation, eDNA, microbiome, population biology, toad.
Dr Neil Reid
Supervisor
Dr Neil Reid
Funding
Funded
National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)
Application deadline
22 November 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1732233600
Phylogenomic history, systematic status and conservation assessment of the endemic Irish hare
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Adaptation, animal, biodiversity, conservation, genome, genomics, morphology, phylogeny, population,
Dr Neil Reid
Supervisor
Dr Neil Reid
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST
Application deadline
31 March 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1743375600
Distribution, range and ecological impacts of non-native small mammals
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Animal, biodiversity, conservation, distribution, ecology, habitat, invasive species, non-native, po
Dr Neil Reid
Supervisor
Dr Neil Reid
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST
Application deadline
31 March 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1743375600
Investigating the effects of parent-offspring conflict on social behaviour and organisation, growth and stress in a free-ranging neonate
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parent-offspring conflict, deer, aggression, social network, growth
Dr Domhnall Jennings
Supervisor
Dr Domhnall Jennings
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
What chickens want: developing a better understanding of the needs of broilers in relation to environmental enrichment
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Poultry welfare, environmental enrichment, broiler chickens, dustbathing, foraging
Professor Niamh O'Connell
Supervisor
Professor Niamh O'Connell
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Rapid Evaluation of Quality Variations and Methane Emissions in Irish Beef Using Omics Technologies Across Diverse Production Systems
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
meat science, food science, food technology, chemistry, mass spectrometry, multiomics, methane, sust
Dr Nick Birse
Supervisor
Dr Nick Birse
Funding
Funded
Teagasc Walsh Scholars Programme
Application deadline
30 June 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1751238000
Food webs of Amazonian amphibians in the genomic era: metabarcoding and ecological interactions
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Metabarcoding; Food webs; Ecology; Amphibians; Arthropod biodiversity; Bioinformatics;
Dr Karen Siu Ting
Supervisor
Dr Karen Siu Ting
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1709164800
Supply Chain Resilience Assessments and Strategies for Improvement
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
food security, supply chain resilience, supply chain mapping, artificial intelligence, industrial co
Dr Nick Birse
Supervisor
Dr Nick Birse
Funding
Funded
BBSRC via Samworth Brothers
Application deadline
20 March 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1773964800
Vectors on heat islands: Assessing urbanisation and microclimatic effects on mosquito-borne disease risks
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Vector-borne disease, Land-use change, Mosquitoes
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Supervisor
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
25 March 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1711324800
Safeguarding drinking water from problem aquatic species: development and application of emerging technologies
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
drinking water, environmental management, green chemistry, invasive species
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Supervisor
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Funding
Funded
DfE-CAST
Application deadline
31 March 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1743375600
Early warning of lungworm infection in cattle for agricultural sustainability: don't leave them breathless
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal biology, health and disease, infection, agricultural sustainability
Dr Connor Bamford
Supervisor
Dr Connor Bamford
Funding
Funded
NorthWestBio DTP (BBSRC)
Application deadline
6 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1736121600
Understanding management efficacy towards biological invasions
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Conservation biology; Economic impact; Global change; Invasive species; Management;
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Supervisor
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Finding the balance: does methane mitigation come at a cost to cow welfare? (CASE Studentship)
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal biology, health and disease, methane, animal welfare
Professor Gareth Arnott
Supervisor
Professor Gareth Arnott
Funding
Funded
NorthWestBio DTP (BBSRC)
Application deadline
6 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1736121600
Mercury metal pollution in Amazonian amphibians: unravelling the genomic, physiological and toxic effect
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal biology, health and disease, pollution, amphibians
Dr Karen Siu Ting
Supervisor
Dr Karen Siu Ting
Funding
Funded
NorthWestBio DTP (BBSRC)
Application deadline
6 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1736121600
The contribution and impact of dog fouling behaviour to zoonosis and antimicrobial resistance spread in urban green spaces
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance
Dr Linda Oyama
Supervisor
Dr Linda Oyama
Funding
Funded
NorthWestBio DTP (BBSRC)
Application deadline
6 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1736121600
Exploring the RNAome and RNA-protein interactome of parasite extracellular vesicles
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, RNA, parasitology
Dr Paul McVeigh
Supervisor
Dr Paul McVeigh
Funding
Funded
NorthWestBio DTP (BBSRC)
Application deadline
6 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1736121600
Rhizosphere ionomics versus root architecture: regulating elemental uptake with alternate wetting and drying of rice (CASE Studentship)
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
plant health, rhizosphere, rice
Dr Paul Williams
Supervisor
Dr Paul Williams
Funding
Funded
NorthWestBio DTP (BBSRC)
Application deadline
6 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1736121600
Defining the mechanistic link between Akkermansia muciniphila and gut microbiome metabolites in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, gut microbiome, pathogenesis, cardiovascular disease
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Supervisor
Dr Qiaozhu Su
Funding
Funded
NorthWestBio DTP (BBSRC)
Application deadline
6 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1736121600
Space invaders: genetic and metabolic factors underpinning successful pseudomonas invasion into microbial communities
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, pseudomonas, microbiology, genetics
Dr Rachel Wheatley
Supervisor
Dr Rachel Wheatley
Funding
Funded
NorthWestBio DTP (BBSRC)
Application deadline
6 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1736121600
The development of a porcine intestinal organoid to understand nematode-host-microbe interactions using Ascaris suum as a model
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
pathogens, microbiology, ascaris suum
Professor Angela Mousley
Supervisor
Professor Angela Mousley
Funding
Funded
NorthWestBio DTP (BBSRC)
Application deadline
6 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1736121600
Adapted indicators for targeted treatment of parasitic disease in livestock and plants under climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal biology, health and disease, parasitology, livestock, plants, climate change
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
NorthWestBio DTP (BBSRC)
Application deadline
6 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1736121600
Behavioural social network analysis to automatically detect health and welfare compromises in pigs
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal biology, health and disease, social network analysis
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Supervisor
Professor Ilias Kyriazakis
Funding
Funded
NorthWestBio DTP (BBSRC)
Application deadline
6 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1736121600
Marine habitat restoration for future resilience: biogenic reef restoration in sea loughs under a changing climate
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Marine restoration, native oysters, pacific oysters, seascape restoration, seagrass, habitat mapping
Dr Annika Clements
Supervisor
Dr Annika Clements
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
14 October 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1728860400
Marine habitat as a Nature-Based Solution in Belfast Harbour: developing Native Oyster restoration in modified water bodies.
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Marine restoration, native oysters, nature-based solutions, coastal restoration
Dr Annika Clements
Supervisor
Dr Annika Clements
Funding
Funded
The BRICONS Project
Application deadline
18 April 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1744930800
Using AI to Promote Healthier and Sustainable Food Choices for Consumers and Farmers
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Environmental biology, artificial intelligence, food production, data analysis
Dr Eileen Mitchell
Supervisor
Dr Eileen Mitchell
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
14 October 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1728860400
SUSTAIN CDT: Flavour-centric Innovation for Cultivated Meat: Bridging the Sensory Gap in Cellular Agriculture
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
cellular agriculture, mass spectrometry, multi-omics, molecular biology, cell culture, biotechnology
Dr Tassos Koidis
Supervisor
Dr Tassos Koidis
Funding
Funded
SUSTAIN CDT
Application deadline
24 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1737676800
SUSTAIN CDT: Harnessing Explainable AI to Identify Key Microbial Drivers of Reduced Ruminant Greenhouse Gas Emissions
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
AI, ruminants, microbial genomics, HPC, data science, bioinformatics, microbiology, environmental
Professor Chris Creevey
Supervisor
Professor Chris Creevey
Funding
Funded
SUSTAIN CDT
Application deadline
27 October 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1729983600
SUSTAIN CDT: Using Machine Learning and AI Approaches to Determine the Origins of PostWeaning Diarrhoea and Antimicrobial Resistance in Piglets
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
machine learning, AI, antimicrobial resistance, statistical modelling, data analytics
Dr Linda Oyama
Supervisor
Dr Linda Oyama
Funding
Funded
SUSTAIN CDT
Application deadline
27 October 2024
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1729983600
Evaluation of cereals and protein crops for mono and intercropping and their impact on land
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Arable, cereals, oats, protein crops, soil health, microbiome, bioinformatics, resilient cropping sy
Professor Chris Creevey
Supervisor
Professor Chris Creevey
Funding
Funded
Co-Centre in Sustainable Food Systems
Application deadline
11 April 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1744326000
SUSTAIN CDT: Combining Hazard Prediction and Animal and Plant Health Diagnostics for Enhanced One-Health Decision Support Under Climate Change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
one health, climate change, ruminants, machine learning, food security, animal health, epidemiology
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
SUSTAIN CDT
Application deadline
24 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1737676800
Synthetic intestinal model for advancing organ tissue replication and peptide drug delivery
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Synthetic Biology, Tissue Engineering, Drug Delivery, Organ-on-a-Chip, Peptides
Dr Lucia Lombardi
Supervisor
Dr Lucia Lombardi
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Behavioural Insights into Farm Investment Choices and Financing Barriers in a Shifting Policy Environment
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Farmer Behaviour; Investment Decisions; Access to Finance; Sustainable Agriculture
Dr Adewale Adenuga
Supervisor
Dr Adewale Adenuga
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
QUARTILES DLA: Anisakis: Presence, Impact and Potential as a Model Parasite
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, bioinformatics, food hygiene, food production, immunology, marine biology
Dr Louise Atkinson
Supervisor
Dr Louise Atkinson
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES DLA (BBSRC)
Application deadline
19 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1739923200
Exploring Public Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence in Northern Ireland’s Agricultural Sector
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
AI, agriculture, agricultural technology
Dr Eileen Mitchell
Supervisor
Dr Eileen Mitchell
Funding
Funded
SUSTAIN CDT
Application deadline
17 October 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1760655600
Leveraging AI to Predict Strain-Specific Susceptibility of Candida pathogenic yeast to Novel Antifungal "Resistance Breakers"
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
AI, candida, antifungal, genomics, one health
Dr Edel Hyland
Supervisor
Dr Edel Hyland
Funding
Funded
SUSTAIN CDT
Application deadline
17 October 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1760655600
Combining Hazard Prediction and Animal and Plant Health Diagnostics for Enhanced One-Health Decision Support Under Climate Change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal health, plant health, one health, climate change
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
SUSTAIN CDT
Application deadline
17 October 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1760655600
APPETITE - AI-powered Platforms for Predictive Evaluation of dieTary Intake, Trends, and biomarkErs
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
AI, dietary assessment, biomarkers, nutrition
Professor Brian Green
Supervisor
Professor Brian Green
Funding
Funded
SUSTAIN CDT
Application deadline
17 October 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1760655600
Novel integrated management strategies to mitigate vector-borne disease threats to agricultural industries
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Agriculture, Entomology, Management, Vector-borne Disease
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Supervisor
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Funding
Funded
DfE-CAST
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768521600
Exploring the potential to breed for positive social behaviour to improve animal welfare and efficiency
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Animal behaviour, animal welfare, genetics
Professor Gareth Arnott
Supervisor
Professor Gareth Arnott
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST
Application deadline
2 February 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1769990400
Social Virology at the Tri-Kingdom Interface in Birds and Mammals
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Dr Connor Bamford
Supervisor
Dr Connor Bamford
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NWB
Application deadline
4 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1767484800
From Tolerance to Resistance: Understanding Antifugnal Survival Mechanisms in Fungal Pathogens
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Dr Edel Hyland
Supervisor
Dr Edel Hyland
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NWB
Application deadline
4 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1767484800
Capturing oligosaccharides from mammalian milk to determine their microbiological impact
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Dr Simon Cameron
Supervisor
Dr Simon Cameron
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NWB
Application deadline
4 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1767484800
Assessing the role of plant invasions in mosquito-borne disease risk
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Supervisor
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NWB
Application deadline
4 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1767484800
Adaptive indicators for targeted treatment of parasitic disease in livestock and plants under climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Professor Eric Morgan
Supervisor
Professor Eric Morgan
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NWB
Application deadline
4 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1767484800
Finding the balance: Does methane mitigation come at a cost to cow welfare?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Professor Gareth Arnott
Supervisor
Professor Gareth Arnott
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NWB
Application deadline
4 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1767484800
Multiplexed AMR biosensor using antifouling nanostructured materials based on colloidal quantum dots and SERS
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Professor Katrina Campbell
Supervisor
Professor Katrina Campbell
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NWB
Application deadline
4 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1767484800
Resilience and metabolic adaptation in extremophilic archaea: insights into microbial function under abiotic stress relevant to environmental health and agricultural sustainability
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Professor Bobby Graham
Supervisor
Professor Bobby Graham
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NWB
Application deadline
4 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1767484800
Effect of potentially toxic elements on the health and wellbeing of African lions Supervisors:
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Professor Nikki Marks
Supervisor
Professor Nikki Marks
Funding
Funded
BBSRC NWB
Application deadline
4 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1767484800
Engineering Long-Lasting Broad-Spectrum Innate Immune Antivirals
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
virology, immunology, microbiology, bioengineering, computational
Dr Connor Bamford
Supervisor
Dr Connor Bamford
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Elucidating the Functional Role of Infection Factors from Entomopathogenic Nematodes
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
entomopathogenic nematodes, drosophila, infection, innate immunity, metabolism
Dr Ioannis Eleftherianos
Supervisor
Dr Ioannis Eleftherianos
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Beyond antibiotics: the impact of non-antibiotic drugs on the selection of antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microbiology, evolution, antibiotic resistance, bacterial pathogens
Dr Rachel Wheatley
Supervisor
Dr Rachel Wheatley
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
Weed Out the Worms – Exploiting Endocannabinoid Biology for Nematode Parasite Control
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
molecular biology, parasitology, functional genomics, nematode, bioinformatics, parasite
Dr Louise Atkinson
Supervisor
Dr Louise Atkinson
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Biological Sciences
Unfunded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
QUARTILES DLA: Coastal Defenders: How Shallow Subtidal and Intertidal Habitats Can Safeguard Our Shores from Climate Change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biology, marine ecology, biodiversity loss, sustainability
Dr Annika Clements
Supervisor
Dr Annika Clements
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES DLA (NERC)
Application deadline
14 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768348800
QUARTILES DLA: Understanding phage-host dynamics in cyanobacteria for sustainable biocontrol of harmful algal blooms
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biology, ecology, microbiology, virology, genomics
Dr Connor Bamford
Supervisor
Dr Connor Bamford
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES DLA (BBSRC)
Application deadline
14 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768348800
QUARTILES DLA: Unravelling the pollination black-box: how does insect behaviour shape pollination?
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biology, evolution, zoology, entomology
Dr Isabella Capellini
Supervisor
Dr Isabella Capellini
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES DLA (NERC)
Application deadline
14 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768348800
QUARTILES DLA: Veg, Flax and Flux: Diversifying Farms for Carbon and Biodiversity Gains
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biology, biodiversity, environmental geography, food production, ecology
Professor Mark Emmerson
Supervisor
Professor Mark Emmerson
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES DLA (BBSRC)
Application deadline
14 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768348800
Enhancing compost waste usage to reduce fertiliser use in agriculture
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
COM-VITE, sustainability
Dr Paul Williams
Supervisor
Dr Paul Williams
Funding
Funded
DfE/NWP
Application deadline
23 April 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Open
2
1776898800
Plant-based dietary patterns and health – a whole food systems perspective
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
plant based diets, ultra processed foods, toxins
Dr Anne Nugent
Supervisor
Dr Anne Nugent
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Social and ecological drivers of parental care
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parental care, reproductive ecology, macroevolution
Dr Isabella Capellini
Supervisor
Dr Isabella Capellini
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Revealing new insights against the challenges of alternative protein sector under One Health approach with AI
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
one health, amr, alternative protein, AI, food supply chain, mycotoxin
Dr Di Wu
Supervisor
Dr Di Wu
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Detecting adulteration using spectroscopy and artificial intelligence in turmeric
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
adulteration, spectroscopy, turmeric, artificial intelligence
Dr Paul Williams
Supervisor
Dr Paul Williams
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Electrosensory Dynamics of Crustaceans: Investigating Bioelectric Fields and Climate Change Impacts on Marine Interactions
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
bioelectric fields, sensory ecology, climate change, predator-prey interactions, electrophysiology
Dr Patrick Collins
Supervisor
Dr Patrick Collins
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Developing ambient ionisation mass spectrometry imaging to improve the sensitivity of food testing methods
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
mass spectrometry, food analysis, food testing
Dr Simon Cameron
Supervisor
Dr Simon Cameron
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Ecology of antibiotic resistance in Staphylococcus epidermidis: competition, selection, and transmission
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microbiology, antibiotic resistance, bacterial genetics, microbial ecology, microbiome
Dr Rachel Wheatley
Supervisor
Dr Rachel Wheatley
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Understanding management efficacy towards biological invasions
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
invasive species, management efficacy, policy
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Supervisor
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Environmental function and biotechnological potential of proteases from extremely halophilic archaea
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
proteases, archaea, extremophiles, halophiles
Dr Julianne Megaw
Supervisor
Dr Julianne Megaw
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Identification and Characterization of Infection Factors from Entomopathogenic Nematodes
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
entomopathogenic nematode, parasite, insect, dropsophila, infection, innate immunity, symbiosis
Professor Ioannis Eleftherianos
Supervisor
Professor Ioannis Eleftherianos
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
25 July 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1753398000
Integrating Multiomics and Bayesian Approaches to Uncover the Architecture of Opioid Use Disorder
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
opioid use disorder (OUD), multiomics integration, bayesian analysis, addiction
Professor Gary Hardiman
Supervisor
Professor Gary Hardiman
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Development of rapid diagnostic tools for plant toxins analysis
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
plant toxins, biosensors, environment and food analysis, exposome, one health
Professor Katrina Campbell
Supervisor
Professor Katrina Campbell
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Engaging the liver fluke elektrome
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parasite, liver fluke, single cell, ion channel, development, drug discovery
Professor Aaron Maule
Supervisor
Professor Aaron Maule
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Targeting the undruggable proteome: the use of chemoproteomics tools for drug discovery in haematological disorders
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
chemoproteomics, mass spectrometry, drug discovery, disease models, haematological disorders
Professor Bobby Graham
Supervisor
Professor Bobby Graham
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
What chickens want: developing a better understanding of the needs of broilers in relation to environmental enrichment
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
animal welfare, poultry, chickens, behaviour, environmental enrichment
Professor Niamh O'Connell
Supervisor
Professor Niamh O'Connell
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738886400
Development of Portable SERS-Based Analytical Methods for Detecting Micro- and Nanoplastics (MNPs) and Co-contaminants in Infant Feeding Systems
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microplastics, nanoplastics, SERS, food safety
Dr Cuong Cao
Supervisor
Dr Cuong Cao
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768521600
Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids as agents to reduce the severity of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and aid performance in elite female athletes
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
omega-3 fatty acids, female athletes, Ireland, menstrual health, athlete performance
Dr Anne Nugent
Supervisor
Dr Anne Nugent
Funding
Funded
DfE/Sport Ireland Institute
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1772150400
Sleep in the landscape of fear
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
sleep ecology, animal behaviour, animal ecology, predator-prey interactions, biologging
Dr Isabella Capellini
Supervisor
Dr Isabella Capellini
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768521600
Reproductive and social behaviour in a juvenille polygynous ungulate
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
juveniles, life-history theory, reproductive investment, fallow deer
Dr Domhnall Jennings
Supervisor
Dr Domhnall Jennings
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768521600
Communicating Risk, Valuing Health: Evidence-Based Strategies for Reducing Agricultural Emissions in Northern Ireland
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
environmental, health, agricultural, behavioural change, air pollution, public perception
Dr Eileen Mitchell
Supervisor
Dr Eileen Mitchell
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768521600
Unlocking Chromatin’s Potential to Combat Life-Threatening Fungal Infections
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
amr, antifungal resistance, candida yeast
Dr Edel Hyland
Supervisor
Dr Edel Hyland
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768521600
Behavioural Drivers, Social Spillovers, and Contract Design for Biodiversity-Friendly Farming in Northern Ireland
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agri-environment policy, sustainable agriculture, social networks; biodiversity conservation
Dr Adewale Adenuga
Supervisor
Dr Adewale Adenuga
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
23 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1769126400
Small talk: Understanding how a parasite uses secreted vesicles and microRNAs to communicate with its host
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
extracellular vesicle, infection; liver fluke, microRNA, parasitology
Dr Paul McVeigh
Supervisor
Dr Paul McVeigh
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768521600
Detecting Adulteration using Spectroscopy and Artificial Intelligence in the Supply Chain of Spices
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
fraud, spices, human health risk
Dr Paul Williams
Supervisor
Dr Paul Williams
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768521600
Multimodal Electrosensory Ecology of Elasmobranchs
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
electrosensory physiology, elasmobranchs, sensory ecology, conservation
Dr Patrick Collins
Supervisor
Dr Patrick Collins
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768521600
Engineering endogenous peptides for brain-targeted therapeutics and drug delivery systems
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
peptide science, brain, BBB, drug delivery, artificial cells, AI
Dr Lucia Lombardi
Supervisor
Dr Lucia Lombardi
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
23 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1769126400
Dietary polyphenols and new foods for management of inflammatory bowel diseases
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
diet, polyphenols, inflammation, health, gut, food processing
Professor Gary Williamson
Supervisor
Professor Gary Williamson
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
23 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1769126400
Geospatial modelling of neglected tropical diseases in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
epidemiology, infectious diseases, global health, geospatial health, one health
Professor Archie Clements
Supervisor
Professor Archie Clements
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
23 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1769126400
Harmonisation of PAL in the UK: meeting business needs and food hypersensitive consumer demands for a safer tomorrow
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
food allergens, hypersensitive, consumers, catering, hospitality, legislation, regulations
Dr Tassos Koidis
Supervisor
Dr Tassos Koidis
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
16 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1768521600
VIROWORM: Characterising the interplay between parasitic nematodes, viruses and their hosts
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parasitology, nematodes, viruses
Dr Connor Bamford
Supervisor
Dr Connor Bamford
Funding
Funded
FoodBioSystems DTP
Application deadline
3 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738540800
Validating circulating biomarkers for liver fluke diagnostics
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
liver fluke, molecular biology, bioinformatics
Dr Paul McVeigh
Supervisor
Dr Paul McVeigh
Funding
Funded
FoodBioSystems DTP
Application deadline
3 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738540800
Biochar interventions to improve soil health under oil palm: ensuring agronomic and environmental sustainability of the fastest expanding Equatorial crop
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
soil biogeochemistry, palm oil, agro-ecology, agroforestry, land use
Dr Paul Williams
Supervisor
Dr Paul Williams
Funding
Funded
FoodBioSystems DTP
Application deadline
3 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738540800
Mapping the farmscape of antibiotic resistance: metagenomes, antibiotic resistance genes, and mobile genetic elements
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
antibiotic resistance, metagenomes, genetics
Dr Rachel Wheatley
Supervisor
Dr Rachel Wheatley
Funding
Funded
FoodBioSystems DTP
Application deadline
3 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738540800
Climate-Friendly Beef: Long-Term Assessment of Methane Inhibitors
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
livestock, methane, dairy science
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Supervisor
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Funding
Funded
FoodBioSystems DTP
Application deadline
3 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738540800
Exploring the North Ronaldsay Sheep Microbiome: Unlocking Enzymes for Sustainable Agriculture and Biotechnology
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microbiome, enzymes, sustainable agriculture, biotechnology
Dr Linda Oyama
Supervisor
Dr Linda Oyama
Funding
Funded
FoodBioSystems DTP
Application deadline
3 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738540800
Sustainable Use of Regional Agricultural By products to Minimize Greenhouse Gas and Ammonia Emissions from Ruminants
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agriculture, greenhouse gas, ammonia emissions, ruminants, animal science, food science
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Supervisor
Dr Katerina Theodoridou
Funding
Funded
BBSRC (FoodBioSystems DTP)
Application deadline
26 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1769385600
Plastic biodegradation by compost microorganisms: a sustainable strategy to mitigate microplastic contamination in food systems
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
plastics, microorganisms, food safety, molecular biology, bioinformatics
Dr Julianne Megaw
Supervisor
Dr Julianne Megaw
Funding
Funded
BBSRC (FoodBioSystems DTP)
Application deadline
26 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1769385600
Rational Design of Cooked Pork Aroma In Cultivated Adipose Tissue Via Targeted Intracellular Precursor Delivery
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
food science, chemistry, pharmaceutical science
Dr Tassos Koidis
Supervisor
Dr Tassos Koidis
Funding
Funded
BBSRC (FoodBioSystems)
Application deadline
26 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1769385600
From Genomic Context to Sensor Design: Computational Identification of AMR Biomarkers in Agriculture
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
antimicrobial resistance, agriculture, computational biology, bioinformatics, microbiology
Professor Chris Creevey
Supervisor
Professor Chris Creevey
Funding
Funded
BBSRC (FoodBioSystems DTP)
Application deadline
26 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1769385600
Biochar Interventions to Improve Soil Health Under Oil Palm : Ensuring Agronomic and Environmental Sustainability of the Fastest Expanding Equatorial Crop
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biochar, soil, oil palm, sustainability, agriculture, environmental science
Dr Paul Williams
Supervisor
Dr Paul Williams
Funding
Funded
BBSRC (FoodBioSystems DTP)
Application deadline
26 January 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1769385600
Machine learning-assisted antibacterial drug discovery
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
AMR, natural drug discovery, phytochemicals, predictive modelling, AI, machine learning
Dr Chen Situ
Supervisor
Dr Chen Situ
Funding
Funded
NILab (BBSRC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1771200000
Novel biomarkers for human gut AMPK activation using AI-driven multi-omics analysis
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
biomarkers, nutrition, metabolic health, artificial intelligence
Professor Gary Williamson
Supervisor
Professor Gary Williamson
Funding
Funded
NILab (BBSRC)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1771200000
AI-Driven Multi-Omics Biomarker Discovery and Early Detection of Mastitis in Dairy Cattle
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
interdisciplinary training in AI, bioinformatics, microbiology, genetics, livestock health
Professor Mark Mooney
Supervisor
Professor Mark Mooney
Funding
Funded
NILab (4 years)
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1771200000
Implications of wetland creation for mosquito-borne disease risk
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
mosquitoes, wetlands, vector-borne disease
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Supervisor
Dr Ross Cuthbert
Funding
Funded
OneZoo CDT
Application deadline
31 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738281600
Mapping the spread of zoonotic bacterial pathogens and their mobile genetic elements as drivers of infection
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
microbiology, genetics, zoonotic pathogens, mobile genetic elements, bioinformatics
Dr Rachel Wheatley
Supervisor
Dr Rachel Wheatley
Funding
Funded
OneZoo CDT
Application deadline
31 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738281600
African mole-rats as potential reservoirs for zoonotic disease : variation with species, habitat and effects of climate change
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
zoonotic disease, ecosystems, public health
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Supervisor
Dr Mike Scantlebury
Funding
Funded
OneZoo CDT
Application deadline
31 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738281600
Using comparative genomics of schistosome species to better understand the molecular basis of zoonoses
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
Helminth Diseases, comparative genomics, zoonotic disease potential
Professor Geoff Gobert
Supervisor
Professor Geoff Gobert
Funding
Funded
OneZoo CDT
Application deadline
31 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738281600
Advancing zoonotic disease ecology through eDNA monitoring of infectious agents
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
parasitology, microbiology, virology, ecology
Professor Aaron Maule
Supervisor
Professor Aaron Maule
Funding
Funded
OneZoo CDT
Application deadline
31 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738281600
Interrogating the importance of zoonotic transmission routes
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
zoonotic pathogens, disease, public health
Professor Nikki Marks
Supervisor
Professor Nikki Marks
Funding
Funded
OneZoo CDT
Application deadline
31 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1738281600
QUARTILES DLA (CASE): Geo Profiling to identify wildlife breeding sites from individual sightings: application across species and landscapes
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
applied mathematics, applied statistics, data analysis, ecology, anthropology, environmental science
Dr Paul Caplat
Supervisor
Dr Paul Caplat
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES DLA (NERC)
Application deadline
19 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1739923200
QUARTILES DLA: Diversity and functional potential of microbial communities inhabiting the plastisphere
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
bacteriology, biology, environmental biology, microbiology, molecular biology
Dr Julianne Megaw
Supervisor
Dr Julianne Megaw
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES DLA (BBSRC)
Application deadline
19 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1739923200
QUARTILES DLA: Unraveling the Impact of Biodegradable Micro-Nanoplastics on Soil Ecosystems by Integrating Multi-Omics Approaches
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
agricultural sciences, behavioural biology, bioinformatics, ecotoxicology, environmental biology
Professor Gary Hardiman
Supervisor
Professor Gary Hardiman
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES DLA (NERC)
Application deadline
19 February 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1739923200
Improving sustainable livestock production
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
greenhouse gases, ruminants, food security
Professor Sharon Huws
Supervisor
Professor Sharon Huws
Funding
Funded
Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems
Application deadline
21 March 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1742515200
SUSTAIN CDT: Harnessing AI Tools and DNA-based Monitoring to Enhance Arthropod Biodiversity Assessments
School of Biological Sciences | PHD
AI, arthropods, biodiversity, ecology, molecular, data management
Dr Karen Siu Ting
Supervisor
Dr Karen Siu Ting
Funding
Funded
SUSTAIN CDT
Application deadline
24 January 2025
School of Biological Sciences
Funded
Biological Sciences
Closed
2
1737676800
CITI-GENS DTP: Machine-learning based design of light-driven biocatalysts for sustainable production of high-value industrial products
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Biocatalyst, Photoenzyme, Biomanufacture, Machine learning, Biosynthesis
Dr Meilan Huang
Supervisor
Dr Meilan Huang
Funding
Funded
Horizon 2020 (EU) and Department of the Economy
Application deadline
10 July 2020
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1594335600
CITI-GENS DTP: Overcoming Enzyme Poisoning in Bioprocesses
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Biocatalysis, Pharmaceuticals, Bioprocesses, Enzymes, Materials, Solvents
Dr Andrew Marr
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Marr
Funding
Funded
Horizon 2020 (EU) and Department of the Economy
Application deadline
10 July 2020
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1594335600
CITI-GENS DTP: New tools for new antibiotic targets – The development of novel probes for mechanistic studies on bacterial glycolipid-processing enzymes
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Antimicrobials, enzyme mechanisms, chemical probes, macromolecular X-ray crystallography, antibiotic
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Supervisor
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Funding
Funded
Horizon 2020 (EU) and Department of the Economy
Application deadline
10 July 2020
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1594335600
CITI-GENS DTP: Seaweed bioactives for livestock nutrition and methane mitigation
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Dr Pamela Walsh
Supervisor
Dr Pamela Walsh
Funding
Funded
Horizon 2020 (EU) and Department of the Ecomony
Application deadline
10 July 2020
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1594335600
DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL MULTI-PURPOSE 3D PRINTED OPTICAL SENSORS
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Andrew Mills
Supervisor
Professor Andrew Mills
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
22 February 2021
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1613952000
3D printed indicator strips for commercial wound dressings and other healthcare products
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Andrew Mills
Supervisor
Professor Andrew Mills
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
22 February 2021
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1613952000
Sustainable Polymer Chemistry of High-Performance Materials by Mechanochemistry
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Stuart James
Supervisor
Professor Stuart James
Funding
Funded
Industry Funded
Application deadline
22 February 2021
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1613952000
Decentralised reprocessing of organic waste as a source of protein for artificial meat production
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Supervisor
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
22 February 2021
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1613952000
Functional Fluids for Low-Cost Hydrogen Production
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Dr Jillian Thompson
Supervisor
Dr Jillian Thompson
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
22 February 2021
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1613952000
Functional Fluids for Low-Cost Hydrogen Production
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Dr Jillian Thompson
Supervisor
Dr Jillian Thompson
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
22 February 2021
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1613952000
IONIC LIQUIDS AND FRUSTRATED LEWIS PAIRS
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor John Holbrey
Supervisor
Professor John Holbrey
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
19 March 2021
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1616112000
IONIC LIQUIDS AND FRUSTRATED LEWIS PAIRS
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Supervisor
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
19 March 2021
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1616112000
ACIDIC IONIC LIQUIDS AS CATALYSTS FOR THE VALORISATION OF WASTE PLASTIC RESOURCES
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor John Holbrey
Supervisor
Professor John Holbrey
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
22 February 2021
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1613952000
ACIDIC IONIC LIQUIDS AS CATALYSTS FOR THE VALORISATION OF WASTE PLASTIC RESOURCES
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Supervisor
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
22 February 2021
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1613952000
DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL IN-SITU SPECTROSCOPIC AND ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSORS FOR DETECTION OF CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
sensors, electroanalytical, environment, spectroscopic, contamination
Professor Peter Robertson
Supervisor
Professor Peter Robertson
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
29 March 2021
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1616972400
Research in Mechanochemistry
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Mechanochemistry, twin screw extrusion, solvent-free synthesis, mechanisms
Professor Stuart James
Supervisor
Professor Stuart James
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Research in Porous Liquids
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Porous liquids, MOFs, zeolites, hosts, gases
Professor Stuart James
Supervisor
Professor Stuart James
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Synthesis of novel antimicrobials to kill multidrug-resistant bacteria
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
antimicrobials, resistance, synthetic organic chemistry, peptides
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Supervisor
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Mechanistic Insights into Metal Catalysed Carbene Cross Coupling Reactions
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Homogeneous catalysis, mechanism, kinetics, computational chemistry
Dr Paul Dingwall
Supervisor
Dr Paul Dingwall
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Modified vaccine adjuvants - synthesis and delivery
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Nucleic acids, vaccine adjuvants, mRNA cap analogues, RALA, Chemistry, Pharmacy
Dr Joseph Vyle
Supervisor
Dr Joseph Vyle
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Synthesis of Enantiopure Cyclic Vinyl Sulfoximines
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Organic synthesis, sulfoximines, enantioselective, catalysis, heterocycles, medicinal chemistry
Dr Peter Knipe
Supervisor
Dr Peter Knipe
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Closed
2
Integrating molecular memories with molecular logic
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Supramolecular chemistry, Molecular logic, Molecular computation, Fluorescent sensors
Professor AP de Silva
Supervisor
Professor AP de Silva
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Closed
2
Levoglucosenone: a versatile and sustainable intermediate for asymmetric synthesis
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Levoglucosenone; biomass; cellulose; valorisation; asymmetric synthesis
Dr Gary Sheldrake
Supervisor
Dr Gary Sheldrake
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Closed
2
Using Nanoparticles for Trace Detection in the Real World
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Raman, sensors, diagnostic, nanoparticles, nanoscience, SERS
Professor Steven Bell
Supervisor
Professor Steven Bell
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Closed
2
Breaking BaD
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Ultracold hydrogen, laser cooling, quantum chemistry, molecular photochemistry, atomic physics
Dr Ian Lane
Supervisor
Dr Ian Lane
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Selective capture of cancer cells in biological fluids
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Cancer, diagnostics, sensors, molecular imprinting
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Supervisor
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Biopolymers recovered from organic waste as sorbents for mitigation of ammonia emissions
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Nutrients, environment, ammonia, emissions, sustainability
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Supervisor
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Novel functional monomers for polymer-based receptors: a computational approach
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Supramolecular chemistry, molecular recognition, molecular imprinting, computational chemistry
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Supervisor
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Rapid recovery and recycling of valuable homogeneous catalysts using molecularly imprinted polymers as affinity separation phases
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Supramolecular chemistry, molecular recognition, imprinting, organocatalysis, flow chemistry
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Supervisor
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Environmentally friendly preparation of metallodrugs
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Coordination Chemistry, Mechanochemistry, Anticancer drugs
Dr Cristina Lagunas
Supervisor
Dr Cristina Lagunas
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Computer-aided design of novel enzymes as biocatalysts
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Biocatalysis, pharmaceutical, enzyme, catalysts
Dr Meilan Huang
Supervisor
Dr Meilan Huang
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Enhancing photocatalytic disinfection of water: the importance of bacterial factors and reactor design to enhance disinfection rates
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Photocatalyst, bacterial factors, reactor engineering, hydrodynamic cavitation
Professor Peter Robertson
Supervisor
Professor Peter Robertson
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemical Engineering
Open
2
Photocatalytic valorization of biomass
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Photocatalysis, cellulose, lignocellulose, biomass, digestate, photocatalyst, reactor design
Professor Peter Robertson
Supervisor
Professor Peter Robertson
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemical Engineering
Open
2
Novel 3D printed photocatalytic technologies for continuous flow synthesis
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Continuous flow processes, 3D printed reactors, Process Intensification, Photo-catalysis
Dr Haresh Manyar
Supervisor
Dr Haresh Manyar
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemical Engineering
Open
2
Ionic Liquids as a Sustainable Platform for Cascade Engineered Reactions
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Cascade Engineered processes, Ionic liquids, Advanced nanofluids, Aldol Condensation, Hydrogenation
Dr Haresh Manyar
Supervisor
Dr Haresh Manyar
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemical Engineering
Open
2
Hybrid Polymeric Materials for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Delivery
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Porous, Hybrid Polymeric, Carbon materials, Zeolite, Pickering Emulsion, Hybrid Nanoparticle
Dr Bo Xiao
Supervisor
Dr Bo Xiao
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemical Engineering
Open
2
Characterisation and Modelling of Catalysts for Euro 7 Applications
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Catalysis, Reaction Engineering, Aftertreatment, Emissions, Sustainability
Professor Alexandre Goguet
Supervisor
Professor Alexandre Goguet
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
15 July 2022
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1657839600
Liquid Coordination Complexes for the Synthesis of Semiconductor Nanoparticles
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Chemistry, inorganic, materials, nanoparticle, sustainability, solar energy
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Supervisor
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
25 February 2022
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1645747200
Sustainable materials and processes for nutrient recovery and recycling
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Chemistry, biopolymer, sustainability, analytical
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Supervisor
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
25 February 2022
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1645747200
Development of new Indicator technologies for anaerobic microbes
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Chemistry, sensors, environmental monitoring
Professor Andrew Mills
Supervisor
Professor Andrew Mills
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
8 April 2022
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1649372400
Boron and Frustrated Lewis Pairs in Supported Ionic Liquid Phases: An Interdisciplinary Study of New Metal-Free Catalysts
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Chemistry, inorganic, physical, sustainability, catalysis
Professor John Holbrey
Supervisor
Professor John Holbrey
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
25 February 2022
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1645747200
Engineered Nanomaterials for Selective Targeting of Cancer-Associated Sialoglycans
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Chemistry, biology, cancer, therapeutics, diagnostics, glycans, nanoparticles, biopyshics
Dr Seyed Tabaei
Supervisor
Dr Seyed Tabaei
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
22 April 2022
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1650582000
Developing new palladium oxidation catalysts
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
chemistry, oxidation, catalysts, synthetic, analytical, reaction engineering
Professor Mark Muldoon
Supervisor
Professor Mark Muldoon
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
25 February 2022
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1645747200
Axially Chiral Salts for Sensing and Catalysis
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Chemistry, synthesis, catalysis, chiral sensing
Dr Peter Knipe
Supervisor
Dr Peter Knipe
Funding
Funded
Department for Economy
Application deadline
25 February 2022
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1645747200
SeAFEED: Seaweed Bioactives supplemented animal feeds. Green Chemistry Methods of Seaweed Extraction
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Green & Sustainable Chemistry, Synthesis, Natural Product Extraction, Ionic Liquids, Agriculture
Dr Andrew Marr
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Marr
Funding
Funded
DAERA
Application deadline
31 July 2022
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1659222000
Synthesis of novel liquid crystalline materials
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
synthetic Chemistry, organic chemistry, liquid crystals
Dr Peter Knipe
Supervisor
Dr Peter Knipe
Funding
Funded
DfE through the US-Ireland R&D partnership
Application deadline
22 August 2022
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1661122800
Catalytic Methods for Late-Stage Oxidation Reactions
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
chemistry, oxidation, functionalisation
Professor Mark Muldoon
Supervisor
Professor Mark Muldoon
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST Award
Application deadline
24 February 2023
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1677196800
Innovative technologies for sustainable production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
chemistry, manufacturing, active pharmaceutical ingredients, sustainable, circular economy,
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Supervisor
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST Award
Application deadline
24 February 2023
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1677196800
Mechanistic Investigations in Homogeneous Catalysis
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, sustainability
Dr Paul Dingwall
Supervisor
Dr Paul Dingwall
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 February 2023
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1677196800
New tools for new antibiotic targets – The development of novel probes for mechanistic studies on bacterial glycolipid-processing enzymes
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
chemistry, synthesis, antibiotic, glycolipids
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Supervisor
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST Award
Application deadline
21 April 2023
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1682031600
Parametric study of electrolyte flow in 3D-printed operando redox flow cells
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Chemistry, Engineering, Redox, Battery Cells. Inorganic, Materials, Analytical
Professor Peter Nockemann
Supervisor
Professor Peter Nockemann
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST Award
Application deadline
21 April 2023
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1682031600
Design and Synthesis of Sustainable Electrolytes for Redox Flow Batteries Based on Abundant Metals
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
chemistry, chemical engineering, batteries, sustainability, DFT, redox
Professor Peter Nockemann
Supervisor
Professor Peter Nockemann
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST Award
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
CO2 Capture from Commercial Flue Gas Process Streams
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
chemistry, carbon capture, sustainability, ionic liquids
Dr Leila Moura
Supervisor
Dr Leila Moura
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST Award
Application deadline
24 February 2023
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1677196800
Towards a net zero society: transforming carbon dioxide into fuels using electricity and light
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Dr Paul Kavanagh
Supervisor
Dr Paul Kavanagh
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 February 2023
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1677196800
Understanding mechanochemistry for applications in sustainable agrochemical and pharmaceutical synthesis
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
chemistry, mechanochemistry, synthesis
Professor Stuart James
Supervisor
Professor Stuart James
Funding
Funded
Industry funded project
Application deadline
24 February 2023
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1677196800
Direct Synthesis of Electron-Deficient Olefins
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
cyanoacrylates; adhesives; continuous flow; organic synthesis; spectroscopy; superglue
Dr Peter Knipe
Supervisor
Dr Peter Knipe
Funding
Funded
Industry funded
Application deadline
18 August 2023
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1692313200
Boron and Frustrated Lewis Pairs in Supported Ionic Liquid Phases: An Interdisciplinary Study of New Metal-Free Catalysts
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Chemistry, inorganic, physical, sustainability, catalysis
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Supervisor
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST
Application deadline
21 April 2023
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1682031600
Catalytic Approaches to Reactive Intermediates and Their Use in Organic Synthesis
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Organic, synthetic, organometallic, catalysis
Dr Mark McLaughlin
Supervisor
Dr Mark McLaughlin
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Hydrogen’s future role in energy storage: implementing ionic liquids in fuel cells
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
sustainability, hydrogen, materials, chemistry, chemical engineering, ionic liquids
Dr Josh Bailey
Supervisor
Dr Josh Bailey
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Synthesis and testing of new materials for energy applications
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Mark Muldoon
Supervisor
Professor Mark Muldoon
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE funded
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Rational Design of Kinase Inhibitors to Treat Pancreatic Cancer About the Project
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Dr Mark McLaughlin
Supervisor
Dr Mark McLaughlin
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE funded
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Decentralised reprocessing of organic waste as a source of protein for artificial meat production.
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Supervisor
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner - DfE funded
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Circular Economy of Critical Elements: Waste Valorisation in Magnet Recycling Process
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Supervisor
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE funded
Application deadline
21 June 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1718924400
Mechanistic Investigation of Cu-Catalysed C-N Coupling Using High Throughput Kinetic Experimentation
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Dr Paul Dingwall
Supervisor
Dr Paul Dingwall
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Innovative Spectroscopic Approaches to Detecting Microplastics in Water
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
chemistry, sustainability, sensors, water quality, spectroscopy
Professor Steven Bell
Supervisor
Professor Steven Bell
Funding
Funded
DfE CAST Award
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Optical sensors for real-time monitoring of nitrogen pollution in fresh water
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Optical sensors, nitrogen, nutrient sustainability, molecular recognition, 3D printing
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Supervisor
Professor Panagiotis Manesiotis
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Development of Novel 3D printed indicators for wound monitoring
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Sensors, wound-monitoring, colour, 3D printing
Professor Andrew Mills
Supervisor
Professor Andrew Mills
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Engineering a Bespoke Environment for Biocatalysis Within Ionic Liquid Gels
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Enzymes, ionic liquids, entrapment, immobilization, gels
Dr Andrew Marr
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Marr
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Mechanistic studies to enable the design of new sustainable oxidation catalysts
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Homogeneous catalysis / organometallic chemistry / mechanistic studies / oxidation
Professor Mark Muldoon
Supervisor
Professor Mark Muldoon
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Combining Electrocatalysts and Gas-Capturing Liquids for Electrochemical Conversion of CO2 to Value-Added Chemicals
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Electrocatalysis; Ionic Liquids; Deep Eutectic Solvents; Carbon Dioxide Conversion;
Dr Paul Kavanagh
Supervisor
Dr Paul Kavanagh
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Gases as probes for metal coordination availability in metalate ionic liquids
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
metal containing ionic liquid; electrolytes for batteries, gas sensing, metal coordination
Dr Leila Moura
Supervisor
Dr Leila Moura
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Sustainable materials for gas capture and storage
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
microporous polymers, carbon capture, hydrogen storage, sorbents for gas capture and storage
Dr Leila Moura
Supervisor
Dr Leila Moura
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Plasmonic Sensor for Point of Care Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Raman spectroscopy, SERS, plasmonics, antimicrobial resistance
Professor Steven Bell
Supervisor
Professor Steven Bell
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Interfacial Assembly for production of Metal-Semiconductor Nanomaterials Showing Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
photocatalysis, hydrogen generation, nanocomposites, interfacial-assembly
Professor Steven Bell
Supervisor
Professor Steven Bell
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Stabilization and Imitation of β-Strands and Sheets
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
organic synthesis, spectroscopy, conformational analysis, foldamers, β-sheets, β-strands
Dr Peter Knipe
Supervisor
Dr Peter Knipe
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Developing Ionic Liquid Additives for Improved NdFeB Magnet Recycling
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Metal Separation, Hydrometallurgy, Sustainable Recycling, Rare Earth Elements
Professor Peter Nockemann
Supervisor
Professor Peter Nockemann
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Recycling of Samarium and Cobalt from End-of-Life Magnets
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Metal Separation, Hydrometallurgy, Sustainable Recycling, Rare Earth Elements
Professor Peter Nockemann
Supervisor
Professor Peter Nockemann
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Development of nanomaterials that can prevent pathogen-host interactions in the Cystic Fibrosis airways
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Cystic fibrosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Mucin glycoproteins, Lipid-based nanoparticles, Dendrimers
Dr Seyed Tabaei
Supervisor
Dr Seyed Tabaei
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1706227200
Integrated Catalytic platform for production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
biomass conversion, sustainable aviation fuels
Dr Haresh Manyar
Supervisor
Dr Haresh Manyar
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1706227200
Integrated Approach for Direct Capture & Conversion of CO2 to Dimethyl ether
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
CO2 capture and conversion, decarbonisation, net zero fuels
Dr Haresh Manyar
Supervisor
Dr Haresh Manyar
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1706227200
Biocompatible Functionalised Cationic Polymeric Nanoparticles for Targeted Cancer Gene Therapy
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
environmentally-friendly polymer synthesis, polymer nanoparticle formulations, cancer therapy
Dr Efrosyni Themistou
Supervisor
Dr Efrosyni Themistou
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1706227200
Development of novel functional multicharged zwitterionic coatings for biomedical application
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
protein adsorption, zwitterion, coating, antifouling, antimicrobial, self-assembly, synthesis
Dr Marijana Blesic
Supervisor
Dr Marijana Blesic
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1706227200
Advancing Hydrogen Economy: Catalytic Decomposition of Ammonia Using Induction Heating on Magnetic Catalyst Nanoparticles
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
hydrogen economy, catalysis, induction heating, magnetic nanoparticles
Dr Danai Poulidi
Supervisor
Dr Danai Poulidi
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
26 January 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1706227200
Sustainable polymer chemistry of high-performance materials by mechanochemistry with in situ spectroscopic monitoring
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
polymer, mechanochemistry, synthetic chemistry, spectroscopy
Professor Stuart James
Supervisor
Professor Stuart James
Funding
Funded
Industry Funded
Application deadline
21 March 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1710979200
Circular Economy of Critical Elements: Ionic Liquid Additives for Improved NdFeB Magnet Recycling
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Peter Nockemann
Supervisor
Professor Peter Nockemann
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE funded
Application deadline
21 June 2024
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1718924400
Supramolecular materials for bacteria-responsive coatings
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Organic chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, Biochemistry
Dr Hannah Crory
Supervisor
Dr Hannah Crory
Funding
Funded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy
Application deadline
24 January 2025
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1737676800
Elongasome: Synthesis of chemical probes to study bacterial cell wall formation
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Synthetic Organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, peptide synthesis
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Supervisor
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
24 January 2025
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1737676800
Chemical modification of mRNA for enhanced translation
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Organic chemistry, Synthetic chemistry, Biochemistry
Dr Mark Berney
Supervisor
Dr Mark Berney
Funding
Funded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy
Application deadline
24 January 2025
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1737676800
Experimental Design with Differential Flow Kinetics
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Flow chemistry, organometallic chemistry, data science
Dr Paul Dingwall
Supervisor
Dr Paul Dingwall
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE
Application deadline
28 February 2025
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1740700800
FAST cell for the study of type-zero porous liquids (FASTzero)
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
porous liquids, inorganic chemistry
Dr Leila Moura
Supervisor
Dr Leila Moura
Funding
Funded
Industry partner / DfE
Application deadline
24 January 2025
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1737676800
Self-Sensing Substrates for High-Throughput Antibiotic Discovery
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, organic chemistry
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Supervisor
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE
Application deadline
24 January 2025
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1737676800
Development of synthetic pathways to isotopically substituted compounds, supporting the study of liquid structure of electrolytes and other functional liquids by neutron scattering
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Inorganic chemistry, synthetic chemistry, Ionic Liquids
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Supervisor
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE
Application deadline
24 January 2025
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1737676800
Integrating CO2 capture and utilisation using dual functional materials and efficient induction heating
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Chemical Engineering, Carbon Capture
Professor Chunfei Wu
Supervisor
Professor Chunfei Wu
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE
Application deadline
30 April 2025
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1745967600
Development of “beyond cysteine” chemical probes and focused screening libraries
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
organic chemistry
Dr Mark McLaughlin
Supervisor
Dr Mark McLaughlin
Funding
Funded
QUB EPS DTP
Application deadline
14 March 2025
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1741910400
Chemical recycling of polymers
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Supervisor
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Funding
Unfunded
Project is to be self-funded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Unfunded
Chemistry
Open
2
Cryogenic CO₂ Capture and Conversion from Biogas for Net Zero Fuels
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Chemical Engineering, Applied Chemistry
Dr Abul Quddusi
Supervisor
Dr Abul Quddusi
Funding
Funded
Northern Ireland Deparment for the Economy
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1777503600
New advances in porous materials characterisation using low-field NMR
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Chemical Engineering, NMR, Analytical Chemistry
Dr Neil Robinson
Supervisor
Dr Neil Robinson
Funding
Funded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy
Application deadline
5 January 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1767571200
Electrode development for fuel-assisted Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
hydrogen, electrode materials, fSOEC, carbon utilisation
Dr Liyuan Fan
Supervisor
Dr Liyuan Fan
Funding
Funded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy
Application deadline
30 April 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1777503600
Miniaturised Biosensors for Water Safety and Toxicity Assessment
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Dr Agnes Purwidyantri
Supervisor
Dr Agnes Purwidyantri
Funding
Funded
Northern Ireland Department for the Economy
Application deadline
5 January 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1767571200
Catalytic Enantioselective Synthesis of C-N Atropisomers
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
organic chemistry, catalysis, synthetic organic, analytical
Dr Peter Knipe
Supervisor
Dr Peter Knipe
Funding
Funded
EPSRC DTP
Application deadline
5 January 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1767571200
Discovery of new antibiotics that bind to bacterial membrane targets
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Healthcare, Organic Chemistry, antibiotic, synthesis
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Supervisor
Professor Stephen Cochrane
Funding
Funded
EPSRC DTP
Application deadline
5 January 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1767571200
Electrochemically Assisted Dissolution and Green Recovery Strategies for Precious Metals from Electronic Waste
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Peter Nockemann
Supervisor
Professor Peter Nockemann
Funding
Funded
EPSRC DTP
Application deadline
5 January 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1767571200
Selective Recovery of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) from Electronic Waste Using Bio-Inspired Ligands
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Peter Nockemann
Supervisor
Professor Peter Nockemann
Funding
Funded
EPSRC DTP
Application deadline
5 January 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1767571200
Continuous flow synthesis (for APIs) in collaboration with Pfizer – “Continuous flow systems to enable the application of photochemistry in organic synthesis”
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Dr Peter Knipe
Supervisor
Dr Peter Knipe
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE
Application deadline
5 January 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1767571200
Continuous flow synthesis (for APIs) in collaboration with Pfizer – “The development of continuous flow systems in aqueous media”
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Mark Muldoon
Supervisor
Professor Mark Muldoon
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE
Application deadline
5 January 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1767571200
Fluorination of Lanthanides for the Recycling of Rare-Earth Permanent Magnets
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Supervisor
Professor Gosia Swadźba-Kwaśny
Funding
Funded
Industry / DfE funded
Application deadline
5 January 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1767571200
Catalytic Approaches to Reactive Intermediates and Their Use in Organic Synthesis
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Dr Mark McLaughlin
Supervisor
Dr Mark McLaughlin
Funding
Funded
CCE Internal Studentship
Application deadline
5 January 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1767571200
A Multispectral Approach to Understanding the Link Between Fingernails and Bone Quality
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor Steven Bell
Supervisor
Professor Steven Bell
Funding
Funded
Industry Partner / DfE
Application deadline
27 February 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1772150400
De novo enzyme design for biosynthesis
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Dr Meilan Huang
Supervisor
Dr Meilan Huang
Funding
Funded
BioAID Doctoral Training Programme - UKRI
Application deadline
16 March 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemistry
Closed
2
1773619200
AI-Driven Discovery and Engineering of Novel Enzymes for Biogas Mitigation and Utilisation
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | PHD
Professor David Rooney
Supervisor
Professor David Rooney
Funding
Funded
BioAID Doctoral Training Programme - UKRI
Application deadline
16 March 2026
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Funded
Chemical Engineering
Closed
2
1773619200
Investigation and prevention of the increasing burden of early-onset cancers
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Early-onset cancers; epidemiology; systematic review; qualitative research
Dr Ashleigh Russell
Supervisor
Dr Ashleigh Russell
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
Using epigenetic modifiers in combination with 5-FU based chemotherapy to elicit tumour specific immune responses and immunogenic cell death in colorectal cancer.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cell-death, Colorectal Cancer, chemotherapy, Immunity, genomics
Dr Simon McDade
Supervisor
Dr Simon McDade
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Using epigenetic modifiers in combination with 5-FU based chemotherapy to elicit tumour specific immune responses and immunogenic cell death in colorectal cancer.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cell-death, Colorectal Cancer, chemotherapy, Immunity, genomics
Dr Simon McDade
Supervisor
Dr Simon McDade
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Tackling protease-mediated inflammation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Innate Immunity, Respiratory Disease, Proteases
Professor Cliff Taggart
Supervisor
Professor Cliff Taggart
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Tackling protease-mediated inflammation in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Innate Immunity, Respiratory Disease, Proteases
Professor Cliff Taggart
Supervisor
Professor Cliff Taggart
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Macrophage-bacteria interactions in cystic fibrosis: the cellular microbiology of the novel opportunistic bacterium Achromobacter species
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
macrophage, cystic fibrosis, intracellular survival, inflammation, pyroptosis, virulence factors
Professor Miguel Valvano
Supervisor
Professor Miguel Valvano
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Macrophage-bacteria interactions in cystic fibrosis: the cellular microbiology of the novel opportunistic bacterium Achromobacter species
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
macrophage, cystic fibrosis, intracellular survival, inflammation, pyroptosis, virulence factors
Professor Miguel Valvano
Supervisor
Professor Miguel Valvano
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Bacterial lipocalins: Novel role in bacterial protection against antibiotic-induced membrane lipid peroxidation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
antibiotic resistance, lipid peroxidation, RNAseq, metabolomics, protein structure-function,
Professor Miguel Valvano
Supervisor
Professor Miguel Valvano
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Bacterial lipocalins: Novel role in bacterial protection against antibiotic-induced membrane lipid peroxidation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
antibiotic resistance, lipid peroxidation, RNAseq, metabolomics, protein structure-function,
Professor Miguel Valvano
Supervisor
Professor Miguel Valvano
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
How do cancer cells decide to release growth-promoting molecules?
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cancer, cell signalling, biochemistry, cell biology, in vivo models, inflammation. EGFR, EGF ligands
Dr Colin Adrain
Supervisor
Dr Colin Adrain
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
How do cancer cells decide to release growth-promoting molecules?
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cancer, cell signalling, biochemistry, cell biology, in vivo models, inflammation. EGFR, EGF ligands
Dr Colin Adrain
Supervisor
Dr Colin Adrain
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Development of in silico framework to support pre-clinical model selection
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Bioinformatics, biostatistics, machine learning, cancer, stratified medicine, data modelling, data
Dr Jaine Blayney
Supervisor
Dr Jaine Blayney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Development of in silico framework to support pre-clinical model selection
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Bioinformatics, biostatistics, machine learning, cancer, stratified medicine, data modelling, data
Dr Jaine Blayney
Supervisor
Dr Jaine Blayney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Investigating the functional consequences of HUWE1 mutations in Multiple Myeloma
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Blood cancer, Multiple Myeloma, HUWE1, CRISPR
Dr Lisa Crawford
Supervisor
Dr Lisa Crawford
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Investigating the functional consequences of HUWE1 mutations in Multiple Myeloma
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Blood cancer, Multiple Myeloma, HUWE1, CRISPR
Dr Lisa Crawford
Supervisor
Dr Lisa Crawford
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Novel approaches to uncovering effects of anti-cancer agents targeting epigenetic modifiers.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Genomics, Epigenetics, Cancer, Assay development
Dr Simon McDade
Supervisor
Dr Simon McDade
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Novel approaches to uncovering effects of anti-cancer agents targeting epigenetic modifiers.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Genomics, Epigenetics, Cancer, Assay development
Dr Simon McDade
Supervisor
Dr Simon McDade
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Cancer in low-and-middle income countries
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
*Cancer epidemiology *Premalignant disease research including impact of receiving a pre-malignant d
Dr Charlene McShane
Supervisor
Dr Charlene McShane
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Cancer in low-and-middle income countries
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
*Cancer epidemiology *Premalignant disease research including impact of receiving a pre-malignant d
Dr Charlene McShane
Supervisor
Dr Charlene McShane
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Improving Oral Health in Care Homes
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Oral Health; Aging; Nutrition; Care homes; Nursing homes
Dr Gerry McKenna
Supervisor
Dr Gerry McKenna
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Improving oral health for older adults
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Oral Health; Older Adults; Caries; Health Literacy
Dr Gerry McKenna
Supervisor
Dr Gerry McKenna
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
A multi-level approach to better understand the association between physical activity and sedentary behaviour, and cancer risk
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cancer; prevention; physical activity; built environment; UK Biobank
Professor Ruth Hunter
Supervisor
Professor Ruth Hunter
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
A multi-level approach to better understand the association between physical activity and sedentary behaviour, and cancer risk
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cancer; prevention; physical activity; built environment; UK Biobank
Professor Ruth Hunter
Supervisor
Professor Ruth Hunter
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Designing and piloting a teacher incentive programme in Tanzania to improve school eye health programme implementation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Global health, school eye health, low/middle-income countries, vision science, ophthalmology and opt
Dr Ving Fai Chan
Supervisor
Dr Ving Fai Chan
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Establishing human blood vessel organoids as a model for drug screening for Diabetes and Vascular Complications using the Remarkable technology of induced pluripotent stem cells
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Induced pluripotent stem cells human blood vessel organoids Diabetes and Vascular Complications
Professor Andriana Margariti
Supervisor
Professor Andriana Margariti
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Establishing human blood vessel organoids as a model for drug screening for Diabetes and Vascular Complications using the Remarkable technology of induced pluripotent stem cells
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Induced pluripotent stem cells human blood vessel organoids Diabetes and Vascular Complications
Professor Andriana Margariti
Supervisor
Professor Andriana Margariti
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Exploration of the impact of aging and senescence on angiocrine functions of pulmonary endothelium and therapeutic potential of cell based therapies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Mesenchymal stromal cells, extracellular vesicles, ARDS, alveolar epithelium, regeneration,
Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya
Supervisor
Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Characterisation of new mechanisms of host subversion by rhinovirus, the common cold virus
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Rhinovirus, host-pathogen interactions, virus, cell, molecular mechanisms, virology, microbiology
Dr Aurelie Mousnier
Supervisor
Dr Aurelie Mousnier
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Characterisation of new mechanisms of host subversion by rhinovirus, the common cold virus
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Rhinovirus, host-pathogen interactions, virus, cell, molecular mechanisms, virology, microbiology
Dr Aurelie Mousnier
Supervisor
Dr Aurelie Mousnier
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Modulating the A20-DREAM axis in inflammation by drug repurposing
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Inflammation, Pharmacological intervention, Drug repurposing, A20 (TNFAIP3), DREAM
Dr Bettina Schock
Supervisor
Dr Bettina Schock
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Epigenetics in heart failure: mechanism and therapeutic targeting
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Heart failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac remodelling, Biomarkers, Epigenetics, Fibrosis
Dr Chris Watson
Supervisor
Dr Chris Watson
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Epigenetics in heart failure: mechanism and therapeutic targeting
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Heart failure, Cardiomyopathy, Cardiac remodelling, Biomarkers, Epigenetics, Fibrosis
Dr Chris Watson
Supervisor
Dr Chris Watson
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Protease-mediated inflammation in chronic lung disease
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Innate Immunity, Respiratory Disease, Proteases
Professor Cliff Taggart
Supervisor
Professor Cliff Taggart
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Protease-mediated inflammation in chronic lung disease
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Innate Immunity, Respiratory Disease, Proteases
Professor Cliff Taggart
Supervisor
Professor Cliff Taggart
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
CORONARY MICROVASCULAR SIGNALLING AS A CENTRAL DETERMINANT OF ADVERSE TISSUE REMODELLING AND DYSFUNCTION IN THE DIABETIC HEART
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Heart failure, diabetes, cardiovascular, physiology, molecular biology
Professor David Grieve
Supervisor
Professor David Grieve
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
CORONARY MICROVASCULAR SIGNALLING AS A CENTRAL DETERMINANT OF ADVERSE TISSUE REMODELLING AND DYSFUNCTION IN THE DIABETIC HEART
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Heart failure, diabetes, cardiovascular, physiology, molecular biology
Professor David Grieve
Supervisor
Professor David Grieve
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Dissection of protease signalling during bacterial infection for drug and biomarker discovery
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Host-pathogen interaction, bacteria, antimicrobials, cellular microbiology, proteomics, proteases
Dr Gunnar Schroeder
Supervisor
Dr Gunnar Schroeder
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Dissection of protease signalling during bacterial infection for drug and biomarker discovery
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Host-pathogen interaction, bacteria, antimicrobials, cellular microbiology, proteomics, proteases
Dr Gunnar Schroeder
Supervisor
Dr Gunnar Schroeder
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Association of oral Streptococci with vascular inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Oral bacteria, dental caries, apical periodontitis, oral heath, cardiovascular disease
Dr Ikhlas El Karim
Supervisor
Dr Ikhlas El Karim
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Association of oral Streptococci with vascular inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Oral bacteria, dental caries, apical periodontitis, oral heath, cardiovascular disease
Dr Ikhlas El Karim
Supervisor
Dr Ikhlas El Karim
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Role of cell death and necroinflammation in pulpal wound healing
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dental pulp stem cells, sterile inflammation, regenerative endodontics
Dr Ikhlas El Karim
Supervisor
Dr Ikhlas El Karim
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Role of cell death and necroinflammation in pulpal wound healing
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dental pulp stem cells, sterile inflammation, regenerative endodontics
Dr Ikhlas El Karim
Supervisor
Dr Ikhlas El Karim
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
The effect of fruit and vegetable intake on health outcomes: does an apple a day still keep the doctor away?
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Nutrition; fruit and vegetables; dietary assessment; dietary modelling; qualitative methodologies
Professor Jayne Woodside
Supervisor
Professor Jayne Woodside
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Exploiting the protein O-glycosylation pathway in opportunistic bacteria as a novel antimicrobial target
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Protein glycosylation, proteomics, transcriptomics, cystic fibrosis, Burkholderia, antimicrobial res
Professor Miguel Valvano
Supervisor
Professor Miguel Valvano
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Exploiting the protein O-glycosylation pathway in opportunistic bacteria as a novel antimicrobial target
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Protein glycosylation, proteomics, transcriptomics, cystic fibrosis, Burkholderia, antimicrobial res
Professor Miguel Valvano
Supervisor
Professor Miguel Valvano
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Organelle dynamics during endothelial senescence
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cellular senescence, cell ageing, vascular biology, endothelial senescence, mitochondria, endoplasmi
Professor Reinhold Medina
Supervisor
Professor Reinhold Medina
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Three-dimensional structural mapping of the retinal neurovascular unit and the influence of diabetes
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Diabetes, Ophthalmology, Neuroscience, Vascular Biology, Diabetic Retinopathy, Imaging, Image Analys
Professor Tim Curtis
Supervisor
Professor Tim Curtis
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Three-dimensional structural mapping of the retinal neurovascular unit and the influence of diabetes
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Diabetes, Ophthalmology, Neuroscience, Vascular Biology, Diabetic Retinopathy, Imaging, Image Analys
Professor Tim Curtis
Supervisor
Professor Tim Curtis
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Can we repair brain damage using the immune system?
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Tissue repair, inflammasomes, Multiple Sclerosis, MS, neuroimmunology, brain repair, regenerative in
Dr Yvonne Dombrowski
Supervisor
Dr Yvonne Dombrowski
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Can we repair brain damage using the immune system?
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Tissue repair, inflammasomes, Multiple Sclerosis, MS, neuroimmunology, brain repair, regenerative in
Dr Yvonne Dombrowski
Supervisor
Dr Yvonne Dombrowski
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Identifying immune mechanisms in the CNS as targets for the treatment of paediatric Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Multiple sclerosis, MS, neuroinflammation, inflammation, neuroscience, myelin, inflammasomes, regene
Dr Yvonne Dombrowski
Supervisor
Dr Yvonne Dombrowski
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Identifying immune mechanisms in the CNS as targets for the treatment of paediatric Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Multiple sclerosis, MS, neuroinflammation, inflammation, neuroscience, myelin, inflammasomes, regene
Dr Yvonne Dombrowski
Supervisor
Dr Yvonne Dombrowski
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Mechanisms and models of Gremlin1 signalling in cancer and tissue fibrosis
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Grem1, tissue fibrosis, cancer, cell biology, molecular biology, organoids, pharmacology, drug disco
Dr Derek Brazil
Supervisor
Dr Derek Brazil
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Mechanisms and models of Gremlin1 signalling in cancer and tissue fibrosis
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Grem1, tissue fibrosis, cancer, cell biology, molecular biology, organoids, pharmacology, drug disco
Dr Derek Brazil
Supervisor
Dr Derek Brazil
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
The identification of host proteins essential for the packaging of Influenza A virus genomic RNAs
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Influenza RNA epitranscriptomics packaging
Dr David Courtney
Supervisor
Dr David Courtney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
The identification of host proteins essential for the packaging of Influenza A virus genomic RNAs
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Influenza RNA epitranscriptomics packaging
Dr David Courtney
Supervisor
Dr David Courtney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Can we protect the urinary bladder from radiation toxicity?
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Radiation therapy; cancer; bladder; microvessels; endothelial cells;
Professor Karen McCloskey
Supervisor
Professor Karen McCloskey
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Nuclear localisation and signalling by the formyl peptide receptor 2 as a new target for diabetic retinopathy.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
diabetic retinopathy, nucleus, FPR2, GPCR, signalling
Dr Bianca Plouffe
Supervisor
Dr Bianca Plouffe
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Diabetic eye disease: minimising impact, maximising reach
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Diabetic eye disease, screening options, treatment opportunities, visual loss, quality of life
Professor Tunde Peto
Supervisor
Professor Tunde Peto
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Diabetic eye disease: minimising impact, maximising reach
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Diabetic eye disease, screening options, treatment opportunities, visual loss, quality of life
Professor Tunde Peto
Supervisor
Professor Tunde Peto
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Targeting the ‘Worst of the Worst’ – developing novel treatments for Poor Outcome Triple Negative Breast Cancers.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Poor Outcome, Metastases, Chemoresistance, Novel therapies
Professor Paul Mullan
Supervisor
Professor Paul Mullan
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Investigating the importance of where we live on dementia risk and brain health using novel geospatial, satellite and multi-omic data sources and technologies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Planetary health; climate action; public health; environmental health; equity
Professor Ruth Hunter
Supervisor
Professor Ruth Hunter
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Investigating the importance of where we live on dementia risk and brain health using novel geospatial, satellite and multi-omic data sources and technologies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Planetary health; climate action; public health; environmental health; equity
Professor Ruth Hunter
Supervisor
Professor Ruth Hunter
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Disarming antimicrobial responses: how Klebsiella pneumoniae controls inflammasome activation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Inflammasome, Klebsiella, ARM, NLRP3, AIM2
Professor Jose Bengoechea
Supervisor
Professor Jose Bengoechea
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Disarming antimicrobial responses: how Klebsiella pneumoniae controls inflammasome activation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Inflammasome, Klebsiella, ARM, NLRP3, AIM2
Professor Jose Bengoechea
Supervisor
Professor Jose Bengoechea
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Modulating endothelial cell crosstalk within tissues to delay and/or reverse ageing
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Ageing / Aging, Senescence, Endothelial cell, Vascular biology, Cell communication
Professor Reinhold Medina
Supervisor
Professor Reinhold Medina
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Prognosis of second primary breast cancer in breast cancer patients
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Prognosis; breast cancer; second primary
Dr Finian Bannon
Supervisor
Dr Finian Bannon
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Prognosis of second primary breast cancer in breast cancer patients
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Prognosis; breast cancer; second primary
Dr Finian Bannon
Supervisor
Dr Finian Bannon
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Improving cancer patient survival estimates derived from small samples
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Survival statistics; small samples; cancer registry; population-based
Dr Finian Bannon
Supervisor
Dr Finian Bannon
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Improving cancer patient survival estimates derived from small samples
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Survival statistics; small samples; cancer registry; population-based
Dr Finian Bannon
Supervisor
Dr Finian Bannon
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Estimating cancer waiting time statistics with a time-to-event methodology
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cancer; waiting times; time-to-event; competing risks
Dr Finian Bannon
Supervisor
Dr Finian Bannon
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Estimating cancer waiting time statistics with a time-to-event methodology
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cancer; waiting times; time-to-event; competing risks
Dr Finian Bannon
Supervisor
Dr Finian Bannon
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
To investigate the role of histamine in the regulation of neutrophil phagocytosis
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Neutrophils, histamine, phagocytosis, inflammation, Immunology
Dr Karim Dib
Supervisor
Dr Karim Dib
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Generating human diabetic blood vessel organoids as a powerful model to investigate and treat the diabetic vasculopathy.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Diabetes; Induced pluripotent stem cells; Vascular Complications; Blood vessel organoids; Cell Repro
Professor Andriana Margariti
Supervisor
Professor Andriana Margariti
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Generating human diabetic blood vessel organoids as a powerful model to investigate and treat the diabetic vasculopathy.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Diabetes; Induced pluripotent stem cells; Vascular Complications; Blood vessel organoids; Cell Repro
Professor Andriana Margariti
Supervisor
Professor Andriana Margariti
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
TARGETING DNA METHYLATION AS A NOVEL APPROACH TO RESTORE ENDOTHELIAL COLONY-FORMING CELL ANGIOGENIC DYSFUNCTION IN ISCHAEMIC DISEASE
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cardiovascular disease, endothelium, progenitor cells, epigenetics, DNA methylation
Professor David Grieve
Supervisor
Professor David Grieve
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
TARGETING DNA METHYLATION AS A NOVEL APPROACH TO RESTORE ENDOTHELIAL COLONY-FORMING CELL ANGIOGENIC DYSFUNCTION IN ISCHAEMIC DISEASE
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cardiovascular disease, endothelium, progenitor cells, epigenetics, DNA methylation
Professor David Grieve
Supervisor
Professor David Grieve
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Using computational biology and transcriptional data to identify signalling that contributes to cancer progression
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Translational bioinformatics, cancer research, computationa
Dr Philip Dunne
Supervisor
Dr Philip Dunne
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Using computational biology and transcriptional data to identify signalling that contributes to cancer progression
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Translational bioinformatics, cancer research, computationa
Dr Philip Dunne
Supervisor
Dr Philip Dunne
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Allosteric targeting of the prostaglandin receptor EP2 to promote neuroprotection against excitoxicity.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Excitotoxicity, neuroprotection, prostaglandin receptor, computational biology, biosensors
Dr Bianca Plouffe
Supervisor
Dr Bianca Plouffe
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Allosteric targeting of the prostaglandin receptor EP2 to promote neuroprotection against excitoxicity.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Excitotoxicity, neuroprotection, prostaglandin receptor, computational biology, biosensors
Dr Bianca Plouffe
Supervisor
Dr Bianca Plouffe
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Investigating the importance of where we live on dementia risk and brain health using novel geospatial, satellite and multi-omic data sources and technologies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
- Healthy ageing; - Dementia; - Urban environment; - Physical activity - Data science - Multi-omic
Professor Bernadette McGuinness
Supervisor
Professor Bernadette McGuinness
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Investigating the importance of where we live on dementia risk and brain health using novel geospatial, satellite and multi-omic data sources and technologies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
- Healthy ageing; - Dementia; - Urban environment; - Physical activity - Data science - Multi-omic
Professor Bernadette McGuinness
Supervisor
Professor Bernadette McGuinness
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Development of novel small molecule inhibitors of Gremlin1, a pathogenic driver of diabetic kidney disease
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Gremlin1 (GREM1), Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), Diabetic kidney disease, Drug discovery, Molec
Dr Derek Brazil
Supervisor
Dr Derek Brazil
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Development of novel small molecule inhibitors of Gremlin1, a pathogenic driver of diabetic kidney disease
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Gremlin1 (GREM1), Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs), Diabetic kidney disease, Drug discovery, Molec
Dr Derek Brazil
Supervisor
Dr Derek Brazil
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Identifying medications associated with cancer risk
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Epidemiology, statistics, medication, data, cancer
Prof Chris Cardwell
Supervisor
Prof Chris Cardwell
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Identifying medications associated with cancer risk
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Epidemiology, statistics, medication, data, cancer
Professor Chris Cardwell
Supervisor
Professor Chris Cardwell
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Women Empowerment through Investing in Zanzibari Craftswomen’s Eyesight (WE-ZACE)
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Presbyopia, low-and middle income countries, global eye health, vision impairment, refractive error
Dr Ving Fai Chan
Supervisor
Dr Ving Fai Chan
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Dissecting the molecular basis for malaria-linked blood vessel pathology in the brain and retina
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cerebral Malaria, Vascular Biology, Central Nervous System, Molecular cell biology
Prof Alan Stitt
Supervisor
Prof Alan Stitt
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Dissecting the molecular basis for malaria-linked blood vessel pathology in the brain and retina
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cerebral Malaria, Vascular Biology, Central Nervous System, Molecular cell biology
Professor Alan Stitt
Supervisor
Professor Alan Stitt
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
How does heterogeneity in HPV expression influence the tumour microenvironment of oropharyngeal cancers?
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Oropharyngeal Cancer, HPV, Tumour Microenvironment, Molecular Pathology, Digital Image Analysis, Coh
Dr. Stephanie Craig
Supervisor
Dr. Stephanie Craig
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
How does heterogeneity in HPV expression influence the tumour microenvironment of oropharyngeal cancers?
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Oropharyngeal Cancer, HPV, Tumour Microenvironment, Molecular Pathology, Digital Image Analysis, Coh
Dr Stephanie Craig
Supervisor
Dr Stephanie Craig
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Understanding factors associated with childhood vaccine coverage: a population-based data linkage study
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Epidemiology, vaccine hesitancy, data analyst, Public Health, vaccine uptake
Dr Lynsey Patterson
Supervisor
Dr Lynsey Patterson
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Closed
2
Investigation of the role of the Formyl Peptide Receptor 2 in diabetic retinopathy
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Diabetic retinopathy, FPR2, Müller glial cells
Dr Bianca Plouffe
Supervisor
Dr Bianca Plouffe
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Regulation of antigen processing and presentation by cysteine proteases in cancer
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cathepsin, adenocarcinoma, MHC Class I / II antigen processing and presentation, T-cells, lung
Dr Donna Small
Supervisor
Dr Donna Small
Funding
Funded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
Remote assessment for clinical trials and healthcare: Exploring the usefulness of remote spirometry
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Remote spirometry, Clinical trials, Outcome assessment
Professor Judy Bradley
Supervisor
Professor Judy Bradley
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Remote assessment for clinical trials and healthcare: Exploring the usefulness of remote spirometry
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Remote spirometry, Clinical trials, Outcome assessment
Professor Judy Bradley
Supervisor
Professor Judy Bradley
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Establishing and validating a human 3D stem-cell derived brain culture system for neuro-immune research
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Neuro-immunology, brain repair, stem cells, neuroscience, methodology development
Dr Yvonne Dombrowski
Supervisor
Dr Yvonne Dombrowski
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Exploitation of protein glycosylation by intracellular pathogens
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Microbiology, Bacteria-host interaction, Immunometabolism, Glycobiology, Antimicrobials
Dr Gunnar Schroeder
Supervisor
Dr Gunnar Schroeder
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Investigation of the ability of Extracellular Vesicles derived from Mesenchymal Stromal Cells to promote alveolar epithelial regeneration in ARDS
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Lung organoids, vascularisation, lung regeneration, human tissue models
Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya
Supervisor
Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Exploration of therapeutic potential of MSC mitochondria transplantation in the pre-clinical models of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Lung organoids, vascularisation, lung regeneration, human tissue models
Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya
Supervisor
Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Implementing effective food policy change in Northern Ireland – the schools setting
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Schools; food; food policy; core outcome set; environment
Professor Jayne Woodside
Supervisor
Professor Jayne Woodside
Funding
Funded
CASE Studentship
Application deadline
29 September 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1759100400
Implementing effective food policy change in Northern Ireland – the schools setting
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Schools; food; food policy; core outcome set; environment
Professor Jayne Woodside
Supervisor
Professor Jayne Woodside
Funding
Funded
CASE Studentship
Application deadline
29 September 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1759100400
Characterising and valuing of health impacts of the transition to zero emission technologies in the public transport sector
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Net zero; transport; health; engineering
Professor Ruth Hunter
Supervisor
Professor Ruth Hunter
Funding
Funded
Collaborative Studentship Award
Application deadline
22 September 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1758495600
Characterising and valuing of health impacts of the transition to zero emission technologies in the public transport sector
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Net zero; transport; health; engineering
Professor Ruth Hunter
Supervisor
Professor Ruth Hunter
Funding
Funded
Collaborative Studentship Award
Application deadline
22 September 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1758495600
Targeting USP7-PRC1 axis as a novel therapeutic approach in drug resistant Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dr Yaser Atlasi
Supervisor
Dr Yaser Atlasi
Funding
Funded
LLNI
Application deadline
10 October 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1760050800
Targeting USP7-PRC1 axis as a novel therapeutic approach in drug resistant Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dr Yaser Atlasi
Supervisor
Dr Yaser Atlasi
Funding
Funded
LLNI
Application deadline
10 October 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1760050800
Investigating the specificity and primary predictive value of the clinical diagnostic criteria for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) (InSpecT-DLB)
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
dementia, neurodegeneration, phenotyping, biomarkers, epidemiology, neuroscience
Dr Joseph Kane
Supervisor
Dr Joseph Kane
Funding
Funded
Lewy Body Society
Application deadline
13 October 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1760310000
Investigating the specificity and primary predictive value of the clinical diagnostic criteria for dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) (InSpecT-DLB)
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
dementia, neurodegeneration, phenotyping, biomarkers, epidemiology, neuroscience
Dr Joseph Kane
Supervisor
Dr Joseph Kane
Funding
Funded
Lewy Body Society
Application deadline
13 October 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1760310000
Investigating the environmental aetiology of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in East Africa
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
cancer epidemiology; prevention; global health; oesophageal cancer
Dr Dan Middleton
Supervisor
Dr Dan Middleton
Funding
Funded
DfE Collaborative Studentship
Application deadline
6 October 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1759705200
Investigating the environmental aetiology of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in East Africa
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
cancer epidemiology; prevention; global health; oesophageal cancer
Dr Dan Middleton
Supervisor
Dr Dan Middleton
Funding
Funded
DfE Collaborative Studentship
Application deadline
31 October 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1761868800
Multiomic biomarkers associated with kidney disease
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Kidney; Biomarker; Molecular; Epidemiology; Epigenetic
Professor Amy-Jayne McKnight
Supervisor
Professor Amy-Jayne McKnight
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Multiomic biomarkers associated with kidney disease
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Kidney; Biomarker; Molecular; Epidemiology; Epigenetic
Professor Amy Jayne McKnight
Supervisor
Professor Amy Jayne McKnight
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Multiomic signatures associated with healthy ageing and age-related conditions
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Ageing, public health, healthy ageing, artificial intelligence, biomarker
Professor Amy-Jayne McKnight
Supervisor
Professor Amy-Jayne McKnight
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Multiomic signatures associated with healthy ageing and age-related conditions
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Ageing, public health, healthy ageing, artificial intelligence, biomarker
Professor Amy Jayne McKnight
Supervisor
Professor Amy Jayne McKnight
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Rare Diseases: improving molecular diagnosis, supporting people to live with rare diseases, and improving access to rare disease therapies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Rare Disease; Genetic; Artificial Intelligence; Registry; Epidemiology
Professor Amy-Jayne McKnight
Supervisor
Professor Amy-Jayne McKnight
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Rare Diseases: improving molecular diagnosis, supporting people to live with rare diseases, and improving access to rare disease therapies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Rare Disease; Genetic; Artificial Intelligence; Registry; Epidemiology
Professor Amy Jayne McKnight
Supervisor
Professor Amy Jayne McKnight
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Development of a novel screening platform for identification of drug targets in oesophageal cancer
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Kienan Savage
Supervisor
Professor Kienan Savage
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1754002800
Development of a novel screening platform for identification of drug targets in oesophageal cancer
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Kienan Savage
Supervisor
Professor Kienan Savage
Funding
Funded
FMI
Application deadline
10 April 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1775775600
Development of B-Cell Cloning for the Isolation of High-Affinity Antibodies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dr Dessi Malinova
Supervisor
Dr Dessi Malinova
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1754002800
Development of B-Cell Cloning for the Isolation of High-Affinity Antibodies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dr Dessi Malinova
Supervisor
Dr Dessi Malinova
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1754002800
Development of novel phage display platforms for the development to diagnostic and therapeutic antibodies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1754002800
Development of novel phage display platforms for the development to diagnostic and therapeutic antibodies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1754002800
Data Integration and Platform Strategy for Precision Medicine at the Future Medicines Institute (FMI)
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dr Sarah Maguire
Supervisor
Dr Sarah Maguire
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1754002800
Data Integration and Platform Strategy for Precision Medicine at the Future Medicines Institute (FMI)
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dr Sarah Maguire
Supervisor
Dr Sarah Maguire
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1754002800
Next generation ADCs with enhanced anti-tumour efficacy: Development and profiling of novel multimeric ADC formats for improved payload delivery to cancer cells.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1754002800
Next generation ADCs with enhanced anti-tumour efficacy: Development and profiling of novel multimeric ADC formats for improved payload delivery to cancer cells.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
FMI
Application deadline
9 March 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1773014400
Development of Novel ADC linkers for Next Generation Therapeutics
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dr Rich Williams
Supervisor
Dr Rich Williams
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1754002800
Development of Novel ADC linkers for Next Generation Therapeutics
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dr Rich Williams
Supervisor
Dr Rich Williams
Funding
Funded
FMI
Application deadline
9 March 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1773014400
Development of “beyond cysteine” covalent chemical probes and their application in next generation therapeutics
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1754002800
Development of “beyond cysteine” covalent chemical probes and their application in next generation therapeutics
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1754002800
New methodologies for the effective synthesis of novel molecular glues (MGs) using flow chemistries
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1754002800
New methodologies for the effective synthesis of novel molecular glues (MGs) using flow chemistries
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1754002800
Molecular Glue Modelling with AlphaFold3
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1754002800
Molecular Glue Modelling with AlphaFold3
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
FMI
Application deadline
19 March 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1773878400
Engineering Protein Fate Through Next Generation Covalency
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1754002800
Engineering Protein Fate Through Next Generation Covalency
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Christopher Scott
Supervisor
Professor Christopher Scott
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
1 August 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1754002800
Understanding antigen uptake and processing for improved immune responses
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Antibody response, Vaccines, Endocytosis, Leukaemia, CRISPR/Cas9
Dr Dessi Malinova
Supervisor
Dr Dessi Malinova
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Human Bronchial Epithelium-Bacteria Interactions In Cystic Fibrosis Using A Novel Opportunistic Bacterium Achromobacter
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Bronchial epithelial cells, Cellular microbiology, Cystic fibrosis, Lung infections, Opportunistic
Professor Miguel Valvano
Supervisor
Professor Miguel Valvano
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Survival And Persistence Of Antimicrobial Resistant Enterobacter Species In Human Macrophages
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Antimicrobial resistance, Macrophages, Intracellular survival, Bacterial peristance, ClickMaps
Professor Miguel Valvano
Supervisor
Professor Miguel Valvano
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Investigating the utility of keystroke analysis, including ClickMaps, from computer-delivered Medical School assessments for student learning and assessment development.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Psychometrics, Statistics, Assessment, Education, ClickMaps
Dr Vikki O'Neill
Supervisor
Dr Vikki O'Neill
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Characterisation of a novel fungal signalling pathway
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Fungal, Aspergillus, Candida, PYHIN, IFN
Dr Selinda Orr
Supervisor
Dr Selinda Orr
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
A forgotten cancer: investigating the aetiology of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma in the UK
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
cancer epidemiology; prevention; oesophageal cancer
Dr Dan Middleton
Supervisor
Dr Dan Middleton
Funding
Funded
Ochre Oesophageal Cancer Charity
Application deadline
5 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1764892800
The development of 'liquid biopsy' blood tests for the improved early detection, diagnosis and monitoring of poor outcome cancers.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Liquid Biopsy, Cancer Diagnosis, Early Detection, DNA Methylation, Monitoring
Professor Paul Mullan
Supervisor
Professor Paul Mullan
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Understanding the biophysical basis of FLASH radiotherapy
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Radiotherapy, FLASH, Radiobiology, Cancer
Dr Stephen McMahon
Supervisor
Dr Stephen McMahon
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Targeting the mRNA translation machinery to improve the efficacy of the anti-cancer treatments
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
mRNA translation, RNA biology, Cancer research, Chemotherapy
Dr Seyed Mehdi Jafarnejad
Supervisor
Dr Seyed Mehdi Jafarnejad
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Enhancing Blood Vessel Stability to Reduce Vein Graft Disease in CABG Patients
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cardiovascular disease, Vascular function, Vascular endothelial cells (EC), Oxidative stress, Corona
Dr Denise McDonald
Supervisor
Dr Denise McDonald
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Oxidative Regulation of Protein Stability in Retinal Endothelial Cells: A Novel Approach to Early ROP Intervention
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), Oxidative stress, Deubiquitin specific proteases (USPs). Fbxw7 sta
Dr Denise McDonald
Supervisor
Dr Denise McDonald
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Evaluation of Parasite-Derived Peptides as Host Directed Therapeutics
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Peptides, Host-directed, Infection, Respiratory disease
Dr Cliff Taggart
Supervisor
Dr Cliff Taggart
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Understanding the machinery of collagen secretion in fibrotic disease
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Fibrosis, Inflammation, Cancer, Collagen secretion, ER-Phagy
Dr Colin Adrain
Supervisor
Dr Colin Adrain
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Genomic Dissection of a Novel Midnolin-Mediated, Ubiquitin-Independent proteasomal degradation Pathway in the regulation of Gene expression.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Midnolin, Ubiquitin-independent proteasomal degradation, Gene expression, Chromatin regulation, Gen
Dr Colin Adrain
Supervisor
Dr Colin Adrain
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Microcirculation and cancer survivorship
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Microvascular biology, Organ remodelling, Survivorship, Chemotoxicity
Dr Christina Branco
Supervisor
Dr Christina Branco
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Microvascular cell contributions to metastatic organotropism
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Pre-metastatic, Pro-metastatic, Microvasculature, Microenvironment
Dr Christina Branco
Supervisor
Dr Christina Branco
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Digitalovigilance – Discovery and management of adverse reactions in digital health interventions
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Digital health, Health informatics, Artificial intelligence, Adverse effects
Dr Guillermo Lopez Campos
Supervisor
Dr Guillermo Lopez Campos
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Investigating the function of CARD-only proteins and PYD-only proteins in human inflammasome regulation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Inflammation, Inflammasomes, COPs, POPs, Inflammatory diseases
Dr Rebecca Coll
Supervisor
Dr Rebecca Coll
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Understanding the evolution of health inequalities
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Inequality, Health, Evolution, Econometrics
Professor Ciaran O'Neill
Supervisor
Professor Ciaran O'Neill
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Can we protect the urinary bladder from radiation toxicity?
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Bladder, Radiotherapy, Toxicity, Microvasculature, Physiology
Professor Karen McCloskey
Supervisor
Professor Karen McCloskey
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
ImPACT Stroke: Improving psychological wellbeing among stroke survivors
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Stroke, Psychological wellbeing, Cognitive impairment
Dr Noleen McCorry
Supervisor
Dr Noleen McCorry
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Investigation of multiomic signatures associated with healthy ageing
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Healthy ageing, Multiomics, Older adults
Dr Gareth McKay
Supervisor
Dr Gareth McKay
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Understanding the physical and biological mechanism of response to photon FLASH radiotherapy
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Radiotherapy, FLASH, Photons, Toxicities
Dr Karl Butterworth
Supervisor
Dr Karl Butterworth
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Modifiable Dementia Risk Factors – Is Today’s Evidence Fit For Tomorrow’s Old People?
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dementia, Cognitive resilience, Risk factors, Protective factors, Generational differences
Dr Emma Cunningham
Supervisor
Dr Emma Cunningham
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Stepping Beyond Blood Based Biomarker Diagnoses – Characterising Cognitive Impairment With Normal Biomarkers
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dementia, Cognitive impairment, Biomarkers
Dr Emma Cunningham
Supervisor
Dr Emma Cunningham
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Standardising outcome measurement in dementia with Lewy bodies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dementia, Clinical trials, Measurement, Dementia with Lewy bodies, Consensus
Dr Joseph Kane
Supervisor
Dr Joseph Kane
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Closed
2
The identification and development of blood-based DNA methylation markers to differentiate endometriosis and endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Endometriosis, Endometrial-associated ovarian cancer, Early detection , Circulating biomarkers
Dr Laura Feeney
Supervisor
Dr Laura Feeney
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
How inflammation becomes fibrosis! investigations into the development of pulmonary fibrosis
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs),Pulmonary fibrosis, Fibroblasts, Diseases-specific microenvi
Dr Bettina Schock
Supervisor
Dr Bettina Schock
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Aging and senescence in regulation of the angiocrine functions of pulmonary endothelium and therapeutic potential of cell based therapies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Aging, Senescence, Endothelium, Lung injury, Angiocrine function
Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya
Supervisor
Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Advanced Mesenchymal Stem Cell Exosomes for Treating Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Exosomes, siRNA therapeutics, ARDS, Mesenchymal stromal cells
Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya
Supervisor
Dr Anna Krasnodembskaya
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
PROTEC-1
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Early onset neonatal sepsis, E-coli, Pregnancy, Intrapartum test, Colonisation
Dr Fionnuala Mone
Supervisor
Dr Fionnuala Mone
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
The Impact of Ophthalmic and Systemic Multimorbidity on Patient Outcomes and Quality of Life: A Longitudinal Multimodal Approach
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Ophthalmology, Multi-morbidity, Machine, Patient outcomes learning
Dr Ruth Hogg
Supervisor
Dr Ruth Hogg
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Anterior Segment Biometrics, Cataract Severity and Systemic Health: Cross-Sectional Analysis of Heidelberg ANTERION Data in the NICOLA Study
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Ophthalmology, Cataract, Epidemiology, Image analysis
Dr Ruth Hogg
Supervisor
Dr Ruth Hogg
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Heart-Optimised Lung Radiotherapy Planning: An In Silico Analysis
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Lung cancer, Radiotherapy, Cardiotoxicity, Substructures, Treatment planning
Dr Gerard Walls
Supervisor
Dr Gerard Walls
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Diabetic eye screening and treatment - real world evidence generation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Diabetic eye screening, Diabetic eye treatment, Prevalence and incidence, Epidemiology
Professor Tunde Peto
Supervisor
Professor Tunde Peto
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Developing dental undergraduate students' insight skills and management of their mental health and wellbeing.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dentistry, Education, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Pedagogy
Dr Marc Edwards
Supervisor
Dr Marc Edwards
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Health Care worker readiness for integration of AI into health systems; comparison of high and low income settings
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
AI, LMIC, health systems, mixed methods, Health workers
Professor Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi
Supervisor
Professor Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Deciphering the epitranscriptomic code: The role of RNA modifications
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Epitranscriptome, RNA, molecular genetics, Next generation Sequencing (NGS), microRNA
Dr David Simpson
Supervisor
Dr David Simpson
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Evidencing the impact of cancer trials: insights from REF 2021
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Impact, Clinical Trials, Cancer
Dr Catherine Hanna
Supervisor
Dr Catherine Hanna
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
A Role for Proteases in Streptococcus Pneumoniae infection, lung inflammation and injury
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Proteases, Innate immunity, Infection, Respiratory disease
Dr Cliff Taggart
Supervisor
Dr Cliff Taggart
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Exploring the impact of Affordable food hubs on food security and mental wellbeing in Northern Ireland
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Food insecurity, mental wellbeing, diet quality,social interventions, social supermarkets
Dr Claire McEvoy
Supervisor
Dr Claire McEvoy
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Role Of The Microglia Circadian Clock In Neuroinflammation In Early Diabetic Retinopathy
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
microglia, circadian clock, diabetic retinopathy, Bmal1, neuroinflammation
Dr Eleni Beli
Supervisor
Dr Eleni Beli
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Discovering Novel Anti-Angiogenic Strategies With In Vitro Tumour Vessel Models
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Tumour angiogenesis, Antisense oligonucleotides, 3D neovascularisation models
Dr Guilherme Costa
Supervisor
Dr Guilherme Costa
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Precision Approaches To Treatment Of Respiratory Viral Infections In Children
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Children's respiratory health, Oral corticosteroids, wheeze, biomarker discovery, multi-omics
Dr Helen Groves
Supervisor
Dr Helen Groves
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Early Pathogenesis Of Retinal Ischaemic Diseases: Mechanisms And Therapeutic Targets
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Retina, Ischaemia, Vascular biology, Diabetic Retinopathy
Dr Judith Lechner
Supervisor
Dr Judith Lechner
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Comparative Transcriptomic Profiling Of Glymphatic And Gliovascular Cell–Cell Communication In Health And Disease
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
retina, diabetic retinopathy
Dr Karis Little
Supervisor
Dr Karis Little
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Molecular Mechanisms Of Bacterial Competition In The Gut Microbiome And Their Influence On Chronic Intestinal Inflammation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Microbiome, inflammation, synthetic biology, pathobionts
Dr David Cisneros
Supervisor
Dr David Cisneros
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Phd Opportunity In Genetics: Tackling Antibiotic Resistance
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
antimicrobial resistance, genetics, Shigella, CRISPR-Cas
Dr David Cisneros
Supervisor
Dr David Cisneros
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Understanding The Mechanism Of Extracellular Vesicle-Mediated Drug Resistance In Multiple Myeloma
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Multiple Myeloma, Extracellular vesicles, therapy resistance
Dr Lisa Crawford
Supervisor
Dr Lisa Crawford
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
The Role Of Secondary Bile Acids In Lung Infection And Inflammation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Bile acids, lung innate immunity, lung infection
Dr Aoife Rodgers
Supervisor
Dr Aoife Rodgers
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Dentistry
Open
2
Using Molecular Biomarkers of Aging to Decode Health Inequalities
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Biomarkers, aging, sex-inequalities, omics, age-related diseases, kidney disease
Dr Claire Hill
Supervisor
Dr Claire Hill
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1765152000
Prospecting the way forward for systems thinking in Pubic Health
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Systems Thinking
Dr Leandro Garcia
Supervisor
Dr Leandro Garcia
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Using Molecular Biomarkers of Aging to Decode Health Inequalities
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Biomarkers, aging, sex-inequalities, omics, age-related diseases, kidney disease
Dr Claire Hill
Supervisor
Dr Claire Hill
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
Evaluating mechanisms of effect of anakinra in ARDS
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dr Andrew Boyle
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Boyle
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1765152000
Evaluating mechanisms of effect of anakinra in ARDS
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Dr Andrew Boyle
Supervisor
Dr Andrew Boyle
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
Endothelial Control of Brain Tissue Homeostasis and Degeneration in Systemic Disease
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Endothelial dysfunction
Dr Christina Branco
Supervisor
Dr Christina Branco
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Characterisation of mechanisms of response and resistance in lower gastrointestinal cancers
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cancer Radiotherapy Response Immune Microbiome
Dr Catherine Hanna
Supervisor
Dr Catherine Hanna
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1765152000
Characterisation of mechanisms of response and resistance in lower gastrointestinal cancers
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Cancer Radiotherapy Response Immune Microbiome
Dr Catherine Hanna
Supervisor
Dr Catherine Hanna
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
Role of Mitochondria in cause-specific models of Acute Kidney Injury
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Charuhas Thakar
Supervisor
Professor Charuhas Thakar
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1765152000
Role of Mitochondria in cause-specific models of Acute Kidney Injury
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Charuhas Thakar
Supervisor
Professor Charuhas Thakar
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
Metagenomics to guide precision medicine in ARDS
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Acute respiratory distress syndrome, precision medicine
Dr Dermot Linden
Supervisor
Dr Dermot Linden
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1765152000
Metagenomics to guide precision medicine in ARDS
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Acute respiratory distress syndrome, precision medicine
Dr Dermot Linden
Supervisor
Dr Dermot Linden
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
Investigating rational combination therapies in myelproliferative neoplasms
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, Combination treatments, Interferon alpha
Dr Graeme Greenfield
Supervisor
Dr Graeme Greenfield
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1765152000
Investigating rational combination therapies in myelproliferative neoplasms
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, Combination treatments, Interferon alpha
Dr Graeme Greenfield
Supervisor
Dr Graeme Greenfield
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
X-ray irradiation plus neprilysin inhibition in cardiac cells
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Radiation, cardiotoxicity, sacubitrilat, natriuretic peptides, cardiomyocytes
Dr Gerard Walls
Supervisor
Dr Gerard Walls
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1765152000
X-ray irradiation plus neprilysin inhibition in cardiac cells
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Radiation, cardiotoxicity, sacubitrilat, natriuretic peptides, cardiomyocytes
Dr Gerard Walls
Supervisor
Dr Gerard Walls
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
Investigating the role of RUNX1 in mediating retinal fibrosis in proliferative diabetic retinopathy
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy, tractional retinal detachment, retinal fibrosis, RUNX1
Dr Michael O'Hare
Supervisor
Dr Michael O'Hare
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1765152000
Investigating the role of RUNX1 in mediating retinal fibrosis in proliferative diabetic retinopathy
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy, tractional retinal detachment, retinal fibrosis, RUNX1
Dr Michael O'Hare
Supervisor
Dr Michael O'Hare
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
Deep phenotyping and genotyping to enable classification of prenatally detected congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Fetus; congenital anomaly of kidney and urinary tract; renal; prenatal; genomics; phenotype; prenata
Dr Fionnuala Mone
Supervisor
Dr Fionnuala Mone
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
17 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765929600
Development and preclinical evaluation of novel targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies for advanced prostate cancer
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Prostate cancer, Targeted alpha (α)-emitting therapies, radionuclides, lead-212, molecular targets
Dr Victoria Dunne
Supervisor
Dr Victoria Dunne
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1765152000
Development and preclinical evaluation of novel targeted radiopharmaceutical therapies for advanced prostate cancer
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Prostate cancer, Targeted alpha (α)-emitting therapies, radionuclides, lead-212, molecular targets
Dr Victoria Dunne
Supervisor
Dr Victoria Dunne
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
Transcriptomic phenotypes in critical illness: an integrative precision medicine bioinformatics approach
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Intensive care, critical care, precision medicine, bioinformatics
Professor Danny McAuley
Supervisor
Professor Danny McAuley
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1765152000
Transcriptomic phenotypes in critical illness: an integrative precision medicine bioinformatics approach
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Intensive care, critical care, precision medicine, bioinformatics
Professor Danny McAuley
Supervisor
Professor Danny McAuley
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
Utilising administrative data to explore prevalence, disparities and determinants of small vulnerable newborn births in NI
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Administrative data, routinely-collected health data, population data science, data linkage
Dr Lisa Kent
Supervisor
Dr Lisa Kent
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
8 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Dentistry
Closed
2
1765152000
Utilising administrative data to explore prevalence, disparities and determinants of small vulnerable newborn births in NI
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Administrative data, routinely-collected health data, population data science, data linkage
Dr Lisa Kent
Supervisor
Dr Lisa Kent
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
15 December 2025
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1765756800
AI-enabled antigen discovery for vaccines targeting One-Health antimicrobial-resistant pathogens
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
AMR; machine learning; vaccine design; antigen discovery; immunology; One Health
Dr Beckie Ingram
Supervisor
Dr Beckie Ingram
Funding
Funded
BBSRC
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1771200000
HAPPI: Harnessing AI for personalised nutrition to promote healthy ageing in older adults.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Healthy Ageing, Personalised Nutrition, AI, Mobile App
Dr Claire McEvoy
Supervisor
Dr Claire McEvoy
Funding
Funded
BBSRC
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1771200000
Using AI-driven computer vision and high-throughput multiplexed human cell infection assays to dissect intra- and intercellular signalling networks and discover new antimicrobials
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
AI computer vision; microscopy; infection biology, cell signalling, antimicrobial drug discovery
Dr Gunnar Schroeder
Supervisor
Dr Gunnar Schroeder
Funding
Funded
BBSRC
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1771200000
Harnessing AI to define extracellular vesicle-mediated immune regulation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning; Extracellular vesicles; RNA sequencing; Immunomodulation
Dr Dessi Malinova
Supervisor
Dr Dessi Malinova
Funding
Funded
BBSRC
Application deadline
16 February 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1771200000
Real World Data to determine improvements in patient outcomes and establish optimal treatment in Prostate Cancer Radiotherapy
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Radiotherapy, Physics, Real World Evidence, RWE, Medical Physics.
Dr Conor McGarry
Supervisor
Dr Conor McGarry
Funding
Funded
Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence
Application deadline
20 February 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1771545600
Uncovering Novel Aetiological Pathways for Paediatric Brain Cancer: Integrating Prenatal Pharmaco-Epidemiology and Geospatial Environmental Modelling
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
paediatric brain cancer; prenatal exposures; pharmaco-epidemiology; environmental epidemiology; geos
Dr Dan Middleton
Supervisor
Dr Dan Middleton
Funding
Funded
The Dr Dinah Kohner PhD Studentship in Paediatrics
Application deadline
20 February 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1771545600
Exploring how the interaction between age-related visual decline and cognitive decline impacts driving in older adults in Northern Ireland
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Ageing; cognition; cognitive impairment; vision; visual impairment; driving; policy
Dr Emma Cunningham
Supervisor
Dr Emma Cunningham
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
31 March 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1774911600
Investigating prostate cancer treatment, outcomes and inequalities in Northern Ireland using routinely collected health records.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Epidemiology, statistics, prostate cancer, death
Professor Chris Cardwell
Supervisor
Professor Chris Cardwell
Funding
Funded
Prostate Cancer Centre of Excellence (ProEx)
Application deadline
10 April 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1775775600
Investigating the therapeutic potential of targeting a novel bioactive peptide, T14, in Diabetic Retinal Disease
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Diabetes, Alzheimer’s Disease, Retina, Retinopathy
Dr Karis Little
Supervisor
Dr Karis Little
Funding
Funded
DfE and NeuroBio
Application deadline
10 April 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1775775600
Retinal endothelial- pericyte circadian coupling in the context of diabetic retinopathy
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
vascular biology, circadian biology, advanced disease models, circadian, cardiovascular, Diabetes, 3
Dr Eleni Beli
Supervisor
Dr Eleni Beli
Funding
Funded
Fight for Sight
Application deadline
5 May 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Open
2
1777935600
The investigation of aberrant DNA Methylation (DNAme) events for the Early Detection and Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cancers.
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Pancreatic Cancer, Liquid Biopsy, Early Detection, Diagnosis, DNA Methylation
Professor Paul Mullan
Supervisor
Professor Paul Mullan
Funding
Funded
DfE and Breakthrough Cancer Research Ireland
Application deadline
21 April 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Closed
2
1776726000
3D pre-clinical models of lymphoma to advance immunotherapies
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Professor Daniel Longley
Supervisor
Professor Daniel Longley
Funding
Funded
DfE and LLNI
Application deadline
18 May 2026
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Funded
Medicine
Open
2
1779058800
Role Of The Microglia Circadian Clock In Neuroinflammation In Early Diabetic Retinopathy
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
microglia, circadian clock, diabetic retinopathy, Bmal1, neuroinflammation
Dr Eleni Beli
Supervisor
Dr Eleni Beli
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Discovering Novel Anti-Angiogenic Strategies With In Vitro Tumour Vessel Models
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Tumour angiogenesis, Antisense oligonucleotides, 3D neovascularisation models
Dr Guilherme Costa
Supervisor
Dr Guilherme Costa
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Precision Approaches To Treatment Of Respiratory Viral Infections In Children
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Children's respiratory health, Oral corticosteroids, wheeze, biomarker discovery, multi-omics
Dr Helen Groves
Supervisor
Dr Helen Groves
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Early Pathogenesis Of Retinal Ischaemic Diseases: Mechanisms And Therapeutic Targets
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Retina, Ischaemia, Vascular biology, Diabetic Retinopathy
Dr Judith Lechner
Supervisor
Dr Judith Lechner
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Comparative Transcriptomic Profiling Of Glymphatic And Gliovascular Cell–Cell Communication In Health And Disease
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
retina, diabetic retinopathy
Dr Karis Little
Supervisor
Dr Karis Little
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Molecular Mechanisms Of Bacterial Competition In The Gut Microbiome And Their Influence On Chronic Intestinal Inflammation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Microbiome, inflammation, synthetic biology, pathobionts
Dr David Cisneros
Supervisor
Dr David Cisneros
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Phd Opportunity In Genetics: Tackling Antibiotic Resistance
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
antimicrobial resistance, genetics, Shigella, CRISPR-Cas
Dr David Cisneros
Supervisor
Dr David Cisneros
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Understanding The Mechanism Of Extracellular Vesicle-Mediated Drug Resistance In Multiple Myeloma
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Multiple Myeloma, Extracellular vesicles, therapy resistance
Dr Lisa Crawford
Supervisor
Dr Lisa Crawford
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
The Role Of Secondary Bile Acids In Lung Infection And Inflammation
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Bile acids, lung innate immunity, lung infection
Dr Aoife Rodgers
Supervisor
Dr Aoife Rodgers
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Sailing injury and illness epidemiology - creating a consensus statement for injury and illness reporting in the sport
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Sailing sports, Injury, Illness, Epidemiology studies, Consensus statement
Dr Neil Heron
Supervisor
Dr Neil Heron
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Probing the signal transduction mechanisms involved in neuroinflammation induced by astrocytes in response to substance P
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Neuroinflammation, astrocytes, substance P, signal transduction, neurokinin 1 receptor
Dr Bianca Plouffe
Supervisor
Dr Bianca Plouffe
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
Estimating cancer treatment effects in patient audit data
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences | PHD
Audit, cancer, treatment, statistics, evidence-base
Dr Finian Bannon
Supervisor
Dr Finian Bannon
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences
Unfunded
Medicine
Open
2
CITI-GENS DTP: Dynamic characterization of tensile and bond behaviour of basalt textile reinforced mortars (BTRM)
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Composite materials, basalt, textile reinforced mortars, impact loading, bond behaviour
Dr Giuseppina Amato
Supervisor
Dr Giuseppina Amato
Funding
Funded
Cofunded by Horizon 2020 prog of the EU and DfE
Application deadline
10 July 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1594335600
Bio-based textile reinforced mortar (bio-TRM) composites for structural strengthening
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Textile reinforced mortars, bio-based materials, structural strengthening, masonry
Prof Mohammed Sonebi
Supervisor
Prof Mohammed Sonebi
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions in Planning Sustainable Communities
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
planning, environmental planning, sustainability
Dr Neil Galway
Supervisor
Dr Neil Galway
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Planning
Closed
2
1749164400
Learning lessons on water demand management from water-scarce countries
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
geography, environmental engineering, development studies
Dr Stephen McIlwaine
Supervisor
Dr Stephen McIlwaine
Funding
Funded
DfE Studentship
Application deadline
29 May 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1590706800
Plastics Recycling
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geography
Dr Stephen McIlwaine
Supervisor
Dr Stephen McIlwaine
Funding
Funded
DfE Studentship
Application deadline
29 May 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1590706800
Improving the environmental and social appraisal of infrastructure projects
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Development Studies, Environmental Engineering, Geography
Dr Stephen McIlwaine
Supervisor
Dr Stephen McIlwaine
Funding
Funded
DfE Studentship
Application deadline
29 May 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1590706800
CITI-GENS DTP: Sensor based digital transformation of construction
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
BIM, Sensors, wireless Communication, data analytics, construction process, digitisation
Dr Sree Nanukuttan
Supervisor
Dr Sree Nanukuttan
Funding
Funded
Cofunded by Horizon 2020 prog of the EU and DfE
Application deadline
10 July 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1594335600
CITI-GENS DTP: The real-life performance of energy efficiency technologies unearthed through data science
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Data analytics, energy performance, climate change, occupant behaviour, training, thermal performanc
Dr Sree Nanukuttan
Supervisor
Dr Sree Nanukuttan
Funding
Funded
Cofunded by the Horizon 2020 prog of the EU & DfE
Application deadline
10 July 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1594335600
Just Coastal Transitions: Exploring Community Vulnerabilities and Responses
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Geography, Sociology, Town and Country Planning
Prof Wesley Flannery
Supervisor
Prof Wesley Flannery
Funding
Funded
DfE Studentship
Application deadline
11 September 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Planning
Closed
2
1599778800
CITI-GENS DTP: Microstructure and mechanical properties of an advanced metal matrix composite with ultrafine particle reinforcement for manufacturing aerospace components
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
metal matrix composite, aerospace
Professor Wei Sha
Supervisor
Professor Wei Sha
Funding
Funded
Cofunded by Horizon 2020 prog of the EU and DfE
Application deadline
10 July 2020
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1594335600
Development of UAV for asset management in construction
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
UAV, photogrammetry, MATLAB, infrastructure management, structural engineering, civil engineering
Dr Daniel McPolin
Supervisor
Dr Daniel McPolin
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Global Availability and Characteristics of a waste material with potential application in the construction industry
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil engineering
Dr Daniel McPolin
Supervisor
Dr Daniel McPolin
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
3 December 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1638489600
Bio-based textile reinforced mortar (bio-TRM) composites for structural strengthening
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Bio-based materials, composites, waste materials, TRM, masonry, heritage buildings, strengthening,
Dr Giuseppina Amato
Supervisor
Dr Giuseppina Amato
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Mapping urban transformations and production of space in post-socialist cities
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Urban transformations, post-socialist city
Dr Jasna Mariotti
Supervisor
Dr Jasna Mariotti
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Architecture
Open
2
Repurposing offshore wind turbine blades for marine renewable energy applications
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Offshore wind turbines, Offshore renewable energy (ORE), Marine structures, Repurpose
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Supervisor
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Electrical resistivity-based characterisation of concrete: Affordable Technologies
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Durability, Concrete, Resistivity, Temperature, R&D
Dr Sree Nanukuttan
Supervisor
Dr Sree Nanukuttan
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Corrosion of mild steel reinforcement in alkali activated binders
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Corrosion, mild steel, alkali activated materials, measurements
Dr Sree Nanukuttan
Supervisor
Dr Sree Nanukuttan
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Retrofitted smart building monitoring systems
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
BIM Smart Buildings, Retrofitting
Dr Tara Brooks
Supervisor
Dr Tara Brooks
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Architecture
Open
2
Augmented Urbanism and Place Based Data
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Urbanism, Augmented, Place, Aesthetics, Human Centric, Design, Interface, Physical space, Digital sp
Professor Tom Jefferies
Supervisor
Professor Tom Jefferies
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Architecture
Open
2
Urban informality, transformation and housing in Global South
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
SDGs, Housing, Urban Transformation, Neo-liberalism, Global South
Dr Urmi Sengupta
Supervisor
Dr Urmi Sengupta
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Planning
Open
2
Heritage and Placemaking
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Heritage, placemaking, Urban design, Politics, Social value
Dr Urmi Sengupta
Supervisor
Dr Urmi Sengupta
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Planning
Open
2
Spaces of resilience
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Sacred spaces, Heritage, UNESCO, Disaster, Resilience
Dr Urmi Sengupta
Supervisor
Dr Urmi Sengupta
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Planning
Open
2
Microstructure and mechanical properties of an advanced metal matrix composite with ultrafine particle reinforcement for manufacturing aerospace components
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Metal matrix composite; aerospace.
Professor Wei Sha
Supervisor
Professor Wei Sha
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
Community ownership of green and blue space (UGBS) to reduce health inequalities
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
built environment, urban planning, management political economics, economic geography, urban geograp
Prof Brendan Murtagh
Supervisor
Prof Brendan Murtagh
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
29 April 2022
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Planning
Closed
2
1651186800
Digital Twinning Lifetime Responses of Floating Solar Panels (SolarTwin)
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
aerospace engineering, civil engineering, dynamics, environmental, fluid mechanics, marine, mechanic
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Supervisor
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Funding
Funded
SFI (Science Foundation Ireland)
Application deadline
31 March 2023
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1680217200
QUADRAT DTP: Potential human health risks from Ni and Cr in agricultural lands following repeated amendment with basalt dust for carbon sequestration
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
agronomy and soil science
Dr Siobhan Cox
Supervisor
Dr Siobhan Cox
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT DTP
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1638316800
QUADRAT DTP: The impact of subsurface heterogeneity on the performance of Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) systems
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Dr Ulrich Ofterdinger
Supervisor
Dr Ulrich Ofterdinger
Funding
Funded
NERC QUADRAT DTP
Application deadline
1 December 2021
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1638316800
Babbitt/aluminium composite material with enhanced tribological and mechanical characteristics
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Materials science, Materials engineering
Professor Wei Sha
Supervisor
Professor Wei Sha
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
Electroless high entropy alloy coatings for energy storage applications
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Surface engineering, Materials science, Materials engineering
Professor Wei Sha
Supervisor
Professor Wei Sha
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Assembly and Robotics Innovation in Steel Building Erection (ARISE)
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or computer science
Dr Daniel McPolin
Supervisor
Dr Daniel McPolin
Funding
Funded
US-Ireland
Application deadline
1 March 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1709251200
Development of robotic printable long-life mortar system
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, structural engineering, robotics, computer vision
Dr Daniel McPolin
Supervisor
Dr Daniel McPolin
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
31 July 2023
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1690758000
QUADRAT DTP CASE: Novel Assessment Tools for Wave Dampening by Marine and Coastal Vegetation
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
ecology, marine biology, plant, environmental engineering, fluid mechanics, marine, offshore, math
Dr Pal Schmitt
Supervisor
Dr Pal Schmitt
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1670544000
QUADRAT DTP: Enhanced rock weathering – solution or problem? Potential human health risks from Ni and Cr accumulation in soils following repeated amendment with basalt dust
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
agricultural sciences, arable farming, ecotoxicology, environmental engineering, pollution, soil
Dr Siobhan Cox
Supervisor
Dr Siobhan Cox
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1670544000
QUADRAT DTP: Advanced Turbulence Characterisation in High Flow Environments
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Geography
Dr Carwyn Frost
Supervisor
Dr Carwyn Frost
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
17 January 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1705449600
Investigation of Basalt Reinforced Digital Printed (BRDP) structures
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
civil engineering, structural engineering, concrete technology
Dr Giuseppina Amato
Supervisor
Dr Giuseppina Amato
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1719702000
Innovative Ways of Seeing Cities through Cinema: Spatial Mapping and Data Digitisation of Dublin Film Locations
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
architecture, design, art, film, media, cinematic architecture, new media
Dr Gul Kacmaz Erk
Supervisor
Dr Gul Kacmaz Erk
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Architecture
Closed
2
1719702000
Agriculture, environmental protection and the Northern Ireland planning system
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
rural, urban planning, pollution, environmental geography, public policy,
Prof Geraint Ellis
Supervisor
Prof Geraint Ellis
Funding
Funded
QUB Collaborative studentship award
Application deadline
1 May 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Planning
Closed
2
1714518000
Age-friendly accessibility strategies for community pharmacies
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
built environment, urban planning, environmental geography, GIS, pharmacy, health, public policy
Prof Geraint Ellis
Supervisor
Prof Geraint Ellis
Funding
Funded
Dunhill Medical Trust
Application deadline
10 April 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Planning
Closed
2
1712703600
Benchmarking social value for infrastructure projects
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
built environment, construction management, urban planning, physical geography
Dr Hector Martin
Supervisor
Dr Hector Martin
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
1 July 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1719788400
Building a digital twin framework for post-earthquake automated rapid evaluation
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
structural engineering, building information modelling (BIM), computer science
Dr Hector Martin
Supervisor
Dr Hector Martin
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1719702000
The role of Maritime Spatial Planning in resolving demands for space on the island of Ireland: Competition, Conflict and Co-existence
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Planning
Dr Heather Ritchie
Supervisor
Dr Heather Ritchie
Funding
Funded
Marine Institute
Application deadline
31 January 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Planning
Closed
2
1706659200
Enhancing community resilience and adaptive capacity through ocean literacy: an action research approach to community participation in marine planning
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
marine environment, human geography, physical geography, marine geography
Dr Heather Ritchie
Supervisor
Dr Heather Ritchie
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 April 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Planning
Closed
2
1745967600
Climate resilience of geotechnical slope infrastructure
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
climate science, geoscience, geotechnology, geotechnical engineering
Dr Jonathan Black
Supervisor
Dr Jonathan Black
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
24 May 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1716505200
QUADRAT DTP: Carbon footprint reduction by repurposing fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) composite waste for marine renewable energy
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
polymer chemistry, civil engineering, energy technologies, environmental, marine, climate science,
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Supervisor
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
17 January 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1705449600
AI-Based Design Optimization and Dynamics of Co-located Offshore Wind and Floating Solar Energy for Hydrogen Production at Green Ports
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil engineering, mechanical engineering, ocean, coastal and marine, offshore renewable energy
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Supervisor
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1719702000
QUADRAT DTP: Sensing extreme coastal waves
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
fluid mechanics, marine engineering, offshore, marine sciences, remote sensing, applied maths, data
Dr Pal Schmitt
Supervisor
Dr Pal Schmitt
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
17 January 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1705449600
Pathways to Decarbonising Shipping
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
aerospace, civil, engineering, energy, fluid mechanics, marine engineering, mechanical, offshore
Dr Pal Schmitt
Supervisor
Dr Pal Schmitt
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1709164800
Pitch control of a lift-based Wave Energy Converter
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Renewable energy, physical modelling, marine, ocean, hydrodynamics, cyclo-rotor, lift-based, Wave En
Dr Pal Schmitt
Supervisor
Dr Pal Schmitt
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
29 February 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1709164800
Understanding the environmental impact of constructing the built environment
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil engineering
Dr Siobhan Cox
Supervisor
Dr Siobhan Cox
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1719702000
QUADRAT DTP: AgriTherm - The role of geothermal energy in decarbonising the UK Agri-Food sector
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Geology
Dr Ulrich Ofterdinger
Supervisor
Dr Ulrich Ofterdinger
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
17 January 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1705449600
Programmable 3D-printed granular matter with tunable properties
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics
Dr Vasileios Angelidakis
Supervisor
Dr Vasileios Angelidakis
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
30 June 2024
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1719702000
Safe public spaces for women and girls. A design study
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Dr Agustina Martire
Supervisor
Dr Agustina Martire
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Architecture
Closed
2
1749164400
Scientific Analysis of the Coarseware Pottery of Ulster and the Hebrides in the Early Medieval Period.
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Geochemistry, Archaeology, Medieval History, Ceramics
Dr Colm Donnelly
Supervisor
Dr Colm Donnelly
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Archaeology & Palaeoecology
Closed
2
1749164400
Next generation macro-defect free cement composites
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil Engineering, Mechanics, Structural Engineering
Dr Daniel McPolin
Supervisor
Dr Daniel McPolin
Funding
Funded
DfE Studentship
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
Layer by Layer: Strengthening 3D Printed Concrete with Basalt Composites
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Dr Giuseppina Amato
Supervisor
Dr Giuseppina Amato
Funding
Funded
DfE Studentship
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
Cloud Museum: Designing and Exploring the Virtual Museum as a New Architectural Typology in Digital Heritage, Social Sustainability, and Peace-building
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
architecture, digital media, videogames, computer graphics, art, design, heritage studies, politics
Dr Gul Kacmaz Erk
Supervisor
Dr Gul Kacmaz Erk
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Architecture
Open
2
Deconstructing blanket peatlands in Northern Ireland towards an understanding of their genesis, hydrology and ability to store carbon
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Biodiversity, Ecology, Environmental Geography, Geoscience, Hydrology, Biological Sciences
Professor Gill Plunkett
Supervisor
Professor Gill Plunkett
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES
Application deadline
19 February 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Archaeology & Palaeoecology
Closed
2
1739923200
A consilient approach to understanding the drivers of Medieval to Modern upland occupation
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Professor Gill Plunkett
Supervisor
Professor Gill Plunkett
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Archaeology & Palaeoecology
Closed
2
1749164400
Climate Resilience of Geotechnical Infrastructure
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
civil engineering
Dr Jonathan Black
Supervisor
Dr Jonathan Black
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
Forms of Spatial Centralities: A Comparative Analysis in World Cities
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Dr Jasna Mariotti
Supervisor
Dr Jasna Mariotti
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Architecture
Closed
2
1749164400
Remapping the origins of Irish urbanism: an analysis and reevaluation of spatial, historical and material evidence for tracing early urban life in medieval Ireland
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Historical Geography, Medieval History, British and Irish History, Celtic Studies, Geography
Professor Keith Lilley
Supervisor
Professor Keith Lilley
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1749164400
Bayesian estimates of birth ages from radiocarbon dating of human bones
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Archaeological Science, Construction Management, Forensic Science
Professor Maarten Blaauw
Supervisor
Professor Maarten Blaauw
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES
Application deadline
19 February 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Archaeology & Palaeoecology
Closed
2
1739923200
AI-Based Design Optimisation and Dynamics of Co-located Offshore Wind and Floating Solar Energy for Hydrogen Production at Green Ports
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Supervisor
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
Machine Learning & Monitoring for Fatigue Life Estimation of Floating Solar Farms
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical, Ocean, Coastal and Marine, offshore renewa
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Supervisor
Dr Madjid Karimirad
Funding
Funded
European Doctoral Networks: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1769731200
Place-Based Public Space Codesign for Climate Futures: Developing a toolkit by research-through-design in Belfast
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
architecture, public space, sustainability
Dr Nuala Flood
Supervisor
Dr Nuala Flood
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Architecture
Closed
2
1749164400
Vegetation-wave interactions on mixing: transverse mixing of soluble pollutants around seagrass beds
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
environmental engineering, fluid mechanics, pollution
Dr Nipuni Odara Merenchi Galappaththige
Supervisor
Dr Nipuni Odara Merenchi Galappaththige
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1769731200
Coastal Erosion Mitigation for Modern Fast Ferry Wash
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Marine Engineering, Mechanical
Dr Pal Schmitt
Supervisor
Dr Pal Schmitt
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
Logistics and Offshore Operations for Wave Power Arrays
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
fluid dynamics, offshore, coastal engineering.
Dr Pal Schmitt
Supervisor
Dr Pal Schmitt
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
20 February 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1771545600
Design of Net Zero Construction Materials using the Circular Economy
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Geochemistry
Dr Rory Doherty
Supervisor
Dr Rory Doherty
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
Understanding the environmental impact of constructing the built environment
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Microbiology, Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Geo Chemistry
Dr Siobhan Cox
Supervisor
Dr Siobhan Cox
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
Early reactivity focused selection of clay sources for developing next generation supplementary cementitious materials
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Civil Engineering
Dr Sree Nanukuttan
Supervisor
Dr Sree Nanukuttan
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
Future Island-Island: Visualising, Designing and Materialising Green Transition Ecosystems in Northern Ireland’s Agricultural Landscapes
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
agricultural sciences, architecture, landscape architecture, graphic design,environmental geography
Professor Tom Jefferies
Supervisor
Professor Tom Jefferies
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Architecture
Closed
2
1749164400
The Impact of Hetereogeneity on Geothermal Resources of the Sherwood Sandstone Formation
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Applied Geology, Geophysics, Geoscience
Dr Ulrich Ofterdinger
Supervisor
Dr Ulrich Ofterdinger
Funding
Funded
Quartiles
Application deadline
19 February 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1739923200
Granular Metamaterials as a Ground Improvement Solution
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, SOIL SCIENCE, COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
Dr Vasileios Angelidakis
Supervisor
Dr Vasileios Angelidakis
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
18 April 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1744930800
Bio-inspired design of sustainable soil-stabilisation systems
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
built environment, civil engineering
Dr Vasileios Angelidakis
Supervisor
Dr Vasileios Angelidakis
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
Reverse-Osmosis Deslination – addressing the water stress through renewable energy
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
civil engineering
Dr Carwyn Frost
Supervisor
Dr Carwyn Frost
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1769731200
The role of metalwork and metalwork production in Irish Early and Middle Bronze Age society
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Archaeology
Dr Dirk Brandherm
Supervisor
Dr Dirk Brandherm
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Archaeology & Palaeoecology
Closed
2
1769731200
Making Visible the Pregnant Women of Medieval Ireland and Scotland
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
archaeology
Professor Eileen Murphy
Supervisor
Professor Eileen Murphy
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Archaeology & Palaeoecology
Closed
2
1769731200
Layer by Layer: Strengthening 3D Printed Concrete with Basalt Composites
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil engineering
Dr Giuseppina Amato
Supervisor
Dr Giuseppina Amato
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1769731200
Reimagining Postwar Public Housing Estates in the UK: Collaborative Futures
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
architecture
Dr Jasna Mariotti
Supervisor
Dr Jasna Mariotti
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Architecture
Closed
2
1769731200
Remapping medieval Irish urbanism: digitally integrating spatial, historical and material evidence of Ireland’s early urban evolution
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
geography, archaeology, history, GIS
Professor Keith Lilley
Supervisor
Professor Keith Lilley
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1769731200
Taphonomy and scale resolution for sedimentary aDNA: understanding landscape change and catchment ecologies in multi-peirod landscapes
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
archaeology, bioinformatics, eDNA and palaeoecology
Dr Patrick Gleeson
Supervisor
Dr Patrick Gleeson
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Archaeology & Palaeoecology
Closed
2
1769731200
Understanding the environmental impact of constructing the built environment
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
civil, structural engineering
Dr Siobhan Cox
Supervisor
Dr Siobhan Cox
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1769731200
Avalanche dynamics from micromechanical first principles
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Civil engineering
Dr Vasileios Angelidakis
Supervisor
Dr Vasileios Angelidakis
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1769731200
Improving the shrinkage behaviour and efflorescence formation of low carbon geopolymer concrete
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
concrete, civil engineering, geopolymer
Professor Wei Sha
Supervisor
Professor Wei Sha
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
High-Entropy Alloy-Infused Cementitious Composites: A Circular-Economy Approach to Corrosion Mitigation and Service-Life Extension (HEA-CIRC)
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
engineering, materials, physics, chemistry
Professor Wei Sha
Supervisor
Professor Wei Sha
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Natural and Built Environment
Unfunded
Civil Engineering
Open
2
Exploring the sprawling suburbanisation of the countryside and changes in dispersed rural settlement patterns of Northern Ireland
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Built environment, landscape architecture, rural planning, urban planning, urban geography
Dr Cristian Silva
Supervisor
Dr Cristian Silva
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
29 April 2022
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Planning
Closed
2
1651186800
The place of interstitial spaces in cities and the urbanisation process
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Architecture, built environment, landscape architecture, rural planning, urban planning, environment
Dr Cristian Silva
Supervisor
Dr Cristian Silva
Funding
Funded
EPSRC
Application deadline
29 April 2022
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Planning
Closed
2
1651186800
QUADRAT DTP: Resilience and Adaptation of the Northern Ireland Water Sector to Climate Change
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
climate science
Dr Donal Mullan
Supervisor
Dr Donal Mullan
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1670544000
Quadrat DTP: Arctic peatland response to climate change: carbon bomb or self-repair?
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Ecology, climate science, hydrology, environmental, soil, geography, remote sensing, geoscience
Prof Graeme Swindles
Supervisor
Prof Graeme Swindles
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1670544000
QUADRAT DTP: Understanding the controls on cyanobacteria blooms in Northern Ireland lakes: a palaeolimnological perspective
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
environmental, geography, ecology, plant biology, climate science, pollution, geoscience
Prof Helen Roe
Supervisor
Prof Helen Roe
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
9 December 2022
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1670544000
QUADRAT DTP: Development of multi-disciplinary tools for the assessment of permafrost degradation on road transport infrastructure
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
GIS, geography, ecology, environmental engineering
Prof Helen Roe
Supervisor
Prof Helen Roe
Funding
Funded
NERC Quadrat
Application deadline
14 June 2023
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1686697200
Removal of Endocrine Disruptors (EDCs) from Water by Adsorbents
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Dr Debra H. Phillips
Supervisor
Dr Debra H. Phillips
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
IN-PEAT: Impact of Nitrogen deposition on PEATlands in Northern Ireland
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Biodiversity, Ecology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Geography, Geochemistry, Geoscience
Prof Graeme Swindles
Supervisor
Prof Graeme Swindles
Funding
Funded
QUARTILES
Application deadline
19 February 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Geography
Closed
2
1739923200
Impact Resistance of Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
Professor Marios Soutsos
Supervisor
Professor Marios Soutsos
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
6 June 2025
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1749164400
Selection of clay sources for developing next generation supplementary cementitious
School of Natural and Built Environment | PHD
civil engineering, construction materials
Professor Marios Soutsos
Supervisor
Professor Marios Soutsos
Funding
Funded
DfE
Application deadline
30 January 2026
School of Natural and Built Environment
Funded
Civil Engineering
Closed
2
1769731200
Shall I read you a story? Investigating the mechanisms underlying reading improvement from reading to dog interventions in primary school classrooms
School of Psychology | PHD
Educational Psychology, Reading Interventions, Human-animal interaction
Dr Tim Fosker
Supervisor
Dr Tim Fosker
Funding
Funded
DfE Collaborative Studentship with ADNI
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1738886400
Delay of gratification in children
School of Psychology | PHD
Development; child; cognition
Professor Teresa McCormack
Supervisor
Professor Teresa McCormack
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Mind wandering and mood in children
School of Psychology | PHD
Mood; mind wandering; development; children
Professor Teresa McCormack
Supervisor
Professor Teresa McCormack
Funding
Unfunded
Application deadline
None specified
School of Psychology
Unfunded
Psychology
Open
2
Adversity and Parenting: Exploring personality as a component of resilient functioning in families
School of Psychology | PHD
Adversity, Parenting, Personality, Adolescence
Dr Tayler Truhan
Supervisor
Dr Tayler Truhan
Funding
Funded
Department for the Economy (DfE)
Application deadline
7 February 2025
School of Psychology
Funded
Psychology
Closed
2
1738886400
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