Biomechanics
Cardiff University
About the Project Can virtual reality help older adults maintain physical and cognitive function? This project will develop and test SPIN‑VR, an interactive exercise game that combines movement, cognitive challenges and wearable sensors. You will work with older adults, clinicians and carers to make the system safe, engaging and accessible.
- Location
- Cardiff, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- 21 October 2026
- Funding
- Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
Biomechanics
University of Bath
About the Project This project is one of several in competition for funding from the GW4 BioMed3 MRC Doctoral Landscape Programme (DLP), which is offering up to 17 studentships for entry in September 2026. The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers.
- Location
- Bath, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- 21 October 2026
- Funding
- Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
Biomechanics
University of Huddersfield
About the Project This PhD project investigates the effectiveness of strength and conditioning (S&C) programmes in enhancing golf swing biomechanics and reducing injury risk in golfers. In the current landscape, delivery of coaching and physical preparation has become increasingly prevalent. However, there remains limited empirical evidence evaluating its impact on both performance and injury prevention.
- Location
- Huddersfield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- 30 October 2026
- Funding
- Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
Biomechanics
University of Sheffield
About the Project Bone cancer primarily occurs in children, adolescents and adults over the age of 65 years. Current treatment of choice involves chemotherapy, tumour removal and replacement with an implant (endoprosthesis). With advancement in cancer treatment, patients are living longer and there is a need for implants with improved durability and longevity.
- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- 30 November 2026
- Funding
- Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
Biomechanics
The University of Manchester
About the Project Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a radiolucent and biocompatible polymer that has been proposed as an alternative to titanium for the fabrication of maxillofacial implants. PEEK has several favourable properties, including low density, good biocompatibility, bone-like elastic modulus, high thermal and chemical stability, and favourable aesthetic characteristics.
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- Year-round applications
- Funding
- Self-Funded PhD Students Only
Biomechanics
University of Birmingham
About the Project Project Description: The goal of this project is to develop and validate a new phenomenological model of muscle contraction—the Active Spring Muscle Model (ASMM)—through in vivo experiments on single muscles in small animals (mouse/rat) .
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- Year-round applications
- Funding
- Self-Funded PhD Students Only
Biomechanics
Loughborough University
About the Project Are you passionate about robotics, artificial intelligence, and shaping the future of autonomous systems? This PhD opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the development of next-generation robotic technologies inspired by the remarkable adaptability, intelligence, and decision-making capabilities of humans.
- Location
- Loughborough, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- Year-round applications
- Funding
- Self-Funded PhD Students Only
Biomechanics
Edinburgh Napier University
About the Project The MRes at Edinburgh Napier University represents a unique opportunity for students to conduct a substantial research project in the area of Football Science undertaken over one-year full time or 20 months part-time. The MRes is suitable for recent graduates, who wish to advance their research skills in the field of Football Science as well as those who wish to consider subsequent PhD studies.
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- Year-round applications
- Funding
- Self-Funded PhD Students Only
Biomechanics
University of Leeds
About the Project The anatomy of the legs is complex with multiple muscles that are (anatomically) capable of flexing and extending the limb joints. How do these muscles operate mechanically and how is their action co-ordinated to produce stable and economical walking and running? A new model proposes that the geometry of the limbs and anatomical positioning of the muscles enables muscles to operate sequentially as linkages that avoid work demands (Usherwood, 2022: J. Exp.
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- Year-round applications
- Funding
- Self-Funded PhD Students Only
Biomechanics
University of Birmingham
About the Project Everyone experiences some degree of involuntary movement when trying to hold their hand still. This unintended movement is known as physiological tremor. Despite being studied for over a century, the underlying mechanisms of physiological tremor are not fully understood. In particular, the relative importance of intrinsic neural versus mechanical factors is still debated. There are also many external factors which can affect tremor, one of which is alcohol.
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- Year-round applications
- Funding
- Self-Funded PhD Students Only
Biomechanics
University of Leeds
About the Project Neuroplasticity is integral to recovery and maintenance of functional independence as we age, and even more crucial in individuals with developmental disorders such as Cerebral Palsy and those with injuries to their brain and/or central nervous system (Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, MS).
- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- Year-round applications
- Funding
- Self-Funded PhD Students Only
Biomechanics
University of Bradford
About the Project Are you passionate about cutting-edge biomedical research that can change lives? This PhD project offers an exciting opportunity to develop a next-generation self-powered wound dressing that uses electrical stimulation to heal diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs),one of the most challenging complications of diabetes. DFUs are slow-healing wounds that can lead to serious infections and amputations.
- Location
- Bradford, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Deadline
- Year-round applications
- Funding
- Self-Funded PhD Students Only