Kira Shaw

The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre at the University of Manchester is offering a number of fully funded PhD studentships through the Medical Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership (MRC DTP). These prestigious positions are open to students worldwide and focus on cutting-edge research in neuroscience, stroke, dementia, and brain health. Projects span a wide range of topics, including the study of Alzheimer's risk in women, early detection of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases using advanced retinal imaging and machine learning, neuroinflammation in genetic vascular dementia, and the role of cholesterol in haemorrhagic stroke. Additional research areas include immune dysregulation and neurodegeneration, as well as targeting inflammasomes to guide anti-inflammatory therapies. Students will have the opportunity to work with world-leading teams and supervisors such as Kira Shaw, Harry Pritchard, Ingo Schiess, Adam Greenstein, Karen Hampson, Tariq Aslam, Ross Dunne, Matthew Parkes, Tao Wang, Stuart Allan, Paul Kasher, Andy Greenhalgh, Helen Parker, David Brough, Christopher Hoyle, Kevin Couper, and Roy Ng. The studentships provide full tuition coverage and a stipend for living expenses. Applicants should have a strong academic background in neuroscience, biology, medicine, or a related field, and a keen interest in brain research. The start date for these positions is September 2026, and the application deadline is December 28, 2025. For more information and to apply, candidates should visit the University of Manchester's application portal and review the available projects.

The Geoffrey Jefferson Brain Research Centre at the University of Manchester is offering a number of fully funded PhD studentships through the Medical Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership (MRC DTP). These prestigious positions are open to students worldwide and focus on cutting-edge research in neuroscience, stroke, dementia, and brain health. Projects span a wide range of topics, including Alzheimer's risk in women, early detection of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases using advanced retinal imaging and machine learning, neuroinflammation in genetic vascular dementia, and the role of infection and inflammation in haemorrhagic stroke. Students will have the opportunity to work with world-leading researchers such as Kira Shaw, Harry Pritchard, Ingo Schiess, Adam Greenstein, Karen Hampson, Tariq Aslam, Ross Dunne, Matthew Parkes, Tao Wang, Stuart Allan, Paul Kasher, Andy Greenhalgh, Helen Parker, David Brough, Christopher Hoyle, Kevin Couper, and Roy Ng. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, including advanced imaging, AI, organoid models, and translational medicine. All studentships are fully funded, covering tuition and a stipend, and are open to both UK and international applicants. The start date is September 2026, and the application deadline is August 1, 2026. Applicants should have a strong academic background in neuroscience, biology, medicine, or a related field, and a keen interest in brain research. For more information and to apply, visit the University of Manchester's application portal or the provided project links.