A list of projects recruiting for entry in September 2026. Come and join this exciting programme EASTBIO is one of the largest doctoral training partnerships in the UK, delivering unparalleled research and professional training to emerging scientists. It fosters the continued development of the bioscience industry to invigorate the broader economy across Scotland and the UK. Below is a list of neuro-related projects currently recruiting students. Applications are made via FindAPhd.com. Each project has it's own closing date, but the bulk of them close in mid December 2025. ProjectPrimary SupervisorFindAPhD.com link Memory neurons and synapses in an alzheimer's disease modelProfessor Seth GrantEASTBIO Memory neurons and synapses in an alzheimer's disease model at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comElucidating the function and regulation of PSD-95 protein synthesis at dendritic spinesDr Paul Donlin-AspEASTBIO Elucidating the function and regulation of PSD-95 protein synthesis at dendritic spines at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comEstablishing and characterising a novel neuroimmune iPSC-organoid model Dr. Kathryn BowlesEASTBIO Establishing and characterising a novel neuroimmune iPSC-organoid model at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comDevelopment of all optical brain computer interfacesMatthew NolanEASTBIO Development of all optical brain computer interfaces at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comTranscriptomic signatures underlying neuroimaging white matter inflammation and abnormalities in the ageing brainDr Jill FowlerEASTBIO Transcriptomic signatures underlying neuroimaging white matter inflammation and abnormalities in the ageing brain at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comRevealing the spinal origins of locomotion at different speedsProfessor David McLeanEASTBIO Revealing the spinal origins of locomotion at different speeds at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comMulti-Modal Analysis of Neuronal Networks in MemoryDr. Gulsen SurmeliEASTBIO Multi-Modal Analysis of Neuronal Networks in Memory at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comSubcelllular compartmentalisation of eEF1A paralogous proteins in neurons across the lifespanProfessor Cathy AbbottEASTBIO Subcelllular compartmentalisation of eEF1A paralogous proteins in neurons across the lifespan at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comCortical control of hypothalamic drivesDr Mahesh KarnaniEASTBIO Cortical control of hypothalamic drives at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comThe interplay of the Akt signalling cascade and scaffolding complexes in presynaptic functionDr Karen SmillieEASTBIO The interplay of the Akt signalling cascade and scaffolding complexes in presynaptic function at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comTactile skin sensing for health and wellbeing Dr Carole TorsneyEASTBIO Tactile skin sensing for health and wellbeing at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comDetermining the neural code underlying episodic memory formation, consolidation and retrievalDr. Nick RobinsonEASTBIO Determining the neural code underlying episodic memory formation, consolidation and retrieval at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comNanoparticle technology for preventing age-related damage to the brain's capillary systemDr. Jing QiuEASTBIO Nanoparticle technology for preventing age-related damage to the brain's capillary system at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comInvestigating the mechanisms underpinning preterm birthDr. Paula BruntonEASTBIO Investigating the mechanisms underpinning preterm birth at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comMechanisms regulating the protein composition of astrocyte endfeet in miceBlanca Díaz Castro, PhDEASTBIO Mechanisms regulating the protein composition of astrocyte endfeet in mice at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comInvestigating neurocomputational mechanisms and modulatory factors of decision making in ecological settingsDr. Gedi LuksysEASTBIO Investigating neurocomputational mechanisms and modulatory factors of decision making in ecological settings at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comInvestigating the impact of food restriction on Locus Coeruleus activity and cortical functionNathalie RochefortEASTBIO Investigating the impact of food restriction on Locus Coeruleus activity and cortical function at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comCell type specific proteomics in longevity and ageing using Genetic Code Expansion technologyMaria DoitsidouEASTBIO Cell type specific proteomics in longevity and ageing using Genetic Code Expansion technology at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comGenetic Code Expansion with improved efficiency for biological applications in DrosophilaSebastian GreissEASTBIO Genetic Code Expansion with improved efficiency for biological applications in Drosophila at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.comNovel Mechanisms of Astrocyte Control of Cortical Neuronal DevelopmentProfessor Giles Hardingham EASTBIO Novel Mechanisms of Astrocyte Control of Cortical Neuronal Development at University of Edinburgh on FindAPhD.com EASTBIO website This article was published on 2025-11-26
