PhDs and studentships
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Design and Development of Ultra‑Long‑Acting Injectable Depot Technologies for Chronic Viral Infection Therapy
Funding: Funded
Study mode: Full-time
Start date: 1 October 2026
Subject: Engineering
Supervisors: Professor Sheng Qi and Professor Andrew Owen
Application deadline: Friday 31 July, 2026
This project aims to create an ultra‑long‑acting injectable platform capable of delivering antiviral therapy for months at a time. By overcoming the limitations of current treatments, it offers a transformative approach to managing chronic viral infections and improving global patient outcomes.
The candidate should have a minimum 2:1 (or equivalent) BSc degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Find out more on the studentship's portal page on the University of Liverpool website.
Please check back regularly to see if any have been added. The University of Liverpool also has a page listing studentships available in other areas.