FUNDED POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Funded opportunities that arise will be advertised through the group Twitter and Facebook accounts, as well as in prominent advertisers such as Jobs or FindAPhD.
Scholarship opportunities available at Queen's University Belfast can be found here and current projects at the School of Pharmacy can be found here.
"Who should apply?"
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Pharmacy
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Engineering
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Biomedical Engineering
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Biotechnology
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Materials Science
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Computer Science (AI)
PHD PROJECTS
If you are interested to pursue a Ph.D. in one of our Research Themes, and you have already secured you own funding (e.g., government source, charity, industry, research council) or you are Self-Funded applicant, you are encouraged to contact the PI, with full CV and one-page letter of motivation. You can find information on how to apply for a PhD here.
Ph.D. research topic examples in our lab:
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Autonomous Drug Delivery Systems Powered by AI and Advanced Manufacturing
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Microfluidic Production of Precision Nanomedicines for RNA Therapeutics
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Biofabricated Microneedle Technologies for Personalised Healthcare
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Next-Generation Organ-on-Chip Platforms for Predictive Medicine
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Smart Biomaterials for Cancer Theranostics and Targeted Treatment
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AI-Enabled Development of Personalised Medicines
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Digital Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Industry 5.0 Technologies
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Microphysiological Systems for Accelerated Drug Screening
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Long-Acting Therapeutic Implants for Global Health Applications
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Sustainable Pharmaceutical Technologies for Future Healthcare
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH (PGR) COURSES
Our research programmes gives you the integrated, broad-based research training needed to exploit current advances in Nanomedicine & Biotherapeutics, Pharmaceutical Materials Science & Formulation, Drug Delivery & Biomaterials, among other topics. Applications accepted all year round, and you can start your studies at any time.
Master of Philosophy (MPhil): The MPhil or Master of Philosophy is a research degree similar to a Ph.D. focuses on research expertise and prepares you for professional work or Ph.D. study. An MPhil programme runs for a standard period of 2 years with a minimum of 1 year. The MPhil is open to both full and part time candidates and is often a useful preparation for a Ph.D. study or a career within pharmaceutical industry.
Doctorate of philosophy (Ph.D.): A Ph.D. is a doctorate of philosophy based on mostly independent study. It typically takes a minimum of three years to a maximum of four years to complete full-time, or a minimum of five years to a maximum of six years when studied part-time. Under the guidance of the academic supervisor, you will conduct unique research in your chosen field before submitting an extensive thesis of a publishable standard.
POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT COURSE (PGT)
MSc Industrial Pharmaceutics: This unique 12 month Full-time Master’s programme will train graduates towards pharmaceuticals for a career in pharmaceutical research and industry. Is designed to produce highly-skilled graduates to meet the growing demands for expertise in this sector. The MSc has a strong collaboration with Pharma Industry who are providing talks to the MSc students.
MSc Industrial Pharmaceutical Biotechnology: This unique 12 month Full-time Master’s programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic bioscience and the practical, regulatory-heavy pharmaceutical industry.
INTERNSHIPS & VISITING RESEARCH PROJECTS
We are always seeking motivated and curious students from any discipline. We are happy to consider applications from students interested in carrying out internship or visiting research projects. We have enjoyed hosting visiting researchers from all over the world. During longer visits, students can expect to become co-authors and co-inventors on papers and patents. Note that visiting students must obtain their own fellowship funding.
UNDERGRADUATE (SUMMER) RESEARCH PLACEMENTS
A research placement can help you enhance skills and introduce you to new ones, make new friends and useful contacts, gain skills to make your CV stand out, and possibly earn some money for your work. Before you apply for any of the schemes, you need to contact the PI approximately two months ahead of the deadline to discuss a project. If you are currently studying for a first degree in the UK, some examples of sources of funding are:
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) - Undergraduate Research Bursaries
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Society for Applied Microbiology (SfAM) - Student Placement Scholarship
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Note: Students currently studying at a European university should consider contacting the Erasmus Office at their home university about "placement" grants/scholarships.
To learn more about opportunities at Lamprou Research Lab, please get in touch.