Research opportunities in Cranfield Health

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Higher degree research programmes are designed to develop graduates into competent researchers and to extend the knowledge and skills of those already employed in the scientific world.

Current opportunities

We currently have the following funded research opportunities available for UK/EU applicants, many of which are offered in collaboration with our industrial partners:

We offer research opportunities across a wide range of areas and because of the leading-edge nature of our work, these opportunities may come up at any time of the year. It is, therefore, worthwhile keeping abreast of what is on offer by regularly visiting this page to explore our latest vacancies and interests.

Why choose Cranfield ?

Cranfield research students can take advantage of a number of key benefits:

  • Cranfield is a research-orientated environment, working with some 1500 organisations annually, from blue chip accounts to SMEs.  These industrial worldwide links ensure that we are at the leading edge of research and development in a range of interdisciplinary fields.
  • Amongst our academic staff are recognised leaders in their fields internationally.  All our academics are well-equipped to assist research degree students to gain the confidence to build a research name and identity of their own.
  • Cranfield University is a postgraduate-only university, so there is a mature community seriously focused on studying to making a difference.