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University of Birmingham, School of Biosciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 8 University of Birmingham, School of Biosciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Synthetic microbial communities for anaerobic digestion of waste to biogas

Background. Lignocellulosic plant biomass is the most abundant waste product generated by society, agriculture and industry. By 2025, global cities will generate approximately 2.2 billion tonnes of solid waste biomass per year, with significant impacts upon health and the economy at both local and global scales. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J McDonald, Dr O Eyice
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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RNA stress and neurodegeneration: how UPF1 protects cells from harmful RNA accumulation

RNA biology is emerging as a central theme in neurodegenerative disease. In ALS, FTD and related disorders, disruption of RNA processing, RNA-binding proteins and RNA-protein assemblies can lead to harmful aggregates and loss of cellular resilience. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Brogna
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Improving Nutrient Bioavailability in Wheat by Reducing Antinutritional Factors

Micronutrient deficiencies—often referred to as hidden hunger—affect over two billion people worldwide, with iron and zinc deficiencies among the most prevalent. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Shorinola
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The impact of somatic and epigenetic DNA variation on tree adaptation and evolution

In virtually all living organisms, mutations of genomic DNA allow the generation of new traits that, if positively selected, drive adaptation to changing environments and contribute to evolution. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Catoni
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Build or destroy? Investigating how plants connect protein synthesis and degradation to regulate protein quality control

Proteins are essential components of cells, and the proteome must be effectively regulated to maintain cellular integrity. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Gibbs
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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How does the brain make decisions when faced with conflicting options?

Every day, we make choices that involve balancing opportunities with risks—but what’s actually happening in our brains as we make these decisions remains largely unknown. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Rezaval
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding plant development and evolution in the context of environmental responses.

The aim of the project is to understand how plants have adapted to respond to environmental challenges throughout … Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J C Coates
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Regulation of apoptosis-induced compensatory cell proliferation and its implications for cancer and tissue regeneration

In multi-cellular organisms, coordinated cell death (e.g. apoptosis) and cell replacement is critical for tissue recovery in response to stress or damage. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Y Fan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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