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Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 1,021 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Physics-Informed AI for Multi-Modal Cardiac Imaging and Prognostic Phenotyping

UK applicants only. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for about one-third of all global deaths. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Anjum
 2 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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A Biogeochemical Framework for Understanding Biodegradation

The environmental fate of synthetic polymers, including polyacrylates, polyquaterniums, and polyethylene glycols used in personal care and homecare products, remains poorly understood in natural aquatic systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Mushinski
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Engineering 3D cell-matrix interfaces for cell delivery, regenerative therapies and disease modelling

  Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Most regenerative therapies instruct cells using soluble factors and defined biochemical culture conditions. The Amer Lab takes a different approach. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M.A Amer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Net Zero Aviation

The EPSRC CDT in Net Zero Aviation is the world's 1st Doctoral Centre of Excellence for Net Zero Aviation Training, Education and Research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Department of Psychology

This programme presents the opportunity to join our international and interdisciplinary research community working within the fields of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, neuroscience and neurocognition or social processes. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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BioSCaPe PhD programme

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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BioSCaPe PhD programme

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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BioSCaPe PhD programme

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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BioSCaPe PhD programme

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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Modelling Huntington’s Disease to study mechanisms of somatic CAG expansion and the role of microglia and astrocytes in disease onset and progression.

  Research Group: Neuroscience
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Allen
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Regulation of neuronal excitability using IgG targeting of ion channels and GPCRs

Academic Supervisor. Ewan Smith. Academic Institution. University of Cambridge. Industrial Partner. Maxion Therapeutics  . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E St John Smith
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Going Solo: Engineering Single-Chain Antibody Immunity to Explore Evolutionary Constraints

Academic Supervisor. Dinis Calado. Academic Institution. Babraham Institute. Industrial Partner. Alloy Therapeutics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Calado
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Alpha-Synuclein Condensates and Synaptic Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease

  Research Group: Lautenchlager Lab
Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder, with cases projected to more than double by 2050. No disease-modifying treatment strategies exist to date, and mechanistic insights are urgently needed. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Lautenschlaeger
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully Funded 4-Year Cheney Scholarship PhD Programme in In Situ Biology

The Cheney Scholarship is a prestigious 4-year PhD programme in in situ biology, designed to train the next generation of scientists to tackle the most complex challenges in biology and medicine. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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AI-driven prediction of environmental stress sensitivity across insect pollinators

·     Supervisors. Dr Rachel Parkinson (SBBS, Biology) – primary supervisor. Prof. Chris Bass (University of Exeter). Dr Chema Martin-Duran (SBBS, Biology) – co-supervisor. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Parkinson
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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