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Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

The Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) does world-leading research that enhances the diagnosis and treatment of a range of medical conditions, as well as helping to improve the lives of people with disabilities or injuries. Our research makes a real difference in the world. We’ve designed sensors to diagnose stomach disease without needing invasive surgery;developed a tiny wireless implantable device to measure brain pressure and save the lives of children with hydrocephalus;and we lead the world in building digital models of the human body which will enhance personalised medicine approaches for improved diagnosis and treatment.

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Radcliffe Department of Medicine

The Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) in the University of Oxford is a large multi-disciplinary department which aims to tackle some of the world’s biggest health challenges by integrating innovative basic biology with cutting edge clinical research. RDM is committed to training the next generation of scientists in biological and clinical sciences.

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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Tackle real world challenges, make a difference, and elevate your career with postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester. From biochemistry to neuroscience, cancer sciences to medicine, audiology to mental health and everything in between, we offer a wide range of postgraduate research projects, programmes and funding which will allow you to immerse yourself in an area of research you’re passionate about.

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School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) is the largest school at the University of Salford. More than 250 postgraduate researchers (PGRs) study with us. We offer full and part-time PhD programmes as well as split-site and distance learning ones. Our innovative MPhil programme is designed to transition students from the guided module-structure towards independent learning and researching and our MSc by Research students are supported acquiring the skills needed for a successful transition towards further research or into a workplace of their choosing.

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Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Make your mark at the leading edge of science and engineering research. At the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, we’re studying stars as they explode, inscribing the human genome into crystals, shaping the future of human interaction with AI, helping build brighter liveable cities, and using chemistry for sustainable manufacturing. We’re looking for innovators, critical thinkers and curious minds to join us in driving new discoveries, with real opportunities for impact through our links with industry and governments and our enterprise initiatives. In return you’ll benefit from multi-million-pound research facilities, the expertise of leading specialists and a supportive, inclusive research community.

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College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

The College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow is one of the largest centres for research and professional training in the UK. Our purpose is to make world-changing impact on major challenges that we face within Scotland and globally. Our focused ambition is to deliver a strategy structured by four key themes, which will shape the social, cultural and economic prosperity of our city, the country and civilisation across the globe through inventions, interventions and innovations. Don’t wait for your future. Build it.

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EPSRC DLA with AstraZeneca: Smart Sorbents for Cost-Effective, Sustainable Oligonucleotide & Oligopeptide Purification

University of Leeds
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
  Research Group: School of Chemistry
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a versatile class of porous materials composed of metal clusters/ions and organic linkers, offering exceptional surface areas, tuneable pore structures and functionalities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Laybourn, Dr O Munro, Prof F. Sobott
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Controlling and editing mitochondrial populations at the single cell scale

Imperial College London
Department of Mathematics
Student Background. Bioinformatics, Theoretical Physics, Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computing (Biological knowledge not required). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Jones
 29 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MSc by Research: Investigating the Natural Variation of Ubiquitin-Like-Proteins Across the Eukaryotic Tree of Life

University of Dundee
Faculty of Life Sciences
Ubiquitin and Ubiquitin-Like-Proteins are highly conserved across the eukaryotic tree of life. They regulate a wide range of cellular processes via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway, whereby ubiquitin is covalently bonded to a target protein. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Drost
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Low-Dose Photon-Counting CT for Lung Cancer Detection and Quantitative Characterisation

University of Sheffield
School of Medicine and Population Health
Lung cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, and CT imaging plays a central role in its detection, staging and monitoring. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Swift, Dr P Metherall, Dr C Johns
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Disinfection of Wastewater using Novel Technologies

De Montfort University
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Summary. This project investigates how DMU-derived catalysts can improve the disinfection of wastewater systems. It focuses on developing and testing advanced treatment approaches that reduce microbial contamination, including bacteria, viruses and fungi. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Laird, Dr M Shivkumar
 3 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Plant thermal tolerances across scales: from a single tree to global trends

University of Aberdeen
School of Biological Sciences
Applications are invited for this exciting, fully-funded, 42 month PhD studentship at the University of Aberdeen. This project is part of the newly established Anthony & Margaret Johnston Centre for Doctoral Training in Plant Sciences enabled by a generous legacy gift. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof L Lancaster, Dr R Henry, Dr A Humphreys
 21 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Students / Research Assistants (m/f/x) (E 13 TV-G-U, 65% part-time)

Goethe Universität Frankfurt
Integrated Research Training Group (IRTG)
The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest universities in Germany with around 41,000 students and with about 5,800 employees. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DW Wunnicke
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Determining the effects of menopause on the oral microbiome and systemic health

University of Plymouth
Faculty of Health, Peninsula Dental School
Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 1st October 2026. Project Description. Menopause is receiving increased scientific attention, including the oral microenvironment changes that occur with female ageing, which may be attributed to hormonal changes during menopause. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr W Kok
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploring the potential to breed for positive social behaviour to improve animal welfare and efficiency

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Biological Sciences
In livestock production, harmful social behaviours are a persistent problem. In pig farming, this includes aggression and tail biting, compromising physical and psychological animal welfare. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Arnott
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Field2Flour Ireland: Cultivating a sustainable future

South East Technological University (Waterford)
Research Support Unit
  Research Group: EIRC Sustainable Agriculture and Food Research Team
Project Key Words. Food, agriculture, sustainability. Post summary. The SETU Department of Land Sciences is looking for a PhD student to work on their FIELD2FLOUR Ireland project. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Ktenioudaki , Dr U McCarthy
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The costs and benefits of supplementary feeding hedgehogs.

Nottingham Trent University
School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences
Supplementary feeding of wildlife in residential gardens is common across the world. While many benefits of supplementary feeding have been identified, there are growing concerns that unintended negative impacts on wildlife can result. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Yarnell
 11 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Cross-talks of immune checkpoint pathways determine the abilities of human malignant tumours to suppress cytotoxic attacks and escape immune surveillance

Universities of Kent and Greenwich
Medway School of Pharmacy
Overview. Immune checkpoint pathways determine the abilities of human malignant tumours to escape cytotoxic immune attack and thus progress the disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Sumbayev
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Understanding Bacillus Spores Germination via microfluidics-based single-cell microscopy

University of Exeter
Department of Biosciences
The University of Exeter’s Living Systems Institute is inviting applications for a PhD studentship titled “Understanding Bacillus Spores Germination via microfluidics-based single-cell microscopy”. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Pagliara
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Why do some people escape genetic risk? Multi-biobank study of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases

The University of Manchester
Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
Most people at high genetic risk of immune-mediated inflammatory disease never develop disease, while some develop disease despite apparently low inherited risk. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SZ Zhao, Dr J Bowes, Prof A Morris
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Using genetic risk scores to improve diagnosis and outcomes in seronegative inflammatory arthritis

The University of Manchester
Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
Diagnosing inflammatory arthritis promptly and accurately can be challenging when antibody blood tests are normal (“seronegative”) and clinical features overlap. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SZ Zhao, Dr J Bowes, Prof A Morris
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