Identification of novel mechanisms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa carbapenem resistance using adaptive laboratory evolution studies.

Pseudomonas aeruginosa was designated a “critical priority pathogen” by the WHO reflecting its ubiquity in the built environment, arsenal of virulence factors, and resistance to multiple antibiotics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Walker

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The consequences of influenza a virus infection on macrophage host defence functions again bacterial infection

University of Sheffield

School of Medicine and Population Health

Uncovering How Influenza Turns Bacterial Infections Deadly. Why do influenza pandemics claim so many lives? The answer often isn’t the virus alone, but the lethal synergy between Influenza A Virus (IAV) and secondary bacterial pneumonia. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Marriott, Dr J Cole

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. A biofilm is a robust form of bacteria colony resistant to antibiotics. They have significant impacts on a multitude of industries impacting health and industrial processes such as in food production and water security. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Hayashi, Dr G Barrett

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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VAPShield: Development of next-generation endotracheal tube materials for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Critically ill patients often depend on life-saving devices such as breathing tubes, called endotracheal. tubes (ETTs), to help them breathe when they cannot do so on their own. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Infection-responsive coatings for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Medical care has transformed over the last century with significant improvements in the variety and extent to which various diseases can be treated and/or prevented. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Wylie

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Regulation of bacterial adherence to human cells by ZDHHC5-mediated S-acylation of cell surface proteins.

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

This project will investigate the role of ZDHHC5, a cell surface-localised protein S-acyltransferase, in regulating cell adhesion and bacterial adherence to human cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Collins, Dr L Green

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Liposomal Antibiotic for Improved Treatment of Respiratory Infection

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major global risk to human health by causing death, disability, longer hospitalisations, and increased healthcare costs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Kett, Prof M Tunney

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Liposomal Antibiotic for Improved Treatment of Respiratory Infection

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major global risk to human health by causing death, disability, longer hospitalisations, and increased healthcare costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr V Kett

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Molecular Microbiology, Bacterial Metabolism and Antimicrobial Resistance

University of Galway

College of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time funded PhD scholarship starting in September/October 2026. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MS Zeden

7 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Develop Cutting-Edge Peptide Therapies to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance in Eye Infections

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Optometry & Vision Sciences

The cornea, a dome-shaped, transparent tissue at the front of the eye, is crucial for vision. Corneal infections, such as bacterial keratitis (BK), are among the leading causes of unilateral blindness worldwide. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Mohammed, Prof A Jones

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Accelerating the clinical introduction of novel antibiotic combinations effective against Gram-negative pathogens

University of Strathclyde

Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

Strathclyde Minor Groove Binders (S-MGB) lead compounds have in vivo activity (MIC 0.2 µg/mL) against Gram-positive bacteria.[1-5] In 2015 our commercial partner, MGB Biopharma, completed the successful Phase I Clinical Trial (NCT02518607) of our lead candidate MGB-BP-3 for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infections. Read more

Supervisor: Dr FS Scott

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Engineering Nitric Oxide Delivery Platforms for the Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Infections

University of Liverpool

School of Engineering

This project develops nitric-oxide-releasing polymer platforms to tackle drug-resistant infections. The student will design electrospun and 3D-printed materials that deliver controlled NO doses directly to infection sites and test their antimicrobial performance against clinically relevant pathogens. Read more

Supervisors: Prof RA D'Sa, Dr J Hanson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Towards new antibacterial drugs to treat infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria: identification and characterization of novel natural product antibiotics

University of Leeds

Faculty of Biological Sciences

Antibiotics make possible the treatment and cure of life-threatening bacterial infections and have added over a decade to the average human lifespan. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A O'Neill

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Isolation and Characterisation of bacteriophages for tackling antimicrobial resistant infections in the oral cavity

University of Salford

School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The control of bacterial infections continues to rely heavily on antibiotics and is threatened by rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR) that causes over a million annual deaths globally. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C James, Dr J Latimer, Prof J Fothergill, Dr T Joshi

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Electrospun Photodynamic Nanofiber Platforms for Treating Drug-Resistant Infections

University of Liverpool

School of Engineering

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising light-based treatment for drug-resistant infections. This project will develop electrospun polymer nanofibers that deliver photosensitisers with improved precision and antimicrobial performance. Read more

Supervisors: Prof RA D'Sa, Dr J Hanson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 38 antibiotic resistance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

antibiotic resistance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 38 antibiotic resistance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Identification of novel mechanisms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa carbapenem resistance using adaptive laboratory evolution studies.

The consequences of influenza a virus infection on macrophage host defence functions again bacterial infection

Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

VAPShield: Development of next-generation endotracheal tube materials for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Infection-responsive coatings for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Regulation of bacterial adherence to human cells by ZDHHC5-mediated S-acylation of cell surface proteins.

Liposomal Antibiotic for Improved Treatment of Respiratory Infection

Liposomal Antibiotic for Improved Treatment of Respiratory Infection

Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Molecular Microbiology, Bacterial Metabolism and Antimicrobial Resistance

Develop Cutting-Edge Peptide Therapies to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance in Eye Infections

Accelerating the clinical introduction of novel antibiotic combinations effective against Gram-negative pathogens

Engineering Nitric Oxide Delivery Platforms for the Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Infections

Towards new antibacterial drugs to treat infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria: identification and characterization of novel natural product antibiotics

Isolation and Characterisation of bacteriophages for tackling antimicrobial resistant infections in the oral cavity

Electrospun Photodynamic Nanofiber Platforms for Treating Drug-Resistant Infections

We have 38 antibiotic resistance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

antibiotic resistance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 38 antibiotic resistance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Identification of novel mechanisms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa carbapenem resistance using adaptive laboratory evolution studies.

The consequences of influenza a virus infection on macrophage host defence functions again bacterial infection

Understanding how electrical communication can regulate metabolic cycles in bacteria biofilms

VAPShield: Development of next-generation endotracheal tube materials for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Infection-responsive coatings for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Regulation of bacterial adherence to human cells by ZDHHC5-mediated S-acylation of cell surface proteins.

Liposomal Antibiotic for Improved Treatment of Respiratory Infection

Liposomal Antibiotic for Improved Treatment of Respiratory Infection

Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Molecular Microbiology, Bacterial Metabolism and Antimicrobial Resistance

Develop Cutting-Edge Peptide Therapies to Fight Antimicrobial Resistance in Eye Infections

Accelerating the clinical introduction of novel antibiotic combinations effective against Gram-negative pathogens

Engineering Nitric Oxide Delivery Platforms for the Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Infections

Towards new antibacterial drugs to treat infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria: identification and characterization of novel natural product antibiotics

Isolation and Characterisation of bacteriophages for tackling antimicrobial resistant infections in the oral cavity

Electrospun Photodynamic Nanofiber Platforms for Treating Drug-Resistant Infections

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