antimicrobial resistance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 71 antimicrobial resistance PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

MSc by Research: Understanding temperature-dependent virulence regulation in bacterial pathogens

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Bacterial pathogens respond rapidly to environmental change, in ways that can influence their growth, virulence, antimicrobial resistance and, therefore, infection outcomes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Neill

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

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4-year PhD Studentship: Impact of the microbial biodiversity and micro-ecological processes on the transmission and persistency of diseases in dairy farms: a multidisciplinary, adaptive research approach

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Soil provides the basic structure for the development of the ecosystem where humans and animals live. Soil microbiota, including different pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, are responsible for the health and maintenance of the ecosystem, creating the greatest biodiversity in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Amato

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

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Elucidating the molecular mechanisms of intrinsic antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens

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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Investigating the mechanisms of antibacterial action of silver and copper ions and nanoparticles, and the emerging threat of metal-ion resistance

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. The emergence of bacterial strains with resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics has led to renewed interest in the antimicrobial properties of metals including silver. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Mulley

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

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Genome mining of novel antimicrobial natural products

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Deng

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

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High throughput exploration of the design space for antifungal nanocarrier development

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Fungal and bacterial infections contribute to over 7 million deaths yearly, affecting over 300 million people globally (GAFFI). Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Tian

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Exploring the impact of 'hidden' antibiotic resistance

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

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

Supervisors: Prof A O'Neill, Dr K Davies, Dr J Sandoe

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Enzyme Cascades controlled in the Electrochemical Leaf for Discovery in Antimicrobial Strategy

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Antibiotic discovery is usually aimed at single entities, for example a bacterial enzyme or efflux protein. This also means that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) mechanisms are considered in terms of the individual response, for example, mutations in a single target enzyme, affording resistance to the drug. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Megarity

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - Energy, efflux and resistance in bacteria

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

Bacteria constantly adapt to their environment and respond to stresses and toxic compounds that they encounter. Without this adaptation, bacteria would die. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Overton, Dr J Blair

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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How does the dynamic intra-membrane aggregation of phage lysis proteins kill bacterial pathogens?

The University of Manchester Department of Physics and Astronomy

This is an interdisciplinary project. It will provide a unique opportunity to obtain training in a wide range of interdisciplinary skills, including protein engineering techniques, protein purification, atomic force microscopy, neutron reflection and scattering as well as molecular dynamics simulations. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Lu

28 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Breaking the resistance: alternative approaches to antibiotics discovery

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

The World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the top 10 global threats to human health (http://www.who.int/). Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Wagner

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

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Breaking the resistance: alternative approaches to antibiotics discovery

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

The World Health Organisation (WHO) identifies antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the top 10 global threats to human health (http://www.who.int/). Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Wagner

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

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Deconstructing biofilms

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Physics of Life

Colonies of bacteria form biofilms to protect themselves from outside threats, like antibiotics, by making an extracellular matrix. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Noy

31 October 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Knowledge-based Design of Dental Surfaces to combat Oral Biofilms

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This 4-year BBSRC PhD studentship is a collaboration between University of Liverpool & Unilever R&D. Oral diseases are among the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, affecting an estimated 3.5 billion people. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Raval, Dr I Prior

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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