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avian PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 17 avian PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Antigenic Evolution of Neuraminidase in H5Nx Clade 2.3.4.4b Avian Influenza Viruses and its Impact on Viral Fitness in Avian and Mammalian Species
This studentship is open to science graduates with, or who anticipate obtaining, at least a 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant biological subject in an undergraduate degree, or with a Masters degree - subject to university regulations. Read more
Identification of host genes underpinning the zoonotic potential of avian influenza using CRISPR technologies
Influenza A virus circulates globally in migratory wild aquatic birds, frequently but unpredictably spilling over into domestic poultry, causing huge economic burden. Read more
Identifying the genetic determinants in birds of resilience versus susceptibility to avian influenza
Avian influenza A viruses (AIV) have wild waterfowl as their reservoir host but infect a wide range of other avian and mammalian species. Read more
Assessing the impact of population structure and genetic variation on susceptibility to avian influenza in wild birds
Understanding factors affecting susceptibility and immunity to disease in wild populations is critical for assessing potential impact and ability to cross species boundaries. Read more
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Towards a biosecurity system to manage the threat of Avian Influenza in Nigeria
Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious and devastating zoonotic disease and the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasize the importance of surveillance in both animal and human populations to detect and respond to outbreaks promptly. Read more
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Towards a biosecurity system to manage the threat of Avian Influenza in Nigeria
Avian influenza (AI) is a highly contagious and devastating zoonotic disease so that World Health Organization (WHO) emphasize the importance of surveillance in both animal and human populations to detect and respond to outbreaks promptly. Read more
Molecular dissection of the pathogenesis of avian Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus is a major human and animal pathogen responsible for an array of different disease types. In particular, S. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Barriers to influenza virus cross-species transmission
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Project outline: Influenza A viruses (IAV) are the cause of a major global health burden in humans and animals. Read more
Project at University of Surrey: Developing Phage Therapy to Combat Drug-Resistant Poultry Pathogens
The University of Surrey, in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast is offering an exciting PhD opportunity aiming to revolutionise how we combat bacterial infections in poultry. Read more
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Are environmental E. coli a suitable hygiene indicator for the fresh produce industry?
Funding. This PhD project is part of a competition funded by SRUC. This opportunity is open to UK and International students and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more
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PhD in Geographical and Earth Sciences - The shocking role of alkali feldspars in the death of the dinosaurs
Start date. October 2025. Aims. The impact of a ~12 km diameter asteroid sixty-six million years ago caused one of the most devastating mass extinctions in Earth history. Read more
Developing Artificial Intelligence methods for infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics (AI for Collective Intelligence – Pandemic Resilience)
The project. This is an exciting opportunity for two motivated and talented PhD students to join the UKRI Research Hub in AI for Collective Intelligence (ai4ci.ac.uk). Read more
The functional consequences of intra- and interspecific variation in the material properties of bird bone
In order to understand the variation in skeletal biodiversity generated by natural selection, we must also understand how skeletons function, and this requires detailed knowledge of the building material – bone. Read more
Project at Queen's University Belfast: VIROWORM: Characterising the Interplay between Parasitic Nematodes, Viruses and their Hosts
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the spectre of panzootic highly pathogenic avian influenza, the understanding of infectious diseases (including “macro”pathogenic nematode (roundworm) parasites and “micro”pathogenic viruses) is critical as they undermine human and animal health, productivity, and food security. Read more
Roslin Foundation: Constructing simplified microbial communities to understand fibre fermentation in the chicken gut microbiota
This PhD will inform methods to improve the sustainability of chicken farming, by enhancing our understanding of how the chicken gut microbiota ferments fibre. Read more
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