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biofilm PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 68 biofilm PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Lipid-based nanocarriers as a strategy to improve delivery and enhance the efficacy of anti-infective compounds

University of Birmingham
School of Pharmacy
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) constitutes a major threat to public health worldwide. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S G Gordon, Prof T Overton
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded PhD – Elucidating microbial quorum sensing mechanisms to discover biomimetic small molecules against invasive Candida infections

University of Bristol
Bristol Dental School
About the project. Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) present a formidable global health and economic burden, with Candida species standing as the fourth most common pathogen responsible. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Bandara, Dr RC Corey
 13 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Breaking barriers: discovery of cell wall-degrading enzymes to study and fight Staphylococcus aureus infections

University of York
Department of Biology
Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive bacterium that often lives harmlessly on your skin or in the nose, but can cause life-threatening infections. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Willems, Prof G Thomas
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Targeted delivery of carbohydrate probes for bacterial cell wall engineering

University of York
Department of Chemistry
Background. Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to public health. In 2021, drug-resistant bacterial infections were directly responsible for 1.1 million deaths worldwide; of these, more than 100,000 fatalities were attributed to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Willems, Prof A-K Duhme-Klair
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of Sustainable Antifouling Coatings and Materials for Marine Engineering Applications

University of Liverpool
School of Engineering
This PhD project will develop sustainable polymer-based coatings and materials to prevent marine biofouling. Research will focus on degradable polymers, natural antifouling agents and smart responsive surfaces. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Hanson, Prof R D'Sa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engineering antimicrobial polymers for the management of prosthetic joint infection

University of Warwick
Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership
Joint replacement is one of the most successful treatments for arthritis, but infection around an artificial joint remains a major complication. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Perrier, Dr M Seah
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Stress Hormones and the Pneumococcus: Antibiotic Responsiveness, Microbial Interactions and Host Signalling

University of Leicester
College of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Microbiology and Infection
Background. Streptococcus pneumoniae (Spn) remains a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. It colonises the nasopharynx as a commensal alongside a diverse microbiota, and co-colonisation with multiple pneumococcal serotypes occurs in up to 40% of carriers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Yesilkaya, Dr LC Cuthbertson
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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New generation metallo-antimicrobials

University of Leicester
Department of Chemistry
Second Supervisor. Dr Christian Jenul, Division of Microbiology and Infection. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major public health concern worldwide. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Suntharalingam
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS: 2027). Development of next-generation fluorescent peptide probes for bacterial infection imaging

Monash University Malaysia
Pharmacy
Infectious diseases remain a major global health burden, with early and accurate diagnosis continuing to pose significant clinical challenges. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr TTH Thet Htar
 31 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) present a significant clinical challenge, affecting millions worldwide and often leading to severe complications, including infection and amputation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Next-Generation High-level Disinfectants: Targeting Bacterial Persistence on Medical Surfaces

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
This PhD project explores the development and mechanistic evaluation of advanced disinfection technologies targeting bacterial spores and biofilm-forming pathogens on hard surfaces and medical devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of dual-functional antibacterial and antifungal polymers to prevent medical device-associated infections

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
Medical device-related fungal infections caused by Candida spp., e.g., in urinary catheters, account for 17.8% of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, posing significant health risks, especially in individuals with compromised immunity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bioactive, biodegradable coatings for urinary medical devices

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
The incidence of infection associated with indwelling medical devices is considerable and increases with the dwell time and location of the device. … Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel antimicrobial formulations fur use in urinary medical devices

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
  Research Group: Drug delivery and biomaterials
The incidence of infection associated with indwelling medical devices is considerable and increases with device dwell time and location. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Why Bacteria Survive Antibiotics: Understanding and Overcoming Antimicrobial Tolerance

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Pharmacy
  Research Group: Infection and antimicrobial resistance
Bacteria that appear susceptible to antibiotics in routine laboratory tests can be much harder to treat during infection. One reason is the environment in which they grow, which can substantially alter bacterial physiology and their response to treatment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Thompson
 22 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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