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Mechanistic analysis of neurodevelopmental disorders caused by mutations in the gene RAC1
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
RAC1 is a signalling protein that regulates many cellular processes and is essential during embryonic development. We recently discovered a novel genetic disease called RAC1-related neurodevelopmental disorder (RRND) that results from mutations in the RAC1 gene. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Millard, Dr S Banka
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The identification of novel cell-fate controlling non-coding RNAs
Keele University Faculty of Natural Sciences
Many non-protein-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) have already been shown to play important roles within the cell, e.g. controlling the production of other RNA molecules and proteins, and regulating cell signalling pathways such as how a cell responds to its environment, or whether a cell will undergo programmed death (apoptosis). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Tonge, Dr M M Maarabouni
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Evolutionary paleoproteomics and human origins
The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme
This 4-year PhD studentship is offered in Dr Pontus Skoglund's Group based at the Francis Crick Institute (the Crick). Ancient genome sequencing has revolutionized our understanding of the evolutionary history of modern humans and close relatives such as Neandertals [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Skoglund
 22 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Phenotyping placental disease in women with diabetes and chronic hypertension using transcriptomic analysis
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Placental disease triggers medically-indicated preterm birth in 1 in 6 pregnancies complicated by chronic hypertension and/or diabetes (cardiometabolic disease). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Myers, Dr E Johnstone
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Investigating the role of bioactive lipids in regulating enteric infection and cancer development.
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences
Start date. 1st October 2021. Essential polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) derived from the diet play an important role in regulating intestinal homeostasis and the development of inflammatory disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease and inflammation-associated colorectal cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Smith, Prof V O'Donnell
 16 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Virus manipulation of a host cell micro-RNA regulates gene expression in viral replication and transformation
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
Micro-RNAs (miRNAs) are abundant endogenous RNAs and emerging evidence suggests they regulate gene expression by multiple processes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A MacDonald, Prof A Whitehouse
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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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De Novo Mutations and Human Disease
University of Oxford Radcliffe Department of Medicine
De novo mutations (DNMs) are a significant contributor to human disease, affecting ~1:300 new births. We study the mechanisms by which these spontaneous mutations arise in the first instance, concentrating on the tissue where most of them originate, the human testis. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Goriely, Prof A Wilkie
 23 July 2021 PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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De Novo Mutations and Human Disease
University of Oxford Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine
De novo mutations (DNMs) are a significant contributor to human disease, affecting ~1:300 new births. We study the mechanisms by which these spontaneous mutations arise in the first instance, concentrating on the tissue where most of them originate, the human testis. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Goriely, Prof A Wilkie
 23 July 2021 PhD Research Project

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How do humans reach their final height?
Karolinska Institutet Department of Women´s and Children´s health
Our bones have many essential roles in our lives, including weight-bearing, ion homeostasis and allowing locomotion by anchoring the muscles. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Newton, Prof KB Blomgren, Dr HQ Qian, Dr DGC Gomez-Cabrero
 20 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Precision Medicine - Interpretation of enhancer mutations driving cancer onset, progression, and treatment
University of Auckland Liggins Institute
Every individual has an underlying genetic susceptibility for cancer development. Across all cancer types, the full complement of events driving tumour development still defies identification and, in many cases, no genetic drivers are found. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J O'Sullivan, Dr W Schierding
 8 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Cell growth signalling in space: How does mTOR kinase communicate with diverse cellular compartments?
Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition
This 4-year PhD project addresses the fundamental question of how individual cells sense and respond to environmental changes. A particular focus is on the signalling mechanisms to orchestrate various biological processes occurring at diverse subcellular locations/compartments (“organelles”). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hatakeyama, Prof A Donaldson
 2 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Understanding the importance of the PI3K pathway in modulating influenza virus replication in chickens and ducks
The Pirbright Institute Pirbright Laboratory, Surrey, Outer London
TO APPLY. : Full details of how to apply can be found on our website. How to apply | The Pirbright Institute. Avian influenza virus (AIV) is a pathogen that causes significant economic and welfare issues for the poultry industry. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr H Shelton, Dr S Dunham
 22 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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The role of the lung and gut microbiome in driving disease progression in bronchiectasis
University of Dundee School of Medicine
Chronic lung diseases like COPD and bronchiectasis affect millions of people in the UK and worldwide and are increasing in prevalence. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Dicker, Prof J Chalmers
 31 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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OU15 - The influence of sulfur cycling on community diversity in saline environments
Open University School of Environment, Earth & Ecosystem Sciences
Extremophilic microbes thrive in conditions at the limits of life. They are thought to have been the first life on Earth and may have played a key role in its subsequent diversification. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Olsson-Francis
 1 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Evolution Education Trust PhD project: Evolution of imprinting in mammals, a comparative approach
University of Bath Department of Biology & Biochemistry
The University of Bath is inviting applications for this PhD opportunity commencing in October 2021 and based at the. Milner Centre for Evolution. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Ward
 28 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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