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biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 622 biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Advanced 3D Printing and Patterning Technologies for Drug Delivery & Biomaterials

Additive manufacturing processes have advanced over the last 15 years. 3D Printing (a form of additive manufacturing) has unravelled in all areas of science and engineering. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Ahmad
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cancer Co-Therapy Using Nano and Micro Porous Engineered Materials

Cancer is a major global challenge and the need to develop new and more effective therapies is essential. In recent times the co-delivery (2 or more compounds performing distinct biological functions e.g. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Ahmad
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Algorithm development for molecular simulations on quantum computers

Supervisors. Karl Michael Ziems K.M.Ziems@soton.ac.uk. This project, within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk), carries a UKRI TechExpert enhanced annual stipend around £31k for UK students. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KMZ Ziems
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Explainable Multi-Modal Deep Learning for Precision Non-Small Lung Cancer Treatment

A full-time PhD studentship is available within the Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London. This is an exciting interdisciplinary opportunity to develop and apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques to address a key challenge in personalised lung cancer treatment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Chen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Characterising the virome diversity of malaria vectors and its potential role in blocking transmission

Malaria is the most devastating vector borne disease worldwide. The World Health Organisation estimates around ~500,000 people are killed each year, with ~250 million infected. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LB Brettell, Dr HM Matthews
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Discovery and Engineering of Novel Hemicellulases from Under-Studied Environments for Sustainable Biomass Conversion

The escalating demand for renewable materials and sustainable energy is driving urgent interest in efficient biomass conversion technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Ferry, Dr AMDDR Mayri Diaz De Rienzo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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High-performance ultrafast fibre lasers for biomedical applications

Supervisory Team. Dr. Lin Xu and Prof. Sumeet Mahajan. This project develops high-performance ultrafast fibre lasers using advanced mode-locking, pulse compression, and power scaling techniques. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Xu
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Functional Mechanisms of Genetic Risk Factors for Immune-Related Disease

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 Supervisor: Prof T Vyse
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engineering Developable Biopharmaceuticals

The School of Molecular and Cellular Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2025/26. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D B Brockwell, Prof S E Radford
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multi-omics discovery analysis of response to advanced therapies in psoriatic arthritis

Background. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory arthritis which causes joint inflammation, pain and resultant disability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr James Bluett, Prof M Rattray, Dr Z Yiu, Dr AAJ Al-Janabi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Identifying novel regulators of colorectal cancer invasion

Cancer metastasis accounts for around 90% of cancer deaths. While the survival rate has been improved over the years through early diagnosis, limited progress has been made in the targeting of metastasis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Campbell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Dyadic cleft alteration in catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia

The dyadic cleft is the biological structure responsible for the contraction of the cardiac myocyte and it is made of a calcium storage unit, the junctional sarcoplasmic reticulum (jSR) and a trigger unit the transverse tubule (t-tubule). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Pinali, Dr L Venetucci
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research: The impact of gain-of-function mutations on Candida albicans antifungal drug tolerance and pathobiology

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Munro, Dr L Walker
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating pathogenicity in zoonotic Streptococcus suis

This project offers an exciting opportunity to join a large European consortia and make a tangible impact on a global animal and human health issue. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Weinert
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Computational models for cellular mechanics in biofabrication

Biofabrication, the 3D printing of living cells, is a fascinating new approach to produce living artificial tissue and to overcome the shortage of donor organs in hospitals. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Gekle
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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