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We have 634 biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biology and genetics of reproduction in filamentous fungi

University of Nottingham

School of Life Sciences

Fungi have beneficial but also detrimental properties. They are used for the production of foodstuffs and valuable pharmaceuticals and enzymes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Dyer, Dr M Brock

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

CRISPR Cas-enabled smart sensors for real-time detection of contaminants in river water PhD

Cranfield University

Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

This exciting fully funded PhD, with an enhanced stipend of £31,805 per annum (with fees covered) through the EPSRC TechExpert Pilot scheme, is sponsored by the NERC Doctoral Focal Award in Engineering Biology for Environmental Applications (EngBio4Env) and Anglian Water Services Ltd. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Yang, Prof F Coulon

5 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

BioSCaPe PhD programme

Babraham Institute (Cambridge)

Babraham Institute Graduate Programme

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) 4 Year PhD Programme

BioSCaPe PhD programme

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) 4 Year PhD Programme

BioSCaPe PhD programme

University of Cambridge

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) 4 Year PhD Programme

BioSCaPe PhD programme

Wellcome Sanger Institute (Cambridge)

Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) 4 Year PhD Programme

How do transcriptional kinases regulate cell cycle progression?

University of Leicester

Molecular and Cell Biology

Project. Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are protein kinases performing essential functions by regulating cell cycle and RNA polymerase II transcription of protein-coding and non-coding genes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MT Tellier, Dr R Mahen

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

Skin Regeneration: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities

The University of Manchester

Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine

Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine

Healthy skin depends on strong adhesion between the cells of the upper layers of epidermis and the underlying dermis. When these attachment fails, as in trauma, chronic wounds or inherited blistering disorders, patients suffer from recurrent infections, impaired healing, and pain. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Kurinna, Dr P Hiebert, Dr C Ballestrem

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

Engineering Biology for Sustainable Isoprenoid Production

Royal Holloway, University of London

Department of Biological Sciences

Background. Isoprenoids represent one of the largest and most diverse classes of natural products, with applications spanning nutrition, health, Pharma and industry. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Fraser, Dr G Enfissi, Dr LP Perez

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

From molecular defects to cardiac dysfunction: Troponin I mutations in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

University of Liverpool

Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Background. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common inherited heart disease, affecting 1 in 500 people. HCM thickens the heart muscle, impairing relaxation and pumping, and increases risks of arrhythmia and sudden death. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Helassa, Prof C Dart

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

Real-time visualisation of thyroid hormone signalling

University of Liverpool

Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

This project will develop the first genetically-encoded biosensor for real-time monitoring of thyroid hormone (TH) signalling. Using protein engineering, molecular biology and live-cell imaging, it will characterise sensor performance and validate function in cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Helassa, Prof C Dart

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

Fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

Graduate School

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor's or Master's degrees to apply for our PhD program. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) International PhD Programme

Nottingham BBSRC DLA Programme: Strain improvement of the Quorn Fungus Fusarium venenatum (Industry associated project)

University of Nottingham

School of Life Sciences

Thanks to £14m of funding awarded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the University of Nottingham working in partnership with Nottingham Trent University are offering fully funded innovative four-year cohort-based training in frontier science. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Dyer

30 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Unlocking Transcription Factors: Building a Mammalian Platform to Discover Peptide Regulators

University of Bath

Department of Life Sciences

This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP). Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Mason, Dr S D Lovell

24 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Engineering stable designer chromosomes (NIEDUSZYNSKI_E26DTP3)

Earlham Institute

Graduate Programme

Project description. Primary Supervisor - Professor Conrad Nieduszynski. Recent technological advances allow us to design and construct entire chromosomes, allowing unprecedented potential for the creation of cellular machines. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Nieduszynski

30 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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