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biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 1,182 biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Our Mission: to Educate, Nurture and Discover for the benefit of Human Health

Founded in 1784 as the professional body for surgical training in Ireland, RCSI has evolved in the years since to become one of the world's leading health sciences universities. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Ireland PhD Programme
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Linking Air Pollution and Population Health Through Water-Based Epidemiology and Environmental Data Integration

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong background in. Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Pharmaceutical or Forensic Sciences, Chemical Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof B Kasprzyk-Hordern, Prof JCB Barnett, Prof E Fichera
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Advanced Methodologies for Quantum Molecular Dynamics in Complex/Large Systems

The PhD project offers training in modern theoretical and computational chemistry, with a focus on quantum statistical mechanics and nonadiabatic quantum molecular dynamics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating Non-thermal ‘Cold’ Plasmas for Enhancing the Delivery and Efficacy of Antibiotics and Complex molecules to biofilms of clinically relevant bacteria

  Research Group: Infection and antimicrobial resistance
Biofilms, complex multi-species consortia of microorganisms existing either as surface attached communities or non-surface-attached aggregates, are characterised by significantly elevated tolerance to antimicrobial challenges and often an inability to adequately treat the infection with conventional antibiotics. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof B Gilmore, Dr T Thompson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Learning Prognostic World Models from Longitudinal Medical Data (Botnar-2026-07)

Background and Rationale. Longitudinal medical imaging provides a rich but underused account of disease evolution. Clinicians interpret serial scans together with reports and clinical metadata to determine whether pathology is stable, progressing, or responding to treatment, yet most medical AI systems remain static. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Dhiman, Dr R Pinedo-Villanueva
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Evaluating the Transportability of Clinical Prediction Models Across Healthcare Settings: Methods for Assessment and Updating (Botnar-2026-06)

Clinical prediction models are developed to help healthcare providers estimate the probability of a patient health outcome and are widely used in many clinical areas [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Dhiman, Dr L Coates, Prof G Collins
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the fidelity of real-world data transformation into Common Data Models: novel measures for the assessment of OMOP data standardisation as a case study (Botnar-2026-05)

Real-world data (RWD), routinely collected across various healthcare settings, are increasingly used in observational studies, which are now recognised as valuable complements to traditional randomised controlled trials for informing patient care, healthcare delivery, and policy-making. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Delmestri, Assoc Prof S Kiefer, Dr M Pineda-Moncusí
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Assessing the uptake and safety of treatments for rare paediatric cancers using real world data (Botnar-2026-02)

Given the limited availability of clinical trial data and the high prevalence of off-label prescribing in paediatric oncology, real-world data is critical for evaluating the uptake and safety of medicines used in the area. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Burn, Dr D Newby, Prof D Prieto-Alhambra
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From Genetic to Sporadic Cerebral Small Vessel Disease: Identifying Shared Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets

Summary. Cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD) is a major cause of stroke and vascular cognitive impairment, yet the molecular mechanisms underlying disease remain poorly understood. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Granata
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of new-to-nature enzymatic reactivity for applications in organic synthesis.

  Research Group: Mateo Sanchez Lab
The Mateo Sanchez Lab, located in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, works at the interface of chemistry and biology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Sanchez Lopez
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Plant Science PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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Fully funded PhD: Research Programme for International Training in Sustainable Soft Matter (PRISM)

PSL University. Located in the heart of Paris, Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres) brings together some of France’s most prestigious higher education institutions and research centres to create a world-class environment for education and scientific discovery. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CC Creton
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Establish the determinants for bacteriophage cocktail stabilization

  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
Phage therapy uses bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections and is attracting renewed interest because of rising antimicrobial resistance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pluen, Prof A McBain, Dr R Curtis, Dr CI Igler
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Molecular stratification of subglottic stenosis to identify therapeutic pathways

Subglottic stenosis (SGS) is a progressive fibrotic disease that causes narrowing of the subglottic trachea. Causes are autoimmune (granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) or ANCA-negative vasculitis), iatrogenic (after intubation or trauma) or idiopathic, with an incidence of 1 in 400 000 patients per year[1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Buckley, Prof K Midwood, Prof SW Winter, Dr C Morrell
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Microbiome Determinants of MAIT cell phenotype and function

The human gut microbiome is a complex ecosystem, made up of all domains of life (bacteria, archaea, eukarya), and containing approximately the same number of cells as are encountered in the adult human body [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Johnson, Prof P Klenerman, Dr N Provine
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)