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biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 624 biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Biology of ageing: investigating the effect of novel compounds on longevity and functionality

One of the primary goals of ageing research is to identify compounds that can extend lifespan and/or improve physical and cognitive performance in old age. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Augustin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cell biology and evolution of cancer metastasis

We are interested in the spread of cancer, a process called metastasis. Metastasis is responsible for the majority of cancer deaths and there are currently no effective treatments to stop this process. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P R Dash
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of New Chemical Biology Probes for Medicinal Chemistry Applications

This project will center around the development of novel tool compounds for diseases of societal need, and is collaborative with GSK as an industrial partner. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Jamieson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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New mathematical models to make biology predictable

We seek a PhD student in applied mathematics to join the Queensland University of Technology node of MACSYS. MACSYS is the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Simpson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of a bioink to enable bioprinting of stromal tissue mimics

Human tissues are complex architectures made up of a combination of cells spatially organised within distinct matrices. Cells make and maintain this matrix, through which they receive biochemical, mechanical, and topological stimuli that are crucial to establish and maintain tissue function. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Swift, Dr A Gilmore, Dr E Skaria
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge) and Rome. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge) and Rome. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge) and Rome. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge) and Rome. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge) and Rome. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme
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Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge) and Rome. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme
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Identifying Causal Genes in Respiratory Disease Using Drosophila melanogaster

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma collectively affect more than 800 million people worldwide and represent a leading cause of global mortality and morbidity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Georgiou, Prof I Sayers
 14 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Full Time PhD Studentship - CRUK Glioma CoE

The UCL Cancer Institute is a world-leading centre for cancer research at University College London, bringing together over 400 scientists and 150 PhD students dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of cancer. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Enver
 28 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Exploring how Mycobacterium tuberculosis uses nutrients

This PhD project will investigate how Mycobacterium tuberculosis utilises nutrients and how changes in nutrient transport influence pathogen biology by combining microbiology, biochemical and analytical approaches. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof EF Fullam
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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SWBio DTP PhD Project: Rational Design of Novel Degraders for Targeted Protein Degradation

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: Dr J Licchesi, Dr S D Lovell
 24 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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