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biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 624 biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Investigating how plants use RNA to cope with stress (DING_J26DTP3)

Primary Supervisor - Professor Yiliang Ding. The diversity of RNA structure is wide and varied, from hairpins and bulges through to triplex and quadruplexes. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Y Ding
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer: starving tumors of essential nutrients to promote cell death

This project is available immediately to both Home-rated applicants and International applicants who have a sponsor or are able to self-fund their studies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Papa
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Tumour-immune crosstalk in the mTORC1-active cancer microenvironment

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Dunlop
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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From Risk Genes to Biomarkers in Schizophrenia: Striatal-Immune Signatures for Patient Stratification

About the Project. This is a Self-Funded/Sponsored PhD opportunity. FUNDING REQUIRED. Full UK/EU or International Tuition Fees. UK Living Expenses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Fjodorova
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Dissecting the importance and control of macrophage heterogeneity in vivo

Macrophage heterogeneity is a key immune concept conserved across evolution within organisms that possess these vital white blood cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Evans, Dr H Wilson, Dr R West
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing Bio‑Inspired Adaptive Materials for Next‑Generation Neuromorphic Devices (Ref: CM/PR-SF1/2026)

This project aims to design, study, and understand materials that mimic the behaviour of biological tissues, opening the door to electronics that can learn, adapt, and process information efficiently. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Roach, Dr E Hill
 1 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Better together: constructing tuneable fluorescent protein sensors for cellular imaging of protein-protein interactions.

  Research Group: Molecular Biosciences
Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) commonly occur in biology with ~650,000 contributing to processes critical to human life. From cancer to dementia, their dysregulation contributes to many disease states. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Jones, Prof PD Watson, Dr G Menzies, Prof R Clarkson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Program in Systems Medicine - 2026 Calls

The PhD Program in Systems Medicine, offers fully funded positions in a dynamic and collaborative research environment. We are looking for motivated and curious graduates who want to pursue a career in cutting-edge biomedical research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Italy PhD Programme
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Combining genetic and biophysical approaches to understand the structure function relationship of the Notch Abruptex domain

  Research Group: Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomic Sciences
Notch is a developmental signalling receptor with widespread roles in metazoan development and adult stem cell regulation. Precise control of Notch signalling levels is crucial for proper development and health. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Baron, Dr M Cliff, Dr J Swift
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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GTP Depletion and Genome Stability: Mechanistic Insights into Mycophenolic Acid-Induced Transcriptional and DNA Damage Responses

Details of the Project. Mycophenolic acid (MPA), the active ingredient of the immunosuppressant mycophenolate mofetil, is prescribed to millions worldwide, yet we lack a fundamental understanding of how it works. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr TK Kantidakis, Dr BK Kysela
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

  Research Group: Healthcare Engineering
A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Studying the role of tryptophan imbalance in the oncoviral tumour microenvironment in the context of epigenetic reprogramming

The School of Medicine at the University of Limerick invites applications for a PhD candidate to investigate the role of tryptophan imbalance in shaping the oncoviral tumour microenvironment and driving epigenetic reprogramming in cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JS Stanley, Prof PM Murray
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Molecular mechanisms of RNA–Protein interactions and their dysregulation in human disease

Project Summary. Cells employ RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) to control gene expression during development and stress. Many of these proteins contain intrinsically disordered regions and undergo dynamic regulation through post-translational modifications such as phosphorylation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Prischi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Lung Fibrosis Uncovered: From Cells to Treatments

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a severe and progressive lung disease characterised by excessive scarring, tissue stiffening, and respiratory failure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GL Liu
 31 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Outsmarting Evolving Pathogens with AI

Zoonotic diseases, which jump from animals to humans, are one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. Pathogens are not static targets; they constantly evolve, creating new strains that can be more transmissible or evade our immune systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr N Wheelhouse
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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