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biotechnology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 379 biotechnology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Developing heat-inducible CRISPR-based genetic control tools for the Mexican fruit fly (Anastrepha ludens)

The Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens (Mexfly), is an important invasive agricultural pest and a priority target for the development of precise, species-specific and environmentally responsible control strategies in the United States. Read more
 Supervisors: Assoc Prof AM Meccariello, Mr EB Braswell, Prof OSA Akbari
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Luminescent Anion Receptors for High-Throughput Bioassays in Drug Discovery (Ref: CM/SB-SF2/2026)

The aim of this PhD project is to synthesise luminescent molecules that bind reversibly to target biological anions, which are produced during pharmaceutically important enzyme reactions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Butler, Prof B Buckley
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Luminescent Molecular Probes to Detect Phosphate in UK Waterways (Ref: CM/SB-SF1/2026)

A major unsolved challenge for environmental agencies is to monitor inorganic phosphate in water, to predict the breakout of harmful algae blooms that lead to aquatic ‘dead zones’. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Butler, Dr H Willcock
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cryopreservation of T-cells for improved transport and Therapy

All modern biotechnology, basic cell biology research and many advanced medicines rely on a cold chain to delivery intact and viable cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof m Gibson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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MSc by Research: Defying Mendel’s laws: developing tools to understand the principles of epigenetic inheritance in tomato plants

In plants, phenotypic innovation is not exclusively encoded in DNA sequences. Some heritable new traits are associated with modifications on the DNA, such as DNA methylation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Martinho
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Continuous Expression and Purification of Recombinant Lactoferrin in Pichia pastoris (Precision Fermentation)

Help pioneer the next generation of sustainable biomanufacturing by developing a fully continuous precision-fermentation platform for producing and purifying recombinant lactoferrin in Pichia pastoris. Read more
 Supervisor: Mr LG Gerstweiler
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Optimizing mRNA Purification: Advanced Chromatography Techniques for Enhanced Binding, Mass Transfer, and Purity

PhD Scholarship in mRNA Purification and Process Optimization on Oligo dT Chromatography. Adelaide University, School of Chemical Engineering, Biomanufacturing Research Group. Read more
 Supervisor: Mr LG Gerstweiler
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Take your research degree with the School of Science, Monash University Malaysia

Over 100+ Scholarships Available. Scholarships include the Graduate Research Excellence Scholarships, Tuition Waiver Scholarships, Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarships. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  International PhD Programme
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DNA twist and topology in target search by DNA-binding proteins

  Research Group: Single-Molecule Biophysics
Recruitment for the Doctoral School of Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry at the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Kaczmarczyk, Prof J. Poznański
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mylnefield Trust - Growing Smarter: Linking Nitrogen Signalling to Potato Development

Nitrogen (N) is essential for plant growth and crop production, but the widespread use of synthetic N fertilisers comes at a significant environmental and economic cost. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Wahl, Dr R Hancock, Dr M Balcerowicz
 11 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Single-molecule studies of chromatin organisation and dynamics

  Research Group: Single-Molecule Biophysics
Recruitment for the Doctoral School of Molecular Biology and Biological Chemistry at the Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Kaczmarczyk, Prof T. Sarnowski
 15 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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ACCE+ DLA Programme: Glyco-drug Detection in Water and Understanding the Impact on Waste Water Processing

ACCE+ DLA is committed to recruiting extraordinary future scientists regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith or religious belief, pregnancy or maternity, parental or caring responsibilities or career pathway to date. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Parkin, Prof A Boxall, Prof J Chong, Prof M A Fascione
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-Enabled Smart Spectroscopy Pixels: Revealing Microbial Responses to Antibiotics

Spectroscopy has long offered a powerful window into nature, revealing the hidden structure and dynamics of matter through its interaction with light. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Pagliara
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Characterisation and inhibition of snake venom metalloproteinases for next generation antivenom

Snake venoms are mixtures of toxins, including snake venom metalloproteinases (SVMPs), which cause severe snakebite effects like tissue damage, bleeding, and coagulation disorders, often leading to death or disability. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Berger-Schaffitzel, Prof A Poole
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering Marine Bacterial Communities for Bioprotection of Offshore Wind Infrastructure and Reduction of Metal Leaching into Ocean Ecosystems

Offshore wind energy is expanding rapidly as nations transition toward low-carbon energy systems. However, the long-term durability of offshore wind infrastructure remains threatened by corrosion and metal leaching from steel foundations, sacrificial anodes, coatings, and associated submerged components. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Munoz, Dr M Quintela-Baluja
 15 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)