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We have 16 breeding PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Where to cross over? Interrogating meiotic crossover positioning via chromosome engineering

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
One fully-funded PhD project is available in the School of Biology. We invite applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2025/26. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Yelina
 8 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Evaluation of cereals and protein crops for mono and intercropping and their impact on land

Queen’s University Belfast
School of Biological Sciences
This project is one of several PhDs in the wider Sustainable Food Platform of the Co-centre for Sustainable Food Systems and will contribute to identifying resilient cropping systems for the island of Ireland. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Creevey, Dr P Williams, Dr L Black
 11 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Integrating AI with multi-omics to improve animal health

Teesside University
School of Health & Life Sciences
Our supervisory team at Newcastle University, SRUC, and Teesside University are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated student, excited by the prospect of Artificial Intelligence as a transformative tool in animal health, including veterinary/pathological sciences. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Wang
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding the mechanisms of crossover recombination control

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Brief summary. The project aims to gain further mechanistic insight into meiotic crossover formation in plants. Importance of Research. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Yelina
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Evaluating the potential consequences of climate heating for Caspian seals and ecosystem services in the Caspian Sea

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
Marine mammals are keystone species for marine ecosystems. Understanding how they could be impacted by climate heating is important for evaluating risks to marine biodiversity, ecosystem function and ecosystem services. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Goodman, Prof M Beger
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Molecular mechanisms of adaptation and counter-adaptation between Brassica and beetles

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology
International Max Planck Research School
Background. Due to the development of pesticide resistance and a lack of resistant crop cultivars, insect pests pose a significant threat to crop production. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N VanDam, Dr F Beran
 22 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A miRNA taming floral homeotic genes

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology
International Max Planck Research School
Background. The floral structure significantly influences the interaction of angiosperms with their environment. By specifying petal (or lodicule) and stamen identity DEF-like genes have an indispensable function in all flowering plants. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Theißen, Dr R Kirsch
 22 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The transcriptomic state of spiral ganglion neurons across different hearing loss models

University College London
UCL Ear Institute
Ear Institute 3-Year PhD Studentship. UCL Department / Division. UCL Ear Institute. Duration of Studentship. Full-time over 3 years, commencing 1 October 2025. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Lipovsek, Prof D Jagger
 21 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Intensified solvent extractions for isotopic enrichment of fusion reactor metals

University College London
Department of Chemical Engineering
Vacancy information. The Department of Chemical Engineering at University College London (UCL) is one of the top research and teaching departments in the UK with a world-class standing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Angeli
 4 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-Driven Insect Cognition: Computational Models for Behavior, Brain Imaging and Bio-Inspired Robotics

Durham University
Department of Computer Science
Understanding how the insect brain functions and generates behaviors is crucial for fields such as ecology, biodiversity conservation, agriculture, pest control, disease prevention and robotics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Atapour-Abarghouei, Dr O Riabinina
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Do microplastics and nanoplastics disrupt oocyte developmental competence in cattle?

Newcastle University
Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering
This PhD project offers a unique and exciting opportunity to investigate the effects of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) exposure on bovine oocyte developmental competence, a critical determinant for successful fertilization and early embryonic development. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Velazquez
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MSc by Research: Understanding the contribution of natural variation in upstream open reading frames to plant climate adaptation

University of Dundee
School of Life Sciences
In our warming climate, understanding how plants respond to elevated temperatures is vital for breeding temperature-resilient crops. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Balcerowicz
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research: Targeted protein degradation in plants – developing “Green PROTACs” for functional analysis of lethal genes

University of Dundee
School of Life Sciences
Climate change is one of the biggest threats to global food production, leading to unpredictable weather patterns and geographical migration of pathogens. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Hemsley, Prof A Ciulli
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Genetic and molecular underpinnings of obesity - using veterinary models for insight into human disease

University of Cambridge
Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience
Why are some individuals prone to obesity and yet others stay lean in an obesogenic environment? Obesity is highly heritable as are related metabolic traits. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Raffan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Rhodococcus equi lipid bodies: Targeting the pathogen’s fat reserves for infection control

University of Leicester
Department of Respiratory Sciences
The bacterium Rhodococcus equi is endemic in horse studs worldwide and causes potentially fatal pneumonia in foals. Foals that survive, may have reduced athletic ability as adults. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Garton, Dr H O'Hare
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