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butterfly PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 12 butterfly PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
The genetic and developmental control of complex nanostructure formation in butterfly wing scales
Butterfly wings are natural wonders, covered in colourful scales that are used for signaling, thermoregulation and to help with aerodynamic performance. Read more
CR2025_26: Impacts of light pollution, and other drivers, on UK moth communities and associated plant pollination
Moths are under-researched organisms within the wider pollinator community and their role as crop and wildflower pollinators has recently been revealed to be much greater than previously thought (Potts et al. Read more
Resolving the role of seasonally fluctuating balancing selection in maintaing adaptive genetic diversity in wild butterfly populations
Primary Supervisor: Dr Vicencio Oostra. Co-Supervisor(s): Dr Matteo Fumagalli. Funding: China Scholarship Council (CSC). Read more
Peatlands, plants, and pollinators - An informatics approach to protecting natural capital
Background. To effectively protect natural habitats and biodiversity, accurate and up-to-date information is required on species and ecosystems to allow data driven evidence-based strategies for managing habitats and conserving species. Read more
CR2025_38: Shining a light on short-term response of insects and their predators to climate extremes: harnessing the potential of automated AI camera and audio systems
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology*. Declines in wildlife are increasingly being reported across the globe, giving stark warnings for the perilous state of biodiversity. Read more
ACCE+ DLA programme: Genetic consequences of climate change-induced range shifts in Aricia butterflies
The 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
ACCE+ DLA programme: Habitat networks designed for all - ensuring climate-resilience for a wide diversity of species
Biodiversity is threatened by habitat degradation and fragmentation, which hampers the ability of species to successfully shift their ranges in response to climate change. Read more
The genomics and spatial dynamics of semi-permeable species barriers - the Marbled White hybrid zone as a test case
Hybrid zones can be understood as natural genome collision experiments that allow detailed inferences about the interplay of evolutionary forces in nature. Read more
CR2025_25: How can AI-based insect monitoring technologies enhance large-scale insect monitoring?
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at the Institute of Zoology, London*. CONTEXT. Recent studies have indicated a significant decline in insect biodiversity in the UK and globally1. Read more
CR2025_25: How can AI-based insect monitoring technologies enhance large-scale insect monitoring?
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at the Institute of Zoology, London*. CONTEXT. Recent studies have indicated a significant decline in insect biodiversity in the UK and globally1. Read more
Genetic and developmental basis of transparency in butterflies
The wings of most butterflies and moths are covered in tile-like scales which make them opaque, with scale pigmentation responsible for their intricate colourful patterns. Read more
CENTA funded - Restoring the Glory: The Conservation Genomics of the Kentish Glory Moth
Project highlights. Engage with, and become an integral part of, an exciting multi-institutional conservation project . Carry out academic research in partnership with CASE partner Twycross Zoo . Read more
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