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clinical genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 33 clinical genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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SCYPHeR: Rare Disease and Health Inequalities Theme: Improving diagnosis and treatment options for children in South Yorkshire with rare, undiagnosed diseases by mining genomics data and correlating with functional analyses.

Rare disorders affect around 1 in 17 people. These are mostly genetic in origin, predominantly affect children and are often extremely severe and life limiting. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Balasubramanian, Dr JL Lord, Dr M Spiller
 28 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship Opportunities in the overall Field of Cognition Research

The Max Planck School of Cognition (MPS-Cog) is a joint graduate program of the Max Planck Society and leading German Universities together with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Helmholtz Association, and University College London, and is additionally funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme
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Fully funded (and no tuition) PhD program in psychiatric, translational research and basic Neuroscience with the option for a residency track for medical doctors.

We welcome applications starting on August 15, 2024 for a start in fall 2025 (deadline October 31, 2024). The International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP) is offering PhD positions in molecular, cellular, and systemic psychiatric research to outstanding students. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme
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Understanding psychiatric outcomes in children born with cleft lip and/or palate using genetics

Rationale. Cleft of the lip and/or palate is a common birth defect worldwide and occurs at a rate of one in 650 live births in the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Stergiakouli, Dr S Lewis, Prof M Owen, Prof M van den Bree
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing a clinical pathway to support nurse led whole genome sequencing for neurological diseases

In this project we will develop pathways to enable specialist nurses to request whole genome sequencing (WGS) for adult neurology patients throughout the NHS; improving the efficiency of the process, freeing consultant neurologist time and improving equity of access. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A McNeill
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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StAR International PhD Programme

RCSI's Strategic Academic Recruitment (StAR) Programme is now recruiting for the prestigious fully funded PhD scholarships. This programme aims to attract high-achieving students to a four or five-year structured PhD training programme at RCSI and a partner University in the US. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Ireland PhD Programme
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Neurodivergence and mental health in children and young people

Supervisors. Dr Giorgia Michelini, Dr Margherita Malanchini and Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais. Studentship Funding. Name. SBBS Studentship. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr GM Michelini, Dr M Malanchini, Dr J Agnew-Blais
 13 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Interaction of genetic and environmental drivers of metabolic and autoimmune disease

This project is one of 17 four year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (MRS) (https://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and External Partner Organisation (EPO). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Vinuela, Prof E Pearson
 15 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating monogenic disorders of the protein synthesis machinery

Translation of mRNA into proteins is a critical cellular biological process. We recently described a novel human disorder, now called Faundes-Banka Syndrome (FABAS), caused by heterozygous variants in EIF5A1 that encodes a translation factor. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Kasher, Prof S Banka, Prof G D Pavitt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Visual system vulnerability in dementia: from detection to determinants

Qualification Type. Fully-funded PhD (Co-funded by EPSRC and National Brain Appeal). Location. London. Funding for. tuition fees at the home rate & stipend (currently £22,780/year). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Yong, Dr A Altmann
 30 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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: MODEL - Multi-dimensional Outcome moDELling in Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the commonest cancer in the UK, but the diagnostic label covers a range of clinical phenotypes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Noble, Dr W.H. Nailon, Prof D McLaren
 28 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Exploring the potential of pathomics in aiding risk stratification and therapeutic selection for patients with endometrioid ovarian cancer

Endometrioid ovarian carcinoma (EnOC) is the second most common form of ovarian cancer, but remains critically understudied. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hollis, Dr P Bankhead
 28 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Circadian rhythm effects on radiotherapy for prostate and other cancers

  Research Group: Human & Medical Genetics
Radiotherapy is used to treat more than 50% of cancer patients, but up to a quarter of patients suffer side effects that can affect their quality of life in the long-term. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C J Talbot
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Genetics: Investigating the functional effect of novel genes and genetic variants in malignant hyperthermia susceptibility using model systems

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is an inherited condition, where patients exposed to anaesthetic drugs are susceptible to a dramatic hyperthermic and hypermetabolic response that can contribute to a significant proportion of post-operative morbidity and deaths. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Hopkins, Dr M-A Shaw, Dr C Diggle
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD project on genetic mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and biofilm formation at the University of Otago

The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in ESKAPE pathogens, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa, poses a significant threat to global health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Pletzer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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