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computational biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 151 computational biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Longitudinal Genotypic and Phenotypic Analysis of Ocular Development and Diseases in Children: A Follow-Up Study Using Handheld OCT Imaging

  Research Group: Psychology & Vision Sciences
Project. Understanding how genes shape the development of the human eye from infancy to adolescence is crucial for predicting and preventing childhood ocular diseases. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr ZT Tu, Dr M Thomas
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Genomic surveillance and transmission dynamics of nosocomial pathogens in China: A comprehensive analysis of genetic diversity, mobile genetic elements, and phylogeographic spread

Pathogenic microbes often spread across cities primarily via human activities, triggering disease outbreaks—many caused by resilient, multi-drug-resistant nosocomial pathogens capable of stealthy community transmission. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Tong
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Functional Mechanisms of Genetic Risk Factors for Immune-Related Disease

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 Supervisor: Prof T Vyse
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Astrocyte Metabolism as Inspiration for Ultra‑Efficient Neuromorphic Computing (Ref: CM/EH-SF1/2026)

Astrocytes (the brain’s most abundant glial cells) play a crucial role in energy management, information processing, and neural support. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Hill, Prof P Roach
 1 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Computational and Functional Comprehensive Analysis of Natural Variants of GPCRs towards a personalized medicine approach

This project investigates the impact of natural genetic variations on a specific G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR), focusing on its structure, function, and drug interactions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Tikhonova, Dr B Plouffe
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Case-specific prediction of BH3-mimetic responses in cancer patients using an integrated experimental and computational quantitative systems pharmacology approach

Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and will be supervised by Dr Gavin Fullstone. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Fullstone
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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New Approaches to Investigate Substrate Binding and Reaction Mechanism of CO2-reducing Enzymes

Second Supervisor. Dr Emma Hesketh, Leicester Institute for Structural and Chemical Biology, University of Leicester. Global warming driven by rising levels of greenhouse gases, especially CO₂, is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr PR Macia
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter

Are you eager to join an international community of scientists to tackle novel and exciting research projects in the areas of biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, cell biology, chemical biology and synthetic biology?. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Max Planck Research Programme
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PhD Student in cardiovascular immunology (m/f/d)

The Hospital of the University of Munich, Germany, is one of the largest and most competitive university hospitals in Germany and Europe. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Alexander Pekayvaz
 1 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Decoding CDR Dynamics to Engineer High Affinity Antibodies for Next Generation Therapeutics

  Research Group: Molecular & Cell Biology
Project Summary. This project will investigate how complementarity‑determining region (CDR) structural dynamics guide affinity maturation in antibodies, with the goal of improving their use in global health and biotechnology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Hall, Dr F Muskett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Molecular, Experimental and Computational Medicine (MECM)

The main goal of the PhD program in MECM – Molecular, Experimental and Computational Medicine is to provide a solid foundational, methodological, and experimental training to researchers and medical professionals, preparing them to face scientific and clinical challenges in the complex and innovative fields of molecular medicine. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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AI-Driven Structural Biology for Next-Generation Therapeutics Targeting Cancer-Associated Thrombosis and Metastasis

Cancer-associated thrombosis (CAT) is a major complication in oncology, contributing to poor outcomes and increased mortality. Elevated levels of von Willebrand factor (VWF) and activation of the contact system drive both thrombus formation and metastatic progression in aggressive cancers such as pancreatic and ovarian. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Emsley, Dr I Dreveny
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Visualizing cellular control centres: Advanced imaging of centrosomes to understand disease

Project. Cells rely on tiny but essential structures called centrosomes, which act as control centres to organize their internal skeleton and guide cell division. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Mahen, Dr R Hirst
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Computational Design and Study of Peptide-Like Foldamers for Supramolecular and Medicinal Chemistry

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Trembleau, Prof H Deng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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From Scarring to Healing: Uncovering Mechanisms and Therapies for Pulmonary Fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating condition characterised by progressive lung fibrosis (scarring), leading to respiratory failure and lung tissue damage. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr GL Liu
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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