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conservation biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 47 conservation biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Molecular recognition of biofilm polysaccharides by phage enzymes

University of York
Department of Chemistry
Background. Biofilm is a biopolymer matrix secreted by microbes to facilitate their protection against harsh environmental conditions, chemical agents and host immunity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Bardy, Dr L Willems
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Structural and mechanistic studies of fibroblast growth factor receptor signalling

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology
We have identified a previously undiscovered ‘signal switching’ mechanism used by a branch of the receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) family – fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) – that are important in early development but also oncogenic in a range of cancers. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A.L. Breeze, Prof F. Sobott
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The sub-lethal impact of pesticides on foraging in bumblebees - linking landscape-scale behaviour change to molecular and physiological responses to understand the mechanism & mitigate its effects

University of Sheffield
School of Computer Science
The focus of the PhD is to understand the effects of pesticides on bees from a physiological perspective (differential gene-expression, metabolomics) and connecting this to behavioural changes in the field, by using a new landscape-scale tracking system, that allows us to track the bee as it forages, and record behaviour using an accelerometer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Smith, Dr S Campbell, Assoc Prof E.J. Duncan, Dr R Comont
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The nature of plant species – a test using Begonia

University of Edinburgh
School of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences
Plant species have different microevolutionary patterns to animal species, with Reproductive Isolation evolving faster and in more often in sympatry. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C A Kidner, Dr M Hughes
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Virome Dynamics and Viral Discovery in Rehabilitated Bats Revealed by Longitudinal Metagenomics

University of Essex
School of Life Sciences
Applications close on December 16th 2026 at 23:59pm GMT. Scientific Background. Bats play important ecological roles in insect control and ecosystem functioning, yet many enter wildlife rehabilitation following injury, starvation or environmental disturbance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Giotis, Dr AT Telatin, Dr CT Townsley, Prof T Cameron
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Functional genomics of sexually antagonistic selection (GRIESHOP_U27DTP)

University of East Anglia
School of Biological Sciences
Primary Supervisor - Dr Karl Grieshop. Why do harmful genes persist in populations instead of being removed by natural selection? One answer lies in sexual antagonism. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Grieshop
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The net effect of sex on adaptation GRIESHOP_UEA_ARIES27

University of East Anglia
School of Biological Sciences
Background. Why is sexual reproduction nearly ubiquitous among eukaryotes? Investing into offspring that are only half yours is known as the 2-fold cost of sex. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Grieshop
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MSc by Research: Exploring temperature sensing pathways in barley

University of Dundee
Faculty of Life Sciences
Mean global temperatures have risen by 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and could climb by another 4°C by 2100. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Balcerowicz
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Effects of human stem cell secretomes and extracellular vesicles on invertebrate models of regeneration

University of Reading
School of Pharmacy
Project Overview. This project will explore the regenerative potential of secretomes derived from human mesenchymal stem cells and human neural crest-derived stem cells on invertebrate models. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Widera, Prof V Khutoryanskiy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EastBio: Uncovering hidden costs to genetic diversity in hyperdiverse regions

University of Edinburgh
School of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Deleterious mutations are widespread in nature. Determining their prevalence and strength is important for understanding evolutionary phenomena, including the evolution of reproductive modes, impact of genetic changes, wild conservation genetics, and medical genetics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Hartfield, Dr C Abreu-Goodger
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Should I stay or should I go? How do immune cells know when to leave sites of tissue damage?

University of Sheffield
School of Medicine and Population Health
Cancer, neurodegeneration and COPD are all associated with chronic inflammation, leading to tissue damage and disease. However, failures of immune cells to respond or remain at injuries leaves patients exposed to infection and compromises regeneration. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Evans, Dr P Elks, Prof S Johnston
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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MRC NW-DMS DLA programme: Automated discovery of inhibitors targeting DNA gyrase to combat antimicrobial resistance

University of Liverpool
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Background and research gap. DNA gyrase is an essential bacterial enzyme that maintains homeostatic control of DNA supercoiling and the target of successful antibacterial compounds. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr HSA Saqib Ali, Prof P O'Neill, Dr G Nixon
 27 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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SWBio DTP PhD Project: Gene’s eye view of multidimensional evolution

University of Bath
Department of Life Sciences
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Wolf
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship: Underpinning knowledge to test and inform bracken control strategies

Newcastle University
School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
Award summary. 100% home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21, 805 (2026/27 UKRI rate) plus additional research funds. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Evans
 20 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Evolutionary genomics of lifespan variation in mammals

Coventry University
Centre For Discoveries in Life Science
About the Project. Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MH Harrison
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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