We have 667 development studies PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The growing global population requires the development of novel strategies to sustainably increase food production. Organelle movement is dynamic and linked to changes in cell size, plant biomass and in response to factors which affect food production such as pathogens (Perico and Sparkes, New Phytol. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Sparkes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Finding new targets for treating gut inflammation

Semmelweis University Budapest Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy

The gastrointestinal (GI) mucosa is constantly exposed to a wide variety of luminal aggressors, including gastric acid, pepsin, bile acids and bacterial components. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Z Zádori

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Taming the Dark Energy of EU Law: The EU as an International Actor

University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Law School

Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD position on a project entitled “Taming the Dark Energy of EU Law. The European Union’s Unwritten Constitution”. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Nic Shuibhne

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Self-funded PhD- Exploring the Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogen Entry and Colonization in Plants through Wounds

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

How bacterial pathogens enter and colonise plant via wounds?. Wounding of plants by hard wind, hail, heavy rain, sand storms, and frost is common in nature. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Buscaill, Dr A Bailey

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding perspectives of prehabilitation in underserved cancer populations: A qualitative study to inform service design and delivery.

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Burke, Dr CB Burnett, Dr KNF Franks

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Exploring Synthetic Lethality Interactions through Targeting the SUMO Pathway for Therapeutic Insights

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Molecular and Cellular Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Bassi

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Machine Learning and Molecular Modelling in Mass Spectrometry

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

This PhD project will harness the power of computational modelling and machine learning (A.I.) to analyse data obtained by mass spectrometry experiments and predict structural characteristics of biomolecules and their interactions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof F. Sobott, Dr A Kalli, Dr H Wang

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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How GABA neurones in the DVC control glucose metabolism

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The Dorsal Vagal Complex (DVC) of the brain is an important regulator of glucose metabolism and food intake. The Nucleus of the Solitary Tract (NTS) in the DVC senses insulin and triggers a neuronal relay to decrease hepatic glucose production (HPG) in rodents. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B.M. Filippi, Dr J. Johnston

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Muscle function during running

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The anatomy of the legs is complex with multiple muscles that are (anatomically) capable of flexing and extending the limb joints. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G N Askew, Dr J Usherwood

Open Day(s) Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Mechanisms of control of 3D genome organisation

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

We have an exciting opportunity for exceptional PhD students to join us in a world-class research environment. We can offer a funded 3.5-year PhD scholarship open to UK and Overseas applicants. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Panne

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Flight dynamic modelling and parameter identification of Single Engine (SE) Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Air Mobility Aircraft

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Ariff, Dr Y Govdeli, Dr A Bahr Ennil

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Computational Acoustics: Predicting, Simulating and/or Auralising how the world sounds

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Research Group: Acoustics Research Centre

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Hargreaves

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Cardiovascular and respiratory reflex activation during exposure to hypoglycaemia: assessing the role of the carotid body

University of Birmingham Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences

A fall in blood glucose (hypoglycemia) activates multiple protective cardiovascular and respiratory reflexes to preserve glucose delivery to the brain. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A H Holmes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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CRISPR/Cas9 probing of virulence factors in dermatophytes

University of Bath Department of Life Sciences

One of the most widespread fungal infections affecting 20-25% of the global population is dermatophytosis. This is caused by fungi that infect the skin, nails, and hair, leading to common conditions such as athlete’s foot or ringworm. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Bolhuis

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 667 development studies PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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