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We have 712 education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering PGRTAs: Enhanced PhD Studentship

We seek to appoint one Postgraduate Research Teaching Associates (PGRTAs) in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, with a view to starting by the end of 2026. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Eastwood
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Studying the design principles of biological self-organization

The Surrey lab studies the design principles of biological self-organization, focusing on the cytoskeleton. Their interdisciplinary research merges synthetic biology, biophysics, biochemistry, cell biology and mathematical modelling. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Surrey
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating how chromatin and epigenetic mechanisms control cell identity and how their dysregulation drives cancer

We investigate how chromatin and epigenetic mechanisms control cell identity and how their dysregulation drives cancer, particularly leukemia and pediatric brain tumors. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Di Croce
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the fundamental mechanisms of cellular protein and RNA homeostasis

The “Dynamics of Protein Synthesis & RNA Decay” group, led by Markus Höpfler, investigates fundamental mechanisms of cellular protein and RNA homeostasis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Hopfler
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How do the two meters of DNA in our genome fold inside a micron-sized nucleus?

How do the two meters of DNA in our genome fold inside a micron-sized nucleus? How does improper folding contribute to disease?. Who are we looking for?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Marti-Renom
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating how these transcriptomes are generated through microexon alternative splicing or fine transcriptional regulation

Our research is centered around cell type-specific transcriptomes. Using computational and experimental approaches, we investigate how these transcriptomes are generated (e.g. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Irimia
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Exploring how Genes, Social Partners and the Gut Microbiome Shape Complex Traits

Our lab investigates, at the scale of the population, how the genes of the individual, the genes of social partners and the genes of the gut microbiota influence complex traits and diseases. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Baud
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Vulnerability assessment framework to optimise maintenance of rural unpaved roads in developing countries

Rural unpaved roads serve millions of communities around the world. These roads are estimated to represent more than 70% of the global road network and more than 90% in some regions and countries. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E N Ngezahayo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Quantifying the impact of heatwaves on cognition, neuroanatomy, and mitochondrial function

Climate change is increasing the frequency, duration, and severity of heatwaves worldwide. In the UK, extreme heat events are becoming increasingly common and are projected to intensify over coming decades. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Siviter
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Studying how RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) control mRNA translation and impact cancer progression

The Gebauer lab studies how RNA-binding proteins (RBPs) control mRNA translation and impact cancer progression. We are interested in RBP regulatory networks, which mechanisms RBPs use to regulate translation, and how they can be harnessed for cancer treatment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Gebauer
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Causes of clonal expansions of blood stem cells

Causes of clonal expansions of blood stem cells. During ageing, blood stem cell clones expand, increasing the risk of blood cancer and cardiovascular disease, yet most expansions lack known driver mutations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Velten
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Single-cell lineage tracing at the scale of human populations

Single-cell lineage tracing at the scale of human populations. During ageing, some blood stem cell clones expand, increasing the risk of blood cancer and cardiovascular disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Velten
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Evolution of Cell Type Programs and Genome Regulation

We study the origin and evolution of cell type programs and associated genome regulation mechanisms. transcription factors, 3D chromatin architecture, histone modifications, and more. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Sebé-Pedrós
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded project GW4 BioMed3 MRC DTP - Timing is Everything: Aligning Mealtime and Drug Treatment with the Body Clock to Fight Obesity

Life on Earth is subordinate to periodic alterations in the environment, with most notable changes seen from day to night. To adapt to these cyclic changes, living organisms evolved endogenous 24h timekeeping mechanisms named circadian clocks. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LC Chrobok, Prof HP Piggins
 21 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities: School of Law and Society

Applications are invited from individuals wishing to undertake a self-funded PhD at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London. This is an open and ongoing call, with PhD enrolments taking place every February and October. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme