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electron microscopy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 211 electron microscopy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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The Role of Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase in B-Cell Development and Health: From Molecular Pathways to Therapeutic Opportunities

  Research Group: Cancer Sciences
Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) is a critical signalling molecule within the B-cell receptor (BCR) pathway, regulating B-cell maturation, survival, activation and immune function. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Britton, Dr H Walter
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(EPSRC DTP) 3D Printing of Resorbable Polymeric Scaffolds for Cardiac Valve Leaflet Engineering

Heart valve disease affects millions worldwide and is a major cause of heart failure and valve replacement surgery. Current replacement valves have significant limitations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Pinali, Dr J Bella, Dr S Richardson, Dr M Domingos
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Rationally engineered hydrogels to control osteogenesis via mechanoregulation

We aim to pursue a new interdisciplinary approach, combining the synthesis of multi-functional culture-matrices with cell-instructive viscoelastic properties, in-depth cell characterisation, and computational modelling to investigate the relationship between matrix properties and osteogenesis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Guex
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Materials Discovery and Physical Crystallography

This project focuses on discovery of new functional materials for clean energy applications, through experimental synthesis and structure determination using advanced X‑ray and electron diffraction techniques. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr LD Daniels
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How cells join hands: building the junctions that hold tissues together

  Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
Our bodies are built from cells that must stick together to form working tissues and organs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Ballestrem, Dr TZ Zacharchenko
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Elucidating the microbe-to-surface interactions between pathogenic microbes and different polymer materials

Project Description. Why do some plastic surfaces let dangerous microbes take hold, and others do not? Can we use this understanding to help design surfaces that resist them?. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr GE Efthimiou, Prof C Angione, Dr D Kontziampasis, Dr MD Dimopoulou
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Unlocking the Power of Microbial Energy Engines: Fundamental Insights for the Bioeconomy

Project Title. Unlocking the Power of Microbial Energy Engines. Fundamental Insights for the Bioeconomy. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Parkin, Prof J Blaza, Dr J Wadhawan
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unlocking the Power of Microbial Energy Engines: Fundamental Insights for the Bioeconomy

Project Title. Unlocking the Power of Microbial Energy Engines. Fundamental Insights for the Bioeconomy. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Parkin, Prof J Blaza, Dr J Wadhawan
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Orchestrating Cilia Formation

Primary Supervisor. Dr Mark van Breugel. Studentship Funding. Awaiting CSC Funding Decision. Application Deadline. 27th January 2027. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MVB van Breugel
 27 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How do human blood stem cells adapt to life outside the body? Imaging cellular dynamics to design better culture systems

Blood stem cell transplantation cures many people with leukaemia and gene-edited stem. cell therapies are now reaching patients with inherited blood disorders. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr W Grey, Prof M Peckham, Dr C Spicer
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating the origin of volatiles in primitive asteroids

  Research Group: Planetary and environmental science
One of the vital ingredients that allowed the emergence of life on the Earth is liquid water. Therefore, understanding the origin(s) of water, and other volatiles (C, N, noble gases) in Solar System bodies is one of the main areas of research in Planetary Sciences. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Tartese, Dr M Broadley
 5 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-Driven Multi-Scale Metrology for Reliability in Wide-Bandgap Power Electronics Materials and Devices

Wide-bandgap (WBG) semiconductors such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride are revolutionising modern power electronics by enabling operation at higher voltages, temperatures, and switching frequencies than traditional silicon. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Gunasekar
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Visualizing cellular proteostasis

Each cell relies on thousands of internal biochemical reactions, carried out by around ten thousand different types of proteins. These cellular proteins, collectively known as the proteome, must be synthesized in precise quantities, undergo correct folding, and be accurately localized within the cell. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Fedry
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From Waste to Wardrobe: Circular Bio-Textile Manufacturing for Sustainable Fashion (Ref: SF-SR-2026-2)

The global textile industry faces major environmental challenges associated with textile waste generation, microplastic pollution, excessive water consumption, and the widespread use of petroleum-derived synthetic fibres and toxic dyes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Rahatekar
 30 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decoding the Directionality of Microtubule-based Transport using Structural Cell Biology

How are cargoes trafficked within cells with such speed and directional precision? Our research aims to address this question by using structural cell biology to uncover the molecular mechanisms of transport by microtubule-based motor proteins, with a particular focus on the formation and function of the primary cilium. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Toropova, Dr A Roberts
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)