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electron microscopy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 211 electron microscopy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Understanding and treating viral cancers: Structural analysis and drug targeting of Epstein-Barr Virus replication factor EBNA1

Supervisor. Prof Michelle West. Co-supervisor(s). Dr Matthew Day. Studentship Funding. Awaiting CSC Funding Decision. Application Deadline. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof MW West
 27 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigation of water-associated deactivation mechanisms for industrial Fischer Tropsch catalysts

Summary. Cheap, clean, and sustainable portable energy is essential for achieving net zero, with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) expected to play a critical role in decarbonising air transport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Logsdail
 5 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Funded PhD – Investigating the molecular mechanisms linking tissue mechanics to breast cancer development - HLSUOB26

About the project. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with over 4000 new cases diagnosed monthly. As incidence rates continue to rise globally, there is an urgent need to identify new, modifiable risk factors for breast cancer prevention and early detection. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Lloyd-Lewis, Dr N Stevenson, Dr J Armstrong, Dr QL Lan
 13 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The sweet science of gum disease: chemical biology approaches to unmask the sugar coat of a periodontal disease pathogen

Gum disease (periodontitis) affects nearly half of UK adults and, in its most severe forms, is driven by bacteria that have evolved sophisticated strategies to hide from our immune system. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M A Fascione, Prof G Thomas, Prof G Stafford
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The sweet science of gum disease: chemical biology approaches to unmask the sugar coat of a periodontal disease pathogen

Gum disease (periodontitis) affects nearly half of UK adults and, in its most severe forms, is driven by bacteria that have evolved sophisticated strategies to hide from our immune system. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M A Fascione, Prof G Thomas, Prof G Stafford
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Unlocking protein interactions using designer peptides to understand immune regulation

CASE Project. Bicyclic peptides are an exciting class of molecular tools that are transforming the way researchers study biology. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof W Yue
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Self-Assembled Organic Nanorods – Next Generation Nanomaterials

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 Supervisor: Prof D K Smith
 4 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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BISCI IDLA: EnzyMatrix – AI driven discovery of novel enzymes for sustainable cleaning solutions

This exciting joint academia-industry PhD project offers a rare opportunity to combine fundamental biological discovery with real-world impact. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bolam, Dr E Lowe, Dr K Laney, Dr AL Morales Garcia
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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BISCI IDLA: EnzyMatrix – AI driven discovery of novel enzymes for sustainable cleaning solutions

This exciting joint academia-industry PhD project offers a rare opportunity to combine fundamental biological discovery with real-world impact. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bolam, Dr E Lowe, Dr K Laney, Dr AL Morales Garcia
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Low-carbon polar research: Using archived geological samples and satellite data to track Antarctic nutrient flux in a changing climate

This PhD is part of the Net Zero Polar Science DTP, which aims to make polar science possible in a net zero world. For further details visit https://nzps-dtp.ac.uk/. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Winter, Prof KH Hendry , Dr J Longman, Dr S Henley
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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ESPRC DLA: Electromigration Driven Surface Regeneration of Porous Getter Materials for Advanced Vacuum Systems

  Research Group: Photonics & Nanotechnology
This PhD studentship is 50% funded by Atlas Copco Group and 50% by King’s Quantum research centre. Students interested in real world applications of fundamental materials research are encouraged to apply. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Mannan
 18 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Next-Generation Polymeric Filters with Antimicrobial Action for Improved Air Purification.

Supported by dedicated supervisory and technical teams, this PhD offers an exciting and unique multi-disciplinary opportunity across two world-class research environments at each end of the world. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof CS Sammon, Dr EK Kordatos, Dr AB Baji, Assoc Prof IK Kong
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Next-generation catalysts for CO2 to methanol conversion

Background. The chemicals industry depends on fossil feedstocks and accounts for up to 7% of global CO. 2. emissions. Methanol is a versatile chemical feedstock that can be converted into the raw materials for producing plastics, paints, fine chemicals, and liquid aviation fuel. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Morris
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Macroevolution of seastars

Supervisory team. Your will be supervised by Dr Guadalupe Bribiesca Contreras (lead supervisor) and Dr Tammy Horton from the National Oceanography Centre, alongside Dr Jeff Thompson from the University of Southampton and Dr Hugh Carter. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Bribiesca-Contreras, Dr . Thompson, Dr T Horton
 15 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Designing for Adoption: Gold Nanostar-Enhanced Lateral Flow Diagnostics for Antimicrobial-Resistant Respiratory Infections

Abstract. Improper prescribing of antibiotics for viral respiratory tract infections (RTIs) provides no clinical benefit, can negatively impact microbiomes, and is a driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N T K Thanh, Dr GB Bolognesi
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)