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environmental biotechnology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 88 environmental biotechnology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Luminescent Anion Receptors for High-Throughput Bioassays in Drug Discovery (Ref: CM/SB-SF2/2026)

The aim of this PhD project is to synthesise luminescent molecules that bind reversibly to target biological anions, which are produced during pharmaceutically important enzyme reactions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Butler, Prof B Buckley
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Take your research degree with the School of Science, Monash University Malaysia

Over 100+ Scholarships Available. Scholarships include the Graduate Research Excellence Scholarships, Tuition Waiver Scholarships, Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarships. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  International PhD Programme
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PHD BIOSCIENCES AND BIOINFORMATICS

The PhD in Biological Sciences gives suitably qualified graduates the chance to address important biological questions. Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers students state-of-the-art facilities and the supervision of academic staff who have trained in internationally renowned laboratories. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  China PhD Programme
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Engineering Marine Bacterial Communities for Bioprotection of Offshore Wind Infrastructure and Reduction of Metal Leaching into Ocean Ecosystems

Offshore wind energy is expanding rapidly as nations transition toward low-carbon energy systems. However, the long-term durability of offshore wind infrastructure remains threatened by corrosion and metal leaching from steel foundations, sacrificial anodes, coatings, and associated submerged components. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Munoz, Dr M Quintela-Baluja
 15 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multi-Omic Investigation of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Health and Disease

Project Description. Mitochondria are central regulators of cellular metabolism, controlling energy production, reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, apoptosis, immune signalling and cellular adaptation to environmental stress. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Guinn, Dr PM McKeegan, Dr H Mortiboys
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Why Bacteria Survive Antibiotics: Understanding and Overcoming Antimicrobial Tolerance

  Research Group: Infection and antimicrobial resistance
Bacteria that appear susceptible to antibiotics in routine laboratory tests can be much harder to treat during infection. One reason is the environment in which they grow, which can substantially alter bacterial physiology and their response to treatment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Thompson
 22 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Breathing in ageing: how fine particulate air pollution disrupts brain cell homeostasis.

Project Description. Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental threats to human health. 99% of the world’s population lives where air quality exceeds WHO guidelines, which contributes to accelerated ageing, increased mortality and reduced health span [1–3]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Elies Gomez, Dr S Kantamneni, Prof N Gamper, Dr MM Morton
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[FSE PhD President's Doctoral Scholarship] The Role of Adaptive Evolution in the Microbial Sensing of Anthropogenic Molecules

Introduction. There is now a realisation both in the public and scientific communities that discarded plastic materials present a growing hazard to the natural environment and human health across the globe. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Wong, Dr M Lagator
 18 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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When Oxygen Wakes the Phageome: Phage-Bacteria Interactions in the Human Gut

When Oxygen Wakes the Phageome. Phage-Bacteria Interactions in the Human Gut. Bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) are the most abundant biological entities on Earth and a major, yet poorly understood, component of the human gut microbiome. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Horniblow
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Threads Through Time: Microbial Biodegradation of Modern and Historic Textiles.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated PhD student to join an exciting interdisciplinary project investigating how textiles degrade in soil environments and how this knowledge can help create more sustainable solutions for modern textile waste. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Sherry
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Synthetic Biology for Light-Activated Smart Materials.

The project. Light is one of the most versatile tools in science and technology, powering solar panels, fibre optics, and medical imaging. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Howard
 24 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Developing and applying computational methods to study ageing and cellular rejuvenation

Ageing is the chief biomedical challenge of the 21st century, yet it remains a major puzzle of biology. Recent studies have shown that cells can be rejuvenated, and biological clocks reset, using cellular reprogramming. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof JP Magalhaes
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How can we direct recombinant proteins into the periplasm efficiently?

Recombinant protein production is a major technique used in biotechnology where a host organism is used to synthesise proteins such as drugs, enzymes, or for structural studies. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Overton
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Electrophysiology of Bacterial Biofilms

Bacteria are the most numerous living organisms on planet Earth (~10^30) and most of them spend the majority on their lives encased in biofilms [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Waigh, Dr R Krasovec
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Why do some people escape genetic risk? Multi-biobank study of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases

  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
Most people at high genetic risk of immune-mediated inflammatory disease never develop disease, while some develop disease despite apparently low inherited risk. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SZ Zhao, Dr J Bowes, Prof A Morris
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only