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evolutionary biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 64 evolutionary biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Cellular and molecular mechanisms of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias (HSPs) are a group of rare, inherited, neurodegenerative disorders characterised by weakness and tightness of the leg muscles. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Cogo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Evolution of Sex-Biased Parasitism, College of Science and Engineering / School of Natural Sciences / Earth and Life Sciences

University of Galway
College of Science and Engineering
Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in Fall/Winter, 2026 affiliated to the School of Natural Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Galway. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Tadiri
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Unravelling the mysteries of morphological heterogeneity in bacteria

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
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 Supervisor: Dr S Gweon
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Unravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. The proopiomelanocortin (POMC) pathway is a crucial signaling cascade involved in regulating various physiological processes, including our response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and pigmentation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A B Bicknell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Rats and mice are one of the most prolific and widespread wildlife species. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr A Buckle
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The regulation of platelet function - towards new strategies to prevent thrombosis

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Platelets perform a pivotal role in the regulation of haemostasis, a physiological response to injury that prevents excessive bleeding. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J M Gibbins
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bioinformatics analyses of microbial communities and their genetic contents to understand the transmission dynamics and selection of antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is one of the topics that we cannot ignore. Bacterial infections unsuccessfully treated due to AMR claim at least 700 000 lives per year worldwide and are projected to be associated with the deaths of 10 million people per year by 2050. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Gweon
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Protein engineering enzymes for Industry

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. We are interested in key features of the protein sequence - structure - function relationship, and how this information can be translated to health. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K A Watson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Point-of-care platelet diagnostics

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), but also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CI Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Platelets in health, ageing and disease: new diagnostics and treatments

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Platelets are small blood cells that play a vital role in the chronic and acute progression of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), and also have roles in immunity, inflammation, cancer metastasis, Alzheimer's disease and a range of infections, such as dengue, HIV-1, malaria, and COVID-19. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CI Jones
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Investigating Neuropeptide Signalling From Synthesis to Survival

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Neuropeptides, comprising of short amino acid chains, are potent bioactive molecules with extensive neuromodulatory functions and are predominantly expressed within the central nervous system. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A B Bicknell, Dr E Kevei
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How do hormones regulate memory?

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Deficiencies of thyroid hormone are common throughout the globe. Adult-onset hypothyroidism is prevalent in around 8-10% of the population and is associated with reproductive disorders, anxiety, depression and impairment of memory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight
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Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease represent major health risks in ageing societies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
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Decoding the physiology and pathology of ROCO proteins: Multifunctional hubs of cellular signal transduction

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project overview. This project explores the function of evolutionarily conserved ROCO proteins - large enzymes with critical roles in coordinating intracellular signalling pathways. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Cogo, Dr E Kevei
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Bowel cancer caused by bacteria

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
The gut microbiome has a profound effect on health and disease of humans and colorectal cancer (CRC) is one such disease influenced by microorganisms. Several studies have demonstrated that Streptococcus gallolyticus subsps. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S R Clarke, Prof P R Dash
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