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We have 575 full fund PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Characterisation of Novel Efflux Pumps in Environmental Acinetobacter spp at the genetic and structural level

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 Supervisors: Dr BL Lopes, Dr C Orr, Prof J Blaza
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Microbial Warfare: Defence Dynamics of Soil Microbiomes in Polluted Environment

Project Description. Are you fascinated by microbes, environmental sustainability and the power of modern genomics? This interdisciplinary PhD project will explore how soil bacteria defend themselves against viruses while adapting to industrial pollution. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Shehreen, Dr Jason Wilson, Dr C Orr, Dr I Lidbury
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of novel Adhirons-based conjugates for use in life science technologies

Project Description. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have multiple applications in biology, and have revolutionized therapies, but alternative non-antibody scaffolds are becoming compelling alternatives owing to their adaptability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Jha, Dr S Swaroop, Prof D Tomlinson
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-driven structural and chemical exploration of poorly characterised kinases

Project Description. Protein kinases are key regulators of cell signalling, coordinating processes such as growth, differentiation and responses to stress. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Jha, Prof G Evans, Prof K Pors, Dr M McPhillie
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Spatio-temporal drivers of biodiversity and biogeographical processes

The School of Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2027/28. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Hassall, Dr R Neely, Assoc Prof E.J. Duncan
 31 May 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Employing molecular virology to investigate hepatitis E virus replication

This project is available to self funded candidates only. The Herod lab has a broad interest in virus replication, with a particular interest in studying single-stranded positive-sense RNA viruses important for human and animal health. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M.R. Herod, Prof M Harris
 31 May 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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New mechanisms of angiogenesis in human disease

The School of Molecular & Cellular Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2026/27. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Ponnambalam, Dr M A Harrison
 31 May 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Structural and mechanistic studies of fibroblast growth factor receptor signalling

  Research Group: Astbury Centre for Structural Molecular Biology
We have identified a previously undiscovered ‘signal switching’ mechanism used by a branch of the receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) family – fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) – that are important in early development but also oncogenic in a range of cancers. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A.L. Breeze, Prof F. Sobott
 31 May 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mating systems, coevolution and resistance evolution

Project Description. Mating systems, coevolution and resistance evolution. The significant impacts of chemical pesticides on non-target organisms mean that developing better pest control systems using natural enemies such as pathogens and parasitoids is increasingly important for a sustainable future. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Knell, Prof J Gilbert, Dr D Joyce, Dr S M Sait
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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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CRUK Newcastle Cancer Centre: Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme

The Newcastle Cancer Centre is participating in CRUK's new Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme, which is run in collaboration with Black in Cancer and the Windsor Fellowship. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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Decoding Resilience: The Hedgehog- Interferon Signalling Axis in Stem Cell Survival

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 Supervisors: Dr S Swaroop, Dr K Swaminathan, Prof Tim Palmer, Prof K Pors
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Vascular fingerprinting: defining vascular cell provenance from molecular and cellular biology

Project Description. The vascular system is a complex network of arteries, veins and microvascular vessels which are all exquisitely tuned to local and systemic perfusion and energy needs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Riches-Suman, Dr A Tedder, Dr P O'Toole
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Quantifying and Correcting the Effects of Ocular Ageing on Optical Coherence Tomography

Project Description. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides detailed 3D imaging of the eye’s retina. OCT imaging is crucial to understanding the structure of the retina, and for diagnosing blinding diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Denniss, Dr NM McLoughlin, Prof ZH Huang
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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)