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fungal biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 42 fungal biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Spore It Out: Giving Fungal Spores a Voice
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew*. What if fungal spores could talk?. Imagine unlocking the secrets of fungal biodiversity with unprecedented precision, mapping species and identifying collections effortlessly. Read more
Biology and genetics of reproduction in filamentous fungi
Fungi have beneficial but also detrimental properties. They are used for the production of foodstuffs and valuable pharmaceuticals and enzymes. Read more
(BBSRC NWD) Identifying molecular mechanisms regulating pathogen growth and host inflammation during fungal and viral coinfections
In the last decades it has become evident that the outcome of infectious diseases can be driven by the occurrence of a superinfection with another pathogen. Read more
Defining the mechanistic basis of Aspergillus fumigatus and Non-tuberculous mycobacteria coinfection
Respiratory infections caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses are a global cause of death according to the WHO. Respiratory coinfections are on the rise and in general linked with poor patient outcomes. Read more
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EastBio - Functional Understanding of the Rumen Mycobiome via Consortia of Anaerobic Gut Fungi
Funding. This 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by EastBio BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership. This opportunity is open to UK and International students and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate, plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more
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CR2025_35: Unravelling how mycorrhizal and decomposer fungi in forest soils effect wood and litter decomposition and may mitigate climate change
Forest soils are part of the solutions to global climate change by sequestering carbon (C) to compensate for anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO. Read more
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EASTBIO: The biological impact of anti-diabetic therapy on susceptibility to fungal infection
This fully funded, 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by the BBSRC EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership. Read more
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Fungal immunity: how do NLR genes allow fungi to navigate the microbial world?
The ability of an organism to distinguish between self and non-self and to mount an effective response is the foundation of a functional immune system. Read more
Identifying the molecular interactions that drive mucosal responses to the fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus
Spores of the mould Aspergillus fumigatus cause >3,000,000 chronic and >300,000 invasive diseases annually worldwide. Invasive aspergillosis is the most fatal, with a 50% mortality rate. Read more
Elucidating interactions between rumen-derived fungi and bacteria via a biobank of simplified microbial communities
Funding. This PhD project is part of a competition funded by SRUC. This opportunity is open to UK and International students and provides funding to cover tuition fees at the UK rate plus a stipend to support living costs. Read more
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EastBio: How RNA-binding proteins control fungal growth: an interdisciplinary data-rich approach.
Research Group:
Institute of Cell Biology
Fungi control their growth to thrive in varied environments, and drive decay and recycling in ecosystems. Fungal pathogens are a major worldwide health burden, killing more people each year than malaria or tuberculosis. Read more
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EASTBIO: Harnessing Transposon Mutagenesis to Dissect Antifungal Drug Resistance in the Fungal “Superbug” Candidozyma auris
This fully funded, 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by the BBSRC EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership. In 2009 Candidozyma auris (previously Candida auris) emerged in Japan as a human fungal pathogen. Read more
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EastBio: Investigating RNAi function and regulation in the human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus.
Research Group:
Institute of Cell Biology
Pathogenic fungi are a growing global health threat. The human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus can cause fatal infections in people weakened immune systems, and is currently responsible for over 180,000 deaths per year, including 20% of all HIV/AIDS-related deaths. Read more
MSc by Research: Bittersweet - the consequences of anti-diabetic drugs on immunity during infection
The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more