fungi PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 fungi PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Breeding Better Biocontrols: Genomic approaches for strain improvement of hyphal-parasitic fungi

University of Greenwich Natural Resources Institute

Fungal pathogens are responsible for up to 16% of global crop losses, acting both pre-harvest and post-harvest as well as through mycotoxin contamination. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Armitage

25 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Cryo-EM structures of GPCRs from pathogenic fungi

Medical Research Council (Cambridge) Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Pathogenic fungi are responsible for about 1.5 million deaths worldwide per annum and fungi also cause the spoilage of about 25% of the world’s crops. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Tate

3 December 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Biology and genetics of reproduction in filamentous fungi

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Fungi have beneficial but also detrimental properties. They are used for the production of foodstuffs and valuable pharmaceuticals and enzymes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P S Dyer, Dr M Brock

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Interactions between introduced tree species and native mycorrhizal fungi in the UK

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Mycorrhizal symbioses are one of the most extensive and important biotic interactions in terrestrial ecosystems, typically providing plants with improved access to nutrients in exchange for carbohydrates produced via photosynthesis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BJ Pickles

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Characterization of the species and functional diversity of mangrove sediment fungi and other microbes

National University of Singapore Department of Biological Sciences

Mangroves are one of the most carbon-rich ecosystems and are the major coastal blue carbon sinks. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof YC Chang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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4-year PhD Studentship: A novel, bacterial quorum sensor-infused nanocarrier drug delivery system to tackle antimicrobial resistant fungi

University of Bristol Bristol Dental School

Healthcare associated infections (HAI) remain an unresolved clinical issue that significantly impacts patients’ lives and global economies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Bandara, Dr A Nobbs

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Biochemical and structural studies of yeast telomerase complexes

Medical Research Council (Cambridge) Laboratory of Molecular Biology

The ends of linear eukaryotic chromosomes are typically composed of tandem G-rich repeats, which play a crucial role in attracting telomeric protein factors to assemble large nucleoprotein structures known as telomeres. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Nguyen

3 December 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Identification of fruit fly biomarkers using mass spectrometry

Australian National University ARC Training Centre in Plant Biosecurity

We’re looking for students with skills and/or interest in entomology. It’s even better if you have skills in mass spectrometry, biochemistry and proteomics, but if not we can teach you what you need to know. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Solomon

30 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Doctoral Researcher (m/f/div) in Natural Product Discovery

Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology Hans Knöll Institute

The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) investigates the pathobiology of human-pathogenic fungi and develops novel natural product-based anti-infectives. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Hemmann

13 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Tribocorrosion resistant modulated nanoscale multilayer PVD coatings for Renewable Energy Sector

Sheffield Hallam University Materials and Engineering Research Institute

The Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2Ri) draws on talents, expertise and facilities across Sheffield Hallam University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Purandare, Prof A Ehiasarian

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Using innovative microfluid technology to study infection dynamics in human lungs

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Lung infections and diseases pose significant challenges to global health, impacting millions of individuals worldwide. Aspergillus, Cryptococcus, Pneumocystis, and endemic fungi are major pulmonary fungal pathogens that can result in life-threatening invasive diseases in immuno-compromised patients. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N.V.R Van Rhijn, Dr RT Tank, Dr C Bussy

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Computational Design of Small Molecules to Prevent the Early Formation of Multispecies Biofilms

University of Strathclyde Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry

We are recruiting for a 3.5 year PhD project on “Computational Design of Small Molecules to Prevent the Early Formation of Multispecies Biofilms”. The project is part-funded by Penrhos Bio (www.penrhosbio.com) and will be based in the newly formed Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence for Molecular Exploration, Discovery and Development (AIMED2). Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Palmer

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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EPSRC supported EngD. The effects of cleansing on skin microbiota

University of Birmingham School of Chemical Engineering

As the largest organ of human being, skin acts as a barrier to the external environment, and accommodates a diverse microbiota comprised of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and microeukaryotes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Z Zhang, Prof P Fryer, Dr PE Esteban

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Responsive biomaterials based on biogenic resources

Freiberg University of Mining and Technology Department of Material Science and Technology

About the stegbauerlab. The mission of the stegbauerlab at the Biogenic Engieering Materials group at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is to transform. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Stegbauer

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Self-funded PhD- The genomic basis of major evolutionary transitions

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Life on Earth has undergone several major evolutionary transitions that dramatically changed its biology. These include exciting innovations such as the emergence of multicellular organisms (animals, plants, fungi), the evolution of terrestrial organisms, or parasitism. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Paps

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 24 fungi PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 24 fungi PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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