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gut bacteria PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 9 gut bacteria PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Understanding how host-fungal interactions drive gut fibrosis in Crohn’s disease

We are seeking a graduate with strong interest in inflammatory diseases, prior experience in a relevant field (Immunology / Microbiology / Bioengineering), and at least a 2:1 honours degree, to join the lab of Dr Neil McCarthy at The Blizard Institute. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N McCarthy, Dr J Lindsay
 17 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Designing microbial sinks for psychopharmaceutical remediation in wastewater systems

This project is being advertised as part of the Engineering Biology for Environmental Applications Doctoral Focal Award, led by Cranfield University. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F.C. Pereira
 20 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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MSc by Research: Conserved function of gut microbiome in mouse, fruit fly and Caenorhabditis elegans

Gut microbiome is the community of microbes living together in the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. They provide specific functions to the animal host such as digestion of cellulose and protection from invading pathogens. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr V Singh, Dr J Januschke
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bowel cancer caused by bacteria

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
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD studentship in microbiome and Parkinson’s Disease: A pan African multi omic and organoid investigation

Award summary. Funding will cover an annual stipend aligned to the UKRI rate (£21,805 for 2026/27) and 100% of tuition fees at the Home (UK) rate. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof C Stewart, Prof R Walker, Dr T Fothergill-Misbah
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections

  Research Group: Microbiology and Infection
Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacteria, playing vital roles in shaping microbial communities and influencing health and disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SM A Millard, E Galyov, M Clokie
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research: Identifying microbiota responsible for longevity and health

Gut microbiome is the community of microbes living together in the gastrointestinal tract of an animal. They provide specific functions to the animal host such as digestion of cellulose and protection from invading pathogens. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Singh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research: Bacillus subtilis intraspecies interactions

Interbacterial competition is ubiquitous and plays a key role in shaping diverse microbial communities, including the gut microbiota and in the rhizosphere. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N Stanley-Wall, Dr S Coulthurst
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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From patience to peril: how do C. difficile spores decide when it's safe to germinate?

  Research Group: Materials and Biological Physics
Background. Clostridioides difficile is the leading cause of healthcare-associated infections and is notoriously difficult to treat. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr W Durham, Dr R Fagan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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