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Establishing an insect model for epigenetic diseases
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
Epigenetics is defined as the heritable change in expression of a gene without any change in the DNA sequence. It is important in fields as diverse as human cancer biology and the ecological response of animals and plants to environmental pollutants. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Mallon
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Food Security Now! Mining Data on Insect Ecology to Create More Sustainable Pest Control Management (Distance Learning Project)
Aberdeen University School of Biological Sciences
Human populations are growing at a faster rate than ever. The UN has announced that food production in its current form will not manage to feed the human population if it continues to grow. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Morimoto
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Hitching a ride: How do arboviruses manipulate their insect hosts to maximise transmission?
The Pirbright Institute Pirbright Laboratory, Surrey, Outer London
Animal viruses such as bluetongue (BTV) and African horse sickness (AHSV) cause high profile diseases of international importance in livestock, companion animals and wildlife. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Sanders, Prof R Bomphrey
 5 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Plant-insect interactions in a changing world
University of Reading School of Biological Sciences
Insects associated with plants comprise one of the most diverse groups of species on earth. Their impact on the ecology and evolution of their host plants is widely recognised, as is their contribution to a number of important ecosystem functions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Gripenberg
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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD position in Ecosystem consequences of artificial light at night through insect community changes at the University of Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong School of Biological Sciences
Applications are invited for a PhD in terrestrial ecology, in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Hong Kong, to commence in 2021. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr L Ashton
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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Evolution Education Trust PhD project: Altruistic fungal-insect zombies - the evolution of the Septobasidium symbiosis
University of Bath Department of Biology & Biochemistry
The University of Bath's. Milner Centre for Evolution. is inviting applications for this PhD opportunity commencing in October 2021. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D A Henk
 28 February 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

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Computational modeling of insect-inspired visuomotor control applied to autonomous mobile systems
Imperial College London Department of Bioengineering
This DSTL-funded four year PhD project aims to translate biological principles of visual information processing into guidance and control architectures of autonomous robotic platforms. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof HG Krapp, Dr H-T Lin
 1 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Molecular genetic characterization of Drosophila reproductive behaviours for exploitation in insect population control
University of Birmingham School of Biosciences
  Research Group: BBSRC MIBTP
Female reproductive behaviours in most insects profoundly change after mating leading to rejection of courting males and induction of egg laying. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Soller
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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Mechanisms and consequences of wear in insect mouthparts specialised for feeding
Imperial College London Department of Bioengineering
The Evolutionary Biomechanics Laboratory invites applications for a funded research studentship leading to the award of a PhD degree. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Labonte
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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Bioindicators for managing crop pollination deficits across agri-landscapes
Imperial College London Department of Life Sciences
The Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London has funding for. 7. 3-year departmentally funded PhD studentships, to commence October 2021. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Gill
 5 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Self-funded project: Ecological and evolutionary interactions in insect symbiont communities
University of York Department of Biology
Application accepted for either MSc by Research or PhD. Most organisms host bacterial symbionts, which can substantially affect the biology of their hosts. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Ferrari
 15 August 2021 PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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A molecular characterisation of the sensory system in mosquitos
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
  Research Group: Behavioural & Developmental Genetics
Because of mosquitos’ ability to transmit viruses (Zika virus) and other parasites (such as. Plasmodium. , the agent causing malaria), the World Health Organization considers them to be one of the world’s deadliest organisms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Feuda
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This supervisor does not yet know if funding is available for this project, or they intend to apply for external funding once a suitable candidate is selected. Applications are welcome - please see project details for further information.

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Production of dsRNA biopesticides as alternatives to chemical pesticides
University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
We invite applications for a 3.5-year funded EPSRC PhD studentship to work under the supervision of Prof Mark Dickman at the Institute for Sustainable Food at the University of Sheffield in collaboration with Dr Peter Kilby at Syngenta. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof MJ Dickman
 14 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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MSc by Research programme - Mechanisms underlying aphid effector virulence activity
University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
Pests and diseases are a major threat to food security with losses ranging between 20-40%. Aphids are one of the most devastating insect pests, globally. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Bos
 5 August 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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English literature, water, health, and wellbeing in estuary communities, 1500-1700
University of Hull Department of English
We welcome applications for funded 4-year PhD studentships to start in September 2021. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Mottram, Dr A J Lee
 29 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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