Don't miss our weekly PhD newsletter | Sign up now Don't miss our weekly PhD newsletter | Sign up now

We have 12 insect PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Filter Results 1
Filter Results 1
 Back
 Clear

Discipline

Discipline

All disciplines

Location

Location

All locations

Institution

Institution

All Institutions

PhD Type

PhD Type

All PhD Types

Funding

Funding

All Funding

Filter results
 Back
 Clear filter
Show 12 results
 Back
 Clear filter
Show 12 results
 Back
 Clear filter

Show 12 results
 Back
 Clear filter
Show 12 results
 Back
 Clear filter
Show 12 results
Reset

insect PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 12 insect PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Show more
More details

Spatio-temporal drivers of insect biodiversity and conservation

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
The School of Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2025/26. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Hassall, Dr R Neely, Assoc Prof E.J. Duncan, Prof W E Kunin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details
More details

Plant-insect interactions in a changing world

University of Reading
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Project Overview: . 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 multiple important ecosystem services. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Gripenberg
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details
More details

Molecular Mechanisms of Insect Olfaction Toward Sesquiterpenoid Stereoisomers

Macquarie University
Faculty of Science and Engineering
How do insects distinguish between mirror-image molecules, and why can a subtle change in stereochemistry transform a strong attractant into a compound that elicits no response? This PhD project explores the molecular mechanisms that drive insect recognition of sesquiterpenoid stereoisomers, a class of compounds commonly involved in true bug pheromone communication. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SJP Park
 25 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
More details
More details
Last chance to apply

AI-driven prediction of environmental stress sensitivity across insect pollinators

Queen Mary University of London
School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences
·     Supervisors. Dr Rachel Parkinson (SBBS, Biology) – primary supervisor. Prof. Chris Bass (University of Exeter). Dr Chema Martin-Duran (SBBS, Biology) – co-supervisor. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Parkinson
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
More details
More details

Population genomics of insect communities

University of Sheffield
School of Biosciences
Declines in insect populations and species are arguably one of the most concerning symptoms of the biodiversity crisis, given their importance in underpinning food webs and ecosystem processes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Nadeau
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details
More details

Characterising the virome diversity of malaria vectors and its potential role in blocking transmission

University of Salford
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Malaria is the most devastating vector borne disease worldwide. The World Health Organisation estimates around ~500,000 people are killed each year, with ~250 million infected. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LB Brettell, Dr HM Matthews
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details
More details

Sex Determination and the Extinction Vortex

University of Leicester
College of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Genetics
This PhD will investigate whether the risk of extinction in Hymenoptera is greater than most other insect species because of a synergistic interaction between extrinsically driven decline and an intrinsic factor, their mechanism of sex determination. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Hammond
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details
More details

MSc by Research: Molecular mechanisms underlying aphid effector virulence activity

University of Dundee
Faculty 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
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details
More details

Computer Vision for Pollination Insects Monitoring

University of Reading
Department of Computer Science
Pollinating insects are crucial for agriculture, but current monitoring methods rely on manual techniques that are expensive, labour-intensive, and impractical for large-scale use. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Guedes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details
More details
Last chance to apply

PhD in Biology - Developing novel insecticidal proteins for crop protection

University of York
Department of Biology
Lead supervisor: Dr Federico Sabbadin. Co-supervisors: Dr Michael Plevin and Prof Sean Sweeney. Case partner. Syngenta. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Sabbadin, Dr M Plevin, Prof S Sweeney
 14 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details
More details

Trace evidence: Locard’s exchange principle using invertebrates

University of Reading
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
In most criminal or forensic investigations, much of the work focuses on the collection and assessment of biological traces of human origin. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M A Perotti
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details
More details

Discovery and Engineering of Novel Hemicellulases from Under-Studied Environments for Sustainable Biomass Conversion

University of Salford
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
The escalating demand for renewable materials and sustainable energy is driving urgent interest in efficient biomass conversion technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Ferry, Dr AMDDR Mayri Diaz De Rienzo
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
More details
  • 1
PhD Project & Programmes Search for PhDs PhDs by Subject PhDs by Institution PhDs by Email PhDs in the United Kingdom PhDs in Biological Sciences PhDs in Engineering PhDs by supervisor Professional Training and Short Courses
Info for students Postgraduate Open Days PhD Study Guides PhD Study Abroad Funding Your PhD Postgraduate Advice Forum Postgraduate Email Updates
Info for advertisers Advertise your PhD Project & Programmes Testimonials Provider Login Display Advertising Targeted Emails Advertiser Terms

FindAPhD. Copyright 2005-2026
All rights reserved.

Contact Us
Sitemap
Privacy
Accessibility
Advertise
FindAPhD is a trading name of FindAUniversity, A Keystone Company.
Registered Address: FindAUniversity Ltd, 77 Sidney St, Sheffield, S1 4RG
Our websites: FindAMasters | FindAPostDoc | Postgraduate Forum | FindCourses

Filtering Results