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An omics approach to understand and treat KMT2C-related neurodevelopmental disorder using induced pluripotent stem cells and CRISPR-Cas9
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Background. We recently identified a novel human syndrome caused by mutations in a gene called KMT2C1. Patients with this condition predominantly have developmental delay and intellectual disability indicating the important function of this gene in brain’s normal development and function. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Banka, Prof S J Kimber, Prof A Sharrocks, Dr A Stevens
 Year round applications 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

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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Perrault syndrome - a pleiotropic disorder of mitochondrial dysfunction
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Perrault syndrome is a rare clinically and genetically heterogeneous autosomal recessive condition. Affected individuals have severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof B Newman, Dr R O'Keefe
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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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(MRC DTP) Mechanism and treatment of neurodevelopmental phenotype of Kleefstra syndrome type 2 caused by KMT2C mutations
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Background. We recently discovered a novel human syndrome that is caused by mutations in KMT2C1. The condition is now called Kleefstra syndrome type 2 (KS2). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Banka, Prof S J Kimber, Prof A Sharrocks, Dr A Stevens
 15 November 2020 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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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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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The structural and mechanistic basis of neuronal sodium-activated potassium channel function
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: BBSRC White Rose DTP
The sodium-activated potassium channel KNa1.1 (KCNT1, Slack) is found in neurons and couples sodium influx to excitability. Dysfunction of this channel causes intellectual disability and severe epilepsy, for which there is no treatment, making it a potential therapeutic target for a range of neurological conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J D Lippiat, Dr S Muench, Dr A Kalli
 10 January 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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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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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A detailed psychological and EEG study of a new form of autism (SLC12A2-syndrome)
University of Sheffield Department of Neuroscience
We have recently identified a new childhood onset neurological disorder caused by variants in the SLC12A2 gene. The SLC12A2 gene encodes the NKCC1 ion channel which regulates chloride flow across neuronal membranes during neurodevelopment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A McNeill
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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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Mechanisms of cilia biogenesis and signalling
Brunel University London Biosciences
Cilia are sensory organelles that detect mechanical and chemical stimuli from the environment. They arise from centrioles and function as “antennae” that receive and integrate extracellular signals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr B Tanos
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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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A mechanistic understanding of allosteric regulation of neuronal sodium-activated potassium channels
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: School of Biomedical Sciences
The sodium-activated potassium channel KNa1.1 (KCNT1, Slack, Slo2.2) is found in neurons and couples sodium influx to excitability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J D Lippiat, Dr S Muench, Dr A Kalli
 Year round applications 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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The utility of virtual and augmentative reality programs in Behaviour Analysis
University of Auckland Faculty of Science
Virtual and augmentative reality have the ability to shape how we run both translational research and implement clinical interventions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Phillips
 Year round applications 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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Regulation of synaptic protein function by protein palmitoylation
University of Sheffield Department of Biomedical Science
Palmitoylation (S-acylation), the only known reversible lipid modification of proteins, is an important regulator of protein localisation and function. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Collins
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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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Early stage researcher PhD position in ‘fluid ethics and legitimation of newness’ (MSCA-ITN-ETN-860364-LNETN)
Aalborg University
At the Faculty of Social Sciences, Aalborg University Business School, a PhD scholarship in Early Stage Researcher (PhD) position in ‘Fluid ethics and legitimation of newness' (MSCA-ITN-ETN-860364-LNETN) is open for appointment on 1 December 2020 or as soon as possible. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

 Denmark PhD Programme

Denmark PhD Programme

A Danish PhD usually takes 3 years and consists of independent research alongside taught units worth up to 180 ECTS credits. You will complete an original thesis and submit it for a public defence involving two or more external examiners. Some programmes are delivered in English.

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Modelling metabolic capability and phylogeny of host and environmental niche adaptation in E. coli (MATHERQ21DTP)
Quadram Institute Bioscience Graduate Programme
The species Escherichia coli is a complex group of organisms which is found in a wide range of vertebrate animal hosts. The ability to colonise a given host is critical for E. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Mather
 23 November 2020 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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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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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Metabolism of the human gut symbiont Ruminoccocus gnavus at the mucosal surface (JUGEQ21DTP)
Quadram Institute Bioscience Graduate Programme
This PhD studentship provides an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to address fundamental questions on the spatial adaptation and metabolism of gut symbionts and acquire state-of-the art in both in silico and in vivo approaches. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Juge
 23 November 2020 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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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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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Strengthening adolescent mental health in India
University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health
An estimated 9.8million 13-17 year olds in India have a clinical mental health condition. Anxiety and depression are the most common and are the leading causes of disability among Indian youth. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Hugh-Jones, Prof D O'Connor
 27 October 2020 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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 (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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Birmingham Law School - Postgraduate Research Opportunities
University of Birmingham Birmingham Law School
Law PhD / PhD by Distance Learning / MPhil / MJur. For more than 90 years, Birmingham Law School has made a major contribution to teaching and scholarship. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This programme is waiting to confirm funding from a university or external source. This may depend on attracting suitable students and applications are welcome. Please see the programme details for more information.

 Law Research Programme

Law Research Programme

Law Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

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Investigation of mechanistic links between metabolic stress, inflammation, and apoptosis in osteoarthritis
University of Bristol Bristol Medical School
Project details. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease in the elderly population and is the forth leading cause of disability in the world. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Sharif, Dr M Whitehouse
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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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