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mathematical biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 84 mathematical biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Wildlife disease

Mathematical and statistical models are important tools in wildlife biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Gorsich, Prof M Tildesley
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Integrated spatial transmission modelling to support targeted surveillance and intervention strategies for Guinea worm eradication

Guinea worm eradication is at a historic threshold. If achieved, dracunculiasis would become only the second human disease ever eradicated, after smallpox. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Walker, Dr OE Eneanya, Dr MD Delea
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Studying the design principles of biological self-organization

The Surrey lab studies the design principles of biological self-organization, focusing on the cytoskeleton. Their interdisciplinary research merges synthetic biology, biophysics, biochemistry, cell biology and mathematical modelling. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Surrey
 22 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Position: Machine Learning Discovery of Longevity Genes with Experimental Validation in Drosophila

We invite applications for a PhD position for a project that combines state‑of‑the‑art machine learning with experimental genetics to uncover the molecular drivers of ageing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Augustin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Identifying critical pathways regulating autoimmunity in immuno-oncology and arthritis patients

  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
Background. Immune checkpoint inhibitors (CPIs) such as BLOCKING antibodies targeting CTLA4 (e.g. ipilimumab) have revolutionised the treatment of metastatic cancers by offering long-term remission, by boosting the immune response. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Viatte, Dr P Martin, Dr MC Christofi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Position: Improving Evaluation Frameworks for Microscopy Image Analysis

  Research Group: Centre for Biomedical Image Analysis (CBIA), FI MU
PhD Position. Improving Evaluation Frameworks for Microscopy Image Analysis. Faculty of Informatics, Masaryk University (FI MU), Brno, Czech Republic. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof PaM Matula
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Invasive Lung Ventilation empowered by Soft Robotic Implantable Actuators [ILV-robot]

  Research Group: Healthcare Engineering
Lung diaphragm is an integral part of respiratory system, which plays a pivotal role in the initiating and maintaining breathing cycle. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Chauhan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Numerical Algorithms and Analysis for Deterministic and Stochastic Systems

Details. Complex systems in biology, chemistry, and physics are often modelled using ordinary/partial/stochastic differential equations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr X Shang, Dr H Duong
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Neural Networks for Complex Dynamical Systems

Details. Dynamical systems are often solved/integrated by a suitable numerical discretisation method in such a way that certain properties of the underlying systems will be preserved. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Shang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Non-Markovian Open Quantum Dynamics of Molecular Spin States in Complex Biological Environments (S3.5-MPS-Iles-Smith)

EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Supervised by Dr Jake Iles-Smith and Prof Pieter Kok. The University of Sheffield is one of the leading Russell Group universities in the UK. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Iles-Smith, Prof P Kok
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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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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Spatiotemporal dynamics of mutant clones in human health, ageing and cancer

Humans inherit a unique set of genetic mutations that define personal characteristics at birth, but our tissues continue to acquire mutations over the course of normal ageing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D T Tourigny
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Queen Mary University of London: Barts Charity Doctoral Training Programme

Fully Funded Four Year PhD Studentships in Biomedical Research. Queen Mary University of London is a Russell Group University located in East London. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  4 Year PhD Programme
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Identification of Insect Species from Images or Sound Signals

Insects are vital members of the ecosystem, acting as vital pollinators for flowering plants, consumers of detritis, and in many cases keeping pests under control. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Hunter
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Using advanced machine learning strategies to map early osteoarthritis changes and predict disease progression in preclinical models.

  Research Group: Collaborators: Professor Gianluca Tozzi g.tozzi@greenwich.ac.uk and Dr Peter Soar p.soar@greenwich.ac.uk
I am pleased to offer the opportunity for a self-funded PhD student to join my research team within the Medway School of Pharmacy. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Ashraf
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only