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mathematical biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 53 mathematical biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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New mathematical models to make biology predictable

Queensland University of Technology
School of Mathematics
We seek a PhD student in applied mathematics to join the Queensland University of Technology node of MACSYS. MACSYS is the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Mathematical Analysis of Cellular Systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Simpson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully funded PhD studentships at the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Statistical Applied Mathematics (SAMBa)

University of Bath
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Flexibility to shape your research direction | Training and skills development for industrial and academic careers | Enhanced stipend from year 2 | Diverse and supportive community | Think Tanks with industry partners | Research areas include. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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PhD Opportunities in the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS)

Heriot-Watt University
School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
We have a strong and vibrant PhD research community within MACS, with opportunities across Mathematics, Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics, and Computer Science. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  4 Year PhD Programme
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Research opportunities in Mathematics

University of York
Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics at York offers a thriving research environment in which to study for a PhD. We combine world-class mathematical and interdisciplinary research with high-quality teaching. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding  Maths Research Programme
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Self-Funded PhD opportunity in Mathematics (Ref: SCI26-SF-003)

Loughborough University
School of Science
Mathematics at Loughborough University offers PhD research across a well-defined set of core mathematical areas, with strengths that span both pure and applied mathematics. . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E Ferapontov
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modelling the Self-Regulatory Feedback of the Androgen Receptor under Testosterone Influence

University of Aberdeen
School of Natural and Computing Sciences
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Ullner
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Join a graduate school at the interface of biology and computation: IMPRS-BAC in Berlin

Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
IMPRS for Biology and Computation
We are looking for outstanding graduates from all over the world – whether you have a degree in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, computer science or mathematics, as long as you have a passion for working at the interface between molecular life sciences and computational sciences, this may be the place for you. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Max Planck Research Programme
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Maynooth University Hamilton Institute

Maynooth University
Hamilton Institute
The Hamilton Institute is a multidisciplinary research institute that builds bridges between mathematics and its applications in communications, networks, artificial intelligence, biology and other disciplines. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Ireland PhD Programme
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Science Research Opportunities at the University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia
Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
The Faculty of Science is part of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe's leading research centres conducting cutting-edge multidisciplinary research with an annual research spend of over £130 million. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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Dissecting the neuronal signalling of Tousled-like kinase 2, a gene linked with intellectual disability.

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Dr G Evans. Co-supervisors. Dr Ines Hahn. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. The challenges of the developing human brain include co-ordinating the birth and migration of 100 billion neurons and the formation of their 1000 trillion synaptic connections. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Evans, Dr I Hahn
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Learning from parasites to identify new therapeutic pathways for immune modulation

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Dr Cecile Crosnier. Co-supervisors. Dr J Hewitson. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CR Crosnier, Dr J Hewitson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Ion Channel Signalling in Cancer Cells

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Prof Will Brackenbury. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Join our team for an exciting PhD project exploring the critical role of ion channel signalling in cancer metastasis. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof W Brackenbury
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Understanding cellular mechanisms underlying autism and ADHD-linked Neurofibromatosis type 1

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Dr Ines Hahn. Co-supervisors. Prof Will Brackenbury and Dr G Evans. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Hahn, Prof W Brackenbury, Dr G Evans
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Molecular Mechanisms of Transcriptional Regulation in Response to Hormones and the Cellular Microenvironment

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Dr Andrew Holding. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A N Holding
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Physiology and mathematical modelling of pharmacodynamics in the human placenta

The University of Manchester
Division of Developmental Biology and Medicine
Medicines regulators are calling for new alternative methods to replace animal testing of in the safety evaluation of pharmaceuticals prescribed to women of childbearing age. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Brownbill, Dr E Doman
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Mathematical Modelling of Clonal Dynamics and Mutation-Driven Transformation in Human Haematopoiesis

University of Aberdeen
School of Natural and Computing Sciences
These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Moura, Prof M. C. Romano, Prof M A Vickers
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Unlocking Transcription Factors: Building a Mammalian Platform to Discover Peptide Regulators

University of Bath
Department of Life Sciences
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Mason, Dr S D Lovell
 24 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Outsmarting Evolving Pathogens with AI

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Zoonotic diseases, which jump from animals to humans, are one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. Pathogens are not static targets; they constantly evolve, creating new strains that can be more transmissible or evade our immune systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Tingas, Dr N Wheelhouse
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Design and Analysis of Neural Network-based controllers for unknown systems

Edinburgh Napier University
School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment
Mathematical systems and control theory “represents an attempt to codify, in mathematical terms, the principles and techniques used in the analysis and design of control systems” [1]. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CG Guiver, Dr S Smith
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EASTBIO: Tracing the fitness effects of new mutations across evolutionary timescales

University of St Andrews
School of Mathematics and Statistics
  Research Group: Statistical Medicine and Molecular Biology
Mutations are the raw material of evolution. they generate the variation on which natural selection acts. Understanding their fate is therefore key to a fundamental question in evolutionary biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Borges, Dr C Kosiol
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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SWBio DTP PhD Project: Rational Design of Novel Degraders for Targeted Protein Degradation

University of Bath
Department of Life Sciences
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the South West Biosciences Doctoral Training Partnership (SWBio DTP). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Licchesi, Dr S D Lovell
 24 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Faculty of Science, Masaryk University

Masaryk University
Embark on an enriching academic journey with our esteemed doctoral degree programs in various scientific fields. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Age-related disease: Fidelity mechanisms that protect against epigenetic decay

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Prof Dawn Coverley. Co-supervisors. Dr Andrew Mason. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Coverley, Dr A Mason
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Understanding modes of AB toxin virulence and host defence mechanisms

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Dr Chris MacDonald. Co-supervisors. Dr Martin Fascione and Dr C Spicer. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C MacDonald, Dr M A Fascione, Dr C Spicer
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Role of stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles in immune cell function; clinical development of a new biotherapeutic

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Prof Paul Genever. Co-supervisors. Dr Ioannis Kourtzelis. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Genever, Dr I Kourtzelis
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Elucidating the mechanisms of pathology in neurodevelopmental white matter diseases

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Dr Noemie Hamilton. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Our research interests are to dissect the mechanism of auto-inflammatory neurological disorders using zebrafish as an animal model. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Hamilton
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A multi-modal approach to study acute myeloid leukaemia

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Dr William Grey. Co-supervisors. Dr Anjum Khan. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) remains the most lethal blood cancer, with long-term survival under 10% in older patients. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr W Grey, Dr A Khan
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Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Healthcare Engineering
A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger
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Mechanisms underlying shell colour pattern variation in turtles (Testudines)

University of Nottingham
School of Life Sciences
We are offering an exciting PhD research opportunity to join a collaborative project investigating the mechanisms that generate variation in shell coloration in tortoises, sea turtles, and terrapins. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr YC Chiari, Prof PM Moriarty
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Temporal control of development by biological oscillations

University College London
Department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment
Understanding how the speed and sequential order of events is temporally coordinated during embryogenesis remains a fundamental challenge in biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof CT Thompson, Dr KH Husain
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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