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medical genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 32 medical genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Investigating neurodevelopmental disorders caused by defects in the protein synthesis machinery

Background. Translation of mRNA into proteins is a critical cellular process for normal development and function. An increasing number of genetic disorders caused by variants in genes encoding translation factors are now known. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Kasher, Prof S Banka, Prof G D Pavitt
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Your PhD in Medicine with Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, together with National Health Service organisations (NHS) throughout the Southeast region of the United Kingdom. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  PhD Research Programme
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Fully funded (and no tuition) PhD program in psychiatric, translational research and basic Neuroscience with the option for a residency track for medical doctors.

The International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP) is offering PhD positions in molecular, cellular, and systemic psychiatric research to outstanding students. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme
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Uncovering the role of epigenetics in modifying disease risk

Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have uncovered many genetic associations linked to health outcomes but uncovering the mechanisms behind these associations remains difficult. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Min, Dr E Hannon, Dr G Leyden, Prof J MIll
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding health conditions linked to psoriatic disease across diverse populations

  Research Group: Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences
Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are systemic inflammatory diseases that affect more than the skin and joints. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SZ Zhao, Dr Z Yiu, Dr J Bowes
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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15 fully funded PhD positions in molecular technologies and systems medicine

15 fully funded PhD positions in molecular technologies and systems medicine. Enabling and empowering free-minded scientific creativity in modern molecular medicine. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Austria PhD Programme
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Understanding the evolution of structural variation of the Rhesus blood group genes

  Research Group: Genetics
The Rhesus (Rh) blood group system, one of the most medically important human genetic systems, has long puzzled scientists due to the high global frequency of the Rh-negative phenotype. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Hollox, Dr FF Freund
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Genomic instability and mutation during inflammation-induced initiation of cholangiocarcinoma

Second Supervisor. Prof. Sheela Jayaraman, Health and Medical Sciences/BDI/Medicine/ Translation Medical Sciences/Centre Cancer Science, University of Nottingham. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Jarman
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The genetics of disease progression; Are we using the right definition?

  Research Group: Cardiovascular Sciences
Genetic studies of disease primarily look at risk by comparing cases (with the disease) to controls. There is now great interest in investigating the potential role of genomic data on progression and prognosis for those living with disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr CN Nelson, Prof F Dudbridge
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research: Does the mis-regulation of the meiotic HORMA-domain protein induce genome instability?

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Lorenz, Dr H Murakami
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Molecular, Experimental and Computational Medicine (MECM)

The main goal of the PhD program in MECM – Molecular, Experimental and Computational Medicine is to provide a solid foundational, methodological, and experimental training to researchers and medical professionals, preparing them to face scientific and clinical challenges in the complex and innovative fields of molecular medicine. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Point of Care (POC) Diagnostics

The Christchurch Heart Institute (CHI), based at the University of Otago, Christchurch, is a world-leading cardiovascular research centre spanning the full research spectrum from molecular biochemistry and analytical testing through to complex genetics, pre-clinical research, and large-scale clinical studies. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Pemberton
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Studentship Opportunities in the overall Field of Cognition Research

The Max Planck School of Cognition (MPS-Cog) is a joint graduate program of German Universities and Research Organizations. The School is comprised of an outstanding and world-renowned cluster of faculty researchers from diverse scientific backgrounds but with overlapping research interests. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme
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Modulating Neuronal Network Dysfunction in mTORopathies via Peptide-Mediated Inhibition of Rheb/mTOR Signalling

Hyperactivation of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signalling in neurons is associated with aberrant axonal and dendritic connectivity, enlarged soma size, increased cellular stress, reduced myelination, synaptic dysfunction and neuronal hyperexcitability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Alsaqati, Dr O Al Musaimi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Controlling and editing mitochondrial populations at the single cell scale

Student Background. Bioinformatics, Theoretical Physics, Mathematics/Statistics, Electrical Engineering, Computing (Biological knowledge not required). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Jones
 29 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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