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microbial PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 110 microbial PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Developing synthetic microbial communities for the control of pea downy mildew
Demand for food production is increasing due to growing global population, reduced land availability for agriculture, concern over the effects of the environment on agriculture, and decreasing yield reliability because of climate change. Read more
PhD Studentship in: A simple approach to tailoring biofilms for effective removal of micropollutants during wastewater treatment
Sheffield Water Centre at The University of Sheffield, in collaboration with Southern Water and the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Infrastructure and Resilience. Read more
EPSRC Fully funded Project: Physical Biology of Genlisea Rhizophylls: Understanding Microbial Trapping Mechanisms
Are you fascinated by the intersection of biology, physics and engineering? This exciting PhD project explores the physical principles behind the unique trapping mechanisms of Genlisea rhizophylls, specialised subterranean leaves found in a remarkable genus of carnivorous plants. Read more
Microbial engineering for innovative recycling and the circular economy
Global supply chains are dominated by linear, carbon positive, economic models; extract, use, dispose, which creates unsustainable systems reliant on finite geological reserves. Read more
Modelling the ecology and evolution of microbial communities
From the human gut to deep-sea sediments, microbial communities – or microbiomes – colonize virtually every habitat on earth. These microbiomes are central to ecosystem functioning and to host health, and therefore it is essential that we understand how and why they change over time. Read more
Microbial cell protein production and food applications
Microbial proteins provide a sustainable and nutritious alternative to traditional animal and plant-based proteins and as such are attracting significant research and commercial interest. Read more
MSc by Research: To assess the health benefits of gut microbiota using host-microbe interaction models of the human gut
This project is a one-year, fully-funded MSc undertaken entirely by research. The past two decades have shown huge advances in our understanding of the composition of the gut microbiota. Read more
Bidirectional mobile sRNA signalling in pea-downy mildew interactions
Plants are constantly being challenged by microbial pathogens and they have evolved the capacity to detect and defend against these incoming microbes. Read more
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QUARTILES DLA: Microbial thermal tolerance in the context of climate change
This fully funded PhD project is part of the QUARTILES Doctoral Landscape Award, a BBSRC and NERC-funded research and training programme designed to equip… Read more
Modelling of microbial induced hydrogen loss for underground hydrogen storage
Hydrogen is identified to play a key role in the UK’s goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Read more
PhD Studentship: Lawn grass microbial fuel cells for widespread energy harvesting - ENG 1738
The University of Nottingham is offering a fully funded 42-month UK-based PhD studentship as part of the Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grant, focusing on "Lawn grass microbial fuel cells for widespread energy harvesting." Supervised by Dr. Read more
Metagenomics to guide precision medicine in ARDS
Research Group:
Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a severe condition characterized by acute inflammation and diffuse alveolar damage, leading to respiratory failure. Read more
Characterising host-pathogen impact of light mediated approaches for treating microbial keratitis
Research Group:
Centre for Inflammation Research
Background. Microbial keratitis (MK) is a significant cause of vision loss worldwide. Current treatment regimens rely on the application of frequent antibiotics or antifungals (up to hourly). Read more
Green Energy Production and Treatment of Industrial Wastewater using Mixed Anode Coated Membrane Performance in Microbial Fuel Cells
TideWay, a collaborative partner of Thames Water, has underscored the critical need to modernise London’s aging sewer infrastructure to prevent the discharge of untreated sewage into the River Thames. Read more