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Evolutionary ecology of host-parasite relationships
Royal Holloway, University of London School of Biological Sciences
Interactions between parasites and their hosts are one of the major driving forces in ecology and evolution. Social insects, as one of the dominant group of land animals and possessors of complex social systems, provide a fascinating host system within which to study these forces. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Brown
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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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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Host-Parasite Interactions
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences
Our lab (. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jo_Cable). investigates host-parasite dynamics and the ecosystem impacts of invasive species. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Cable
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Molecular mechanisms and evolution of apicomplexan parasite/host interaction
University of Cambridge Department of Biochemistry
Apicomplexan parasites include disease agents responsible for malaria, toxoplasmosis, and other major diseases of humans and livestock. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Ross Waller
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Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This supervisor does not yet know if funding is available for this project, or they intend to apply for external funding once a suitable candidate is selected. Applications are welcome - please see project details for further information.

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Self-funded project: Helminth-induced changes to host haematopoiesis – a permanent problem?
University of York Department of Biology
Applications accepted for either MSc by Research or PhD. More than a quarter of the global population is infected with a parasitic worm that cause a range of diseases. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Hewitson, Dr D G Kent
 15 August 2021 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

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Evolution and biochemistry of photosynthesis - electron transfer reactions, renewable energy production, biotechnology, and chloroplast genomes
University of Cambridge Department of Biochemistry
The common theme of our work is the biochemistry and evolution of photosynthesis. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C J Howe
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Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This supervisor does not yet know if funding is available for this project, or they intend to apply for external funding once a suitable candidate is selected. Applications are welcome - please see project details for further information.

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Ultrastructural analysis of the mouse whipworm as a model for human trichuriasis
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Gastrointestinal dwelling nematode parasites are extremely successful parasites of both man and animals infecting over a billion people worldwide and are responsible for considerable morbidity and ill health worldwide. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R K Grencis, Dr T Starborg
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Extinction, Invasions and Parasites
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
Extinction is one of the great challenges of our times. Invasive alien species (IAS) and the diseases they carry are one of the top global causes of extinction. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Dunn
 26 February 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Molecular interactions for chlamydia cell invasion (BLUMENSHCEINT_U21SF)
University of East Anglia School of Chemistry
Chlamydia is a bacterial obligate intracellular parasite which extensively modifies the host cell for its own advantage during infection. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Blumenschein, Prof J Butt
 31 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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MSc by Research programme - Investigating novel Cryptosporidium oocyst wall proteins
University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
Cryptosporidium. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Pawlowic
 5 August 2021 PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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MSc by Research programme - Immunotherapy against trypanosomiasis: Proof of concept
University of Dundee School of Life Sciences
Drug discovery for parasitic diseases remains a major challenge and global health need. Significant advances in screening technology and methods to understand the mode of action in the past decade have contributed hugely to our arsenal of biological tools to control these pathogens. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Field
 5 August 2021 PhD Research Project

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Burgess project: A drug-resistance map for Leishmania populations in Brazil.
University of York Department of Biology
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a neglected disease caused by Leishmania infantum/donovani (1). After disease onset, VL is generally fatal if untreated. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Jeffares, Prof J Mottram
 4 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Master by Research: Gregarine apicomplexan parasites in freshwater invertebrates
Edinburgh Napier University School of Applied Sciences
Gregarine apicomplexans are micro-eukaryotic parasites that are found in almost every group of terrestrial, freshwater and marine invertebrates (Leander 2008; Desportes & Schrével 2013). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Rueckert, Dr J Dodd
 30 May 2021 PhD Research Project

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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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Hitching a ride: How do arboviruses manipulate their insect hosts to maximise transmission?
The Pirbright Institute Pirbright Laboratory, Surrey, Outer London
Animal viruses such as bluetongue (BTV) and African horse sickness (AHSV) cause high profile diseases of international importance in livestock, companion animals and wildlife. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Sanders, Prof R Bomphrey
 5 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its 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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Development of precisely engineered nanocrystals for selective tissue targeting
Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy
A considerable number of infectious diseases affect the lymphatic system and are difficult to treat because the pathogens that cause them can form reservoirs in such tissues, where current treatments can not provide sufficient concentrations of the active to eradicate these microorganisms. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Paredes, Dr R Donnelly
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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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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Evolution Education Trust PhD project: Altruistic fungal-insect zombies - the evolution of the Septobasidium symbiosis
University of Bath Department of Biology & Biochemistry
The University of Bath's. Milner Centre for Evolution. is inviting applications for this PhD opportunity commencing in October 2021. . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D A Henk
 28 February 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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.

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