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MSc by Research in Biology - Energy-efficient greenhouses for UK food security (Plant Chronobiology Hub)

University of York
Department of Biology
Primary Supervisor. Dr Daphne Ezer. Co-supervisors. Dr Sven Batke and Prof Seth Davis. Greenhouses offer the UK a way to produce fresh fruit and vegetables that are usually ill-adapted to the UK climate, therefore improving UK food security. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Ezer, Dr S Batke, Prof S J Davis
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Mechanisms underlying M2 muscarinic receptor-dependent contractions of airway smooth muscle

Dundalk Institute of Technology
Applied Sciences
Applications are invited for a Fully Funded Masters in Science studentship, funded under the CREATE-DkIT Postgraduate Masters Scholarship Programme, within the Smooth Muscle Research Centre in Dundalk Institute of Technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof GS Sergeant
 18 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Evaluating the nutritional, cardiometabolic and environmental impact of replacing animal-derived dairy products with plant-based alternatives (Ref: SSEHS/SF-OM26)

Loughborough University
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
The global food system plays a pivotal role in both the prevention of noncommunicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, and the mitigation of climate change. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr O Markey, Prof R Hardy , Prof J Lovegrove
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Astrocyte Metabolism as Inspiration for Ultra‑Efficient Neuromorphic Computing (Ref: CM/EH-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University
Department of Chemistry
Astrocytes (the brain’s most abundant glial cells) play a crucial role in energy management, information processing, and neural support. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Hill, Prof P Roach
 1 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Decoding gastric electrical activity non-invasively

University of Auckland
Auckland Bioengineering Institute
This project offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of new computational tools for the personalised, non-invasive assessment of stomach function. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr RA Avci
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Unlock the future of precision cardiology

University of Auckland
Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Are you ready to redefine how we understand heart disease? This PhD project at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) offers a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of cutting-edge omics data science and advanced computational physiology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Nickerson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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How does sleep affect your chance of brain disease?

University of Bristol
School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology
Why we sleep and what happens to the brain during sleep remain very open questions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof SP Payne
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Bacteria, Phages, and Iron: Decoding the Molecular Tug-of-War in Microbial Ecosystems

University of Leicester
Department of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences
Iron is an essential nutrient for virtually all life on Earth, playing a critical role in processes such as respiration, DNA synthesis, and metabolism (1). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Jenul, Dr A Millard
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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MSc by Research: Greasing plant cell signalling – the role of S-acylation in plant receptor cytoplasmic kinase signalling during immune responses

University of Dundee
Faculty of Life Sciences
Protein S-acylation is a reversible fatty acid-based post-translational modification of proteins. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Hemsley, Dr J Bos
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Investigating Catecholamine Signalling in Human Pancreatic Islets- A New Target for Diabetes Therapy

University of Portsmouth
School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Applications are invited for a self-funded, 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time PhD project. The PhD will be based in the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and will be supervised by Dr Despoina Aslanoglou and Dr Tony Lewis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Aslanoglou, Dr A Lewis
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Why muscles weaken and immunity fails: Investigating the role of calmodulin

University of Liverpool
Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology
This PhD project investigates how calmodulin regulates calcium channels Orai1 and STIM1, and how mutations can cause muscle weakness and immune failure. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Helassa, Prof C Dart
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Real-time visualisation of thyroid hormone signalling

University of Liverpool
Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology
This project will develop the first genetically-encoded biosensor for real-time monitoring of thyroid hormone (TH) signalling. Using protein engineering, molecular biology and live-cell imaging, it will characterise sensor performance and validate function in cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Helassa, Prof C Dart
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Why does ultrasound change brain function? The cellular and molecular mechanisms of neuromodulation by transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS)

University of Bristol
Bristol Medical School
Transcranial focused ultrasound stimulation (tFUS) is as a major non-invasive neuromodulator used for experimental (Folloni et al., 2019; Yaakub et al, 2023) and therapeutic (Jeong et al., 2021; Lee et al., 2022) purposes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Whitcomb, Prof B Drinkwater
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Self-Funded PhD Opportunities: Faculty of Sport, Technology and Health Science - Centre for Applied Performance Sciences (CAPS)

St Mary’s University, Twickenham
We are offering self-funded PhD opportunities for motivated individuals to explore innovative research in applied performance science. Read more
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Dynamic integration of GPCR signaling to control organ function and animal behavior

University Medical Center Gottingen
Institute of Cardiovascular Physiology
The University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) unites the Medical Faculty of the Georg-August University and the University Hospital in an integration model. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T Brügmann
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