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“Talking” trees and the ecology of underground fungal super-highways
The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Introduction. Recent exciting discoveries have shown that plants respond to herbivore-induced signals from neighbours via underground fungal networks1-3. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Johnson
 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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Based at Queen's University Belfast - FBS2021-23-Morgan: Exploiting plant diversity and phenology for livestock health under climate change
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
This project addresses the potential ecosystem services provided by plant biodiversity to ruminant grazing systems in the UK, specifically through enhanced and sustainable parasite control. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Morgan, Dr S Stergiadis, Dr K Theodoridou
 8 February 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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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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Based at Cranfield University - FBS2021-47-Kirk: Enhanced weathering of silicates in arable and pasture soils to sequester atmospheric CO2
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
One of the most promising ‘geo-engineering’ methods to mitigate climate change is to capture CO. 2. from the air and react it with silicate rocks to form carbonate rocks, so permanently sequestering the CO. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G Kirk, Dr J Hammond, Dr N Girkin
 8 February 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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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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Based at University of Reading - FBS2021-79-Stergiadis-rq - Consumption of milk and plant-based alternatives: implications to human nutrition and environmental sustainability
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
Milk is a staple in human diets (>95% consumers) and supplies several beneficial nutrients (high-quality proteins, bioactive peptides, minerals, vitamins, fatty acids, antioxidants). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Stergiadis, Dr A Williams, Dr M Clegg, Prof I Givens
 8 February 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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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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Based at Aberystwyth University - FBS2021-19-Bryant: Biorefining Protein from UK Grasslands – Can We Combine Novel Protein with Surplus Bread Crusts to Sustainably Feed Healthier Food to More People?
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
The Biorefining Centre at Aberystwyth University, together with the Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences at Reading University and Samworth Brothers… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Bryant, Dr J Rodriquez Garcia, Dr j Gallagher
 8 February 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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Based at University of Surrey - FBS2021-50-Ahmadi: Are genetic risk scores useful in developing precise public health guidelines that aim to reduce the risks of Vitamin B12 deficiency among vegan pregnant women or women of child-bearing age?
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
We invite applications for a PhD research programme to test the utility and applicability of. polygenic risk scores. (PRS) (. www.genomicsplc.com/. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr KR Ahmadi, Dr M McKinley, Dr L Timotijevic, Dr V O'Neill
 8 February 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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Based at University of Reading - FBS2021-02-Chatzifragkou: Edible insects: Systematic investigation of insect-based foods for human nutrition and consumer acceptance
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
Edible insects have recently received much attention in the food industry due to their high protein, mineral and vitamin content. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Chatzifragkou
 8 February 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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Urban horticulture: co-benefits to physical, mental and environmental health.
University of Sheffield Department of Animal and Plant Sciences
More than 80% of the UK population are urban and detached from primary food production. The UK commercial horticultural sector grows <20% of fruit… Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Edmondson, Dr S Caton
Open Day(s)  7 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential 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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(BBSRC DTP) Environmental cues triggering pluripotency and plantlet development in Kalanchoë
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
How a cell determines its fate is one of the longstanding and fundamental questions in Biology. Compared with animal cells, plant cells demonstrate incredible plasticity in terms of cell fate changes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Kim, Prof G Johnson
 22 January 2021 PhD Research Project

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential 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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Based at Cranfield University - FBS2021-03-Alamar: Creating consistency in avocado ripening
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
Avocado fruit production and sales continue to grow worldwide (27% over the last 5 years), with a total production of 6.41 Mt in 2018 (FAO, 2019); however, it is notoriously difficult to guarantee fruit consistency during ripening which leads to unacceptable levels of customer complaints and food loss (ca. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Alamar, Dr C Wagstaff, Prof L A Terry
 8 February 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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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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Based at Cranfield University - FBS2021-06-Anastasiadi: Honey authentication using intrinsic DNA markers and metabolic fingerprint
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
Honey authentication is a complex problem facing the honey industry involving several different aspects such as botanical and geographical origin identification and adulteration detection. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Anastasiadi, Dr T Koidis, Dr Z Kevei, Dr F Mohareb
 8 February 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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Identifying key interactions to reduce astringency of novel food proteins
King’s College London Dental Institute - Department of Oral Medicine
The development of new plant-based or synthetic sources of protein for human consumption is a major aim of the BBSRC as part of the Bioscience for sustainable agriculture theme. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Carpenter, Dr J Garnett
 22 January 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It 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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Based at Cranfield University - FBS2021-10-Cain: Minimising negative environmental impacts of beef consumption
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
Beef production causes larger greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and occupies more land than poultry meat, or plant-based alternatives per kg of food or protein produced. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Cain, Dr K Theodoridou, Dr A Williams, Dr A Graves
 8 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Based at Cranfield University - FBS2021-45-Thompson: Genome-wide association studies of raspberry germplasm to investigate postharvest quality traits
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
The appearance, flavour, scent, and texture of berry fruits provide consumers a highly valued sensory experience. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Thompson, Prof M Raats, Dr Z Kevei, Dr F Mohareb
 8 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Based at University of Reading - FBS2021-91-Kliem: Bioaccessibility of lipids from dairy products: the cheese matrix
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
The perception that milk and dairy products have adverse effects on health and risk factors for chronic diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is changing, mainly due to the outcome of long-term prospective cohort studies that have demonstrated significantly reduced CVD mortality and markers of risk in high, compared with low dairy consumers. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Kliem, Dr T Grassby, Dr B Fielding, Dr C Fagan
 8 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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