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We have 105 sex PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Engineering sex-differences to improve science

This PhD project proposes an innovative exploration of how sex-specific differences in hormonal profiles and blood flow dynamics impact liver function, utilizing cutting-edge techniques involving liver organoids and microfluidic technology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Grant
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Molecular genetic characterization of Drosophila reproductive behaviours for exploitation in insect population control

Female reproductive behaviours in most insects profoundly change after mating leading to rejection of courting males and induction of egg laying. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof MS Soller, Prof R Baines
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Sensing the unseen: How diatoms detect and respond to highly dilute sex-inducing pheromones

Background. Diatoms are abundant unicellular microalgae that contribute approximately 20% of global photosynthetic CO₂ fixation. Despite their vital role in regulating Earth’s climate, fundamental aspects of their biology, such as sexual reproduction, remain poorly understood. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof G. Pohnert, Dr M Knaden
 22 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Biology and genetics of reproduction in filamentous fungi

Fungi have beneficial but also detrimental properties. They are used for the production of foodstuffs and valuable pharmaceuticals and enzymes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P S Dyer, Dr M Brock
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Genetics of Complex Social Behaviours

Complex social behaviours are essential for the functioning of societies. However, disentangling their genetic and environmental components can be challenging. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof V Savolainen
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of silicone-based personal lubricant products containing antiretroviral drugs for prevention of sexual acquisition of HIV infection

​​Three drug products are now available to prevent HIV prevention: . ​Truvada®/ Descovy®—daily oral pills containing the antiretroviral drugs emtricitabine and tenofovir  . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Malcolm
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Chemistry: Safe Removal and Recovery of the Heavier Group 15 Compounds (Bi, Sb, As): EPSRC IDLA PhD

The aim of the Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award (IDLA) PhD studentship, jointly sponsored by EPSRC and dstl will be to develop new synthetic routes for the safe removal and recovery of the heavier group 15 compounds (Bi, Sb, As). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Melen
 17 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Strain-level dynamics of microbiome transplantation (QUINCE_E25MMB)

The human gut microbiome, the community of organisms living inside the gastrointestinal tract, plays a key role in health and disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Quince
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding the relationship between the maternal microbiome and fetal growth restriction (WEBBER_Q25MMB2)

The microbes which live as part of our microbiomes can play important roles in our health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Webber
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How has Staphylococcus capitis NRCS-A become a globally successful pathogen? (WEBBER_Q25MMB1)

How does a Superbug evolve?. Bacteria are key parts of the human microbiome, and we carry as many bacterial cells as our own representing hundreds or thousands of species in any individual. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Webber
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Bioinformatic & Experimental Discovery of Novel Bifidobacteria for Breast Cancer Therapy (ROBINSON_Q25MMB)

Breast cancer remains a critical health challenge worldwide, but beneficial gut microbes, especially certain Bifidobacterium strains, have shown promise in suppressing tumour growth by bolstering the immune response. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Robinson
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The Role of Bilophila wadsworthia in Microbiome-Driven Metabolic Dysfunction: Impact of Obesity-Associated Microbiomes (NARBAD_Q25MMB)

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to explore the role of Bilophila wadsworthia in microbiome-driven metabolic dysfunction. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Narbad
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From ward to genomics: Investigating trends and biology of invasive Campylobacter infections (JANECKO_Q25MMB)

This studentship aims to 1) explore the genomic indicators for Campylobacter virulence (invasion into the bloodstream), compare antimicrobial resistance… Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NJ Janecko
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Gut bacterial adaptation to disease and inflammation (HILDEBRAND_Q25MMB)

We are looking for a motivated and computationally interested student, to work on a bioinformatic project on cutting-edge metagenomics and clinical translation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Hildebrand
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Mechanisms of infection and virulence of Salmonella in the liver (BERAZA_Q25MMB)

Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) is a foodborne pathogen that induces gastroenteritis in humans and animals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Beraza
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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