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Stress sensing and cell polarity regulation

University of Edinburgh
School of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: Institute of Cell Biology
Cell organisation is critical for cell function and depends on spatial cell-polarity cues and landmarks, both internally and externally. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K E Sawin
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Rules of life in the dense phase: how composition controls molecular dynamics in biomolecular condensates

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. Inside every cell, proteins and RNA spontaneously gather into liquid droplets that have no membrane around them. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JA Crossley, Dr A Calabrese, Dr T Shelkovnikova
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Historical genomics of the declining red squirrel in Britain BERGSTROMA_U27SCI

University of East Anglia
School of Biological Sciences
Primary Supervisor. Dr. Anders Bergström(opens in a new window). The red squirrel in Britain is one of the most iconic examples of a declining population. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Bergström
 24 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Membrane lipid remodelling as a tuneable regulator of AKT1 signalling

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. Mammalian cells are wrapped in a membrane made of lipids. The composition of cell membrane can be shaped by genetics and by what you eat. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J L Thorne, Dr A Kalli, Dr HJ Jones
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Dynamics driving photoswitchable molecules using laser spectroscopy BULLJ_U27SCI

University of East Anglia
School of Chemistry
Primary Supervisor. Dr. James Bull(opens in a new window). A PhD position is available in laser spectroscopy at the University of East Anglia, supervised by Assoc. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Bull
 24 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Deconvoluting the sequence determinants for outer membrane protein folding, stability and function

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. The cell walls of Gram-negative bacteria are packed with -barrel outer membrane proteins (OMPs) that are essential for bacterial growth and virulence. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D B Brockwell, Prof S E Radford
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The epidemiology of 2nd line anti-tuberculosis drug resistance in Vietnam

University of Oxford
Nuffield Department of Medicine
  Research Group: Modernising Medical Microbiology Unit
The BPaL(M) regimen (bedaquiline, pretomanid, linezolid, with or without moxifloxacin) was adopted in Vietnam for the treatment of rifampicin resistant tuberculosis (RR-TB) in 2024. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T Walker, Prof T Nguyen, Prof R Geskus
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering Superselective Molecular Probes for Neuronal Glycans

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. This interdisciplinary PhD project offers an exciting opportunity for a chemistry or biochemistry graduate to apply molecular design and synthetic chemistry to a cutting-edge biological challenge. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W B Turnbull, Dr R Richter, Dr J Kwok
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI and genomics for predicting antimicrobial resistance in Mycobacteria

University of Oxford
Nuffield Department of Medicine
  Research Group: Modernising Medical Microbiology Unit
Background/research theme. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the best-known member of the Mycobacterium genus and the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB), an infectious disease that remains a major global health challenge. Read more
 Supervisors: Mr PF Fowler, Prof T Walker, Dr R Turner
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Seeing molecules in action: optical tweezers for understanding extracellular matrix polysaccharides

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. How do proteins move along a single polysaccharide molecule? How does mechanical force change their behaviour? And how can interactions between individual molecules ultimately determine the properties of tissues?. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Richter, Prof W B Turnbull
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Graduate Scholarship in Cyberbullying

University of Oxford
Department of Experimental Psychology
Worcester College, Oxford is pleased to offer a fully-funded scholarship for a doctoral student to work full-time on a project investigating recidivism in online multi-player game environments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Azzopardi, Prof L Bowes
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fatigue Failure of Target Graphite

University of Oxford
Department of Engineering Science
Research Studentship in Graphite Composite Materials for High-Power Neutrino Targets. Project title. Fatigue Failure of Target Graphite. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof DL Liu
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Dissecting the mechanisms by which changes in ribosome composition drive translation of non-canonical regions

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. The expression of genes to generate proteins is the foundation of life and, therefore, the regulation of protein synthesis is critical. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Aspden, Prof A Whitehouse, Dr C Anene
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From Catchment to Coast: Mapping Plastic Material Accumulation and its Impact on Northern Ireland's Coastal Environment.

Ulster University - Coleraine Campus
Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
Plastic pollution is increasingly visible along coastlines worldwide, but we still know relatively little about where larger plastic items come from, how they move through river and coastal systems, and where they ultimately accumulate. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr EG Grottoli, Prof S Benetti
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Developing a high-resolution geospatial framework for optimising building decarbonisation through energy efficiency and solar PV

Ulster University - Coleraine Campus
Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
Buildings are a major contributor to energy consumption and carbon emissions, while rising energy costs create challenges for households, businesses and public organisations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SB Bhatti, Dr P McKenzie
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Assessing nature-based solutions for upland catchment resilience

Ulster University - Coleraine Campus
Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
Northern Ireland’s uplands contain approximately 1,000 km² of carbon-rich peatland, much of which is degraded and releasing carbon due to historical drainage, peat cutting and fuel extraction, afforestation, and overgrazing. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Jordan, Dr NB Brannigan
 8 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of novel statistical methods and application to searches for New Physics using the ATLAS detector at the LHC

Royal Holloway, University of London
Department of Physics
The long-established RHUL ATLAS group has extensive expertise in physics (Higgs, top quark and exotic signatures involving electrons), statistical methods, as well as trigger and data acquisition systems. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Cowan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How does the genetic basis of adaptation differ depending on the reproductive mode?

University of Edinburgh
School of Biological Sciences
  Research Group: Institute of Ecology and Evolution
Being sessile, plants need to adapt to their local environment to persist. Understanding the genetic basis of plant adaptation is especially important when determining how species respond to potentially damaging global and climatic changes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Hartfield
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Data-driven discovery of new first-row metal catalysts for pharmaceutical synthesis

University of Bath
Department of Chemistry
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the University of Bath for entry in October 2027. Overview of the Research. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JAC Cadge, Dr LCM Morrill
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Child and adolescent brain health and the socioexposome

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. How do the places where children grow up relate to their developing brains? Families, schools and neighbourhoods shape access to resources, educational opportunities, stable housing and social support. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Mon-Williams, Dr F M Mushtaq, Dr GA Aggarwal
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI-Driven Condition Monitoring System for Offshore Wind Generators (ABDIJALEBIS_U27SCI)

University of East Anglia
School of Engineering
Primary Supervisor - Dr Salman Abdi Jalebi. Reliability is essential to the continued expansion of wind power, particularly offshore, which contributes around 10–15% of UK electricity generation and plays a key role in achieving net-zero targets. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Abdi Jalebi
 24 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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The double life of E. coli as benign commensal and deadly pathogen: the COHORT-Microbiome study

University of Oxford
Nuffield Department of Medicine
  Research Group: Modernising Medical Microbiology Unit
Background. Escherichia coli is a common and usually benign constituent of the human gut microbiome but is also a leading cause of urinary tract and bloodstream infection associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Lipworth, Dr K Chau, Dr N Stoesser, Dr M Stracy
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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In situ structural basis of cell-cell communication mediated by Arc, an endogenous RNA-containing virus-like capsid.

University of Leeds
Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
Project Description. We are seeking a self-motivated PhD student who is passionate to learn neuroscience and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) to reveal structures within the mammalian brain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Frank, Dr M Krzisch
 6 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Innovative surveillance of healthcare-associated pathogens and antimicrobial resistance using metagenomics of composite samples from patients and healthcare environments

University of Oxford
Nuffield Department of Medicine
  Research Group: Modernising Medical Microbiology Unit
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represent major threats to patients. Effective hospital surveillance is essential for identifying emerging pathogens and AMR, detecting transmission, and informing infection prevention and control (IPC) interventions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Stoesser, Dr A Kearney, Dr K Chau
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Accelerating Consumer Goods Formulation with Advanced Mesoscale Simulations

Durham University
Department of Chemistry
The challenge. The efficacy of consumer products, from hair conditioners to laundry detergents, is determined by their underlying molecular architecture. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M Wilson
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Tracing the origin of the chemical elements with FAUST

University of York
School of Physics, Engineering and Technology
  Research Group: Nuclear Physics
Nuclear astrophysics is a field of research that focuses on the origin of the chemical elements. Heavy elements are known to be forged in stars and explosive scenarios such as supernovae and merging neutron stars. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Jenkins
 31 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Development of Lossy Mode Resonance Optical Fibre Sensors for Energy Applications (ALCOCKK_U27SCI)

University of East Anglia
School of Engineering
Primary Supervisor - Dr Keith M. Alcock. Through your insights and innovation, you will help shape the future of optical sensing for energy applications. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Alcock
 24 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Investigating the role of the oncofetal splice factor MBNL3 in metastasis

UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)
College of Health, Science and Society
Project background. Alternative splicing is a key mechanism of gene regulation, affecting over 94% of human protein-coding genes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Ladomery
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Exploiting urine metagenomics and genomics to improve identification of causal pathogens and association with symptoms and their recovery

University of Oxford
Nuffield Department of Medicine
  Research Group: Modernising Medical Microbiology Unit
Background. Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a substantial public health problem. e.g. the urinary tract was the most frequent source of Escherichia coli bacteraemia in England in 2024–25 (46.3%), and in turn E. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Bejon, Prof S Walker, Prof G.H Hayward, Dr N Sanderson
 1 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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4-Year Fully Funded EPSRC PhD Studentship: The Chemical Origin of Information Transfer in Life

University College London
Department of Chemistry
Project ID. 2531cs1099. EPSRC Theme. Physical Sciences. Principal Supervisor. Dr Daniel Whitaker. Department. Chemistry, UCL Faculty of Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MAPS). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DW Whitaker
 8 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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