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PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 3,657 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Quantifying protein interactions in real time via dipole relaxation frequency

Proteins are large, complex molecules with an uneven distribution of polarizable and ionizable amino acids, and they often possess a dipole moment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Soloviev
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Adapting knowledge in machine learning models

This project will develop machine learning algorithms to cheaply and efficiently adapt knowledge in machine learning / AI models. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SS Swaroop
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Optimal ultrasonic imaging for structural integrity prediction

  Research Group: Ultrasonics & NDT
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is vital to ensure structures are safe and to reduce operating costs by facilitating predictive maintenance. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof B Drinkwater
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Role of the centrosome and cilium in (neural) development using zebrafish as a model organism

My research interest lies in the roles of centrioles and associated proteins, as parts of the centrosome and cilium, in cell biology and early vertebrate development, using zebrafish as a model system. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Wilkinson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Engineering Provitamin A (Beta-carotene) Rich Tomatoes

Background. Poor diets are a leading contributor to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and obesity. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Fraser, Dr G Enfissi, Dr LP Perez
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Engineering Biology for Sustainable Isoprenoid Production

Background. Isoprenoids represent one of the largest and most diverse classes of natural products, with applications spanning nutrition, health, Pharma and industry. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Fraser, Dr G Enfissi, Dr LP Perez
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Investigating molecular mechanism of medium chain fats in muscle health and cardiovascular disease treatment

Ketogenic diets, involving restricted carbohydrate and high fat consumption, have been proposed to increase skeletal muscle strength, with likely impacts on professional sports performance. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R S B Williams, Dr AB Malerba
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Multimodal Learning and Control for Dexterous Robotic Manipulation

The start date. no later than fall 2026 .  We are offering a PhD position that provides a unique opportunity to develop deep expertise in robotics, machine learning, and control. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YB Bekiroglu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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International Max Planck Research School

Apply for PhD positions in structural, molecular, cellular and developmental biology, bioinformatics, genomics, evolutionary biology, and more. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Max Planck Research Programme
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Marine Natural Porduct Research

  Research Group: Natural Products Research Lab.
The ocean accounts for 70% of the total surface area of ​​the Earth. In terms of animals, among the 34 animal phyla discovered so far, marine life accounts for 33 phyla. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof YBC Cheng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Unravelling the effects of dynamics on catalysis in porous materials through advanced NMR spectroscopy

  Research Group: Department of Chemistry, Analytical Methods and Physical Chemistry Theme
More efficient catalytic and separation processes that require less energy and enable the sustainable utilisation of small molecules and chemical feedstocks are essential for achieving net zero and reducing the environmental impact of modern industry. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Dr D Lee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The impact of somatic and epigenetic DNA variation on tree adaptation and evolution

In virtually all living organisms, mutations of genomic DNA allow the generation of new traits that, if positively selected, drive adaptation to changing environments and contribute to evolution. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Catoni
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Haustoria-omics and RNAi gene silencing, to understand gene regulation, fungal virulence and infection during powdery mildew and rust diseases in cereals.

Powdery mildews (PMs) and rusts are prevalent plant diseases that compromise the production of many valuable food and horticultural crops, including wheat and barley. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Bindschedler
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Identification and precise gene editing of wheat and barley susceptibility factors to generate disease resistant crops against powdery mildew and rust fungi.

Powdery mildews (PMs) and rusts are prevalent plant diseases that compromise the production of many valuable food and horticultural crops, including wheat and barley. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Bindschedler
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Algebraic groups and Lie algebras

Projects available in a range of topics in representation theory and Lie theory. These are centred around questions in the representation theory of Lie algebras and algebraic groups and are likely to involve a blend of algebraic, combinatorial and geometric methods. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S. M. Goodwin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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