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We have 1,937 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships added in the last month

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EastBio: AI-informed Metabolic Interventions to Promote Muscle Protection and Repair at the Interface of Exercise, Disease, and Aging

University of Edinburgh
School of Biological Sciences
Updated: 15 October 2026 
Muscle and fat are two distinct differentiation pathways from the same precursor cells. Schirmer found that during adipogenesis muscle genes move to the nuclear envelope (NE) to be more tightly repressed while fat metabolism genes release. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Schirmer, Dr S Galloway, Dr ECR Hall
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The Bigger Picture: Integrating Plankton Imaging Techniques to Explore Ecosystem Structure and Function

University of Essex
School of Life Sciences
Updated: 15 October 2026 
Applications close on December 16th 2026 at 23:59pm GMT. Scientific Background. Marine plankton communities are sensitive indicators of environmental change and play a vital role in ocean food webs, fisheries productivity and carbon cycling. Read more
 Supervisors: Ms E Fileman, Dr E O'Gorman, Dr P Lindeque, Prof G Tarling, Dr CM Liszka
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EastBio - Understanding asymmetric cell division in Drosophila

University of Dundee
Faculty of Life Sciences
Updated: 15 October 2026 
This PhD project will investigate how mechanical forces and biochemical activity interact to generate rhythmic cellular pulses and drive asymmetric cell division. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Sknepnek, Prof J Januschke
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EastBio - Investigating mode of action and cellular impact of anti-bacterial effector toxins

University of Dundee
Faculty of Life Sciences
Updated: 15 October 2026 
Many species of bacteria use a contractile nanomachine called the Type VI secretion system (T6SS) to deliver a wide range of toxic proteins, known as ‘effectors’, directly into neighbouring cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Coulthurst, Dr S Pitt
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Virome Dynamics and Viral Discovery in Rehabilitated Bats Revealed by Longitudinal Metagenomics

University of Essex
School of Life Sciences
Updated: 15 October 2026 
Applications close on December 16th 2026 at 23:59pm GMT. Scientific Background. Bats play important ecological roles in insect control and ecosystem functioning, yet many enter wildlife rehabilitation following injury, starvation or environmental disturbance. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Giotis, Dr AT Telatin, Dr CT Townsley, Prof T Cameron
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Nature Inspired Acoustic Sensors & Devices

University of Strathclyde
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Updated: 15 October 2026 
Acoustics, including sound waves and mechanical vibrations, have diverse applications in science and technology that can impact society at multiple levels from energy management to medicine. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Windmill, Dr A Reid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Promoting Coral Recovery After Bleaching Events (CASE Project with Tropical Marine Centre)

University of Essex
School of Life Sciences
Updated: 15 October 2026 
Applications close on December 16th 2026 at 23:59pm GMT. Scientific Background. Coral reefs, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, support millions of livelihoods worldwide. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr EB Bollati, Dr P Laissue, Dr N Aldred, Mr NB Bridel
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO: From Genes to Function: How Genetic Variation Shapes Corticosteroid-Regulated Kidney Sodium Transport

University of St Andrews
School of Medicine
Updated: 15 October 2026 
Precise control of renal Na⁺ transport is fundamental to extracellular fluid volume and long-term blood pressure regulation. Fine-tuning occurs in the renal collecting duct, where corticosteroid hormones regulate Na⁺ reabsorption through the epithelial sodium channel (ENaC). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M K Mansley, Prof SP Paracchini
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development and Testing of Ex-Vivo Human Myeloma Model for Personalised Medicine Applications

University of Sheffield
School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
Updated: 15 October 2026 
Development and Testing of Ex-Vivo Human Myeloma Model for Personalised Medicine Applications. Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the second most common blood cancer, defined by its dependence on the supportive Bone Marrow Microenvironment (BMME). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Z Al-Ahmady, Dr Michelle Lawson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EASTBIO: Combining Omics Data and AI Approaches to Dissect the Role of Genetic Factors in Brain Health and Healthy Aging

University of St Andrews
School of Medicine
Updated: 15 October 2026 
This project aims to uncover the genetic factors that influence brain health and healthy aging by analysing multi-omics data from large epidemiological cohorts, such as the UK Biobank. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof SP Paracchini, Dr D Harris-Birtill
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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From Coast to Crop: Ecological Adaptation and Salinity Resilience in Wild Beet

University of Essex
School of Life Sciences
Updated: 15 October 2026 
Applications close on December 16th 2026 at 23:59pm GMT. Scientific Background. Climate change is increasing environmental pressures across natural and agricultural systems, with rising salinity and drought threatening ecosystem function and crop productivity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Ferguson, Dr MM McMullan, Dr A Cavanagh, Dr PT Townson
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the temporal history of lunar crustal processes

The University of Manchester
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
  Research Group: Planetary and environmental science
Updated: 15 October 2026 
Understanding when the lunar highlands formed and how they were subsequently modified is central to reconstructing the early history of the Moon and, more broadly, the evolution of rocky planetary bodies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Joy, Dr J Pernet-Fisher, Dr R Tartese, Dr J.S Snape
 5 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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The role of icebergs in heat, freshwater and nutrient exchanges in Greenland’s fjords

University of Sheffield
School of Geography and Planning
Updated: 15 October 2026 
We have an exciting opportunity to support a 3.5 PhD project as part of the UKRI-funded “Fjords Exchange Heat, Freshwater and Nutrients between the Greenland Ice Sheet and the North Atlantic Ocean (FEISO)” project. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Davison, Prof A Sole
 7 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EASTBIO: Albumin Glycation as a Regulator of Zinc-Dependent Protein Networks in Haemostasis and Insulin Signalling

University of St Andrews
School of Medicine
Updated: 15 October 2026 
Zinc is an essential micronutrient required for life. It regulates the structure and function of thousands of proteins and is involved in processes ranging from cellular signalling and metabolism to blood coagulation and hormone activity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AJ Stewart, Prof C Penedo
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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FULLY FUNDED PhD - CRUK Scotland Centre: Senescent cells in mesothelioma: defining a tumour-permissive niche during the latency-to-malignancy transition

University of Glasgow
College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences
Updated: 15 October 2026 
To apply, please click institution website. Project description. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer of the thin lining surrounding the lungs that is caused mainly by exposure to asbestos. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SH Haston, Prof D Murphy
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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