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The biomechanics and neural control of bird flight in turbulence

University of Leeds

Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership

Project Description. Birds routinely fly through gusty or turbulent air that can rapidly destabilise their bodies and wings. Unlike conventional aircraft, bird have highly articulated and compliant wings that can absorb these disturbances and help stabilise flight. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G N Askew, Dr S Windsor

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Engineering principles in dyskinetic movement disorders

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

Dyskinetic movement disorders are marked by involuntary and disorganized movements. Although profoundly disabling, our theoretical understanding of these disorders is comparatively immature. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MR Rule

1 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Enabling the in vivo study of human microglia/ human neuron interactions: a new human-mouse chimeric model for neurological disease

University of Leeds

Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership

Project Description. How do immune cells help shape the developing human brain? And what happens when this process goes wrong?. This exciting PhD project will create a ground-breaking human-mouse chimera model containing both human neurons and human microglia, the brain's resident immune cells. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Krzisch, Dr J Johnston

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Data-driven Koopman modelling and inversion of nonlinear optical-fibre channels

Aston University

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Applications are invited for a 3.5-year prestigious cross-disciplinary Postgraduate studentship supported by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences through the Leverhulme Trust Research Project Grant RPG-2026-346 “Koopman Operator Method for Optical Communications (KOMET-COM)”, to be undertaken within the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AIPT) at Aston University. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Turitsyn

5 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Investigating the role of dietary protein quality in the regulation of skeletal muscle protein metabolism

University of Exeter

Supervisory team. Main supervisor. Dr Alistair Monteyne (University of Exeter). Second supervisor. Prof Benjamin Wall (University of Exeter). Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Monteyne

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

How Astrocytes Shape learning in brain and AI networks

University of Exeter

Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

Astrocytes – the star-shaped glia cells in the brain – have long been viewed as support cells for neurons. Recent evidence suggests they also monitor neural activity and release chemical signals that adjust how strongly neurons communicate. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Tabak

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Understanding the impact of chemical exposure on the disruption of sensory system development and function in zebrafish

University of Exeter

All animals fundamentally rely upon their senses to navigate life and its many challenges, including for identifying food, avoiding danger and finding mates. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Winter

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Investigating the antilypolytic and hypoglycaemic effects of exogenous ketones in humans

University of Exeter

Supervisory team Main supervisor. Prof Francis Stephens (University of Exeter). Second supervisor. Dr Alistair Monteyne (University of Exeter). Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Stephens

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Creating a functional map for brain-gut signalling in a simple worm model

University of Exeter

The ability to actively locate and consume food is essential for life in many animals. Successful feeding requires sensory-neuroendocrine systems interpret to multiple cues and output coordinated behavioural sequences. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Williams

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

EastBio: How does maternal metabolism shape the developing human brain? Exploring the choroid plexus using iPSC-derived brain organoids

University of Aberdeen

School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

This fully funded, 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by the BBSRC EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership. The environment experienced during pregnancy plays a crucial role in shaping early human brain development. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Kang, Dr D Berg

16 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Polyphenol-Mediated Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Remodelling

University of Exeter

Public Health and Sport Sciences

This project will investigate how naturally occurring compounds found in fruits such as tart cherries and blueberries influence the way skeletal muscle adapts, repairs and remodels following physiological stress. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M O'Leary

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Using gene expression to understand productivity and resilience in the shoot apical meristem

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Biosciences

Research Group: Molecular Biosciences

Project Description. Extreme weather events can have profound effects on plant growth. One strategy for survival is the plant's capacity to preserve it's stem cell populations so that it can resume growth when favourable conditions return. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AR Jones, Dr J Fouracre, Prof P Kille, Dr W Dewitte

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Fuel or foe? Exercise-induced and exogenous lactate as regulators of appetite and metabolic health

University of Exeter

Public Health and Sport Sciences

Lactate has long been dismissed as the by-product of fatigue, but it is metabolism's ugly duckling. not the villain behind tired muscles, but a genuine fuel source and signalling molecule with health benefits. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Podlogar

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Singularities and patterns in biological and engineering applications

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

Singularities don't just come in the form of exotic things like black holes, they actually underpin a lot of the structures and patterns making up the world around us. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MJ Jeffrey

1 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Hidden dynamics in decisions and control

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

A lot of the mathematical tools that we use in modelling the real world assume that world to behave smoothly and deterministically. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MJ Jeffrey

1 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Cell-type and functional characterisation of novel tau isoforms in health and dementia

University of Exeter

The tau protein, encoded by the MAPT gene, has many functions that are fundamental to maintaining neuron health during development and in adulthood. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W Noble

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

How algae run a hijacked nitrogen-scavenging enzyme, and how we can engineer it for biotechnology

University of Exeter

Supervisory team Main supervisor. Dr Adam Monier (University of Exeter). Second supervisor. Dr Glen Wheeler (Marine Biological Association; MBA). Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Monier

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Using AI protein design to under pathogenic fungal polysaccharides

University of Exeter

Pathogenic fungi are coated in complex polysaccharides that defend them against the environment and mammalian defences. These polysaccharides are also important markers of fungal infection and are the targets of immune surveillance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Harmer

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Mechanism of host-pathogen interactions at the ciliated surface

University of Exeter

Motile cilia have highly conserved functions, enabling fluid transport in animals and propulsion of microorganisms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Wan

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Management and Business: ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS)

Swansea University

Department of Marketing

Key Information. Open to. UK and international applicants. Funding Providers. ESRC Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS). Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Doneddu

6 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

EngD: Physical Intelligence for Industrial Autonomy: Vision-Language-Action Models for Adaptive Manufacturing

University of Sheffield

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Machining, Assembly, and Digital Engineering for Manufacturing

Overview. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A G Ghalamzan, Mr J Moore

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Single-Molecule Optical Sensing of GLP-1 Receptor Conformational Dynamics

University of Exeter

Single-Molecule Optical Sensing of GLP-1 Receptor Conformational Dynamics Studying G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signalling matters because it underpins many physiological processes, and drugs targeting GPCRs treat conditions from diabetes to heart disease. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Vollmer

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Cross system design for real-time 3D reconstruction using a tele-operation robot system

University of Glasgow

College of Science and Engineering

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team working on 3D reconstruction using a tele-robot system. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Li

30 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

What Makes Us Age Well? Using Multi-Omics to Uncover the Biology of Cognitive Decline and Frailty

University of Exeter

Supervisory team Main supervisor. Dr Rosie Walker (University of Exeter). Second supervisor. Dr Luke Pilling (University of Exeter). Read more

Supervisor: Dr RW Walker

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Yap-Wnt in gastrulation

University of Exeter

Dissecting the Yap–Wnt mechanoregulatory program during zebrafish gastrulation - How do cells sense physical forces and translate them into the molecular signals that shape an embryo?Gastrulation is a fundamental stage of vertebrate development during which cells move and rearrange to establish the body axis and form the germ layers that will generate future tissues and organs. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Schlopp

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Investigating foot traffic at regional and national scales

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

Improvements in camera technology and machine vision have enabled a data revolution in transportation, substantially expanding the evidence base beyond vehicular traffic. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Bode

1 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Understanding how Ageing and Viral Infection co-operate to cause Endothelial Dysfunction

Leeds Beckett University

Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership

Endothelial cells line the inner surface of blood vessels and are important in regulating various processes such as the prevention of unwanted blood clots. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Kohli, Dr M Hindle, Dr C Duval

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Parameter-Efficient Test-Time Adaptation for Robust Visual Perception

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

Perception models trained in controlled settings often fail when deployed in new conditions. Changes in lighting, weather, terrain or sensor quality create distribution shifts that degrade accuracy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr GLO Leivas Oliveira

1 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Training Phages in Space

University of Exeter

Phages are viruses that specifically infect bacteria and reproduce using the machinery of the target host cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Chait

2 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Safe Data-Driven Control for Intelligent Robotic Systems

University of Bristol

School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

Physical AI and embodied intelligence are rapidly transforming robotics, enabling intelligent systems to interact autonomously with the physical world. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KZ Zhang

1 December 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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