Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Belfast

We have 56 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Belfast

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QUADRAT DTP: Bridging invasive species with evolutionary theory: unleashing the potential of species traits to predict the impacts of biological invasions

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Pincheira-Donoso, Dr T Bodey

17 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Fully Funded PhD studentships in Biological Sciences and Geosciences (QUADRAT DTP)

Queen’s University Belfast

Applications are invited for UKRI funded PhD studentships starting 1st October 2024. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 17th January 2024. Read more

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QUADRAT DTP: Biological control of mosquitoes: optimising the efficacy of native macroinvertebrate predators

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. Biological control of mosquitoes often fails and thus needs radical new approaches; here, we will harness variation in the predatory efficiencies of native invertebrate predators of mosquitoes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Dick, Dr T Bodey

17 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating the Mechanisms of Drug Response to Novel Anti-Cancer Therapies

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Repurposing drug screens with compounds that have already gained FDA approval can accelerate the identification of new therapies to treat an illness and in the cancer setting extend life or provide compassionate care. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Furlong

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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QUADRAT DTP: Animal behaviour in a changing world: Investigating the effects of multiple stressors

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. Global environmental changes such as climate warming and pollution are major threats to biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, and wellbeing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Arnott, Dr D Fisher

17 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Microneedle delivery systems for minimally-invasive patient diagnosis/monitoring

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

In this project, a novel type of integrated system will be investigated that will by-pass the skin barrier. On its surface will be multiple microscopic needles that pierce the skin without causing any pain – the sensation is said to feel like a cat’s tongue or sharkskin. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Donnelly

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Microneedle delivery systems for next-generation antibody therapeutics

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Microneedle arrays are minimally-invasive devices that painlessly, and without drawing blood, penetrate the skin’s stratum corneum barrier. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Donnelly

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Synthetic Protein-Transporters for Enhanced Transduction Activity

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Intracellular protein delivery is key to probing important cellular processes and developing advanced biotherapeutics. However, protein trafficking into the cell, and more specifically to the cytosol remains a significant challenge. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Carmali

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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QUADRAT DTP: World cup in the Arctic? Sport adaptation to extreme heat in a warming world

Queen’s University Belfast School of Natural and Built Environment

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. The global sports industry was valued at almost 500 billion U.S. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Mullan, Dr C Hambly

17 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of Nanomaterials for Targeting the Bacteria–Host Interface in Cystic Fibrosis Airways

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

The attachment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) to the airway mucus in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) represents an important step in airway colonization and the subsequent development of lung infection. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Tunney

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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QUADRAT DTP: Monitoring key species interactions in the Genomic Era: Forest Arthropod Biodiversity and Conservation

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. The relentless destruction of forest habitats coupled with the impacts of climate change are causing a decline in biodiversity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Siu Ting, Dr A Douglas, Dr S Helyar

17 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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QUADRAT DTP: The challenges facing African lions: human and environmental impacts

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. Climate change and human expansion are progressively affecting ecosystems around the world, contributing to substantial wildlife decline and biodiversity loss. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D M Scantlebury, Dr C Hambly

17 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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QUADRAT DTP: Biocultural baselines, measuring the emergence of socioecological systems in medieval Scotland and Gaelic Ireland.

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. The environment in general, and climate in particular, are at times a catalyst for human resilience and adaptation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Graham, Dr R Crozier

17 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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QUADRAT DTP: Exploiting bio-medical advances to explore the ecology of the wild ungulate respiratory virome in health and disease

Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences

This fully funded, 42-month PhD project is part of the QUADRAT Doctoral Training Partnership. Respiratory disease in wild ungulates is poorly documented but can have dramatic impacts on populations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Bamford, Dr M Moseley

17 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Infection-responsive coatings for the prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Medical care has transformed over the last century with significant improvements in the variety and extent to which various diseases can be treated and/or prevented. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy

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We have 56 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Belfast

Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Belfast

We have 56 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Belfast

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