Genetics: Genetic studies of developmental eye disorders to investigate genotype-phenotype correlations

Developmental eye defects that affect the front of the eye give rise to a spectrum of congenital ocular phenotypes that affect the cornea, lens, iris, trabecular meshwork or the globe itself. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Ali

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

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Clinical Gastroenterology: Investigation of Fidaxomicin Resistance Mechanisms in Clostridium difficile

University of Leeds

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Clostridium difficile is a leading pathogen in healthcare-associated diarrheal infections. C. difficile has a plastic genome with multiple mobile genetic elements and recognized capacity to acquire genes involved in resistance and virulence. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Wilcox, Prof A O'Neill, Dr J Freeman, Dr I Moura

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

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Cancer Biology: The role of Wnt signaling in glioblastoma therapeutic resistance

University of Leeds

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Glioblastoma is a deadly brain tumour treated with surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy with patient survival of 6-15 months. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mavria, Dr S Bell, Dr C Toomes

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

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Cancer: Inhibiting cell metabolism to enhance tumour cell death

University of Leeds

Faculty of Medicine and Health

All the cells in our bodies are programmed to die. As they get older, our cells accumulate toxic molecules that make them sick. In response, they eventually break down and die, clearing the way for new, healthy cells to grow. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Papa, Dr R Tooze

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

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Cancer: Characterization of EGFR signaling activated by the endothelium in the process of breast cancer metastasis to the brain

University of Leeds

Faculty of Medicine and Health

The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) is important in normal physiology regulating epithelial development and homeostasis. In cancer, deregulation resulting from mutation, amplification or transcriptional upregulation promotes tumorigenesis. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Mavria, Dr S Bell

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

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Drivers of AMR across urban systems and the effectiveness of chemical-based risk management

UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology - Wallingford

UK CEH

Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic urban spaces that benefit society and nature alike? This exciting PhD project, part of the NERC-funded ECOSOLUTIONS Doctoral Focal Award, offers the opportunity to help tackle the problem of chemical pollution in urban environments. Read more

Supervisors: Dr IS Stanton, Prof JS Snape, Dr J Wilkinson, Dr E Corbett, Dr S Zappala

4 April 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Digital profiling of head and neck cancers

University of Sheffield

School of Clinical Dentistry

Head and neck cancer (HNC) is a heterogeneous group of cancers, amongst which oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common type. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Mahmood, Prof S A Khurram, Prof D Lambert, Dr H Crane

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Host-pathogen environmental genetic surveillance: pathogen emergence and crop protection (HALL_E25BBRO)

Earlham Institute

Graduate Programme

Crop pathogen surveillance and analysis methodologies must be developed to identify pathogen reservoirs and predict emergence. These developments are… Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Hall

21 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the diversity of myxobacteria and their predation on cyanobacteria in Lake Taihu

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

School of Science

Myxobacteria are known for their social behavior and cooperative predation on other microorganisms, with recognized potential as "living antibiotics" and biocontrol agents. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Zhang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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ECOSOLUTIONS - Understanding and managing the impact of multiple pollutant sources on urban soil health and function

University of Sheffield

School of Biosciences

Are you passionate about solving complex environmental challenges? Interested in creating non-toxic urban spaces that benefit society and nature alike? This exciting PhD project, part of the NERC-funded ECOSOLUTIONS Doctoral Focal Award, offers the opportunity to help tackle the problem of chemical pollution in urban environments. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Edmondson, Prof K Field, Prof M Hodson

4 April 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

University of Reading

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Rats and mice are one of the most prolific and widespread wildlife species. They are ubiquitous in urban and rural environments, are in contact with sewage effluents, have a generalist and opportunistic diet and interact frequently with human wastes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gweon, Dr C V Prescott, Dr A Buckle

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

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AI and Deep Learning Approaches for Personalized Cancer Treatment

King’s College London

School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences

About the Project. An exciting opportunity to join the Sailem group - a dynamic and multidisciplinary group at the School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences - where you will develop cutting-edge computational pathology approaches to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Sailem

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

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Comparative study of tropism and emergence of virulent companion animal viruses using AI-powered text mining

University of Glasgow

College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE. Emerging viruses capable of causing severe disease pose a significant threat to companion animal health in the UK and across the world. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MF Farrell, Dr W Weir, Prof M Hosie

28 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Engineered EV for wound healing (Aston University and Symbiosis International)

Aston University

College of Health and Life Sciences

Shape the future of biosciences with a truly international PhD experience. A Cotutelle PhD with a prestigious partnership between Aston University (UK) and Symbiosis International (Deemed University), India. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Devitt

1 June 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The role of Rab GTPases in the pathogenesis of childhood brain cancers

University of Nottingham

School of Life Sciences

Brain tumours are among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in children. While surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy have increased survival rates these tumours still cause many deaths among patients. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AH Hume, Dr B Coyle

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

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We have 326 Bioinformatics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Bioinformatics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 326 Bioinformatics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Faculty of Computer Science

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Genetics: Genetic studies of developmental eye disorders to investigate genotype-phenotype correlations

Clinical Gastroenterology: Investigation of Fidaxomicin Resistance Mechanisms in Clostridium difficile

Cancer Biology: The role of Wnt signaling in glioblastoma therapeutic resistance

Cancer: Inhibiting cell metabolism to enhance tumour cell death

Cancer: Characterization of EGFR signaling activated by the endothelium in the process of breast cancer metastasis to the brain

Drivers of AMR across urban systems and the effectiveness of chemical-based risk management

Digital profiling of head and neck cancers

Host-pathogen environmental genetic surveillance: pathogen emergence and crop protection (HALL_E25BBRO)

Investigating the diversity of myxobacteria and their predation on cyanobacteria in Lake Taihu

ECOSOLUTIONS - Understanding and managing the impact of multiple pollutant sources on urban soil health and function

Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

AI and Deep Learning Approaches for Personalized Cancer Treatment

Comparative study of tropism and emergence of virulent companion animal viruses using AI-powered text mining

Engineered EV for wound healing (Aston University and Symbiosis International)

The role of Rab GTPases in the pathogenesis of childhood brain cancers

We have 326 Bioinformatics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Bioinformatics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

We have 326 Bioinformatics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students

Faculty of Computer Science

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Genetics: Genetic studies of developmental eye disorders to investigate genotype-phenotype correlations

Clinical Gastroenterology: Investigation of Fidaxomicin Resistance Mechanisms in Clostridium difficile

Cancer Biology: The role of Wnt signaling in glioblastoma therapeutic resistance

Cancer: Inhibiting cell metabolism to enhance tumour cell death

Cancer: Characterization of EGFR signaling activated by the endothelium in the process of breast cancer metastasis to the brain

Drivers of AMR across urban systems and the effectiveness of chemical-based risk management

Digital profiling of head and neck cancers

Host-pathogen environmental genetic surveillance: pathogen emergence and crop protection (HALL_E25BBRO)

Investigating the diversity of myxobacteria and their predation on cyanobacteria in Lake Taihu

ECOSOLUTIONS - Understanding and managing the impact of multiple pollutant sources on urban soil health and function

Understanding the role of rodent niche in dissemination of pathogens and antimicrobial resistance

AI and Deep Learning Approaches for Personalized Cancer Treatment

Comparative study of tropism and emergence of virulent companion animal viruses using AI-powered text mining

Engineered EV for wound healing (Aston University and Symbiosis International)

The role of Rab GTPases in the pathogenesis of childhood brain cancers

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