Plant Biology (training) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 44 Plant Biology (training) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Fully-funded PhD Positions in the Life Sciences/Molecular Biosciences

30 Fully-funded PhD Positions in the Life Sciences/Molecular Biosciences. Empowering Curious Researchers at the Vienna BioCenter PhD Program. Read more

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Signalling mechanism enhancing root nodule symbiosis (CHARPENTIER_J24DTP)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme

Nitrogen (N) acquisition is fundamental for plant growth. However, N is poorly available in soils, leading to extensive and costly chemical fertiliser applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Charpentier

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding the soil microbiome under controlled light conditions

University of Greenwich Faculty of Engineering and Science

Our research group is working within a consortium that is testing semi-transparent solar installations on crop growth-houses, to enhance biological and financial resilience in protected farming. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C.V.S. Supamaniam, Dr E Thompson

24 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Does fertilizer placement play a key role in crop establishment?

University of Nottingham School of Biosciences

BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership, Researcher Academy. Polyhalite is the first new mineral fertilizers for crop production in 75 years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Sturrock

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Stochastic multi-stressor events in peatlands – exploring nutrient effects on Sphagnum drought tolerance

University of the Highlands and Islands Environmental Research Institute, UHI North, West and Hebrides

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bischoff, Ms J Hall, Dr AH Hodge

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Engineering plant microbiome PhD: Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience

Durham University Department of Engineering

Title. Exploring and engineering the plant microbiome for increased resilience. Project Description. Plants are impacted by numerous abiotic and biotic factors above and below ground, such as nutrient availability, local climatic conditions, and the surrounding fauna. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Keating

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Integrated PhD at the University of Glasgow – College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

University of Glasgow

Introducing the IPhD, an innovative Integrated PhD programme designed to cultivate world-changing potential among students. This transformative training experience follows a unique 1 + 3 + 1 format, combining rigorous doctorate-level training with advanced learning methodologies. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Clinical PhD Programme

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Epigenetic profiling of cereal fungal invaders. (SAUNDERS_J24DTP1)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme

Wheat blast and rusts are fungal diseases that severely damage cereal production worldwide. During infection, these fungi secrete proteins into wheat plants to reprogramme host plant circuitry, supporting their own growth and development. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Saunders

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Ticking clocks, thriving crops: Developing climate-resilient crops through circadian biology. (DODD_J24DTP)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme

Climate change poses a significant threat to our food supply, but you can be part of the solution! In this groundbreaking research project, we're investigating how plants adapt to changing seasons and temperatures, with a focus on ensuring robust crop production despite environmental challenges. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Dodd

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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BARIToNE: Improving barley climate resilience using a candidate gene approach (Project code 24H)

The James Hutton Institute PhD Opportunities

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Dr Martin Balcerowicz, University of Dundee. Second supervisor - Dr Craig Simpson, James Hutton Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Balcerowicz, Dr C Simpson, Ms G MacDonald

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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BARIToNE: Improving barley climate resilience using a candidate gene approach (Project code 24H)

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Dr Martin Balcerowicz, University of Dundee. Second supervisor - Dr Craig Simpson, James Hutton Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Balcerowicz, Dr C Simpson, Ms G MacDonald

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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BARIToNE: Deep Seeded: Improving barley for deeper sowing (Project code 24I)

The James Hutton Institute PhD Opportunities

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Dr Sarah McKim, University of Dundee. Second supervisor - Dr Chiara Campoli, James Hutton Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McKim, Dr C Campoli, Dr L Ramsay, Dr D Sparkes

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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BARIToNE: Deep Seeded: Improving barley for deeper sowing (Project code 24I)

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Supervisors. Lead supervisor - Dr Sarah McKim, University of Dundee. Second supervisor - Dr Chiara Campoli, James Hutton Institute. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S McKim, Dr C Campoli, Dr L Ramsay, Dr D Sparkes

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Somatic evolution in plants

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Fixed term contract for 3 years, commencing September 2024. Bursary of £19,237 per annum and a full fee-waiver for UK tuition fees. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Carter-Brown

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Self-funded MSc R- Re-engineering Golgi dynamics in plants – investigating the role of myosin receptors

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

The growing global population requires the development of novel strategies to sustainably increase food production. Organelle movement is dynamic and linked to changes in cell size, plant biomass and in response to factors which affect food production such as pathogens (Perico and Sparkes, New Phytol. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Sparkes

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

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We have 44 Plant Biology (training) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Plant Biology (training) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 44 Plant Biology (training) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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