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University of St Andrews PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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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
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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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
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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EASTBIO: Albumin Glycation as a Regulator of Zinc-Dependent Protein Networks in Haemostasis and Insulin Signalling

University of St Andrews
School of Medicine
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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Understanding why galaxies stop forming stars

University of St Andrews
School of Physics and Astronomy
This project will investigate why star formation stops so suddenly by studying a large sample of local galaxies using radio and optical observations for the first time. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof V Wild, Prof ah Hopkins
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO Better Putting Through Better Looking: Using Vision Science To Enhance Skilled Performance

University of St Andrews
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
This study aims to examine how vision science can be used to enhance skilled performance – in the context of golf putting. Golf putting provides an ideal context in which to apply the methods and knowledge generated by vision science. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Donaldson, Dr J Ales
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO Where the brain learns: synaptic mechanisms of prediction-error plasticity

University of St Andrews
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
One of the most fascinating features of the brain is its ability to constantly predict what will happen next. For instance, when we move, our brains expect certain sights and sounds that indicate what we are doing. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Zwart, Prof D McLean
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO Cognitive flexibility in rats: a new approach to automation

University of St Andrews
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Ever had a song ‘stuck in your head’ or experienced a ‘Eureka moment’ when a solution ‘pops into mind’? We all value being able to think – and act – flexibly, but it is something fragile, and impaired in a number of psychiatric diseases and disorders. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Tait, Prof V Brown
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO Descending and ascending control of locomotor and respiratory central pattern generators in health and disease

University of St Andrews
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Background. Rhythmic movements such as walking and breathing are generated by central pattern generators (CPGs) which are dedicated neuronal networks within the spinal cord and brainstem. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Allodi, Prof GM Miles
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO Mapping the gut microbiome of an understudied poultry species: environmental and nutritional drivers of resilience in African Guinea fowl

University of St Andrews
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Guinea fowl are a key smallholder poultry species across many regions of Africa, contributing to food security, women’s livelihoods and climate‑resilient farming systems. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Spencer, Dr LG Glendinning, Dr J Smith, Dr ES Some
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO Shaping Motion: Astrocyte Specialization within Motor Control Networks

University of St Andrews
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
Neurons are not alone in the nervous system. They are aided by a team of support cells that are increasingly recognised as having vital roles in all aspects of neuronal function. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof GM Miles, Dr M J Broadhead
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO The role of eye position signals in spatial attention

University of St Andrews
School of Psychology and Neuroscience
BACKGROUND. Our senses relay a continuous stream of information to the brain. Attention is the mechanism by which the brain selects the most important information from this stream. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Balslev, Dr JM Macfarlane
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Eastbio: Improved hatchery production of the native oyster, Ostrea edulis, for aquaculture and restoration

University of St Andrews
School of Biology
Natural populations of the native oyster, an ecologically important species, are in serious decline throughout the species range. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C McDougall, Dr T Bean
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Eastbio: Studying the mechanisms underlying pulsed contractions during Drosophila morphogenesis using sub-cellular and tissue manipulation

University of St Andrews
School of Biology
Background. To shape tissues and organs during morphogenesis, cells undergo complex behaviours, including movement and apical constriction. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Bischoff, Prof J Januschke
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Eastbio: Deep Learning for time-series from genomic biodiversity projects

University of St Andrews
School of Biology
Evolutionary biologists have long been interested in the question how populations adapt to changing environments. Until recently researchers were only able to sequence a few individuals at a single time-point. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Kosiol, Dr R Borges
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Eastbio: Molecular basis of viral superinfection exclusion

University of St Andrews
School of Biology
Background. Viral superinfection exclusion (SIE) occurs when a virus that has successfully established infection in a host cell subsequently prevents further infection by the same, or closely related viruses. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Tilsner, Dr CM Czekster
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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