Biochemistry PhD Projects, Programs & Scholarships in Edinburgh

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities.

Applications are invited from outstanding candidates to join the MRC Human Genetics Unit (HGU), part of the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM) at the University of Edinburgh.

UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Biomedical Artificial Intelligence

University of Edinburgh
School of Biomedical Sciences

Funding Type

PhD Type

UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training

UKRI Centres for Doctoral Training conduct research and training in priority topics related to Artificial Intelligence. They are funded by the UK Government through UK Research and Innovation. Students may receive additional training and development opportunities as part of their programme.

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. It is available to citizens of a number of European countries (including the UK). In most cases this will include all EU nationals. However full funding may not be available to all applicants and you should read the full programme details for further information.

Now recruiting to a fully funded 4-year programme, to start in September 2020.

Raman and Fluorescence Signals for Clinical Optical Imaging

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering

Dr R.K Henderson, Dr N Finlayson

Application Deadline: 30 May 2020

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

The EPSRC IRC Proteus (Proteus) - Multiplexed ’Touch and Tell’ Optical Molecular Sensing and Imaging - Lifetime and Beyond” is an Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration between the Universities of Edinburgh, Bath, Heriot Watt, Durham and Dundee.

Fluorescence Lifetime Micro-endoscopic Camera System for Clinical Optical Imaging

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering

Dr R.K Henderson, Dr N Finlayson

Application Deadline: 27 June 2020

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

The EPSRC IRC Proteus (Proteus) - Multiplexed ’Touch and Tell’ Optical Molecular Sensing and Imaging - Lifetime and Beyond” is an Interdisciplinary Research Collaboration between the Universities of Edinburgh, Bath, Heriot Watt, Durham and Dundee.

Bioinformatics for Personalized and Precision Neoantigen Therapeutics in Cancer

University of Edinburgh
Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine

Prof T Hupp, Dr JA Alfaro

Applications accepted all year round

Funding Type

PhD Type

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Despite the success of immune checkpoint inhibitors in the clinic, most cancer patients do not respond, and even among responders therapeutic resistance is a problem.

PhD studentship – Image Analysis in Ultrasound Imaging

Heriot-Watt University
Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering

Dr V Sboros

Application Deadline: 11 February 2020

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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PhD studentship – Signal Processing in Ultrasound Imaging

Heriot-Watt University
Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering

Dr V Sboros

Application Deadline: 11 February 2020

Funding Type

PhD Type

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

Supervisors. Dr Vassilis Sboros (Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering, Heriot Watt University), Prof Mathini Sellarthurai (Institute of Sensors Signals and Systems, Heriot Watt University) Prof Alan McNeill (Department of Urology, Western General Hospital and University of Edinburgh).