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Evolution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 218 Evolution PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Understanding within-host genetic diversity and evolution of human-associated bacteria
Evolution of major bacterial pathogens poses great risks for their hosts as it potentially allows better adapted, more virulent and/or more resistant variants to emerge. Read more
Illuminating Mosquito Vision: From Evolution to Disease Control
Background . Due to their capacity to transmit viruses such as Zika and parasites like Plasmodium (the causative agent of malaria), mosquitos are regarded by the World Health Organization as one of the most lethal organisms on our planet (WHO | Global vector control response 2017–2030, 2020). Read more
GW4+ DOCTORAL LANDSCAPE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP (DLTP): Coral Reef Restoration in Tobago
Objective. This PhD on coral reef restoration targets the recovery of critically depleted coral ecosystems in Tobago. Building on 20 years of fish biology data, particularly cleaner-client interactions, this study will assess restoration strategies to enhance reef resilience and biodiversity. Read more
GW4+ DOCTORAL LANDSCAPE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP (DLTP): Ecology and evolution of mycelial cord formation in terrestrial fungi
Fungi are crucial to the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems, especially decomposition processes, nutrient cycling and plant nutrient uptake. Read more
GW4+ DOCTORAL LANDSCAPE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP (DLTP): Does woodland creation through natural processes enhance ecological processes & species interaction networks?
Woodland restoration and expansion are prominent in the UK and globally, with ambitious targets for woodland creation outstripping our understanding about how best to achieve this (e.g. Read more
GW4+ DOCTORAL LANDSCAPE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP (DLTP): Blue islands in a green sea: Understanding, managing and conserving pond ecosystem health
Project aims and methods. Pond ecosystems are biodiverse and ecologically important freshwater habitats, provide opportunities for mitigating pressures on freshwater organisms, and contribute significantly to society through valuable ecosystem service provision. Read more
Evaluating the epidemiology, genetic basis and molecular evolution of antimicrobial drug resistance in Helicobacter pylori in a populational model
Antimicrobial Drug Resistance (AMR) is a growing and major public health threat facing the worldwide population within the next 30 years, imposing considerable burden on health systems. Read more
The genetic and developmental control of complex nanostructure formation in butterfly wing scales
Butterfly wings are natural wonders, covered in colourful scales that are used for signaling, thermoregulation and to help with aerodynamic performance. Read more
Horizontal gene transfer and its role in crop adaptation and evolution
Genetic variation is the substrate of evolution. Without genetic variation species are more likely to become extinct, and this is a problem for wild and crop species alike. Read more
Predicting pathogen evolution: using experimental evolution to understand the impact of phage therapy on Clostridioides difficile
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity today. We desperately need new therapeutic options and phage therapy - using viruses that kill bacteria - is widely seen as one such approach. Read more
Investigating a polarity switch in bird wing feather development
The evolution of flight in birds is one of the most extraordinary events in natural history. A fundamental event was the formation of feathers, which first appeared in flightless ancestral theropod dinosaurs. Read more
Funded PhD NERC GW4+ DLTP - Using fitness landscapes to learn how species persist in diverse fish communities
Much of modern biological diversity rests within communities of closely related species. Biologists believe that high diversity is maintained because species partition limited ecological resources between them, thereby limiting competition and avoiding extinction. Read more
Ventulicolians and the evolution of the early craniate head morphology in the Ediacaran, half a billion years ago
Research Group:
CENTA - Central England NERC Training Alliance
Project Highlights. · Examine the cellular and molecular origins of the Vetulicolian head – a new key to understanding the origins of vertebrates. Read more
Funded PhD NERC GW4+ DLTP - Understanding how micro- and macro-nuclei support adaptation in Paramecium
Paramecium is a genus of unicellular eukaryotes that are typically found in aquatic environments. An interesting characteristic of these microorganisms is that they contain two different types of nuclei. Read more
Conversion of annual to perennial growth in invasive plant species
Research Group:
CENTA - Central England NERC Training Alliance
Project Highlights. 1. New research aimed at uncovering the genomic adaptations driving the shift between annual and perennial growth. Read more