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The relationship between dietary iron and zinc, and the gut microbiota: Can dietary iron and zinc regime be exploited to improve health?
University of Reading School of Biological Sciences
"The gut microbiota (100 trillion cells) outnumber human cells by 10 to 1. Its composition of around 500 to 1000 species is specific for each individual and is dynamic, changing with age, health and diet. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S C Andrews
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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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Our Mission: to Educate, Nurture and Discover for the benefit of Human Health
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Our ultimate purpose is to work in service of patients. RCSI was founded by Royal Charter on 11th February 1784, to set and support professional standards for surgical training and practice in Ireland. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

 Ireland PhD Programme

Ireland PhD Programme

An Irish PhD usually takes 3-4 years. Traditional doctorates focus primarily on independent research; structured programmes include additional classes and a greater focus on transferable skills. Most students initially register for an MPhil degree before upgrading to the status of PhD candidate and completing their thesis. This will be assessed through an oral viva voce process involving two examiners.

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Investigating the role of bioactive lipids in skin health
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Human skin depends on systemic provision of fatty acids that are important to maintain the integrity of the epidermal barrier as well as to support the associated immune and inflammatory reactions. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Nicolaou, Prof C A O'Neill
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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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Prebiotics and synbiotics for human health - converting biomass into functional food ingredients
University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences
Prof. Rastall is interested in research in the area of prebiotic oligosaccharides, synbiotic combinations with probiotics and the impact of structure on the gut fermentation of carbohydrates. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Rastall
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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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Characterising the metabolic impact of early life undernutrition and enteric infections and their downstream effects on development and health
University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine
Lead Institute / Faculty. University of Southampton / Faculty of Medicine. Duration of the award. 36 months, full time. Project description. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Swann
 28 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Food Security Now! Mining Data on Insect Ecology to Create More Sustainable Pest Control Management (Distance Learning Project)
Aberdeen University School of Biological Sciences
Human populations are growing at a faster rate than ever. The UN has announced that food production in its current form will not manage to feed the human population if it continues to grow. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Morimoto
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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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Designing Technology for Personalised Nutrition
University of Reading School of Biological Sciences
This PhD investigates the design of technology to provide personalised nutrition advice. Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease are major challenges globally, and can be addressed, in part, by eating a healthier diet. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof F Hwang
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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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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How do infant gut microbes use N-glycans from breast milk as a nutrient source?
University of Birmingham School of Biosciences
This project is available through the MIBTP programme.. The successful applicant will join the MIBTP cohort and will take part in all of the training offered by the programme. For further details please visit the MIBTP website - . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LC Crouch, Dr P Moynihan
 28 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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The biosynthesis, regulation and manipulation of nutritional and industrial carotenoids in tomato fruits (Cartom).
Royal Holloway, University of London School of Biological Sciences
Carotenoid compounds are one of the largest classes of natural pigments known. They perform essential roles in plant development and provide tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Fraser, Dr G Enfissi
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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.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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.

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Exercise and biomarkers of cardiovascular disease/type 2 diabetes risk in black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups.
Kingston University Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
Cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes are major causes for morbidity and mortality in the UK, particularly in black, Asian, and minority ethnic individuals (BAME). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Allgrove
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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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Molecular-genetic analysis of intra- and extra-cellular iron reduction systems in bacteria: role in gut colonisation and utilisation of dietary iron sources.
University of Reading School of Biological Sciences
The innate immune defense systems respond to bacterial infection by reducing the amount of available iron in order to restrict bacterial growth. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S C Andrews
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Structure-function relationships governing polyphenol bioactivity with respect to plasma membranes
University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences
This project aims to investigate polyphenol binding to lipid membrane surfaces with a view to understanding how polyphenol structure and aggregation within the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) affects the bioavailability of these nutraceuticals. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R A Frazier, Dr R Green
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Water, Drought, Indentureship and Slavery in the nineteenth century British Empire
University of Hull Department of History
We welcome applications for funded 4-year PhD studentships to start in September 2021. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T G Burnard
 29 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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 for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Application of Bacteriophages in the Biocontrol of Bacteria (including pathogens, food spoilage organisms and wastewater communities)
Edinburgh Napier University School of Applied Sciences
Bacteriophages (phages) are viruses that specifically infect and kill bacteria. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Foley, Dr S Campbell Casey
 31 May 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

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.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Metabolic programming: Role of micronutrient (B12) deficiency and associated epigenetic marks
Nottingham Trent University School of Science & Technology
The global epidemic of childhood obesity is a major public health issue. Although current adverse lifestyle (nutrition and physical inactivity) contributes to obesity, a growing body of evidence links early life nutritional adversity to the development of obesity and metabolic disorders in children. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Antonysunil
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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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