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Genetic Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

We have 32 Genetic Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

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The role of the cAMP receptor protein in antimicrobial resistance and virulence gene regulation in pathogenic Klebsiella pneumoniae (Aston University and Symbiosis International)

Shape the future of biosciences with a truly international PhD experience. A Cotutelle PhD with a prestigious partnership between Aston University (UK) and Symbiosis International (Deemed University), India. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DB Browning
 1 June 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Understanding the molecular machines that make Cilia

Supervisors. Dr Mark van Breugel. Studentship Funding. Name. SBBS Studentship. Funder. School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences (SBBS) at QMUL. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MVB van Breugel
 20 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Engineering Bacteriophages: Orchestration of microbial community function in models of the Preterm infant Gut.

Are you fascinated by the intricate world of understanding the core biology and function of microbes and their impact on human health? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research engineering bacteriophages to reprogramme bacterial communities and how this could be used in health?. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Smith
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Decoding the secondary metabolic memory of a diatom phytoplankton

Our interpretation of biology is very much inclined towards what we can see with the naked eye, making us focus on the prominent forms of life surrounding us - the plants and animals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Beedessee
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Towards sustainable and techno-economically feasible Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) production using CO2 and H2 as renewable feedstock

With the growing concerns on climate change and emphasis on moving into circular economies from a linear economy, future students and researchers will need to direct their focus towards sustainable strategies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Bommareddy
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Syntrophic interactions in soda lakes in response to complex carbon source degradation.

Through this project, the student will directly contribute to understand the microbial ecology in extreme environments, such as soda lakes where the pH is extremely alkaline. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Munoz
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Synthetic knottins as new sources of insecticides.

This project offers a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of protein design, combining computational and experimental approaches to develop environmentally sustainable solutions for pest control. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Bentham
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering Nutrient-Independent and Controllable Germination of Bacillus Spores for Advanced Engineered Living Materials

This project offers a unique opportunity for the student to engage in cutting-edge research on Engineered Living Materials (ELMs), a rapidly growing field at the forefront of sustainable innovation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Zhang
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Epigenetic Regulation of Antifungal Resistance in the Human Fungal Pathogen, Aspergillus fumigatus

The global impact of human fungal pathogens is huge but underappreciated. More than 300 million individuals are affected by serious fungal infections, and around 3.8 million people die from fungal diseases every year. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr TF Furukawa
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Investigating the roles of mtDNA mutations in ageing and disease

Are you passionate about genetics and intrigued by the role of mitochondria in ageing and disease? This project offers a unique opportunity to delve into the world of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations using Drosophila melanogaster, a key model in genetic research. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Smulders-Srinivasan
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Harnessing Deep Learning Strategy to Unlock the Potential of Marine Actinomycetes for Efficient Plastic Degradation

Plastics, one of the greatest innovations of the 20th century, have become indispensable due to their advantageous qualities. However, their non-biodegradable nature leads to significant environmental issues, with plastic waste accumulating in landfills and oceans. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Gao
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Unlocking the secrets of Toxoplasma gondii ROP kinases

Are you passionate about exploring the molecular mechanisms that govern life and have a keen interest in parasitology, molecular biology and proteomics? Join our pioneering PhD project and delve into the fascinating world of Toxoplasma gondii, one of the most intriguing parasites in biomedical and veterinary research. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Karunakaran
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How does cell signalling protect and regulate cytokinesis?

Background. Cytokinesis, the physical division of one cell into two, is fundamental to life and errors can result in abnormal chromosomal numbers, developmental defects, and cancers. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Davies
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Deciphering the mechanisms behind the evolution of extreme nitrogen uptake in ant-farmed plants

Global food security is under threat as the population is projected to exceed 10 billion by 2050. Genetic engineering approaches to increasing nitrogen use efficiency have met limited success, partly because plants modify nitrogen uptake mechanisms in response to available nitrogen levels. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Chomicki
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Ribosomal kinase S6 activity at the interface of plant growth and stress signalling network.

Environmental stress, even in short periods, can significantly limit plant productivity. Plants have evolved tightly regulated signalling pathways to sense and respond to changes in their growth environment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr U Bechtold
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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