Genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 131 Genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Genomic study of the inhabitants of the ancient city of Thessaloniki in Greece

Johannes Gutenberg University - Mainz Institute of Organismic and Molecular Evolution (iomE)

We're seeking a PhD student to join our team at the iomE (https://iome.biology.uni-mainz.de/) at the JGU University in Mainz, Germany, to work on the genomic investigation of inhabitants of the ancient city of Thessaloniki in Greece. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Burger

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD studentship - Defining the mechanisms underpinning HIF-1 and HIF-2 dependent transcriptional specificity in hypoxia.

Newcastle University Biosciences Institute

Award summary. 100% of home tuition fees paid and annual living expenses of £18,622. Overview. The cellular response to low oxygen levels (hypoxia), is crucial for cell survival and identity. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Ortmann

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Testing the translational power of zebrafish for studying human heart failure. Ref: 5101

University of Exeter BBSRC South West Doctoral Training Partnership

Supervisors. Dr Matthew Winter, University of Exeter. Dr Yosuke Ono, University of Exeter. Location. Biosciences, Streatham Campus, Exeter. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Winter, Dr YO Ono

22 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Exploring the roles of a novel prion-like protein in stress resistance and ageing (TAYLOR_U24DTP2)

University of East Anglia School of Biological Sciences

Primary Supervisor: Dr. Rebecca Taylor . Secondary Supervisor: Prof. Tom Wileman (QIB) . Ageing is associated with increased rates of disease, including neurodegenerative conditions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Taylor

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD Positions in Cancer Research

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Application Deadline: 15 May 2024

Are you looking for excellent research opportunities for your PhD studies at the forefront of cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)… Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Germany PhD Programme

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Dietary adaptation of Bifidobacterium in the weaning infant gut (WARRENF_Q24DTP)

Quadram Institute Bioscience Graduate Programme

The infant gut is a complex, constantly adapting ecosystem which shows distinct shifts as a consequence of introducing solid foods, which can have lifelong health impacts. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Warren

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Ticking clocks, thriving crops: Developing climate-resilient crops through circadian biology. (DODD_J24DTP)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme

Climate change poses a significant threat to our food supply, but you can be part of the solution! In this groundbreaking research project, we're investigating how plants adapt to changing seasons and temperatures, with a focus on ensuring robust crop production despite environmental challenges. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Dodd

9 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigation of RNA secondary structure in plant transposable elements

Durham University Department of Biosciences

Transposable elements (TEs), often referred to as jumping genes, are mobile genetic elements that can be found ubiquitously across the tree of life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Cho

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Biophysical explorations of neural crest cell behaviours in development and cancer

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Neural crest cells are highly migratory. These cells travel throughout the developing embryo, eventually contributing to most organ systems, including the peripheral nervous system, pigment cells and craniofacial skeleton. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Isaacson, Prof K Liu

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Discovery of cancer antigens that are epigenetically-regulated as biomarkers and vaccine candidates

Queen Mary University of London Blizard Institute

We are seeking a graduate who is passionate about contributing to cancer research and who has a background in immunology or epigenetics and a degree at least at the upper second-class honours level. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H.R Rowe, Prof G.K Kassiotis

5 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Investigating the genetic determinants of ultra-complex telomere fusion

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

We are seeking a motivated molecular biologist to study the mechanisms by which telomere dysfunction impacts cancer genomes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Baird

3 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Using genetics to understand the complex relationships between type 2 diabetes and depression in diverse global settings Ref: 5096

University of Exeter GW4

Supervisors. Dr Jess Tyrrell, University of Exeter. Prof Inês Barroso, University of Exeter. Dr Renu Bala, University of Exeter. Location. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Tyrrell

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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PhD studentship - Commercial Applications of Skin Bioenergy Research

Newcastle University Translational and Clinical Research Institute

Value of award . 100% of Home tuition fees paid and UKRI stipend for annual living expenses. A successful international candidate needs to fund the difference between the UK and international fees. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Birch-Machin

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Fully funded PhD position on using genomics to inform climate smart resilience breeding in the marine finfish snapper (tāmure/Chrysophrys auratus)

New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited Seafood Genomics

Project description. Climate change is increasingly impacting food production systems and industry needs to better prepare for future climate challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Wellenreuther, Dr A Santure

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Sustainable bio-hydrogen production via engineered microbial metabolism (4-year fully funded PhD studentship with Dstl)

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Background and the project. In 2022, carbon emissions from the chemical industry peaked at 935 M ton, making this industry the third largest sector by emissions and responsible for 2.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Wallace

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 131 Genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 131 Genetics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

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