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Biochemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students in Germany

We have 15 Biochemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students in Germany

A PhD in Biochemistry would provide you with the time and resources to undertake an in-depth research project into one area of biochemistry. These projects are almost always laboratory-based and can range from investigating the structure and role of a protein or receptor to developing and optimising current detection methods.

What’s it like to do a PhD in Biochemistry?

Doing a PhD in Biochemistry, you’ll develop wide-spread laboratory skills including protein purification, western blotting, chromatography, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The use of cutting-edge equipment such as nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is common in Biochemistry and consequently you’ll become proficient with these fine instruments.

Some typical research topics in Biochemistry include:

  • Engineering enzymes for industry
  • Characterising the structure and function of proteins
  • Developing novel therapeutics
  • Understanding the role of redox in a system or disease
  • Investigation of a specific receptor
  • Developing and optimising methods (such as NMR)

Day-to-day you’ll be in the laboratory performing experiments, writing up and analysing data from previous experiments and discussing your results and research plans with colleagues.

Biochemistry programmes are almost always advertised research projects, with the key aim pre-determined by the supervisor. Although the aim is set, you are still free to influence the direction of the project along the way. These advertised programmes usually come with full funding attached.

It is uncommon to propose your own research in Biochemistry as you must find a supervisor with research goals that overlap with your project, who also has adequate equipment for your experimental work, and you must find sufficient funding for bench and PhD fees.

Regardless of being funded or not, your PhD will end with a thesis of around 60,000 words, which contributes significantly to the knowledge of the field. To be awarded your PhD, you’ll then need to defend your thesis during your viva exam.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for most Biochemistry PhD programmes involve a Masters in a subject directly related to Biochemistry such as Biology or Chemistry, with at least a Merit or Distinction. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need to show that you have the right level of language proficiency.

PhD in Biochemistry funding options

The Research Council responsible for funding Biochemistry PhDs in the UK is the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). They provide fully-funded studentships including a stipend for living costs, a consumables budget for bench fees and a tuition fee waiver. Students don’t apply directly to the BBSRC, you apply for advertised projects with this funding attached.

It’s uncommon for Biochemistry PhD students to be ‘self-funded’ due to the additional bench fees. However, if you were planning to fund yourself it might be achievable (depending on your project) through the UK government’s PhD loan and part-time work.

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PhD Students (f/m/d) for super-resolution microscopy-based investigations of the glycocalyx

The Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light research covers a wide range of topics, including nonlinear optics, quantum optics, nanophotonics, photonic crystal fibres, optomechanics, quantum technologies, biophysics, and links between physics and medicine. Read more

Call for applications for Multiple PhD Positions International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Quantum Dynamics and Control (QDC)

We are looking for highly talented and motivated students from all around the world. The standard entrance qualification is a master's degree (or an equivalent university degree, e.g., German “Diplom”) in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science. Read more

9 Fully funded PhD positions in biology, biochemistry, life science, chemistry, medicine, computer science or related fields

BioNTech and TRON (Translational Oncology Mainz) are leading institutions in the field of immunotherapy. Our joint international PhD Program (ATLAS) is looking for talented, junior researchers of all nationalities. Read more

Funded opportunities at the Max Planck School Matter to Life

The Max Planck School Matter to Life (MPS MtL) offers an innovative integrated PhD program providing a highly interdisciplinary sciences education for excellent undergraduates. Read more

PhD Positions in Life Science and Biomedicine Research Groups supported by a structured PhD program

 . Paid positions, no tuition fees!. Call opens. 15 August 2023. Call closes. 30 October 2023. Admission panel video interviews for eligible applicants. Read more

PhD positions at the International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter

 The International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter. from molecules to dynamics (IMPRS-LM) is looking for talented and motivated PhD candidates of all nationalities to carry out novel projects in the following research areas. Read more

International Max Planck Research School "From Molecules to Organisms"

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “From Molecules to Organisms” provides excellent interdisciplinary training across the disciplines of structural, molecular, cellular and developmental biology as well as bioinformatics, genomics and evolutionary biology. Read more

International Max Planck Research School "From Molecules to Organisms"

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “From Molecules to Organisms” provides excellent interdisciplinary training across the disciplines of structural, molecular, cellular and developmental biology as well as bioinformatics, genomics and evolutionary biology. Read more

PhD Student Positions at International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life, Munich

The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML), offers fully funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, cell biology, systems biology and computational biology. Read more

PhD Student Positions at International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life, Munich

The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML), offers fully funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, cell biology, systems biology and computational biology. Read more

Fully-funded PhD positions in several natural sciences & engineering disciplines

Realize your own project idea or apply for an advertised PhD position within an interdisciplinary network for cutting-edge research!. Read more

Doctoral Researcher at the HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials

Structured Doctoral Program of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Heidelberg University. The Cluster of Excellence 3D Matter Made to Order (3DMM2O) is a Research Cluster jointly carried by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Heidelberg University. Read more

Doctoral Researcher at the HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials

Structured Doctoral Program of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Heidelberg University. The Cluster of Excellence 3D Matter Made to Order (3DMM2O) is a Research Cluster jointly carried by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Heidelberg University. Read more
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