Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Defining the protective effects of a commensal bacterial strain in skin barrier function and protection from disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Maintaining a healthy skin barrier is vital for our health. In response to skin wounding, we have a well-orchestrated immune response that heals the breach. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Cruickshank, Prof A McBain, Dr R Unwin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Vaccine Engineering

University of Queensland Institute for Molecular Bioscience

An opportunity exists for a PhD position in vaccine engineering. Vaccines are one of the most effective health care interventions but remain a challenge for many diseases, and in particular intracellular pathogens such as malaria where T cell responses are particularly desirable. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Doolan

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

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Systems immunology and multi-omics approaches to understand protective immunity to human malaria

University of Queensland Institute for Molecular Bioscience

This PhD project aims to develop and apply computational approaches that integrate systems biology and molecular immunology to understand host-pathogen immunity and predict immune control of malaria. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Doolan

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

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Molecular Immunology of Malaria

University of Queensland Institute for Molecular Bioscience

An opportunity exists for a PhD position in the molecular immunology of malaria. The focus of this project will be to apply cutting-edge technologies to understand the molecular basis of protective immunity to malaria. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Doolan

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

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Understanding the link between EBV and Multiple Sclerosis

University of Queensland Institute for Molecular Bioscience

An opportunity exists for a PhD position in molecular immunology, where cutting-edge technologies will be applied to understand the molecular basis of the link between EBV and Multiple Sclerosis. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Doolan

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

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Cancer: Investigation of accentuated mitochondrial ROS and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in cystic fibrosis and colorectal carcinoma.

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with an accentuated inflammatory response to bacterial lipopolysaccharides (LPS), increased resting energy expenditure and a higher than expected prevalence of gastrointestinal and other malignancies. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Peckham, Prof D Jayne, Dr S Savic, Miss LR Caley

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Virus antigenic evolution under immune pressure

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs

About the Project. The persistent evasion of COVID-19 from vaccines and monoclonal antibody therapeutics underscores the critical need to comprehend how endemic and zoonotic viruses evolve to counter antibody-mediated immune responses. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Tay

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

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Exploring the Metabolomic Landscape of Critical Illness Outcomes in Pneumonia Patients

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking a talented, motivated student with a passion for a PhD position focusing on the cutting-edge intersection of clinical metabolomics and critical care outcomes in pneumonia patients. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Thickett, Dr A Scott, Dr D Parekh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Identification and characterization of disease-specific subsets of antigen-presenting cells (APC) in inflammatory arthritis

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Inflammatory arthritis (IA) can result from non-autoimmune diseases (like crystal arthritis) and from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthropathies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Viatte, Prof A Barton, Mr P Martin

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Dysfunctional antifungal potency of the respiratory mucosa in COPD

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Inhalation of Aspergillus fumigatus spores cause >3,000,000 chronic and >200,000 invasive diseases annually worldwide. Invasive aspergillosis carries a 50% mortality rate overall, but mortality rate approaches 100% if diagnosis is delayed or missed and it is >75% in certain cohorts of patients, such as COPD sufferers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bertuzzi, Dr J.H Herbert, Dr S Gago

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Investigating molecular drivers of cell invasion

King’s College London Division of Cancer Studies

The Wells laboratory focusses on exploring the molecular mechanisms that underlie cell invasion. We have interests in cancer cell invasion and hemopoietic cell invasion. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Wells

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Evaluating the role of immune microenvironment on cancer progression using spatial and imaging approaches

King’s College London School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Talented and motivated students, passionate about doing research and advancing cancer research, are invited to apply for this PhD position. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Sailem

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

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Investigating the role of P2X7 receptor intracellular domains in cell signalling

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences

Project description. P2X7 receptors are ion channels that are found on the surface of immune cells, where they respond to the binding of extracellular ATP, a damage signal released by dying cells in infection and injury. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Young, Dr J Parker

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Improvements of asparaginase-based treatment for Childhood ALL

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences

Project Description. Most popular current treatments for childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in clinic are based on asparaginase (Raja et al 2012). Read more

Supervisors: Dr O V Gerasimenko, Dr J Gerasimenko

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Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of natural products

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences

Atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral vascular disease, is responsible for most deaths in the western world with mortality increasing at a marked rate in developing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ramji, Dr T Hughes

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Understanding the link between fibrosis, inflammation, and breast cancer initiation

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Understanding the fundamental molecular events that result in tumour initiation is critical to the prevention and treatment of human cancers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Switzer

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Molecular Mechanisms of Resolution of Inflammation

University of Birmingham Institute of Inflammation and Ageing

We are seeking talented, motivated students to join the research group led by Professor Andy Clark (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles/inflammation-ageing/clark-andy.aspx), a member of the University of Birmingham’s Rheumatology Research Group (https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/inflammation-ageing/research/rheumatology-research-group/index.aspx). Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Clark

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating immune contributions to frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is the 2nd most common form of dementia affecting younger people, with a typical age of onset in the mid-late 50s. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SR Ryan, Prof D Brough

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Investigating the genetic basis of immunological overlap between inflammatory diseases

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Genetic studies have identified numerous variants within the human genome associated with susceptibility to common complex inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ulcerative colitis (UC). Read more

Supervisors: Mr P Martin, Prof S Eyre, Prof A Morris

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Identifying critical pathways regulating autoimmunity in immuno-oncology and arthritis patients. Short title: IPADS (Immune PAthways for Drug Side-effects)

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Inflammatory arthritis (IA) can result from non-autoimmune diseases (like crystal arthritis) and from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthropathies (inc. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Viatte, Prof A Barton, Mr P Martin

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15 fully funded PhD positions in molecular technologies and systems medicine

CeMM PhD program

At CeMM, you will be supervised by a top scientist and the entire Faculty in a dynamic and highly multidisciplinary international research environment. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Austria PhD Programme

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Understanding the interplay of biofilm growth and AMR plasmid conjugation

University of Birmingham Institute of Microbiology and Infection

Research interests/description of main research theme. Background. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major crisis for human medicine. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Buckner, Prof W Van Schaik

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Unlocking immune cells with tick-borne pathogens

University of Bristol Faculty of Health Sciences

In this project we will use tick-borne pathogenic bacteria as a molecular tool-kit for unlocking immune cells. These discoveries will help us combat tick-borne disease and provide a basis for manipulating immune cells, impacting on a wide range of diseases. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Cadby, Dr J Mann, Dr E Ballou

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

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Investigating sex differences in innate immune signalling pathways with relevance to disease

Maynooth University Institute for Human Health Research

We are seeking a PhD student to work in an immunology-focused project. The funded postgraduate student stipend is €18,500 per annum (tax exempt). Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Butler

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

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PhD studentship studying the Cancer Microenvironment and Immunotherapy

King’s College London Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine

We wish to recruit motivated PhD research students to join the translational cancer / lymphoma immunology group led by Dr Alan G. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A G Ramsay

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Modelling the respiratory microbiome in chronic lung disease and healthy ageing

University of Birmingham Institute of Microbiology and Infection

The Respiratory Microbiome Group seeks to understand the interactions between complex communities of bacteria, fungi and viruses with the human respiratory tract in both disease (acute infections and chronic lung disease) and in health or healthy ageing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MJ Cox, Dr K Belchamber

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Interaction between innate immune activation and endothelial cells, linked to adverse cardiovascular events

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

The complement system is a key component of the immune response. Maintaining a balance between activation and inhibition of the complement system is key to preserving tissue homeostasis and enabling immune surveillance. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Liptrott, Dr R Rainbow, Prof C Dart

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Functional Mechanisms of Genetic Risk Factors for Immune-Related Disease

King’s College London School of Medicine

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Supervisor: Prof T Vyse

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Determining the biocompatibility of, novel, nano-silica coated surfaces on oral and gastrointestinal immune barriers

University of Liverpool Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics

The interaction of nanoparticles with cells, particularly those that are immune-competent, may affect their biocompatibility, particularly when applied in long-term situations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Liptrott, Prof R Williams

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Retrotransposons in immunity

UNSW Sydney School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences

Only about 1-2% of our genome is made up of protein coding genes, the rest is non-coding and at least half of that is made up of repetitive DNA sequences known as transposable elements (TEs). Read more

Supervisor: Prof C King

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

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We have 155 Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 155 Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Defining the protective effects of a commensal bacterial strain in skin barrier function and protection from disease

Vaccine Engineering

Systems immunology and multi-omics approaches to understand protective immunity to human malaria

Molecular Immunology of Malaria

Understanding the link between EBV and Multiple Sclerosis

Cancer: Investigation of accentuated mitochondrial ROS and NLRP3 inflammasome activation in cystic fibrosis and colorectal carcinoma.

Virus antigenic evolution under immune pressure

Exploring the Metabolomic Landscape of Critical Illness Outcomes in Pneumonia Patients

Identification and characterization of disease-specific subsets of antigen-presenting cells (APC) in inflammatory arthritis

Dysfunctional antifungal potency of the respiratory mucosa in COPD

Investigating molecular drivers of cell invasion

Evaluating the role of immune microenvironment on cancer progression using spatial and imaging approaches

Investigating the role of P2X7 receptor intracellular domains in cell signalling

Improvements of asparaginase-based treatment for Childhood ALL

Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of natural products

Understanding the link between fibrosis, inflammation, and breast cancer initiation

Molecular Mechanisms of Resolution of Inflammation

Investigating immune contributions to frontotemporal dementia and motor neuron disease

Investigating the genetic basis of immunological overlap between inflammatory diseases

Identifying critical pathways regulating autoimmunity in immuno-oncology and arthritis patients. Short title: IPADS (Immune PAthways for Drug Side-effects)

15 fully funded PhD positions in molecular technologies and systems medicine

Understanding the interplay of biofilm growth and AMR plasmid conjugation

Unlocking immune cells with tick-borne pathogens

Investigating sex differences in innate immune signalling pathways with relevance to disease

PhD studentship studying the Cancer Microenvironment and Immunotherapy

Modelling the respiratory microbiome in chronic lung disease and healthy ageing

Interaction between innate immune activation and endothelial cells, linked to adverse cardiovascular events

Functional Mechanisms of Genetic Risk Factors for Immune-Related Disease

Determining the biocompatibility of, novel, nano-silica coated surfaces on oral and gastrointestinal immune barriers

Retrotransposons in immunity

We have 155 Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 155 Immunology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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