Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 43 Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

The evolution of antibiotic tolerant Staphylococcus aureus cell types during long term colonisation developing into diabetes foot infection.

University of Adelaide School of Chemical Engineering

CONTEXT. Overview of the project. Patients with diabetes have a high risk of a foot ulcer or foot infection. These often re-occur and become chronic. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LT Toronjo-Urquiza , Dr SK Kidd

29 November 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Bioprospecting skin microbiota to target canine dermatitis

University of Liverpool Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences

Project Description. Skin infections, often due to underlying allergic skin disease, are among the most common diseases seen in small-animal veterinary practice. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Schmidt, Dr M Horsburgh

5 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Synthetic Genomics in Gut Bacteria

Medical Research Council (Cambridge) Laboratory of Molecular Biology

The Robertson lab develops genome engineering tools for the de novo synthesis of non-model gut bacteria, with the ultimate aim of reprogramming the microbiome to study and modulate human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Robertson

3 December 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Cell biology underlying tuberculosis pathogenesis and drug resistance

Medical Research Council (Cambridge) Laboratory of Molecular Biology

TB remains the world’s greatest infectious killer despite a vaccine (BCG) for a century and effective antibiotics for 60 years. TB’s persistence over millennia in the face of major medical advances underscores the ability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to evade and exploit host defences and antibiotics. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Ramakrishnan

3 December 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Doctoral Researcher (m/f/div) in Natural Product Discovery

Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology Hans Knöll Institute

The Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology (Leibniz-HKI) investigates the pathobiology of human-pathogenic fungi and develops novel natural product-based anti-infectives. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Hemmann

13 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Biozentrum PhD Fellowships in life sciences - Winter Call 2024/25

University of Basel Biozentrum

Share your passion for life sciences and apply for the independent Biozentrum PhD Fellowships. The deadline for applications for this Winter Call is October 5th, 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Switzerland PhD Programme

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How will freshwater acidification impact algal communities?

University of Otago Department of Biochemistry

We are recruiting a PhD student who will use the latest tools in eco-physiology and molecular biology to understand the direct and indirect impacts of rising CO. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Cornwall, Dr N Kenny, Dr SW Wood

30 October 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Molecular basis and ecological significance of Saccharomyces wine yeast interactions with microbes, plants and insects

University of Southampton School of Biological Sciences

This research involving Saccharomyces cerevisiae provides an excellent training that will equip the graduate with highly transferable skills, relevant in other ‘yeast’ labs or biological systems. Read more

Supervisor: Prof V.J. Jiranek

8 November 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of enzymes for the sustainable synthesis of pharmaceutically relevant amides under aqueous conditions.

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available to work on a multidisciplinary project led by Professor Andrew Carnell on the discovery and development of enzymes for application in the sustainable synthesis pharmaceutically relevant amides. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Carnell, Prof D J Rigden, Dr JESS Salcedo Sora

31 May 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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How do bacteria adapt survive in the lungs of patients with chronic lung infections like bronchiectasis?

University of Dundee School of Medicine

Haemophilus influenzae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are key pathogens in bronchiectasis and other chronic lung diseases like COPD. Chronic infections are associated with decreased quality of life and increased disease severity in patients and antibiotic treatments often fail to clear infections. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Chalmers, Dr R Hull

1 November 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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The role of the microbiome on coral heat tolerance

University of Southampton School of Ocean and Earth Sciences

Global warming presents an unprecedented challenge to one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems, coral reefs. Scleractinian (stony) corals, the primary architects of warm water reefs, are in steep decline due to rising ocean temperatures. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof C D'Angelo

30 September 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Investigating the role of the microbiota in Crohn’s disease by using organoid models (SCHULLERS_U24HRTMED)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Project description. Primary supervisor - Dr Stephanie Schüller. Crohn’s Disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder affecting > 120,000 people in the UK. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Schüller

31 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Rational design of starter cultures for plant-based fermented foods based on genome mining and fermentation studies

NIZO food research BV FAIROmics

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Supervisors: Dr MWB Wells-Bennik, Dr HB Bachmann, Dr EH Hester, Prof M Zwietering, Prof VV Valdramidis, Dr MD Dasenaki, Dr KA Karatzas

22 September 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Patient and public involvement in medical mycology: investigating opportunities and designing solutions

University of Exeter Medical School

Project description. The MRC Centre for Medical Mycology (CMM) at the University of Exeter conducts world-leading research of growing importance, globally and locally. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Liabo, Dr I Lang, Ms A Brennan, Dr A Warris

17 September 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Take your research degree with the Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia

Monash University Malaysia

Over 100+ Scholarships Available. Scholarships include the Graduate Research Excellence Scholarships, Tuition Waiver Scholarships, Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarships. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) International PhD Programme

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We have 43 Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

We have 43 Microbiology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for UK Students

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