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Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in New Zealand

We have 13 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in New Zealand

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

The Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) does world-leading research that enhances the diagnosis and treatment of a range of medical conditions, as well as helping to improve the lives of people with disabilities or injuries. Our research makes a real difference in the world. We’ve designed sensors to diagnose stomach disease without needing invasive surgery;developed a tiny wireless implantable device to measure brain pressure and save the lives of children with hydrocephalus;and we lead the world in building digital models of the human body which will enhance personalised medicine approaches for improved diagnosis and treatment.

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Understanding the past and future of global cultural and linguistic diversity.

University of Auckland
School of Biological Sciences
We offer two fully funded 3-year PhD positions working with Associate Professor Simon Greenhill and Professor Quentin Atkinson to revolutionize our understanding of human linguistic and cultural diversity. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Greenhill, Prof Q Atkinson
 14 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Tracing the diversity and impacts of changing microalgal communities

University of Otago
Department of Biochemistry
We are recruiting a PhD student to work on an inter-disciplinary project spanning the Departments of Biochemistry and Marine Science, looking into the changing nature of microalgal communities around Aotearoa New Zealand. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Kenny, Dr EA Armstrong
 30 May 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Exploration of novel biomarkers of biliary atresia in neonatal dried blood spots

University of Auckland
Liggins Institute
Please note this is a Masters project. Biliary Atresia [BA] is a rare, inflammatory pathology occurring in newborn infants which causes necrosis of the bile duct. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Pook, Dr SM Mouat
 29 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Community attitudes towards using newborn screening cards for validating tests and research

University of Auckland
Liggins Institute
Please note this is a Masters project. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J O'Sullivan, Dr L Lin, Dr NH Heather
 11 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Lymphatic Function in Inflammation

University of Auckland
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
We are seeking a highly motivated student with a strong academic record (high GPA) and preferably a background in physiology, biomedical science, immunology, or related fields. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Russell
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Markerless cell sorting

University of Auckland
Auckland Bioengineering Institute
Tune in for our live webinars coming up - the next on April 3 and the one after on June 5. Current techniques for sorting cells often require the use of optical (e.g. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof AT Taberner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Identify novel approaches to combat multi-drug resistant pathogens

University of Otago
Microbiology & Immunology
Our research focuses on recalcitrant ESKAPE (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species) pathogens. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Pletzer
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PhD project on genetic mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and biofilm formation at the University of Otago

University of Otago
Microbiology & Immunology
The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in ESKAPE pathogens, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa, poses a significant threat to global health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Pletzer
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Illuminating the role of green nectaries in floral nectar secretion

University of Waikato
School of Science
Floral nectaries are the vital secretory organs that produce the sugary attractant for many pollinators. Nectaries are crucial for plant reproduction, biodiversity and food security. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Mike Clearwater
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PhD Scholarships in Evolutionary Game Theory

Te Pūnaha Matatini
New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence for Complex Systems, Data and Networks
Are you interested in why human societies are the way they are? Intrigued by the way that mathematics can explain biological systems?. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Marsland, Assoc Prof M Frean
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Who's Calling: Individual bird recognition from vocalisation

Te Pūnaha Matatini
New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence for Complex Systems, Data and Networks
Interested in conservation technology and bioacoustics?. We are seeking two PhD students to join the AviaNZ team (http://www.AviaNZ.net) in New Zealand. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Marsland, Dr I Castro
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Optical tweezers

University of Auckland
The Dodd-Walls Centre
Optical tweezers use highly focused light to manipulate tiny particles. The Biophotonics laboratory in the physics department has developed optical tweezers for the manipulation of bacteria. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Vanholsbeeck
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Predicting Early Development in Moderate to Late Preterm Babies

University of Auckland
Liggins Institute
Over 80% of preterm babies are born between 32 and 36 weeks gestation. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Harding
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