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We have 56 nutrient PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Precision feeding strategies for finisher pigs

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A.T. Taylor

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

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Smart nutrient sensor networks using miniaturised optical and electrochemical detection

University of Plymouth Faculty of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship within the Environmental Intelligence doctoral training programme at the University of Plymouth. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ussher

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

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Stochastic multi-stressor events in peatlands – exploring nutrient effects on Sphagnum drought tolerance

University of the Highlands and Islands Environmental Research Institute, UHI North, West and Hebrides

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Bischoff, Ms J Hall, Dr AH Hodge

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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MSc by Research: Nutrient-dependent regulation of microglia function and immune responses

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Microglia are constantly sensing the brain environment for metabolic changes, damage and pathogenic invasion. Microglia are highly metabolically active, with activation in response to inflammatory stimulation increasing glycolytic demand. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Lloyd, Dr L Sinclair

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

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Investigating Nutrient-Dependent Regulation of Microglia Function and Immune Responses

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Funding – Tenovus Scotland funded 4-year studentship, providing tuition fees, training/research costs and an annual tax free stipend of £19,237, increasing annually according to the UKRI rate. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Lloyd, Prof D Cantrell

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

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Seaweed Ecosystem Services: Evaluating the Role in Coastal Erosion Mitigation, Carbon Sequestration and Nutrient Reuptake from Anthropogenic Sources

Atlantic Technological University Research

This PhD project is part of the Postgraduate Research Training Programme COASTAL CONNECTIVITY, which offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr CM McEleney , Dr DM McCrudden, Dr S O'Reilly

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

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The effects of climate change on nutrient and trace element dynamics in freshwater environments

Lincoln University (New Zealand) Department of Soil & Physical Sciences

Rapidly increasing temperatures and atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO. 2. ) levels are adding substantial pressure to global freshwater systems, especially those that are already suffering degradation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N. Lehto

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

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Fully Funded PhD in Biology scholarship: Accelerating nature-based solutions in riparian wetlands to address enhanced storm-driven wastewater from agriculture and urban systems

University of York Department of Biology

Globally, waterways and lakes have suffered from excessive nutrient loading arising from wastewater release, both industrial and agricultural. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Redeker

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Impacts of environmental climate change on plant and ecosystem carbon and nutrient cycling, and biodiversity

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

Climate change is one of the greatest threats to biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Phoenix

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

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Developing improved diagnostic tests for vitamin B12 (WARREN_Q24CASE)

University of East Anglia Norwich Medical School

Primary supervisor - Professor Martin Warren . Secondary supervisor - Dr Paul Kroon (QIB) . This PhD opportunity is ideal for graduates in biochemistry or biomedical science with a keen interest in protein science and its application in developing new diagnostic tests and assays. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Warren

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

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Developing improved diagnostic tests for vitamin B12 (WARREN_Q24CASE)

Quadram Institute Bioscience Graduate Programme

This PhD opportunity is ideal for graduates in biochemistry or biomedical science with a keen interest in protein science and its application in developing new diagnostic tests and assays. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Warren

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

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Unsaturated soil hydrology – Soil water retention technology for agricultural production improvement

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Wang

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

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Bioaugmentation to enhance biological phosphorus removal from wastewater

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Yongqiang Liu. Project description. Phosphorus is an indispensable element for sustaining life, yet it is finite and non-renewable. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Liu

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exploring nutritional supplements to enhance coral reslience

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

In order to thrive and endure environmental challenges, corals, like all living organisms, necessitate exceptional nutrition. Although typically situated in nutrient-poor waters, corals possess the ability to extract nutrients from their surroundings to support their well-being. Read more

Supervisor: Dr EC Camp

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

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Circular production of phosphorous fertiliser – anaerobic digestate matrix effects on recovery efficacy

Harper Adams University Department of Agriculture and Environment

Introduction to research area. The application of animal slurries and anaerobic digestates to land to provide crop nutrients is facing ever increasing regulatory constraints influencing how they are stored and spread to land. Read more

Supervisor: Dr MK Kirby

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

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We have 56 nutrient PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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