Agricultural Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 46 Agricultural Sciences 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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Optimising Transient Carbohydrate Partitioning in Wheat to Improve Climate Resilience

Harper Adams University Department of Agriculture and Environment

Elucidating the diversity and flexibility of plant metabolism is a key avenue of research in the pursuit of malleable traits to enhance plant productivity (Paul, 2021). Read more

Supervisor: Dr AWL Watson-Lazowski

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

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Leveraging metabolomics to reduce copper toxicity in dairy cattle

Harper Adams University Department of Agriculture and Environment

Successful candidates will receive a yearly stipend (paid monthly) set at the UKRI rate - for 2024/5 this will be £19,237. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J McCaughern

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

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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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Understanding the soil microbiome under controlled light conditions

University of Greenwich Faculty of Engineering and Science

Our research group is working within a consortium that is testing semi-transparent solar installations on crop growth-houses, to enhance biological and financial resilience in protected farming. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C.V.S. Supamaniam, Dr E Thompson

24 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Self-funded MSc R- Sublethal effects of novel insecticides on a beneficial parasitoid wasp and the implications for biological control

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

Broad-spectrum chemical insecticides such as neonicotinoids are a major cause of beneficial insect declines globally. In response to this, bans and restrictions on neonicotinoid use have been implemented on a global scale in an attempt to reverse trends in insect biodiversity loss. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LA Alford, Dr HS Siviter

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

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Self-funded MSc R- Understanding the consequences of unpredictable cold stress events on a beneficial insect and the implications for natural pest control in agricultural landscapes

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

The earth is currently experiencing rapid changes in climate. As ectotherms, insects are highly susceptible to temperature change, with temperature impacting all aspects of their fitness. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LA Alford

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

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Self funded MSc by research or PhD in Biology: How do biofertilisers impact plant drought tolerance?

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Dr A Hodge . Co-Supervisor: Dr J Ferrari. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Hodge

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Self-funded PhD in Biology: Engineering Gene Regulatory Networks To Enhance Crop Disease Resistance

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Prof K Denby . Co-Supervisor: Dr B R Lichman. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Denby, Dr B R Lichman

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Self funded PhD in Biology: Novel approaches for valorisation of seaweed biomass

University of York Department of Biology

Lead Supervisor. Dr T Tonon (Department of Biology). Co-Supervisor. Dr Leonardo Gomez (Department of Biology). Context. Seaweeds are crucial to maintain biodiversity in coastal environments and to support livelihood of some coastal communities. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Tonon

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Doctoral (PhD) position in Crop Microbiome Research - impact of wheat genotype and fungal effectors on the pathogen-microbiome interactions

University College Dublin School of Biology and Environmental Science

Wheat production is hampered by many factors, not least diseases such as Fusarium head blight (FHB). Read more

Supervisor: Prof F M Doohan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Doctoral (PhD) position - impact of biocontrol agents on diseases of ryegrass

University College Dublin School of Biology and Environmental Science

Irish agriculture is mainly grassland-based, and is key to the success of the dairy, beef, and sheep sectors. The Irish Climate Action Plan, the EU Green Deal, and the EU Farm to Fork strategy has placed ambitious reduction targets for the use of chemical inputs in the form of fertilisers and pesticides in grasslands. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F M Doohan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Younger, happier and more productive plants: using developmental genetics to improve herb yields and quality

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

If you’ve ever grown coriander at home you’ll have noticed that once the plant flowers it no longer produces the leaves used for seasoning. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Fouracre

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

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Epigenetic profiling of cereal fungal invaders. (SAUNDERS_J24DTP1)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme

Wheat blast and rusts are fungal diseases that severely damage cereal production worldwide. During infection, these fungi secrete proteins into wheat plants to reprogramme host plant circuitry, supporting their own growth and development. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Saunders

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

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Developing an integrated tool to assess soil health in agricultural settings

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 J Rowntree

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

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We have 46 Agricultural Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Agricultural Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 46 Agricultural Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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