Genetics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 256 Genetics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Precision Therapy for NBAS-related disorder

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

It is very well recognised that rare diseases offer the potential to uncover new information about mechanisms underlying a range of phenotypes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Balasubramanian

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

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Mining data from National genomics Research Library to enable new gene discovery

University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is a new genomic testing technology and process which became available through the NHS in April 2022. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Balasubramanian

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

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Biophysical explorations of neural crest cell behaviours in development and cancer

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Neural crest cells are highly migratory. These cells travel throughout the developing embryo, eventually contributing to most organ systems, including the peripheral nervous system, pigment cells and craniofacial skeleton. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Isaacson, Prof K Liu

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Discovery of cancer antigens that are epigenetically-regulated as biomarkers and vaccine candidates

Queen Mary University of London Blizard Institute

We are seeking a graduate who is passionate about contributing to cancer research and who has a background in immunology or epigenetics and a degree at least at the upper second-class honours level. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H.R Rowe, Prof G.K Kassiotis

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

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Investigating the genetic determinants of ultra-complex telomere fusion

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

We are seeking a motivated molecular biologist to study the mechanisms by which telomere dysfunction impacts cancer genomes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Baird

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

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Using genetics to understand the complex relationships between type 2 diabetes and depression in diverse global settings Ref: 5096

University of Exeter GW4

Supervisors. Dr Jess Tyrrell, University of Exeter. Prof Inês Barroso, University of Exeter. Dr Renu Bala, University of Exeter. Location. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Tyrrell

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

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PhD studentship - Commercial Applications of Skin Bioenergy Research

Newcastle University Translational and Clinical Research Institute

Value of award . 100% of Home tuition fees paid and UKRI stipend for annual living expenses. A successful international candidate needs to fund the difference between the UK and international fees. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Birch-Machin

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

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Fully funded PhD position on using genomics to inform climate smart resilience breeding in the marine finfish snapper (tāmure/Chrysophrys auratus)

New Zealand Institute for Plant & Food Research Limited Seafood Genomics

Project description. Climate change is increasingly impacting food production systems and industry needs to better prepare for future climate challenges. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Wellenreuther, Dr A Santure

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

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Next Generation Oligonucleotide Drugs for Gene Therapy

University of Portsmouth School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

Synthetic oligonucleotides are short strands of DNA that can be used to treat or manage a wide range of diseases, for example by silencing malfunctioning genes. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Rusling

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

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Genetics of flowering shoot temperature responses in plants

Durham University Department of Biosciences

The shape of plants is shaped by both genetics and environment; changes in response to temperature can be the most dramatic of all. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Hepworth

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

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MSc by Research: Speeding up the plant microbiota: investigating the impact of speed breeding on host-microbe interactions in the barley rhizosphere

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Feeding a growing world population amid climatic modifications and international conflicts represents an unprecedent challenge for crop production. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Bulgarelli, Dr C Campoli

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

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Eliminating Harmful Cells to Maintain Homeostatis and Prevent Tumorigenesis

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences

Hamaratoglu Lab studies cell-cell signalling in development, homeostasis and tumourigenesis. We take advantage of outstanding genetic tools in Drosophila, and use larval imaginal discs as model epithelial organs. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Hamaratoglu, Dr C Hogan

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Studentship in quantitative genetics of neurodevelopment

University of Surrey School of Psychology

The student will have the opportunity to work on a project analysing data from large-scale longitudinal and developmental cohorts with a focus on infant and child phenotypes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof AR Ronald, Prof M Pluess

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Utilising genetic and genomic predictors of vasculitis and disease/treatment complications for application in routine clinical practice

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

There is substantial interest in using genetic biomarkers to predict those most at risk of disease and treatment complications; this is one of the focuses of Our Future Health, a national study aiming to recruit 5M participants ( https://ourfuturehealth.org.uk/ ). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Morgan, Dr MM Iles, Dr R Mujica-Mota

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

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NIHR Leeds BRC: Exploring the impact of 'hidden' antibiotic resistance

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Antibiotics make possible the treatment of life-threatening infections and have added over a decade to average human lifespan. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A O'Neill, Dr K Davies, Dr J Sandoe

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

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We have 256 Genetics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Genetics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 256 Genetics PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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