Molecular Biology PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 521 Molecular Biology PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

(MRC DTP CASE) Understanding how tumour associated macrophages control the tumour immune landscape in NF2-Schwannomatosis

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Type 2 Neurofibromatosis (NF2), now referred to as NF2-Schwannomatosis (or NF2-SWN), is a rare autosomal dominant tumour pre-disposition syndrome characterised by growth of typically benign tumours throughout the nervous system. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Brough, Dr K Couper

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

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(MRC DTP CASE) An Integrative Structural Biology Platform for Drug Discovery

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Solute carriers (SLCs) are the second largest class of membrane-embedded proteins with over 400 members organised into 66 families. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Politis, Dr CP Pliotas

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

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PhD Studentship: Enzymatic DNA synthesis for novel nanomaterials

Newcastle University School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary . 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). . Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Pike

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

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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Centrosome Biology

University of Galway School of Biological and Chemical Sciences

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a 4-year, full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in June-October 2024 affiliated to the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences at the University of Galway. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Morrison

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

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PhD Studentship: Polyoxoniobates for Catalysis in Green Chemical Processes

Newcastle University School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary . 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). The studentship includes attendance at international conferences and annual placements at Mitsubishi Chemical UK, Wilton. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr R.J. Errington

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

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Investigating the radiobiology of protons and BNCT in head and neck tumour treatment

University of Birmingham Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

Background. Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the 6th most common cancer worldwide with an annual incidence of ~800,000 cases/year. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Parsons

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

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Dissecting mechanisms that control adult stem cells in health, disease, and ageing

University of Birmingham Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

Research interests/description of main research theme. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Clarke, Prof J Frampton

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

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Systemic infections accelerate tau spreading by promoting glial activation

University of Southampton School of Biological Sciences

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease, with a complex biology. In this PhD project, we aim to explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying tau pathology. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Teeling

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

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Developing multifunctional biomaterials: an anti-infective and pro-endothelialisation polymer graft

University of Strathclyde Pure and Applied Chemistry

This project is one of 14 four year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (MRS) (https://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and External Partner Organisation (EPO). Read more

Supervisor: Dr K.H.A Lau

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

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Self-funded PhD- Exploring the Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogen Entry and Colonization in Plants through Wounds

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

How bacterial pathogens enter and colonise plant via wounds?. Wounding of plants by hard wind, hail, heavy rain, sand storms, and frost is common in nature. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Buscaill, Dr A Bailey

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

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NUAcT PhD Studentship: Drug discovery in Motor Neuron Disease

Newcastle University Translational and Clinical Research Institute

Award summary. An annual stipend equivalent to UKRI doctoral stipend (23/24 rate at £18,622). Full fees at the UK home rate. International candidates will need to pay the difference between home and international fees. Read more

Supervisor: Dr HED Devine

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

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Health and development outcomes and their interaction for children with chronic liver disease: a population-based cohort using novel linkage between health and education records

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust GOSH BRC Applied Child Health Informatics Theme (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Each year in the UK, 400 children are diagnosed with chronic liver disease (CLD), with a fifth requiring liver transplantation at some stage. Read more

Supervisors: Prof KH Harron, Dr AZ Zylbersztejn

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

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Alpha-synuclein amyloid in Parkinson's disease: using Nanoinjection as a tool to study alpha-synuclein amyloid toxicity inside neurons

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

Intraneuronal inclusions known as Lewy bodies are a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease. Amyloid fibrils formed by the misfolding of alpha-synuclein are the principal component of Lewy Bodies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E W Hewitt, Prof S E Radford, Dr P Actis

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

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Control and inhibition of virus replication

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The Tuplin laboratory utilises a range of cutting-edge approaches to investigate how arboviruses - specifically Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika viruses - control replication and translation of their genomes through interactions between RNA structures, host cell proteins and non-coding RNA, and the potential of such RNA elements/interactions as novel therapeutic targets. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A.K Tuplin

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

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Delivery and misdelivery of outer membrane proteins to the BAM complex using cryoEM

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The BAM complex folds membrane proteins into the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria, proteins whose functions are essential for bacterial viability, pathogenicity and virulence. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N A Ranson, Prof S E Radford

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

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We have 521 Molecular Biology PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

Molecular Biology PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

We have 521 Molecular Biology PhD Research Projects for Self-funded Students

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