Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 1,361 Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

The mechanisms of pressure and gas mediated neuroplasticity in the human brain

University of Plymouth Faculty of Health

Applications are invited for a fully funded 3-year PhD studentship to study the effects of altered gas and pressure on the human brain. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Hall

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

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Structure-function analysis of a plant virus RNA transport protein

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

Background. Plants form the basis of human nutrition but crop yields are increasingly under threat from climate change and the associated shifts in pathogen distributions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Tilsner, Dr J Bos

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

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Transgenerational epigenetic consequences of pollution exposure.

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Project background. Environmental insults such as pollution can cause transgenerational negative health outcomes in both wild animal populations and humans. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Marshall

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

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The Rhonski project: Examining Rho and Notch signalling in skin development and disease

St George’s, University of London Medical and Biomedical Education Institute

The skin provides a crucial protective layer between the human body and the outside world. Whilst the epidermis forms a barrier against infection, the inner dermis houses the blood vessels required to sustain the hair follicles and cells contained within both the epidermal and dermal layers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LS Southgate, Dr A Chikh

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

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Blocking proteins as a novel approach to treat blood cancer

The University of Manchester Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute

4 Year PhD Studentship - Autumn 2024. Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute. Project Title. "Blocking proteins as a novel approach to treat blood cancer". Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Somervaille

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

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T Cell Responses in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute Central

This 4-year PhD studentship will be based at the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute, New Paterson Building, Withington, Manchester, UK. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Williams

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

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Identification of novel genes involved in fovea formation

St George’s, University of London Medical and Biomedical Education Institute

Visual acuity depends on the fovea, located at the back of the retina, in the centre of a structure called the macula. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Pittman, Dr FC Cavodeassi, Dr GG Gestri

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

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Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger

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

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PhD Studentship in Chemistry for Catalytic CO2 Utilisation

University of Cambridge Department of Chemistry

A PhD studentship is available at the University of Cambridge, starting in October 2025 under the supervision of Professor Erwin Reisner in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Reisner

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

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Staphylococcus aureus colonisation and pathogenicity

University of Reading School of Biological Sciences

Project Overview. . Staphylococcus aureus is a versatile and adaptable pathogen of humans and animals. Of serious medical and economic importance, infections can range from mild skin issues like boils and impetigo to more serious conditions like pneumonia and bloodstream infections. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S R Clarke

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

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The role of gut microbiota in regulating tumour cell metabolism and malignant progression

University of the West of England, Bristol College of Health, Science and Society

We are inviting applicants for the PhD position in ‘The role of gut microbiota in regulating tumour cell metabolism and malignant progression’. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Qualtrough

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

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The advancement of aqueous-Scanning Thermal Microscopy (a-SThM): Nano-scale measurement and manipulation of heat for healthcare

University of Glasgow School of Engineering

The ability to measure and manipulate heat is fundamental when studying biological processes, chemical reactions and even fundamental physics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Dobson

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

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PhD Studentship - Developing a Novel Imaging Flow Cytometer for Label-Free Characterisation of Human White Blood Cells in Health and Disease

Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences

Award Summary. 100% of home tuition fees paid and an annual stipend (living expenses) of £18,622. Overview. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Filby

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

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Development of sensitive and analytically robust biosensor chips for respiratory virus detection

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemistry

This Medical Research Scotland Sponsored PhD Studentship is focused on the intersection between electrochemical biosensors, chemical biology and virology and features both academic (Prof Corrigan and Prof Burley) and industrial supervision (National Measurement Laboratory - NML). Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Corrigan, Prof G Burley

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

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The clinical and therapeutic impact of disialoganglioside GD2 and its synthases on breast cancer

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Medicine

Disialoganglioside GD2 is a plasma membrane member of the large glycosphingolipid family which involves a hydrophobic ceramide bound to a hydrophilic sialic acid-containing glycan chain. Read more

Supervisor: Prof WG Jiang

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

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We have 1,361 Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 1,361 Biological Sciences PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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