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Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Ireland

We have 15 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Ireland

Maynooth University

One of four constituent universities of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth University is in the top 90 global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024. Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts–a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. With over 16,000 students from more than 120 countries, Maynooth offers a range of programmes at, Master’s and PhD level in the humanities, science and engineering, and social sciences, including business, law, and education. Maynooth’s unique collegial culture fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research, which its world-class academics bring to bear in tackling some of the most fundamental challenges facing society today. The University’s research institutes and centres consolidate and deliver this impact as vibrant communities of learning, discovery and creation. Maynooth University is recognised among the top 500 universities in the world and in the top 250 European universities.

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University of Limerick

The University of Limerick (UL) is a top-tier Irish university known for academic excellence, innovation, and strong industry links. Ranked 401st globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025, UL offers a vibrant, research-led environment on one of Europe’s most scenic campuses, just 5km from Limerick city and 20km from Shannon Airport. UL hosts nearly 18,000 students, including over 3,300 international students, across diverse postgraduate programmes in science, engineering, health, business, law, education, and the arts. Limerick itself is a lively, historic city on the River Shannon, known for its culture, sports, and growing tech and business sectors.

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Investigating epigenetic mechanisms in the regulation of fibroblast-myeloid cell interactions in IBD

University College Dublin
School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science
Inflammatory bowel disease is an umbrella term for a group of debilitating, chronic, and difficult to treat diseases that affect millions worldwide. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Manresa
 8 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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HepatoOMIC – Machine Learning-driven discovery of omics-based signatures of hepatobiliary cancer risk and survival outcomes

University College Dublin
School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science
This project will investigate the role of circulating host and microbiome-associated metabolites in hepatobiliary cancer (HBC) development using cutting-edge multi-omics analyses. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof D Hughes
 6 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Targeting Alternative Splicing in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia

University College Dublin
School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is an aggressive, heterogeneous cancer marked by. clonal expansion of primitive haematopoietic stem cells in the bone marrow. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Lynch
 6 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Nano-formulation of Lipoxins in Resolution Pharmacology: an innovative approach to tackle the “residual inflammatory risk” in Atherosclerosis.

University College Dublin
School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science
We are recruiting a PhD student to join the de Gaetano Lab at the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science, University College Dublin for an exciting project combining nanotechnology, pharmacology and cardiovascular research. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M de Gaetano
 15 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Shells to Solutions: Dual Circular Economy Benefits from Local Waste Shells to Clean up Our Lady's Island Lake and Ballyteige Channels

South East Technological University (Waterford)
Research Support Unit
  Research Group: Eco-innovation Research Centre
Post summary. Applications are invited for suitably qualified candidates interested in pursuing a Research Masters by completing an industrial and societal relevant research project within the PMBRC/EIRC at SETU Waterford. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Kinsella, Dr S Pin tan, Prof H Hughes
 29 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Molecular Microbiology, Bacterial Metabolism and Antimicrobial Resistance

University of Galway
College of Science and Engineering
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time funded PhD scholarship starting in September/October 2026. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr MS Zeden
 7 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Biomedical Engineering of Brain Dynamics via Temporally Structured Brain Stimulation

Maynooth University
Department of Electronic Engineering
The Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maynooth University is pleased to announce that a Maynooth University Doctoral Scholarship will be available in the department of Electronic Engineering for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr V Cota
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Lung Cancer Detection and Monitoring using Exhaled Breath Condensate

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Precision Oncology Ireland
Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death, largely because it is often detected too late or is difficult to monitor accurately over time. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Toomey, Prof B Hennessy
 24 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Predicting Frailty Using Integrated Health and Social Data to Support Preventive, Community-Based Care

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
RSCI Population
This project explores how we can better support people to live healthier, more independent lives for longer by predicting frailty earlier using large, real-world datasets. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof H Nazar, Prof N Al-Moubayed
 21 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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AI/ML-Powered Digital Twin Frameworks for Biopharmaceutical Processes

University College Dublin
School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering
  Research Group: Systems Engineering for Biotechnology
Summary. This PhD project aims to develop AI/ML-enabled, physics-informed digital twin methodologies to better capture the dynamics of biopharmaceutical processes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Espinel Rios
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Transformation of Advanced Medicines Manufacture (TRANS-AM)

National Institute for Bioprocessing Research & Training
Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering at University College Dublin
Transformation of Advanced Medicines Manufacture (TRANS‑AM). Gene therapies are a type of advanced medicine that represent exciting possibilities to treat and potentially cure many life‑altering and life‑threatening diseases. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Barron
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Studying the role of tryptophan imbalance in the oncoviral tumour microenvironment in the context of epigenetic reprogramming

University of Limerick
School of Medicine
The School of Medicine at the University of Limerick invites applications for a PhD candidate to investigate the role of tryptophan imbalance in shaping the oncoviral tumour microenvironment and driving epigenetic reprogramming in cancer. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JS Stanley, Prof PM Murray
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Our Mission: to Educate, Nurture and Discover for the benefit of Human Health

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
School of Postgraduate Studies
Founded in 1784 as the professional body for surgical training in Ireland, RCSI has evolved in the years since to become one of the world's leading health sciences universities. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Ireland PhD Programme
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Maynooth University Hamilton Institute

Maynooth University
Hamilton Institute
The Hamilton Institute is a multidisciplinary research institute that builds bridges between mathematics and its applications in communications, networks, artificial intelligence, biology and other disciplines. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Ireland PhD Programme
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ICARUS (Irish Climate Research and Analysis Units) Department of Geography Doctoral Scholarship

Maynooth University
ICARUS Climate Research Centre
The Department of Geography and Irish Climate Research and Analysis at Maynooth University is pleased to announce that a PhD Scholarship will be available for a suitably qualified and successful applicant intending to commence their PhD studies in September 2026. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  Ireland PhD Programme
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