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Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 1,037 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Auckland Bioengineering Institute

The Auckland Bioengineering Institute (ABI) does world-leading research that enhances the diagnosis and treatment of a range of medical conditions, as well as helping to improve the lives of people with disabilities or injuries. Our research makes a real difference in the world. We’ve designed sensors to diagnose stomach disease without needing invasive surgery;developed a tiny wireless implantable device to measure brain pressure and save the lives of children with hydrocephalus;and we lead the world in building digital models of the human body which will enhance personalised medicine approaches for improved diagnosis and treatment.

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Radcliffe Department of Medicine

The Radcliffe Department of Medicine (RDM) in the University of Oxford is a large multi-disciplinary department which aims to tackle some of the world’s biggest health challenges by integrating innovative basic biology with cutting edge clinical research. RDM is committed to training the next generation of scientists in biological and clinical sciences.

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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Tackle real world challenges, make a difference, and elevate your career with postgraduate research in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at Manchester. From biochemistry to neuroscience, cancer sciences to medicine, audiology to mental health and everything in between, we offer a wide range of postgraduate research projects, programmes and funding which will allow you to immerse yourself in an area of research you’re passionate about.

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School of Science, Engineering and Environment

The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) is the largest school at the University of Salford. More than 250 postgraduate researchers (PGRs) study with us. We offer full and part-time PhD programmes as well as split-site and distance learning ones. Our innovative MPhil programme is designed to transition students from the guided module-structure towards independent learning and researching and our MSc by Research students are supported acquiring the skills needed for a successful transition towards further research or into a workplace of their choosing.

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Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Make your mark at the leading edge of science and engineering research. At the University of Southampton’s Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, we’re studying stars as they explode, inscribing the human genome into crystals, shaping the future of human interaction with AI, helping build brighter liveable cities, and using chemistry for sustainable manufacturing. We’re looking for innovators, critical thinkers and curious minds to join us in driving new discoveries, with real opportunities for impact through our links with industry and governments and our enterprise initiatives. In return you’ll benefit from multi-million-pound research facilities, the expertise of leading specialists and a supportive, inclusive research community.

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College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences

The College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow is one of the largest centres for research and professional training in the UK. Our purpose is to make world-changing impact on major challenges that we face within Scotland and globally. Our focused ambition is to deliver a strategy structured by four key themes, which will shape the social, cultural and economic prosperity of our city, the country and civilisation across the globe through inventions, interventions and innovations. Don’t wait for your future. Build it.

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BioSCaPe PhD programme

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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BioSCaPe PhD programme

University of Cambridge
Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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BioSCaPe PhD programme

Wellcome Sanger Institute (Cambridge)
Based in the heart of the world-leading Cambridgeshire bioscience cluster, BioSCaPe offers an unparalleled opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Read more
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Modelling Huntington’s Disease to study mechanisms of somatic CAG expansion and the role of microglia and astrocytes in disease onset and progression.

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Biosciences
  Research Group: Neuroscience
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Early Stage Researcher. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Allen
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Regulation of neuronal excitability using IgG targeting of ion channels and GPCRs

Babraham Institute (Cambridge)
Babraham Institute Graduate Programme
Academic Supervisor. Ewan Smith. Academic Institution. University of Cambridge. Industrial Partner. Maxion Therapeutics  . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof E St John Smith
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Going Solo: Engineering Single-Chain Antibody Immunity to Explore Evolutionary Constraints

Babraham Institute (Cambridge)
Babraham Institute Graduate Programme
Academic Supervisor. Dinis Calado. Academic Institution. Babraham Institute. Industrial Partner. Alloy Therapeutics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Calado
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Alpha-Synuclein Condensates and Synaptic Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease

University College London
Department of Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology
  Research Group: Lautenchlager Lab
Parkinson's disease is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder, with cases projected to more than double by 2050. No disease-modifying treatment strategies exist to date, and mechanistic insights are urgently needed. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Lautenschlaeger
 10 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fully Funded 4-Year Cheney Scholarship PhD Programme in In Situ Biology

University of Leeds
Faculty of Biological Sciences
The Cheney Scholarship is a prestigious 4-year PhD programme in in situ biology, designed to train the next generation of scientists to tackle the most complex challenges in biology and medicine. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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AI-driven prediction of environmental stress sensitivity across insect pollinators

Queen Mary University of London
School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences
·     Supervisors. Dr Rachel Parkinson (SBBS, Biology) – primary supervisor. Prof. Chris Bass (University of Exeter). Dr Chema Martin-Duran (SBBS, Biology) – co-supervisor. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Parkinson
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Defining the impact of chromatin and transcriptional regulator-driven phase separation in cancer cell behaviour.

The University of Manchester
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
Oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC) is a deadly disease with poor survival statistics, is one of the highest incidence cancer types and is growing in prevalence, particularly in the developing world. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Sharrocks, Dr I Iqbal
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Developing sustainable polymeric encapsulation solutions for pest control

University of Strathclyde
Department of Chemical and Process Engineering
Pest control is significant for agriculture, as infestations decrease crop yields and can harm livestock, threatening the security of global food supplies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S T R V Velasquez, Dr K Johnston
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Enabling Safer and More Sustainable Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices

University of Edinburgh
School of Engineering
Are you interested in pursuing a PhD at the interface of chemical engineering, materials science, and microbiology at the University of Edinburgh? We are seeking a talented, motivated, and curious PhD student to develop innovative strategies for the safe and sustainable reprocessing of reusable medical devices. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E E Epelle, Dr S Romero-Vargas Castrillon
 22 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the impact of non-coding mutations in the cancer genome.

The University of Manchester
Division of Molecular and Cellular Function
Oesophageal adenocarcinoma (OAC) is a deadly disease with poor survival statistics, is one of the highest incidence cancer types and is growing in prevalence, particularly in the developing world. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Sharrocks, Dr I Iqbal
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unravelling the influence of circadian timing on anti-inflammatory mechanisms

The University of Manchester
Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology
Immune mediated inflammatory diseases (IMIDs) are a diverse group of chronic conditions which affect over 1 million people in the UK and represent a significant health burden. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Gibbs, Dr TB Butler
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Synthetic microbial communities for anaerobic digestion of waste to biogas

University of Birmingham
School of Biosciences
Background. Lignocellulosic plant biomass is the most abundant waste product generated by society, agriculture and industry. By 2025, global cities will generate approximately 2.2 billion tonnes of solid waste biomass per year, with significant impacts upon health and the economy at both local and global scales. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J McDonald, Dr O Eyice
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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