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We have 88 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in Reading
Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in Reading
We have 88 Biological Sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK) in Reading
Project at Aberystwyth University: Genome editing enhanced myxobacterial predators for biological control of diverse crop pathogens
Pathogens have a huge impact on conventional agriculture by decreasing yield and increasing spoilage. They also threaten the security of alternative agricultural systems such as hydroponics/vertical farming/insect farming/cultured meat. Read more
Project at University of Surrey: Beyond bone health: How does vitamin D protect our DNA?
This exciting collaborative project between the Universities of Surrey and Reading offers you the opportunity to develop multidisciplinary skills in research studying a novel mechanism of action of vitamin D in human health. Read more
Project at Queen's University Belfast: Mapping the farm-scape of antibiotic resistance: metagenomes, antibiotic resistance genes, and mobile genetic elements
Antibiotic resistance poses a significant risk to human health, as the effectiveness of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections is increasingly compromised. Read more
Next-Generation Biodiversity Assessments through Remote Sensing and Deep Learning
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew*. BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE. There is an urgent need to develop rapid, cost-effective and robust ways to measure biodiversity in order to guide biological conservation and assess the progress of restoration efforts. Read more
Project at Aberystwyth University: Protein-protein interactions for control of the ruminant parasite the liver fluke
Parasitic worms are responsible for >55% of livestock diseases threatening global food security. Infection from the parasitic liver fluke, Fasciola hepatica, has a negative impact on livestock production and welfare. Read more
Project at Queen's University Belfast: Validating circulating biomarkers for liver fluke diagnostics
The helminth parasite Fasciola hepatica (liver fluke) is a widespread economic and welfare threat on sheep and cattle farms, and a zoonotic threat to human health in some parts of the world. Read more
CR2025_23: Spatially informed biodiversity restoration strategies to benefit multiple species
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at Swansea University*. Biodiversity restoration strategies have become a compulsory part of land management and development policy in parts of the UK and elsewhere (e.g. Read more
Project at Aberystwyth University: Unravelling Bovine Tuberculosis: Novel Biomarker Discovery and Host-Pathogen Interaction Insights through Transcriptomic Analysis
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a chronic infectious disease of livestock of global socioeconomic, animal welfare and zoonotic importance. Read more
Project at Aberystwyth University: Chronobiological changes in behaviour, development and immunity of salmon lice larvae (ChronoLice)
Background. The exciting PhD research project will help us understand the biology of sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis), a pervasive and damaging fish parasite that causes substantial animal welfare, environmental and economic damage by impacting aquaculture of salmon. Read more
Project at Queen's University Belfast: VIROWORM: Characterising the Interplay between Parasitic Nematodes, Viruses and their Hosts
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the spectre of panzootic highly pathogenic avian influenza, the understanding of infectious diseases (including “macro”pathogenic nematode (roundworm) parasites and “micro”pathogenic viruses) is critical as they undermine human and animal health, productivity, and food security. Read more
Project at Queen's University Belfast: Rethinking Animal Farming for Healthy Diets and a Healthy Planet
Foods like meat, milk, and eggs are a big part of many people’s diets. They provide protein and important nutrients that help us stay healthy. Read more
AI-based discovery of methane mitigation additives for ruminants
Methane emissions from ruminants, such as cattle and sheep, are a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for approximately 44% of human-made methane. Read more
Project at University of Lincoln: Revealing the potential of Organo-Mineral Fertilisers to enhance crop productivity, as well as improve soil health and sustainability.
The UK imports a significant amount of unsustainably mined phosphorus, with low deployment efficiency leading to environmental issues like eutrophication. Read more
CR2025_55: Using biologging to prioritise conservation actions for an endangered African carnivore
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted at the Institute of Zoology*. Human-wildlife overlap will increase dramatically under current global change (1), with critical consequences for species extinctions. Read more
CR2025_19: Seed predation by insects and its implications for tropical plant diversity
Factors affecting seed production and survival can leave long-lasting imprints in plant populations. Once seeds have dispersed from the mother plant, they can be killed by enemies such as fungal pathogens and insect seed predators (e.g. Read more