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We have 153 fungi or fungal or yeast or filamentous or saccharomyces or pombe PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
fungi or fungal or yeast or filamentous or saccharomyces or pombe PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 153 fungi or fungal or yeast or filamentous or saccharomyces or pombe PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
CR2025_40: Life in mines: exploring and harnessing the hidden microbiology of mine tailings, a journey of discovery and restoration
*Please note that this PhD will be hosted by the Natural History Museum, London*. The climate emergency demands a fundamental shift in our energy supply but technologies achieving this require an increased demand in metals and consequent mining. Read more
(Bicentenary) Impact of hybridisation of environmentally diverse yeast species on mutation rate and antifungal drug response
Evolutionary mechanisms such as hybridisation and mutation determine responses to environmental change. Understanding how genetics affects these processes is critical to addressing fundamental questions of biological adaptation. Read more
Exploring bacteria-mycorrhizal fungi-plant interactions regulating nutrient exchange
Plant-microbe interactions underpin crop production. Bacteria and fungi are implicated in improving plant health with recent research showing these microbes synergise to additively increase crop yields. Read more
Interactions between introduced tree species and native mycorrhizal fungi in the UK
Mycorrhizal symbioses are one of the most extensive and important biotic interactions in terrestrial ecosystems, typically providing plants with improved access to nutrients in exchange for carbohydrates produced via photosynthesis. Read more
Indoor air pollution and respiratory health in children and young people
In the UK, air pollution is the largest environmental risk to public health (1). Nearly 30% of preventable deaths in England are attributed to air pollution (2). Read more
Assessment of phototherapy with model organism Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Project Overview. . Saccharomyces cerevisiae is extensively used as model organism and is well understood from a sequencing perspective so up-regulation or down-regulation of gene expression is tractable. Read more
CASE: Mining biocatalysts from talented microorganisms for industrial biocatalysis applications
This project is a new research collaboration between Dr. Alberti, Prof. Corre (University of Warwick) and Dr. Read more
ACCE+ DLA programme - Impacts of plant and pest identities on the functionality of mycorrhizal networks
The ACCE+ DLA is committed to recruiting extraordinary future scientists regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith or religious belief, pregnancy or maternity, parental or caring responsibilities or career pathway to date. Read more
Reprogramming fungal polyketide synthases for the production of novel bioactive compounds
Fungal highly reducing polyketide synthases (hrPKSs) are remarkable megaenzymes that assemble a diverse range of structurally complex compounds, finding a wealth of applications in medicine and agriculture (e.g. Read more
ACCE+ DLA programme: The role of mycorrhizal fungi in tree species coexistence under global change
Background. Biodiversity is declining across the globe, with accompanying changes in species composition. Changes in the diversity and composition of aboveground and belowground communities, as well as their interactions, can profoundly influence the functioning of terrestrial ecosystems. Read more
'Guardians from the Grass’; Harnessing fungal endophytes to suppress plant parasitic nematodes of potatoes (Ref: CTP-SAI-081)
Globally, ca.374 million tons of potatoes are produced per annum, providing a staple food that is rich in carbohydrate, protein, fibre and vitamin C (FAO, 2024). Read more
Understanding the potential soil carbon benefits of agroforestry
Globally forest and woodland creation is being used to meet net zero greenhouse gas emission targets. To increase the terrestrial carbon sink in the UK, the government is aiming to increase forest and woodland cover from 13% to 17-20% by 2050 with Scotland aiming for 21% forest/woodland cover by 2032. Read more
Development of dual-functional antibacterial and antifungal polymers to prevent medical device-associated infections
Medical device-related fungal infections caused by Candida spp., e.g., in urinary catheters, account for 17.8% of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, posing significant health risks, especially in individuals with compromised immunity. Read more
Exploring enzyme-mediated degradation of plant biomass by in situ imaging for biosecurity
It is estimated by the food and agriculture organisation that the global loss of crops is between 20-40%, costing over $220 billion in losses. Read more
Deciphering the function of mTOR-related genes in ageing, cytoarchitecture and metabolism
Primary Supervisor: Dr Charalampos Rallis. Funding: China Scholarship Council (CSC). Deadline: 29th January 2025. Project Overview. Read more