Rethinking receptor recognition in cytokines; their role in asthma and inflammation

University of Leicester

Molecular and Cell Biology

The ‘four alpha-helix bundle’ cytokines (IL4/IL13 and IL6/IL11) have a broad range of functions and are crucial for fighting infection and the immune response. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Muskett, Dr G Hall

30 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Using CryoET and computer science for investigating axoneme structure in PCD

University of Leicester

Molecular and Cell Biology

Unleash your potential with this exciting PhD opportunity at the intersection of high-performance computing (HPC), advanced data processing and cryo-electron tomography (cryoET). Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Hesketh, Dr TR Ragan

30 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Dynamic biomolecular nanomaterials and synthetic cells (PhD in Nanotechnology and Chemistry )

University of Sydney

School of Chemistry

The University of Sydney is looking for outstanding candidates for a PhD in DNA nanotechnology and synthetic cells. Biological organisms have developed comprehensive molecular machinery for adapting and re-configuring their states, for example to change shape or colour. Read more

Supervisor: Assoc Prof S Wickham

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD Studentship: Real-Time Cryo-Electron Microscopy to Investigate Enzyme Allostery

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences

Award Summary. 100% Home fees covered and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £20,780 (2025/26 UKRI rate). An additional allowance will be provided to contribute towards consumables, equipment, and travel related to the project. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W Yue

30 March 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Of Mice and Men: Integrative structural modelling of NLRP1 inflammasomes to close the translational gap

Newcastle University

Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering

NLRP1 was the first inflammasome to be described, and its hyperactivation is linked to autoinflammatory disease, neuroinflammation and endometriosis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Bronowska

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Syntrophic interactions in soda lakes in response to complex carbon source degradation.

Northumbria University

Department of Applied Sciences

Through this project, the student will directly contribute to understand the microbial ecology in extreme environments, such as soda lakes where the pH is extremely alkaline. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Munoz

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Synthetic knottins as new sources of insecticides.

Durham University

Department of Biosciences

This project offers a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of protein design, combining computational and experimental approaches to develop environmentally sustainable solutions for pest control. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Bentham

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Studying NAT10-mediated acetylation mechanism in ageing process using biochemical and structural investigations

Durham University

Department of Biosciences

Our research. Proteins and RNA are the work horses in cells. They are the products from DNA via transcription and translation. Proteins and RNA can be further modified with chemical structures to diversify their structure and functions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Lin

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating the molecular drivers of glycan preferences and cross-feeding interactions in the human gut microbiota.

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences

The human gut microbiota plays a key role in health and an imbalanced microbiota has been linked to a range of disease states from obesity to colon cancer. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Bolam

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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New lysins for medically and environmentally important Mycobacteriales

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences

Mycobacteriales including the major human pathogen M. tuberculosis, have unique cell wall structures including a waxy outer mycolic-acid membrane. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Lowe

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Adding functionality to C. difficile’s armour – integrative structural biology studies of SlpA and CWPs

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences

Are you interested in a PhD studying antibiotic resistant bacteria and keen to develop your research skills in microbiology combined computational methods as well as understand how proteins work and their intricate structures and how they interact with metals?. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Salgado

31 March 2025 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 48 Structural Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

Structural Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

We have 48 Structural Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Novel mass spectrometry tools for higher-order structure of siRNA and sgRNA

Understanding the molecular machines that make Cilia

Biozentrum PhD Fellowships in life sciences Summer Call 2025

Computational CryoET: AI, UI & HPC-Powered Research

Rethinking receptor recognition in cytokines; their role in asthma and inflammation

Using CryoET and computer science for investigating axoneme structure in PCD

Dynamic biomolecular nanomaterials and synthetic cells (PhD in Nanotechnology and Chemistry )

PhD Studentship: Real-Time Cryo-Electron Microscopy to Investigate Enzyme Allostery

Of Mice and Men: Integrative structural modelling of NLRP1 inflammasomes to close the translational gap

Syntrophic interactions in soda lakes in response to complex carbon source degradation.

Synthetic knottins as new sources of insecticides.

Studying NAT10-mediated acetylation mechanism in ageing process using biochemical and structural investigations

Investigating the molecular drivers of glycan preferences and cross-feeding interactions in the human gut microbiota.

New lysins for medically and environmentally important Mycobacteriales

Adding functionality to C. difficile’s armour – integrative structural biology studies of SlpA and CWPs

We have 48 Structural Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

Structural Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

We have 48 Structural Biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Novel mass spectrometry tools for higher-order structure of siRNA and sgRNA

Understanding the molecular machines that make Cilia

Biozentrum PhD Fellowships in life sciences Summer Call 2025

Computational CryoET: AI, UI & HPC-Powered Research

Rethinking receptor recognition in cytokines; their role in asthma and inflammation

Using CryoET and computer science for investigating axoneme structure in PCD

Dynamic biomolecular nanomaterials and synthetic cells (PhD in Nanotechnology and Chemistry )

PhD Studentship: Real-Time Cryo-Electron Microscopy to Investigate Enzyme Allostery

Of Mice and Men: Integrative structural modelling of NLRP1 inflammasomes to close the translational gap

Syntrophic interactions in soda lakes in response to complex carbon source degradation.

Synthetic knottins as new sources of insecticides.

Studying NAT10-mediated acetylation mechanism in ageing process using biochemical and structural investigations

Investigating the molecular drivers of glycan preferences and cross-feeding interactions in the human gut microbiota.

New lysins for medically and environmentally important Mycobacteriales

Adding functionality to C. difficile’s armour – integrative structural biology studies of SlpA and CWPs

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