Agriculture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

We have 74 Agriculture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

4-year PhD Studentship: Towards enhancing animal welfare, production and sustainability of farming a large neo-tropical rodent, the lowland paca, in Brazil

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

The current animal protein production from our global livestock agricultural system may suffice to provide minimum protein requirements to the 9.7 billion people 2050 projected global population [5]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Fureix

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4-year PhD Studentship: Impact of the microbial biodiversity and micro-ecological processes on the transmission and persistency of diseases in dairy farms: a multidisciplinary, adaptive research approach

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Soil provides the basic structure for the development of the ecosystem where humans and animals live. Soil microbiota, including different pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, are responsible for the health and maintenance of the ecosystem, creating the greatest biodiversity in the world. Read more

Supervisor: Dr B Amato

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4-year PhD Studentship: Combatting bacterial zoonoses through multi-disciplinary studies of virulence factors

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Vector-borne diseases, including bacterial zoonoses, pose a significant threat to human and animal health and to livestock industries, particularly in low and middle-income countries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Cogan

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4-year PhD Studentship: Assessing long-lasting pain following hot-iron disbudding in dairy calves

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Although freedom from pain is a key pillar of animal welfare, painful procedures are still common on most dairy farms. For instance, despite being painful1, hot-iron disbudding is still performed on the vast majority of calves. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Mendl

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Unlocking the potential of plant cellulose for the production of new materials and chemicals

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Plant biomass, in the form of plant cell walls are the only renewable resource sufficiently abundant to make a meaningful contribution to decreasing CO. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Turner, Dr J Pittman

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Change your world – choose Glasgow for PhD study

University of Glasgow

At the University of Glasgow, our aim is to offer the best environment for your talent to flourish. If you have an idea, if you have dedication and passion, you could have what it takes to become a UofG world changer. Read more

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Advancing our understanding of mycoplasma and ureaplasma infections among humans and animals

Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences

The Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma Group based at Cardiff Metropolitan University is seeking motivated and enthusiastic students to undertake research projects on various aspects of Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma spp infection. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Beeton, Dr R Aicheler, Dr J Blaxland, Dr S Maddocks

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Carbon leakage in forest ecosystems – towards understanding the real contribution of forests to mitigate climate change

Glasgow Caledonian University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

REFERENCE NUMBER. Please use the following reference number. SCEBE-22SF-CLIFE-Ollauri. Either select from the drop down list or refer to the reference number in the prospective applicant text box if applying that way. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Ollauri, Dr S B Mickovski

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Where has all of the carbon gone? Understanding the molecular mechanisms of long-term soil carbon capture

The University of Manchester Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Soils, while unglamorous, form the basis of the terrestrial biosphere and are ultimately the source of the majority of the food that we eat, yet fundamental aspects of how soils form and how they store carbon are poorly understood. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Cameron, Dr S Nixon

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Decarbonisation of the Food System

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

As the world transitions to a low carbon economic system, dramatic changes will be required across the all sectors. The food system, which is currently estimated to be responsible for 20-30% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, is one where particular urgency is required. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Mohareb

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Crop Type Classification Using Optical Remote Sensing

University of Reading Department of Computer Science

Crop type mapping at the field level is necessary for a variety of applications in agricultural monitoring and food security. In this thesis, the goal is to develop a suitable deep neural network architecture that could detect different crop types in remote sensing images. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Shahzad, Dr H Wei

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Plant-insect interactions in a changing world

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Project Overview: . Insects associated with plants comprise one of the most diverse groups of species on earth. Their impact on the ecology and evolution of their host plants is widely recognised, as is their contribution to multiple important ecosystem services. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Gripenberg

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PhDs in Natural and Built Environment

Sheffield Hallam University Department of the Natural and Built Environment

Our research seeks to understand the impact of social, environmental, and economic changes on society, drawing on this understanding to contribute to the better design and planning of spaces and places. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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Make your PhD extraordinary

University of Edinburgh

Achieve your potential at a university ranked 4th in the UK for research power. Why choose the University of Edinburgh for your PhD?. Read more

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We have 74 Agriculture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

Agriculture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

We have 74 Agriculture PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

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