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Mode of action of HiZox in the weaned piglet
University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences
A critical period in the life of the pig is immediately post weaning as the piglet switches abruptly from a predominantly liquid milk diet, supplied by the sow, to a predominantly plant based diet, supplied by feed, and hence undergoes rapid complimentary changes in gut structure, function and microbiome. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A.T. Taylor, Prof F.D. Dunshea, Dr S.L. Laird
 7 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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The blue mussel Mytilus edulis as an indicator species for modelling marine connectivity in Scotland.
University of Stirling Institute of Aquaculture
Are you a quantitative scientist looking for a project in marine biology? This SUPER DTP PhD project with the University of Stirling’s Institute of Aquaculture and the Scottish Association for Marine Science provides a unique opportunity to model the resilience of the blue mussel. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Green, Prof M Burrows, Dr S Carboni, Dr D Aleynik
 18 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project is one of a number of projects at this institution. It is in competition for funding with one or more of these projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be awarded the funding. The funding is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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FULLY FUNDED PROJECT: Associations between anthelmintic treatment, species composition and genetic diversity of gastrointestinal nematodes on organic and conventional dairy farms in Scotland
University of Glasgow College of Medicine, Veterinary and Life Sciences
TO APPLY, CLICK 'INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Gastrointestinal nematodes infect all grazing livestock and their control is essential for animal health and production. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Roz Laing, Dr K Ellis, Prof A Forbes, Dr J McIntyre
 1 June 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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The effect of mass distribution on the mechanics of the mammalian mandible
University of York Hull York Medical School
Mammals, both living and extinct, have successfully occupied a huge variety of niches across a wide range of habitats and substrates. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Cobb
 19 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Evolutionary paleoproteomics and human origins
The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme
This 4-year PhD studentship is offered in Dr Pontus Skoglund's Group based at the Francis Crick Institute (the Crick). Ancient genome sequencing has revolutionized our understanding of the evolutionary history of modern humans and close relatives such as Neandertals [1]. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Skoglund
 22 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Mechanisms of neural circuit evolution: from molecules to networks
The Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme
This 4-year PhD studentship is offered in Dr Lucia Prieto-Godino's Group based at the Francis Crick Institute (the Crick). Our lab is interested in understanding at the genetic and cellular level how neural circuits develop, function and evolve. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr LP Prieto-Godino
 22 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Evolution of Influenza Viruses - prediction of possible future antigenic variants
University of Cambridge Department of Zoology
Evolution of Influenza Viruses. Centre for Pathogen Evolution. Department of Zoology. University of Cambridge. Project summary. Our research focus is to design and develop analytical, computational, and mathematical methods to understand the fundamental processes that govern the evolution of influenza viruses. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Smith
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Adverse impact of drugs on gut-brain axis communication
University of Cambridge Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit
The fruit fly. Drosophila melanogaster. is an attractive system to study host-microbiome-drug interactions due to its tractability and the potential to conduct experimental evolution coupled to multi-omics and deep-phenotyping. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Patil, Dr L Miguel Martins
 14 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Understanding the factors that influence honey bee susceptibility to the honey bee virus, Deformed Wing Virus (DWV)
The Pirbright Institute Pirbright Laboratory, Surrey, Outer London
Deformed Wing virus (DWV), a previously benign virus, has become a devastating disease of managed honey bees. DWV is a virulent virus when vectored by the introduced parasitic mite,. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Stainton, Dr R Noad
 5 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Hitching a ride: How do arboviruses manipulate their insect hosts to maximise transmission?
The Pirbright Institute Pirbright Laboratory, Surrey, Outer London
Animal viruses such as bluetongue (BTV) and African horse sickness (AHSV) cause high profile diseases of international importance in livestock, companion animals and wildlife. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Sanders, Prof R Bomphrey
 5 April 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Fully Funded Swansea University PhD Scholarship: Keeping pace with climate change: A global assessment of range shift dynamics of birds of prey
Swansea University Department of Biosciences
This scholarship is funded by Swansea University's College of Science. Start date.  October 2021. Supervisors: . Supervisor 1: . Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Lurgi
 31 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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A molecular characterisation of the sensory system in mosquitos
University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology
  Research Group: Behavioural & Developmental Genetics
Because of mosquitos’ ability to transmit viruses (Zika virus) and other parasites (such as. Plasmodium. , the agent causing malaria), the World Health Organization considers them to be one of the world’s deadliest organisms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Feuda
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This supervisor does not yet know if funding is available for this project, or they intend to apply for external funding once a suitable candidate is selected. Applications are welcome - please see project details for further information.

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The survival, persistence and ecology of microbial pathogens on the surfaces of environmental plastic pollution
University of Stirling School of Biological & Environmental Sciences
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to carry out PhD research in the fields of environmental microbiology and human health. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Quilliam
 15 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

This research project has funding attached. It is only available to UK citizens or those who have been resident in the UK for a period of 3 years or more. Some projects, which are funded by charities or by the universities themselves may have more stringent restrictions.

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Temperature, fertility and population persistence: a transgenerational field study in the large white butterfly
University of Lincoln School of Life Sciences
The. University of Lincoln. is offering a part-funded. MSc by Research. studentship under the supervision of. Dr Graziella Iossa. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Iossa
 19 March 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Host-Parasite Interactions
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Biosciences
Our lab (. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jo_Cable). investigates host-parasite dynamics and the ecosystem impacts of invasive species. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Cable
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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