Biological Sciences (wood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 8 Biological Sciences (wood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Development of formaldehyde-free biobased adhesives based on by-product proteins

Université Laval Sciences du bois et de la foret

The wood-based composite panel industry is an evolving sector that is constantly seeking to adapt to consumer needs and regulations on volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Prof VL Landry

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

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Targeting protein acetylation to reduce microglia activation in neurodegenerative disorders

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I Wood

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Alternative Materials and Processes for the Textile and Fashion Industry

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

The fashion and textile industries conduct some of the most polluting practices on the planet. Many initiatives are striving to positively impact the issues the industry faces, in line with climate targets and UN sustainable development goals. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Wood

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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NIHR Leeds BRC: The microbiome and the promotion of bowel cancer: The key to understanding causation and prevention of this important disease

University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health

Bowel cancer is the second commonest cause of cancer death in the UK and affects 1.9 million people annually worldwide. Its cause is still unknown but recent work by Wood et al. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Marks, Dr H Wood, Dr N West, Prof P Quirke

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Bidirectional mobile sRNA signalling in pea-downy mildew interactions

University of Worcester Research School

Plants are constantly being challenged by microbial pathogens and they have evolved the capacity to detect and defend against these incoming microbes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Tor

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Biocoal research for use in heritage steam railways

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The UK has over 200 heritage railway lines in operation. Traditionally these have run on coal, preferably Welsh steam coal, a form of bituminous coal known for its good calorific values, low sulphur content and semi smokeless properties. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Ryan, Dr Z Cai

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Developing synthetic microbial communities for the control of pea downy mildew

University of Worcester Research School

Demand for food production is increasing due to growing global population, reduced land availability for agriculture, concern over the effects of the environment on agriculture, and decreasing yield reliability because of climate change. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Tor

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Habitats: Managing the ecological impacts of noise on wildlife habitats for sustainable development

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Waddington, Dr M Wood, Prof B Davies, Prof R Young

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 8 Biological Sciences (wood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Biological Sciences (wood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 8 Biological Sciences (wood) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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