Urban Planning PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Using genetics to investigate the role of hormones in post-menopausal health. Genetics and Genomics – PhD (Funded) Ref: 5122

University of Exeter College of Life and Environmental Sciences

Supervisors. Dr Katherine Ruth, University of Exeter. Location. Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, St Luke’s Campus, Exeter. Read more

Supervisor: Dr KR Ruth

22 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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In-situ management of nuclear site contaminants: harnessing electrokinetic approaches

University of Southampton School of Ocean and Earth Sciences

Project overview. Working with the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), this project will develop new in-situ systems for contaminant and risk management at nuclear (and other) sites, based on novel electrokinetic approaches developed at the University of Southampton. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Cundy

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Microfluidic devices for fast diagnosis

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Microfluidic devices can achieve high sensitivity and receive results rapidly in diseases diagnosis. As one example of their broad applications, microfluidic devices have the potential in rapid identification of bacteria in patients’ biological samples. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Chen

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Engineering Synthetic Cells for Advanced Biomedical Applications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The burgeoning field of synthetic biology offers promising avenues for engineering artificial cells with tailored functionalities for diverse biomedical applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Chen

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Tackling Membrane (Bio)Fouling

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Worldwide decentralized water and wastewater systems, including in UK rural areas and Islands, can have a high cost and be unreliable, often failing during treatment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Semião

25 April 2025 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Systematic prediction, validation, prioritization and on-target lead discovery for next-generation antimicrobials

Imperial College London Institute of Chemical Biology

Antimicrobial resistance constitutes one of the biggest global challenges facing modern medicine. Yet antimicrobial discovery is impeded by the limited number of validated microbial targets, and the rapid development of resistance by pathogens to existing frontline therapeutics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Child, Prof S Yaliraki, Prof E Tate, Prof M Barahona

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Unlocking a new generation of antimicrobial resistance targets by high-throughput lipidomics drug discovery

Imperial College London Institute of Chemical Biology

Escherichia coli is the leading cause of death associated with drug-resistant bacterial infections and is one of the World Health Organisation’s highest priority pathogens for which new treatments are desperately needed. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G Larrouy-Maumus, Dr A Edwards, Prof E Tate

13 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Evaluating the epidemiology, genetic basis and molecular evolution of antibiotic resistance in the African nation of Cabo Verde

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

Antibiotic resistance (AbR) in bacteria has become a global health emergency. Just in 2019 alone, AbR has caused 1.27 million deaths and was associated indirectly with other 4.95 million deaths1. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Beleza

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

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Molybdopterin cofactor synthesis and regulation in Campylobacter jejuni: understanding essential enzymes of a food-borne pathogen

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Campylobacters are the leading cause of human bacterial gastroenteritis worldwide, representing an enormous health, social and economic burden. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AJT Taylor

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

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Molecular characterisation of harmful diatom and dinoflagellate-pathogen interactions

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The University of Aberdeen is offering a unique opportunity for a Doctoral Candidate (DC) to undertake full-time research, in the framework of the project in PHABB (“Pathogens of Algae for Biocontrol and Biosecurity”). Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Van West, Dr J Holland

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Identification of eukaryotic pathogens of HABs that are relevant to Scottish salmon farming

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The University of Aberdeen is offering a unique opportunity for a Doctoral Candidate (DC) to undertake full-time research, in the framework of the project in PHABB (“Pathogens of Algae for Biocontrol and Biosecurity”). Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Van West

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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An investigation of the neural basis of changes in tactile acuity during healthy ageing and its impact on emotional wellbeing

University of Liverpool School of Psychology

The sense of touch refers to the perception of tactile stimuli through specialised receptors called mechanoreceptors. During tactile exploration, humans typically use their hands, which are densely innervated by these mechanoreceptors. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Fallon, Dr C Roberts

7 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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A time-resolved model for the Arabidopsis shoot apical meristem during floral transition

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

Background. Aerial parts of plants originate from pluripotent cells in the shoot apical meristem (SAM). An important determinant of crop yield but also of importance to wild species in a natural environment is the correct timing of developmental transitions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Wahl, Dr R Hancock, Prof H Jonsson

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Impact of temperature and habitat on the pest potential of UK ecotypes of Drosophila suzukii: a life table and modelling analysis

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

Are you interested in becoming an Epidemiologist?. We are offering a unique opportunity to improve our understanding of the biology and epidemiology of a globally important crop pest. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Skelsey, Dr A Karley, Dr D Bray

14 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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GlycoCell: funded PhD studentship applying Engineering Biology to microbial production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

We are delighted to welcome applications for a PhD student to join us at the Nottingham Engineering Biology Labs, as a core member of the new GlycoCell UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Hub!. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Heap, Dr A Faulds-Pain

5 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 1,370 Urban Planning PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Urban Planning PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 1,370 Urban Planning PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Using genetics to investigate the role of hormones in post-menopausal health. Genetics and Genomics – PhD (Funded) Ref: 5122

In-situ management of nuclear site contaminants: harnessing electrokinetic approaches

Microfluidic devices for fast diagnosis

Engineering Synthetic Cells for Advanced Biomedical Applications

Tackling Membrane (Bio)Fouling

Systematic prediction, validation, prioritization and on-target lead discovery for next-generation antimicrobials

Unlocking a new generation of antimicrobial resistance targets by high-throughput lipidomics drug discovery

Evaluating the epidemiology, genetic basis and molecular evolution of antibiotic resistance in the African nation of Cabo Verde

Molybdopterin cofactor synthesis and regulation in Campylobacter jejuni: understanding essential enzymes of a food-borne pathogen

Molecular characterisation of harmful diatom and dinoflagellate-pathogen interactions

Identification of eukaryotic pathogens of HABs that are relevant to Scottish salmon farming

An investigation of the neural basis of changes in tactile acuity during healthy ageing and its impact on emotional wellbeing

A time-resolved model for the Arabidopsis shoot apical meristem during floral transition

Impact of temperature and habitat on the pest potential of UK ecotypes of Drosophila suzukii: a life table and modelling analysis

GlycoCell: funded PhD studentship applying Engineering Biology to microbial production of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics

We have 1,370 Urban Planning PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Urban Planning PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 1,370 Urban Planning PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

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