biological science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 373 biological science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Innovative Biological Scaffolds for Regenerative Replacement of Dysfunctional Heart Valves

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: Dr H.E. Berry

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

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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Aerosol Science

University of Bristol EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Aerosol Science

Fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships are available as part of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral training in Aerosol Science. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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UKRI CDT in AI for Biomedical Innovation

University of Edinburgh

We will train 60+ doctoral researchers over the next 8 years (2024-2032), who will design, develop, and implement AI approaches in partnership with our external stakeholders. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training

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Neuronal control of appetite: investigating the role of the extracellular matrix in controlling neuronal activity in the hypothalamus

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

Appetite regulation is complex, and its dysregulation has serious implications for health, being observed in multiple conditions e.g., obesity, anorexia, and type 2 diabetes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SM Dickens, Dr G Helfer

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

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Investigation of the extracellular matrix as a regulator of Parkinson’s progression

University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Group: Chemistry and Biosciences

Parkinson’s is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting around 1 in 20 people aged over 65. In the UK, the number of affected people is set to rise by 50% over the next 50 years due to ageing populations. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SM Dickens

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

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CSIRO Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program (NGQGP) - Multiple PhD scholarships available in Quantum Biotechnology at QUBIC

University of Technology Sydney Faculty of Science

As part of the CSIRO Next Generation Quantum Graduates Program (NGQGP), multiple PhD scholarships are available for domestic students to study with ARC Centre of Excellence in Quantum Biotechnology (QUBIC) researchers and their industry partners on projects spanning quantum physics, biophysics, biology, chemistry and the humanities. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Zhou, Prof DJ Jin, Assoc Prof IK Kabakova

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

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Optimising the measurement of working memory for assessment of speech-in-noise perception

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The ability to hear and understand speech in a noisy background is vitally important to good communication, and ultimately a good quality of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Heinrich, Dr R Millman, Dr S Couth

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

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Cell-matrix interface engineering for regenerative medicine applications and disease modelling

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Dr. Mahetab Amer is seeking motivated students with backgrounds in tissue engineering, cell biology, materials science, or related fields to join her dynamic, multidisciplinary research group at the Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Manchester. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M.A Amer

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

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Taking Light Induced Electron Paramagnetic Resonance In Cell for Biological Structural Determination

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Studying the structure of proteins and other biological systems is an important step in understanding their function. Most structural studies are conducted in environments that are far away from native conditions, such as those found inside a cell. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Bowen, Dr J Rowbotham, Dr I Riddell, Dr D Heyes

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

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The role of gut microbiota in regulating tumour cell metabolism and malignant progression

University of the West of England, Bristol College of Health, Science and Society

We are inviting applicants for the PhD position in ‘The role of gut microbiota in regulating tumour cell metabolism and malignant progression’. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Qualtrough

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

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Upscaling morphing in biological structures

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Continuum mechanics approaches have been used to model the mechanical behaviour of biological (and active) systems at length scales that are large enough. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M.T. Taffetani, Dr M Dias

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

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Metabolic modulation of microglial homeostasis and immune response

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Microglia are a specialised immune cell found in the central nervous system. They are responsible for maintaining brain homeostasis and play an important role in the early onset and development of neuroinflammatory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Stolinski

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

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Cognitive Science PhD

Rochester Institute of Technology USA NTID Space Research Center

RIT's Cognitive Science Ph.D. provides an interdisciplinary study of the human mind that combines insights from psychology, computer science, linguistics, neuroscience, augmented reality, and philosophy. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Dye

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

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