fungal PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 38 fungal PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Defining the mechanistic basis of Aspergillus fumigatus and Non-tuberculous mycobacteria coinfection

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Respiratory infections caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses are a global cause of death according to the WHO. Respiratory coinfections are on the rise and in general linked with poor patient outcomes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gago, Dr CK Kosmidis, Prof L Tabernero

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

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MSc by Research: Unravelling Alpha-Arrestins: A Promising Strategy to Conquer Candida Infections and Multidrug Resistance

Aberdeen University School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

The MSc by Research programme at the University of Aberdeen is for students interested in a research-intensive master's degree. It is designed specifically to enhance your skills for a PhD or research career. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Kubota, Dr R Hatakeyama

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High throughput exploration of the design space for antifungal nanocarrier development

Queen’s University Belfast School of Pharmacy

Fungal and bacterial infections contribute to over 7 million deaths yearly, affecting over 300 million people globally (GAFFI). Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Tian

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

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CRISPR/Cas9 probing of virulence factors in dermatophytes

University of Bath Department of Life Sciences

One of the most widespread fungal infections affecting 20-25% of the global population is dermatophytosis. This is caused by fungi that infect the skin, nails, and hair, leading to common conditions such as athlete’s foot or ringworm. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Bolhuis

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

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The Ecology of Amphibian Microbiomes in South Africa

Imperial College London Department of Life Sciences

Leverhulme funded PhD position in. Institute of Zoology, London. Supervised by Prof Trent Garner, IoZ, UK. Co- Supervised by Prof Matthew Fisher, Department of Life Sciences. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Garner

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Use of Fungi as a Means of Producing Concrete-Like Construction Materials

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Concrete is one of the World’s most ubiquitous materials. It has achieved this through its versatility, durability and low cost. However, the manufacture of a key ingredient - Portland cement – contributes 4% of anthropogenic CO2 emissions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Dyer, Prof G M Gadd

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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4-year PhD Studentship: A novel, bacterial quorum sensor-infused nanocarrier drug delivery system to tackle antimicrobial resistant fungi

University of Bristol Bristol Dental School

Healthcare associated infections (HAI) remain an unresolved clinical issue that significantly impacts patients’ lives and global economies. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Bandara, Dr A Nobbs

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Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP) PhD CASE: Factors influencing the production of mycotoxins in grass silage and their effect on the rumen microbiome and health and performance of dairy cows

Harper Adams University Department of Agriculture and Environment

Project description. Grass silage is the predominant forage fed to dairy cows in the UK. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Sinclair

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

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(MRC DTP CASE) Development of new in vitro infection models to tackle antimicrobial resistance

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most serious global public health threats in this century. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Gago, Dr M Bertuzzi, Dr J Bella

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

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Application of Hyper-Spectral Imaging to Assess the Level of Aflatoxins in Pistachio Nut

Leeds Beckett University School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing

The School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University is currently accepting applications for up to 4 funded full-time PhD Research Studentships. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Sheikh-Akbari

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

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Untangling the role of beta-1,3 glucan polymers in intercellular communication

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

Apply to join the Benitez-Alfonso team in their quest to dissect the mechanisms underpinning the function of beta-1,3 glucan polymers in plant growth and development. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Benitez-Alfonso

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

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Doctoral (PhD) position - impact of biocontrol agents on diseases of ryegrass

University College Dublin School of Biology and Environmental Science

Irish agriculture is mainly grassland-based, and is key to the success of the dairy, beef, and sheep sectors. The Irish Climate Action Plan, the EU Green Deal, and the EU Farm to Fork strategy has placed ambitious reduction targets for the use of chemical inputs in the form of fertilisers and pesticides in grasslands. Read more

Supervisor: Prof F M Doohan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Tailoring Unspecific Peroxygenases (UPOs) for Applications in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

University of York Department of Chemistry

Background. The oxygenation of organic compounds presents an ongoing challenge to synthetic chemistry as conventional reagents present difficulties with toxicity, harsh conditions and poor selectivity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G J Grogan, Dr W Unsworth, Dr J Cartwright

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

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Pulling the plug on antimicrobial resistance – novel antimicrobial compounds from The Roman Baths hot spring (Bath, UK)

University of Plymouth Faculty of Health

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD studentship. The studentship will start on 1st October 2024. Project Description. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacterial, fungal and protozoan pathogens is a globally recognised threat to the treatment of infectious diseases. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Hutt

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Ensuring a social license to operate for the use of RNA based bio pesticides for agriculture

Curtin University Curtin Institute for Energy Transition

The Australia Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP) Research Hub for Sustainable Crop Protection is taking on the global challenge of transforming crop protection technology by delivering non-GM, non- toxic RNAi based fungicides for specific fungal diseases of crops. Read more

Supervisor: Prof PA Ashworth

24 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 38 fungal PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

fungal PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 38 fungal PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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