plant biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Younger, happier and more productive plants: using developmental genetics to improve herb yields and quality

University of Bristol School of Biological Sciences

If you’ve ever grown coriander at home you’ll have noticed that once the plant flowers it no longer produces the leaves used for seasoning. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Fouracre

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The molecular basis of aphid resistance to cereal defensive compounds

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology International Max Planck Research School

Background. All plants mediate their interactions with the environment through chemical signals, and gramine and hordenine are examples. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J D'Auria, Dr G Kunert, Prof J Gershenzon

18 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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MSc by Research: Feel the tension – how does S-acylation of OSCA ion channels regulate responses to environmental change in plants?

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Plants, being sessile organisms, must sense and respond to environmental change, such as temperature or drought, without being able to move. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Hemsley, Prof U Zachariae, Prof M Knight

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Leveraging plant biomechanics under hostile environments

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Siul Ruiz, Dr Sharif Ahmed, Dr James Le Houx, Prof Tiina Roose. Project description. The UK food-related activities contribute to a staggering quarter of a trillion pounds (>10% of UK GDP in 2022). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Ruiz

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Biology and genetics of reproduction in filamentous fungi

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Fungi have beneficial but also detrimental properties. They are used for the production of foodstuffs and valuable pharmaceuticals and enzymes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P S Dyer, Dr M Brock

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PhD Fellow in Marine Ecology and Habitat Restoration

Roskilde University Department of Science and Environment

Department of Science and Environment, Roskilde University, invites applications as a PhD Fellow in Marine Ecology and Habitat Restoration. Read more

Supervisor: Mr elgetti Brodersen

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Fully Funded PhD in Biology scholarship: Accelerating nature-based solutions in riparian wetlands to address enhanced storm-driven wastewater from agriculture and urban systems

University of York Department of Biology

Globally, waterways and lakes have suffered from excessive nutrient loading arising from wastewater release, both industrial and agricultural. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Redeker

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Plant-insect interactions in a changing world

University of Reading Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Project Overview: . Insects associated with plants comprise one of the most diverse groups of species on earth. Their impact on the ecology and evolution of their host plants is widely recognised, as is their contribution to multiple important ecosystem services. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Gripenberg

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Doctoral (PhD) position in Crop Microbiome Research - impact of wheat genotype and fungal effectors on the pathogen-microbiome interactions

University College Dublin School of Biology and Environmental Science

Wheat production is hampered by many factors, not least diseases such as Fusarium head blight (FHB). Read more

Supervisor: Prof F M Doohan

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Ticking clocks, thriving crops: Developing climate-resilient crops through circadian biology. (DODD_J24DTP)

John Innes Centre Graduate Programme

Climate change poses a significant threat to our food supply, but you can be part of the solution! In this groundbreaking research project, we're investigating how plants adapt to changing seasons and temperatures, with a focus on ensuring robust crop production despite environmental challenges. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Dodd

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

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Improving Predictive Power: Addressing Identifiability Challenges in Microbial Community Models.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr EBC Balsa-Canto, Prof JVI VAN IMPE

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in applied mathematics - Optimal Transportation to improve databases integration.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SD Déjean, Dr PSP Saint-Pierre, Dr NS Savy, Prof DR Remondini, Dr EG Giampieri

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Exploring plants’ sensing capability with vibroacoustics

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Dr Michal Kalkowski, Dr Giacomo Squicciarini. Project description. We invite applications for a PhD position in plant vibroacoustics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kalkowski

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Faculty of Science, Masaryk University

Masaryk University

Embark on an enriching academic journey with our esteemed doctoral degree programs in various scientific fields. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Social Sciences Research Programme

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Unlocking the secrets of nature's colour palette with machine learning

University of Sheffield School of Biosciences

The natural world contains an awe-inspiring variety of colouration across plant and animal species, but the causes of this diversity are not well understood. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Cooney, Dr G Thomas, Dr S Maddock, Prof J Han

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We have 65 plant biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

plant biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 65 plant biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Younger, happier and more productive plants: using developmental genetics to improve herb yields and quality

The molecular basis of aphid resistance to cereal defensive compounds

MSc by Research: Feel the tension – how does S-acylation of OSCA ion channels regulate responses to environmental change in plants?

Leveraging plant biomechanics under hostile environments

Biology and genetics of reproduction in filamentous fungi

PhD Fellow in Marine Ecology and Habitat Restoration

Fully Funded PhD in Biology scholarship: Accelerating nature-based solutions in riparian wetlands to address enhanced storm-driven wastewater from agriculture and urban systems

Plant-insect interactions in a changing world

Doctoral (PhD) position in Crop Microbiome Research - impact of wheat genotype and fungal effectors on the pathogen-microbiome interactions

Ticking clocks, thriving crops: Developing climate-resilient crops through circadian biology. (DODD_J24DTP)

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in Improving Predictive Power: Addressing Identifiability Challenges in Microbial Community Models.

FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in applied mathematics - Optimal Transportation to improve databases integration.

Exploring plants’ sensing capability with vibroacoustics

Faculty of Science, Masaryk University

Unlocking the secrets of nature's colour palette with machine learning

We have 65 plant biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

plant biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 65 plant biology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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