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We have 539 science education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Exploring the interplay between ageing, gut microbiome, and neurodegenerative diseases

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease represent major health risks in ageing societies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Kevei

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

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Self funded PhD in Biology: Exploring Novel Protein Families for Sustainable Crop Protection

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Dr Federico Sabbadin. Co-Supervisor: Prof S Sweeney. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Sabbadin, Prof S Sweeney

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

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Self funded MSc by research or PhD in Biology: Chemical warfare in the rhizosphere: understanding the defensive role of plant root exudates against the bacterial pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor. Dr Andrea Harper. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. R. solanacearum is a devastating bacterial plant pathogen that has a global distribution, wide host range, and no effective control methods. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Harper

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

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Self funded PhD in Biology: Structure and function of CIZ1

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Prof Dawn Coverley. Co-supervisors: Prof Fred Antson. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Coverley, Prof F Antson

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

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Binks Institute for Sustainability: The value of energy storage in a ‘zero carbon’ energy system, with applications to UK

University of Dundee School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

As the global economy is transitioning away from high carbon energy resources, it is widely expected that a large share of future electricity will be generated from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar (see, for example, IEA (2023)). Read more

Supervisors: Prof X Mu, Dr W Fernando

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

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3D printing spinal cords

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Engineering

Project Overview. This project offers an exciting opportunity to use hydrogels and 3D printing to engineer a segment of the spinal cord, which could be further developed into a transplant for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Delivopoulos

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

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Unravelling the Intricacies of Stress Hormone Regulation

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. The proopiomelanocortin (POMC) pathway is a crucial signaling cascade involved in regulating various physiological processes, including our response to stress, metabolism, immune function, and pigmentation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A B Bicknell

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

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Investigating Neuropeptide Signalling From Synthesis to Survival

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Neuropeptides, comprising of short amino acid chains, are potent bioactive molecules with extensive neuromodulatory functions and are predominantly expressed within the central nervous system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A B Bicknell, Dr E Kevei

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

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Creating the ethical chemical engineer: pedagogy and practice of teaching ethics in Chemical Engineering

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Chemical engineering will be critical to countering many global threats over thee next decades, in particular climate change, but also challenges in public health, resource sustainability, innovation in manufacturing, and secure food and energy supplies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Haw

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

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Your PhD in Medicine with Brighton and Sussex Medical School

University of Brighton

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, together with National Health Service organisations (NHS) throughout the Southeast region of the United Kingdom. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Investigating lysosomal (dys)function in ageing and neurodegeneration

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Project Overview. Ageing is associated with a decline in the functions of an organism (López-Otín, C. et al. Cell, 2023) and correlates with an increased risk of developing diseases in the later life (Niccoli, T. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Cogo, Dr E Kevei

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

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Discovering and characterising new protein antimicrobials

University of Reading Department of Biomedical Sciences

Antibiotic resistant infections are spreading globally and becoming a leading cause of death worldwide, already surpassing malaria and HIV. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Sharp

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

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An intervention to improve deaf children’s social communication skills

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Deafness and hearing loss combined is the most prevalent sensory deficit experienced by children. In England alone, more than 45000 children are deaf or have a hearing loss. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Heinrich, Dr H Chilton

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

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Instrumenting Cloud Systems for Scalability and Resilience

Keele University Faculty of Natural Sciences

Cloud computing is essential for global connectivity. It empowers businesses, governments, and individuals to create and use cloud-based services for various everyday systems, including critical fields such as telecommunications, healthcare, banking, and many more. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Al-Said Ahmad

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

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Stereoselective synthesis of mechanically chiral molecules for sensing and catalysis

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Background – the stereoselective synthesis of mechanically chiral molecules. The stereoselective synthesis of chiral organic molecules is one of the core challenges in synthetic organic chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Goldup

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

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We have 539 science education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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We have 539 science education PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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