animal welfare PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

4-year PhD Studentship: Towards enhancing animal welfare, production and sustainability of farming a large neo-tropical rodent, the lowland paca, in Brazil

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

The current animal protein production from our global livestock agricultural system may suffice to provide minimum protein requirements to the 9.7 billion people 2050 projected global population [5]. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Fureix

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

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4-year PhD Studentship: Cats’ perspective and welfare associated with outdoor access

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Although freedom of movement is a key pillar of animal welfare, and outdoor access is considered the best way to allow cats to exercise and express natural behaviours1, restrictions often apply to owned cats. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Blackwell

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Behaviour and welfare of keystone marshland engineers: the feral water buffalo of Hong Kong

City University of Hong Kong College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences

The vision of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC; https://www.cityu.edu.hk/jcc/) is to become a centre of excellence in veterinary medicine and life sciences education and research. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Alan McElligott, Dr K Flay

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

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4-year PhD Studentship: Assessing long-lasting pain following hot-iron disbudding in dairy calves

University of Bristol Bristol Veterinary School

Although freedom from pain is a key pillar of animal welfare, painful procedures are still common on most dairy farms. For instance, despite being painful1, hot-iron disbudding is still performed on the vast majority of calves. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M Mendl

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

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PhD candidate to study immune and oncogenic signaling in cellular and animal models (f/m/x)

Helmholtz Zentrum Munich Signaling and Translation (SAT)

We are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health. Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Krappmann

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

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Understanding novel and known infectious agents in shelter-housed cats and dogs using a metatranscriptomics approach

City University of Hong Kong College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences

PhD opportunity in infectious diseases of cats and dogs in the Beatty/Barrs Lab at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Beatty, Prof VRDB Barrs

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

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Self funded MSc by Research or PhD in Biology: The oncogenic mechanism and potential of the emergent retrovirus ALV-K in global poultry

University of York Department of Biology

Lead supervisor: Dr Andrew Mason. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Background. Avian Leukosis Viruses (ALV) are oncogenic retroviruses which cause blood cancers in chickens, impacting commercial productivity and animal welfare. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Mason

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

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Using microRNA inhibitors to boost GABAergic inhibition as a genetic therapy for epilepsy

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease characterised by recurrent spontaneous seizures and cognitive co-morbidities. Current small molecule approaches to treating epilepsy are ineffective in a significant portion of cases, and are associated with substantial adverse effects. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G. Morris, Dr R Wykes, Prof R Baines

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

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Evaluating the role of Big Data in understanding livestock impacts on the upland landscape

University of Plymouth Faculty of Science and Engineering

Applications are invited for a 3.5 years PhD studentship within the Environmental Intelligence doctoral training programme at the University of Plymouth. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Whiteside

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

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Leveraging metabolomics to reduce copper toxicity in dairy cattle

Harper Adams University Department of Agriculture and Environment

Successful candidates will receive a yearly stipend (paid monthly) set at the UKRI rate - for 2024/5 this will be £19,237. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J McCaughern

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

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Using artificial intelligence and machine vision for real time identification and prediction of aggressive behaviour in livestock

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Alameer, Prof S Vadera

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

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International law and the fight against wildlife crime: challenges and perspectives

Edinburgh Napier University The Business School

Wildlife crime is one of the fastest growing transnational crimes in the world generating up to USD 20 billion per year according to INTERPOL behind drug trafficking, human trafficking and illicit trade in weapons. Read more

Supervisors: Dr YP Prisner-Levyne, Prof R Whitecross

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

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Precision feeding strategies for finisher pigs

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A.T. Taylor

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

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MSc By Research: Understanding the mechanism of an essential nematode gene expression process

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: Prof J Pettitt, Dr B Mueller

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

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The Nottingham BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership

Nottingham Trent University

Thanks to £15m of funding awarded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent in partnership with the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) are offering a fully-funded innovative four-year doctoral training programme that will provide you with world-class training in biotechnology and biosciences. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) 4 Year PhD Programme BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership

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The Nottingham BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership

University of Nottingham

Thanks to £15m of funding awarded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent in partnership with the National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC) are offering a fully-funded innovative four-year doctoral training programme that will provide you with world-class training in biotechnology and biosciences. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) 4 Year PhD Programme BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership

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We have 16 animal welfare PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

animal welfare PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 animal welfare PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

4-year PhD Studentship: Towards enhancing animal welfare, production and sustainability of farming a large neo-tropical rodent, the lowland paca, in Brazil

4-year PhD Studentship: Cats’ perspective and welfare associated with outdoor access

Behaviour and welfare of keystone marshland engineers: the feral water buffalo of Hong Kong

4-year PhD Studentship: Assessing long-lasting pain following hot-iron disbudding in dairy calves

PhD candidate to study immune and oncogenic signaling in cellular and animal models (f/m/x)

Understanding novel and known infectious agents in shelter-housed cats and dogs using a metatranscriptomics approach

Self funded MSc by Research or PhD in Biology: The oncogenic mechanism and potential of the emergent retrovirus ALV-K in global poultry

Using microRNA inhibitors to boost GABAergic inhibition as a genetic therapy for epilepsy

Evaluating the role of Big Data in understanding livestock impacts on the upland landscape

Leveraging metabolomics to reduce copper toxicity in dairy cattle

Using artificial intelligence and machine vision for real time identification and prediction of aggressive behaviour in livestock

International law and the fight against wildlife crime: challenges and perspectives

Precision feeding strategies for finisher pigs

MSc By Research: Understanding the mechanism of an essential nematode gene expression process

The Nottingham BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership

The Nottingham BBSRC Doctoral Training Partnership

We have 16 animal welfare PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

animal welfare PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 16 animal welfare PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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