Genetics (t) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 28 Genetics (t) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

MSc by Research: Using genome editing to study the mechanisms of immune cell proliferation and differentiation

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

T lymphocytes mediate long-term adaptive immunity to viruses and tumour cells. T lymphocytes recognize foreign antigens via specific interactions with the T cell receptor (TCR) that is expressed on the cell surface. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Ly

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

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Targeting protein acetylation to reduce microglia activation in neurodegenerative disorders

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: Prof I Wood

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

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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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Identifying causal pathways to disease using DNA methylation predicted blood traits.

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Project Background. Blood cell types have been implicated in pathogenesis of chronic diseases. Genome wide association studies have identified thousands of variants associated with blood trait variation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Min, Dr E Hannon, Prof J MIll

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

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Epigenetics of early human development: From molecular mechanisms to regenerative medicine

University of Leicester Molecular and Cell Biology

Ever wondered how nature maintains balance of gene expression between sex chromosomes? Well, the 46th chromosome of XX females, the second X, has to be switched off. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Markaki, Dr T Schalch

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

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Vascularising human mini-brains in a dish

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Blood vessels play a pivotal role in brain development and function. They promote tissue growth and survival by supplying nutrients and oxygen to surrounding tissues, signals to progenitor populations, as well as guiding neuronal migration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr PA Alexandre, Prof D Long

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

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A Patient-derived 3D humanized model of ADCY5-related disease to accelerate therapeutic approaches for patients

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

ADCY5-related disease is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the ADCY5 gene, which encodes for the isoform 5 of adenylyl cyclase (ADCY5)1. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Barral, Dr M Kurian, Dr HZ Zhou

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

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Developing an ADAR-mediated RNA editing therapy for treatment of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust BRC Translational Research (Non-Clinical) PhD Studentships

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a severe X-linked genetic disorder affecting 1:5000 boys at birth (1). DMD is caused by mutations in Dystrophin gene, with around 10% of the cases caused by nonsense mutations (2,3). Read more

Supervisors: Dr HZ Zhou, Dr J Meng, Prof F Muntoni

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

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Early life environment changes how organisms age.

University of Leicester Department of Genetics and Genome Biology

This project will help understand why organisms age differently by establishing the effect of early life environments on epigenetic ageing in the model insect, Nasonia vitripennis. Read more

Supervisor: Prof E Mallon

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

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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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PhD Positions in Life Science and Biomedicine Research Groups supported by a structured PhD program

TUD Dresden University of Technology

Paid positions, no tuition fees!. Call opens. 26 February 2024. Call closes. 29 April 2024. Admission panel video interviews for eligible applicants. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Germany PhD Programme

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Genetics of flowering shoot temperature responses in plants

Durham University Department of Biosciences

The shape of plants is shaped by both genetics and environment; changes in response to temperature can be the most dramatic of all. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Hepworth

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

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Adaptation in the extreme: transgenerational impacts of multistressors in rockpool environments

University of the Highlands and Islands Scottish Association for Marine Science

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Reinardy, Prof JW Weeks, Dr V Pritchard, Prof M Jackson

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

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The impacts of wildfire and afforestation in peatland: a multi-stressor approach to the recovery of peatland’s soil biota

University of the Highlands and Islands UHI Inverness

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Hänfling, Ms M Ibanez Garcia, Dr C Waggershauser, Dr D Das

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

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Combined effects of climate change and cadmium exposure to physiological adaptation in early life stages of Christmas Island land crabs in wetland ecosystems

University of the Highlands and Islands Scottish Association for Marine Science

This project is part of the NERC-funded Centre for Doctoral Training, ECOWILD. For more details, and for a full list of projects offered under this programme, please visit. Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Reinardy, Ms I Gosetto, Prof A Boxall, Dr L Turner

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

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We have 28 Genetics (t) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Genetics (t) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 28 Genetics (t) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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