Microbiology (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 88 Microbiology (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Self-funded PhD- Integrated multi-omics characterisation of human retroviral reservoirs

University of Bristol School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Human retroviruses are a group of pathogens infecting an estimated 50 million people worldwide. The most widespread human retrovirus is HIV-1, which remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Read more

Supervisor: Dr IL Shytaj

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

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Competition and cooperation relationships within human microbial communities.

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

Typical studies of the human microbiome identify dysbiosis by sampling from healthy individuals, comparing them to individuals with a particular disease state, and reporting changes in the presence and/or abundance of bacterial species. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Whelan, Dr K Hardie

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

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Plastic Pollution as an Anthropogenic Threat to Human Health: The Impact of Nano- and Microplastics Accumulation on Skeletal Muscle Function

Coventry University Centre for Physical Activity Sport and Exercise Sciences

This PhD aims to examine the impact of nano- and microplastic accumulation on skeletal muscle (SkM) function and will provide important insight into the threat of plastic pollution to human health. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J T Tallis

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

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MSc By Research: Assessing health benefits of gut microbiota using host-microbe interaction models of the human gut

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 S Gratz, Prof K Scott

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

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Metals and host-pathogen interactions: the role of metal handling systems in the human gastrointestinal pathogen Campylobacter jejuni

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Campylobacter jejuni is a globally important food-borne pathogen causing an estimated 400-500 million cases of acute human gastroenteritis each year. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Cavet, Dr D Linton

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PhD Position: Discovery and characterization of novel prophages within human gut microbiome

Monash University School of Biological Sciences

A PhD position is available to work with A/Prof. Jeremy J Barr at Monash University, School of Biological Sciences, in Melbourne, Australia. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Barr

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

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The development and application of metabolomics tools to study human metabolism in health and disease

University of Liverpool Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology

Metabolites play many important roles in humans including through metabolism to support our growth and health, through incorporation of lipids in cell membranes to influence transport of biochemicals in to and out of cells and to regulate biochemical processes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof WB Dunn, Dr H Muhamad Ali

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Overcoming replication stress–defining new mechanism from archaea to human

University of Nottingham School of Life Sciences

How cells respond to DNA replication stresses (e.g., DNA replication collapse, stalling or hyper-activity) is critical for their survival, and is a hallmark of cancers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Bolt, Prof T Allers

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

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Investigating proinflammatory and toxicological properties of nano-microparticles (NMP) from different sources of plastic waste and environmental pollution

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Life Sciences

Research Group: Biomedical Research Group

Research Group. Biomedical Research Group. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Grisha Pirianov. Dr Dannielle Green. Theme. Biomedicine and Environmental Pollution. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Pirianov

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

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125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - Exploring Antimicrobial Resistance in the human GI Microbiome

University of Birmingham Institute of Microbiology and Infection

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious global health problem, which can lead to untreatable bacterial infections. AMR genes can be easily shared between bacteria on transmissible elements such as plasmids. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Buckner, Dr R Horniblow

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

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Host-microbiome interactions in human skin – implications for wound healing in type 2 diabetes

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 J Latimer, Dr S Withers

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

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The role of Human cytomegalovirus glycoprotein polymorphisms in disease pathogenesis

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) produces asymptomatic infection in most immunocompetent individuals but thereafter establishes life-long infection with periodic reactivation and asymptomatic shedding. Read more

Supervisors: Prof P Vallely, Prof P Klapper

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

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Our Mission: to Educate, Nurture and Discover for the benefit of Human Health

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Founded in 1784 as the professional body for surgical training in Ireland, RCSI has evolved in the years since to become one of the world's leading health sciences universities. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Ireland PhD Programme

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Uncovering the viral and cellular components that dictate the neurological outcome of tick-borne encephalitis virus infection

University of Leeds Faculty of Biological Sciences

The School of Molecular and Cellular 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 NG Goonawardane

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

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Novel glycoprotease discovery and characterisation for enhanced detergent performance

Newcastle University BiSCoP CTP

In this exciting joint academia-industry project the student will exploit metagenomes and the huge untapped capacity of the human gut microbiota to breakdown glycoconjugates to discover novel protease enzymes that can potentially increase the performance and environmental sustainability of leading P&G automatic dishwashing brands. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Lowe, Dr D Bolam, Dr AL Morales Garcia, Mrs K Bell-Rusiewicz

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

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We have 88 Microbiology (human) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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