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Funded PhD Opportunities: Biology

Compare 32 doctoral research opportunities connected with Biology, with full project outlines, funding stipends, research supervisors and application deadlines.

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PhD Biology

Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships 2027

University of Manchester

Early career researchers are invited to apply for the latest funding round of Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships, to be hosted…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
Trust-funded
PhD Biology

Understanding Funding

University of Manchester

It’s important to understand the different ways you can fund your postgraduate research when considering projects and programmes.

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
studentship; tax-free annual stipend; fully funded tuition fees
PhD Biology

The Global South Fellowship

University of Manchester

The Global South Fellowship is run by the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester. The award offers…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
studentship; salary at an appropriate level & career stage plus up to £10,000 per annum support costs
PhD Biology

Projects, programmes and degrees

University of Manchester

Browse our available projects and funded programmes , find a research area you’re interested in or learn more about the types of research…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Funding
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PhD Biology

Projects

University of Manchester

Our project database contains all of our live fully-funded , self-funded and competition-funded projects advertised on FindAPhD.com.

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
Fully-funded
PhD Biology

Fellowship support for researchers

University of Manchester

Welcome to the Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health (FBMH) Fellowship Academy.

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
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PhD Biology

Fees and costs

University of Manchester

There are three different fees and costs you need to be aware of when applying for postgraduate research:

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
partially covered by funded studentships
PhD Biology

Doctoral Academy

University of Manchester

The Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health Doctoral Academy (DA) is a dedicated hub designed to support you throughout your postgraduate…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
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PhD Biology

How do environmental cues affect reproduction?

University of Leeds

The School of Biology invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic…

Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
Self-funded
PhD Biology

Excellence in Diversity PhD Scholarships

University of Manchester

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all our activities. We are committed to improving the diversity of students and…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
Fully funded scholarships; UKRI rate, £1,000 per year enhancement; Fully funded PhD tuition fees
PhD Biology

President's Doctoral Scholar award

University of Manchester

The President's Doctoral Scholar (PDS) Award is the University's flagship funding initiative and gives outstanding students a foundation…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
studentship; tax-free annual stipend (at UKRI rate) plus £1,000 stipend enhancement; fully funded
PhD Biology

PhD by Enterprise

University of Manchester

The University of Manchester’s PhD by Enterprise is a new four‑year doctoral programme that combines world‑class research with structured…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
Fully funded PhD studentships; Stipend for living costs at the UKRI rate; Tuition fees at home or international rate
PhD Biology

Inter­national Partnership PhD studentships

University of Manchester

Our fully funded International Partnership PhD studentships are designed to enable postgraduate researchers in biology, medicine and…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
studentship; UKRI rate; home or international rate
PhD Biology

Funding and fees

University of Manchester

In the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health we offer a wide range of funding opportunities which cover tuition fees, research costs and…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
Fully funded PhD programmes and scholarships; Annual stipend; Tuition fees, research costs
PhD Biology

Funded programmes

University of Manchester

These programmes and studentships offer specialist interdisciplinary projects and cover tuition fees, research costs and an annual stipend.

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
Fully funded; Annual stipend; Tuition fees, research costs
PhD Biology

Discover your future

University of Manchester

Discover our range of fully funded PhD opportunities for 2027/28 entry including our brand new MRC North West Doctoral Programme in…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
Fully funded PhD programmes
PhD Biology

CRUK Manchester Institute 4-year PhD student­ships

University of Manchester

Join an exciting, fully funded PhD programme and immerse yourself in cutting-edge scientific research at the Cancer Research UK Manchester…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
studentship; £22,894 (tax-free); fully funded
PhD Biology

The evolution of symmetry in echinoderms

University of Southampton

Symmetry is a fundamental property of the animal body plans that emerged over half a billion years ago, during the Ediacaran–Cambrian.…

Location
Southampton, United Kingdom
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Funding
INSPIRE studentship; UKRI standard level
PhD Biology

The calming effect of group living in social fishes

University of Southampton

Group living is common across the animal kingdom, ranging from the tiniest insects to the largest mammals. The ubiquity of sociality…

Location
Southampton, United Kingdom
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Funding
INSPIRE studentships (NERC funded); UKRI standard levels, including recent cost of living increase
PhD Biology

Evolution of symbiosis in a warmer world

University of Southampton

The major bio-limiting nutrients in low to mid-latitude surface waters are nitrogen and phosphorous and their availability through time…

Location
Southampton, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
Fully funded (UK and international); Stipend in line with UKRI standard levels, including the recent cost of living increase.
PhD Biology

Research subjects

University of Leicester

Browse the subject areas of the research degrees on offer at Leicester. Join our exciting and passionate research communities in our…

Location
Leicester, United Kingdom
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PhD Biology

PhD Biology

University of Hertfordshire

Skip the queues on results day with an exclusive priority Clearing hotline number .

Location
Hatfield, United Kingdom
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Funding
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PhD Biology

Masters by Research Biology

University of Hertfordshire

Skip the queues on results day with an exclusive priority Clearing hotline number .

Location
Hatfield, United Kingdom
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Funding
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PhD Biology

Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Chalk Streams

University of Southampton

Our river systems face multiple threats. Summer 2022’s drought, followed by rain and discharge of sewage from overflows, and the…

Location
Southampton, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
Fully funded (UK and international); Stipend in line with UKRI standard levels, including recent cost of living increase
PhD Biology

Research Scholarships

University of Edinburgh

A number of highly competitive research scholarships are available each year to new postgraduate research students.

Location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deadline
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Funding
studentship; living expenses; full scholarship
PhD Biology

PhD by Enterprise Programme – Funded Studentships

University of Manchester

Ready to turn your research into real world impact? The University of Manchester’s PhD by Enterprise is a new four‑year doctoral programme…

Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Deadline
Funding
Fully funded studentship