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PhD opportunities: Evolution

Compare 3 doctoral research opportunities connected with Evolution, including project summaries, funding and application deadlines.

Evolution

GW4 BioMed3 MRC DLP PhD project: Co-evolution of bacteriophage within bacterial microbiomes and development of phage therapies

University of Bath

About the Project This project is one of several in competition for funding from the GW4 BioMed3 MRC Doctoral Landscape Programme (DLP), which is offering up to 17 studentships for entry in September 2027. The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers.

Location: Bath, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: 21 October 2026
Funding: Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding and preventing the spread of antibiotic resistance within the gut microbiome

University of Oxford

About the Project Antibiotics are a double-edged sword: they are crucial for treating ongoing infections, but they can also cause significant collateral damage to the microbiota (de Nies et al . Nat Rev Microbiol . 2023). Antibiotics supress the growth of commensal microorganisms and at the same time select for drug-resistance.

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: 1 December 2026
Funding: Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Emerging viruses at the animal-human-environment interface

University of Liverpool

About the Project Live animal markets are key interfaces for zoonotic spillover, where viruses circulate between animals and humans. This PhD will investigate the prevalence, evolution, and transmission dynamics of emerging viruses, including avian influenza and coronaviruses, using integrated wet-lab and bioinformatic approaches.

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Deadline: Year-round applications
Funding: Self-Funded PhD Students Only