Coventry University
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Funded PhD in Regulation of Amylin 1 Receptor Signalling by Lipids in Obesity and Diabetes Coventry University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Funded PhD studentship through the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP). Funding includes full tuition fees at the UK rate, a tax-free annual stipend of £21,805 for academic year 2026-27, a travel/conference budget, a generous consumables budget, and use of a MacBook Pro for the duration of the programme. Coventry University covers the difference between UK and international tuition fee rates.
Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
Coventry University

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Coventry University’s Centre for Discoveries in Life Science is advertising a funded PhD project within the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP), a BBSRC-funded Doctoral Training Partnership involving Coventry University, the University of Warwick, the University of Birmingham, the University of Leicester, Aston University, and Harper Adams University.
The project is titled “Regulation of amylin 1 receptor signalling by lipids in obesity and diabetes”. It sits at the intersection of biology, medical science, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical chemistry, with a strong focus on GPCR signalling, lipidomics, receptor pharmacology, and computational modelling. The work investigates how membrane lipids influence the amylin 1 receptor (AMY1R), a therapeutic target relevant to appetite regulation, glucose balance, vascular function, obesity, and diabetes.
The student will use validated AMY1R constructs and fluorescent ligands to study receptor behaviour through detergent-free solubilisation, lipidomics, bioluminescence-based receptor assays, and molecular dynamics simulations. The project aims to reveal how lipid environments shape receptor activation and signalling, with potential implications for next-generation therapies for metabolic disease.
Funding includes full tuition fees at the UK rate, a tax-free annual stipend of £21,805 (2026–27), a travel/conference budget, a consumables budget, and use of a MacBook Pro. Coventry University will cover the difference between UK and international tuition fees.
Eligibility: applicants should have at least a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline, with 60% minimum in the project element or equivalent and 60% overall module average. International applicants must meet the English language requirement (IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each section, or TOEFL iBT 95 overall with 21 in each section).
How to apply: check eligibility, complete the ED&I form (which also serves as an expression of interest), and submit the application form. The page also links to the MIBTP Data Privacy Policy and provides an administrative contact email for questions.
Location: Coventry, United Kingdom.
Funding details
Funded PhD studentship through the Midlands Integrative Biosciences Training Partnership (MIBTP). Funding includes full tuition fees at the UK rate, a tax-free annual stipend of £21,805 for academic year 2026-27, a travel/conference budget, a generous consumables budget, and use of a MacBook Pro for the duration of the programme. Coventry University covers the difference between UK and international tuition fee rates.
What's required
Applicants need a minimum 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area, with at least 60% in the project element or equivalent and a minimum 60% overall module average. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate proficiency with IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each section, or TOEFL iBT 95 overall with at least 21 in each section. Students from a wide diversity of academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Check your eligibility first, then complete the ED&I form as an expression of interest and submit the application form. Review the MIBTP Data Privacy Policy and contact [email protected] for administrative questions if needed.
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