Developmental Biology Professors and Supervisors in United Kingdom

The Gurdon Institute is advertising two four-year PhD studentships in Developmental Biology at the University of Cambridge. The studentships acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Professor Sir John Gurdon (1933–2025). These opportunities are intended for doctoral researchers interested in developmental biology and related research areas. Further information about eligibility, funding, application requirements, research projects, and deadlines is available through the linked Cambridge we...

The University of Cambridge is advertising two four-year PhD studentships in developmental and regenerative biology , based at the Gurdon Institute. The awards honour Professor Sir John Gurdon’s pioneering contributions to cloning, stem cell research, nuclear transfer, cell differentiation and cellular reprogramming. Applicants should have a strong interest in developmental or regenerative biology, an aptitude for study or research, and at least a good UK Upper Second-class degree or overseas eq...

[Funded studentship providing full fees and a stipend of £21,805 per annum for 2026/7; funded by the EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.] PhD Studentship at the University of Exeter focused on the functional interpretation of human NF1 genetic variation using precision genome editing and in vivo phenotyping. This project addresses neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a multisystem genetic disorder caused by variants in the NF1 gene and associated with abnormal pigmentation, nerv...