Dr Ayca Sayi Yazgan
Lecturer in Biosciences,

PhD projects for research students

• Immunometabolic Regulation of B Cells in Gastric Cancer and Infection-Associated Immunity
• Bacterial Outer Membrane Vesicles as Modulators of Host Immune Crosstalk in Colorectal Cancer Organoid Models

Research supervision

PhD, Postdoctoral, and Visiting Scholar Opportunities

Enquiries are welcomed from highly motivated and talented applicants interested in joining the research group. Opportunities may be available through a range of competitive funding schemes, including:

• Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Royal Society Newton International Fellowships
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for applicants from Commonwealth countries)
• TUBITAK 2213-A, 2214-A, 2215 PhD Scholarships (for Turkish students) 
• Brunel–CSC Scholarship (for Chinese students and scholars)

Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact well in advance of application deadlines so that potential research directions can be discussed and a competitive proposal can be developed. A brief CV and a short statement of research interests should be included with all enquiries.

The Division of Biosciences is currently offering PhD opportunities for EU and international students who can provide their own funding for research.

Prospective graduate students are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Sayi-Yazgan to discuss potential projects and receive training in areas aligned with the group's research interests.

For more information on PhD applications, entry requirements, fees, and funding, please visit:  Biosciences PhD | Brunel University of London.