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2023 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 190 2023 PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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The impact of extended waiting times for treatment and investigation in people with long-term conditions

Waiting lists for hospital treatment have steadily increased since 2016 (2016 was the last time that the 18-week treatment target was met by the NHS). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R Stack, Prof D Kyte
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Analysis of the effective development of women’s football players (Goalkeepers or outfield players) using LTAD as a framework

The women’s game is becoming more prominent and attracting more funding due to previous successes and low risk investment, an increase in revenue of 590% between 2011 and 2019 (Clarkson et al. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JW West, Dr PB Blakey, Dr J Francis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bridging the Gap: Investigating the Professional Landscape of Applied Performance Analysts in Sports Performance Analysis

As the discipline of sports performance analysis experiences unprecedented growth and diversification, the role of the applied performance analysts emerges as a key component to aid coaches, athletes and stakeholders’ decision making (Martin et al., 2023). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Francis, Prof D Vinson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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3D Solar Flare simulations: a hybrid MHD-beam approach

This PhD project will start by exploring the current state-of-the-art hybrid magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) particle beam flare models of Ruan et al. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Druett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Responsible virtual assistant for effective marketing communication

This self-funded Ph.D. opportunity seeks to contribute to current research in the field of marketing communication, Artificial intelligence (AI) related technologies, and consumer behavior and well-being. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Rezaei, Dr RW Wiid
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Underground Hydrogen Storage (UHS) integration with CCUS and NET ZERO Innovation applications for depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs and aquifers

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Jadhawar, Dr J Gomes
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Axonal RNA-binding protein dysregulation in FUS-ALS pathogenesis

Project Description. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disorder characterised by progressive loss of motor neurons and degeneration of the neuromuscular system. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Birsa
 17 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multi‑Source Visual Nudges: A Visual Marketing Approach to Influencing Regenerative Tourism Behaviour in UK Heritage Sites

Heritage tourism contributes significantly to the UK economy, generating £145.8 billion in 2023. However, this economic value is accompanied by escalating environmental pressures. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Abdullah
 1 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Welcome Back to the Office: Exploring Hybrid Working Among Knowledge Workers

After the COVID-19 pandemic (March 11th, 2020 to May 5th, 2023), hybrid working has become the 'normal way of working.' Hybrid working allows particularly knowledge workers to use information and communication technology to carry out their work, both at the (central) office and at other locations, including the private home. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Peters
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating the impact of different flooring surfaces on EMG muscle activation of the knee and hip muscles during squatting and stair descending in patients with Patellofemoral Pain

Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that affects a significant portion of the population, particularly athletes and physically active individuals. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Papadopoulos, Prof D Kyte
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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A good teacher listens: Why knowing your students and teaching your students go hand in hand

In the UK interest in Social Pedagogy is growing, as the chasm between what our children need, and what our education system offers them, grows wider by the day. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Solvason, Dr RP Paige, Dr AH Hodgkins, Dr AP Prowle
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exploring the pupil-teacher relationship in policy, popular discourse and teacher conceptualisations

The pupil-teacher relationship is known to be an influential force in the school experience (Looker & Kington, 2020; Looker et al, 2023; Whittaker, 2024). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Kington, Dr DPF Whittaker, Dr BL Looker
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Identification or risk factors and preventative strategies for musculoskeletal injuries in females

  Research Group: Human Performance
Female sport has grown rapidly in professionalism and visibility, with increasing access to high‑quality coaching, sport science, and sports medicine support. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Holland, Dr DC Cooper, Dr AV Vaquera
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Dementia and mental health: the use of artificial intelligence to support people living with dementia and/or care partners in rural areas

There are currently around 982,000 people with dementia in the UK with the number expected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. With the number of people over 65 years old set to grow by around 50% in rural areas by 2039 (All Party Action Group on Dementia, 2023) a significant proportion will be affected by dementia. . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Evans, Dr C Bowers
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Investigating genetic and circadian rhythm effects on radiotherapy side effects for breast cancer

Project. Radiotherapy is an effective form of cancer therapy that targets high energy irradiation to the tumour volume, resulting in destruction of cancer cells and improved survival. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C J Talbot, Dr TR Rattay
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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