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autism PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 autism PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Autism and healthcare: Public Health, Autism and cervical screening

Swansea University
Research, Engagement & Innovation Services
Key Information. Open to. UK fee eligible applicants only. Funding Providers: Cancer Research Wales  . Subject Area: Autism and cervical screening . Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Aimee Grant Grant, Dr Rebecca Ellis Ellis
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Cognitive neuroscience of attention control in autism and ADHD

University of Birmingham
School of Psychology
Attention control is a fundamental cognitive function that allows us to interact with our environment effectively. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Mevorach
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Cognitive training in ADHD and autism – from academic attainment to improved mental health

University of Birmingham
School of Psychology
Attention and executive functions are fundamental cognitive functions that enable us to interact effectively with our environment in achieving our behavioural goals. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Mevorach
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Processing of facial expressions of emotion in autism

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Facial expressions of emotion are an important means of communication. In social interactions, we monitor the expression of our conversation partner and automatically extract emotional information from their face. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Wingenbach
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Music and language processing in autism and amusia

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Music and language are fundamental traits of human existence. They both rely on complex sound sequences to convey meaning. It has been hotly debated whether the two are processed through distinct cognitive modules or using shared mechanisms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Examining the relationship between autism and ADHD

University of Sheffield
School of Psychology
Although considered as separate disorders in major diagnostic manuals where disorders are characterised categorically, the co-morbidity rate between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD is 50-70%. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Overton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the contribution of SHANK3 LLPS in autism and cancer

The University of Manchester
Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
  Research Group: Division of Cell Matrix Biology and Regenerative Medicine
In this exciting research project, you will investigate SHANK3, a key protein that facilitates communication and adaptation in brain cells. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr TZ Zacharchenko, Dr IB Barsukov, Prof S Kimber
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding cellular mechanisms underlying autism and ADHD-linked Neurofibromatosis type 1

University of York
York Biomedical Research Institute
Lead supervisor. Dr Ines Hahn. Co-supervisors. Prof Will Brackenbury and Dr G Evans. The student will be registered with the Department of Biology. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr I Hahn, Prof W Brackenbury, Dr G Evans
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Neurophysiology and behaviour in neurodevelopmental disorder models

University of Stirling
Division of Psychology
There are a number of neurodevelopmental disorders which give rise to autism and intellectual disability in humans. Though in some instances their genetic basis is well understood, little is known about how these disorders alter brain function. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P A Dudchenko
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Studying neurodiversity in middle to late adulthood through neuroimaging

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Research on neurodiversity, which includes attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism, has primarily focused on children. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr U Aydin
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New PhD studentships available at Warwick Medical School starting October 2026

University of Warwick
Warwick Medical School
Applications are open to home students only. Three studentships are available starting October 2026 at Warwick Medical School, the University of Warwick. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Cross-Regional Mechanisms in Schizophrenia & ASD via Multi-omics in Patient-Derived hiPSC Models

Monash University Malaysia
Medicine and Health Sciences
This project establishes hiPSC lines from ethnically diverse Malaysian donors with schizophrenia/ASD plus matched controls, harmonised with Australian standards. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof Satoshi Ogawa
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2026). Research Project: Mechanisms & Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Compounds in Patient-Derived Neural Models

Monash University Malaysia
Medicine and Health Sciences
This project evaluates psychedelics such as 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and psilocybin in hiPSC-derived neurons/organoids using high-content imaging to quantify synaptic plasticity, connectivity, and signalling changes. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof Anne Yee
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Neurodiversity, Trauma Exposure and Occupational Wellbeing in Policing and Disaster Response Roles (HHS-2026-02)

University of Huddersfield
The School of Human and Health Sciences
Police officers and staff working in specialist roles such as Disaster Victim Identification (DVI), safeguarding, public protection and major investigations are routinely exposed to traumatic material, complex operational demands and emotionally challenging environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr NL Gorton
 19 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD and iPhD in Education at the University of Southampton-Shape Policy, Influence Practice

University of Southampton
Help to shape the future of education through our research degrees at Southampton. Explore new ideas that can have an impact on practice as you develop your professional skills. Read more
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