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autism PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 24 autism PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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PhDs in Education

Our research aims to improve policy and practice in education locally, regionally and internationally. We invite applications for research study in any of our research strengths:  . Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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What is the role of steroid hormones made in the brain?

Project Overview. Many behaviours differ between the sexes and this is often controlled by hormones. In our laboratory, we explore how hormones regulate behaviours that differ between the sexes. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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AI-based dementia screening using emotion change detection in speech signals

With the development of AI tools, including machine/deep learning, speech signal processing has reached a high level of accuracy, both for neutral and expressive speech. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Z Mnasri, Prof S Konur
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Supporting students with neurodevelopmental disabilities as they transition from school to postsecondary settings through enhancing self-determination

Transition can be an overwhelming and scary process, primarily due to the uncertainties that come with significant changes. For individuals going through transitions—whether it's from school to adulthood, moving from one environment to another, or entering a new role—the unknowns can feel daunting. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Dang
 24 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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How do hormones regulate memory?

Deficiencies of thyroid hormone are common throughout the globe. Adult-onset hypothyroidism is prevalent in around 8-10% of the population and is associated with reproductive disorders, anxiety, depression and impairment of memory. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof P G Knight
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Modulating Neuronal Network Dysfunction in mTORopathies via Peptide-Mediated Inhibition of Rheb/mTOR Signalling

Hyperactivation of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signalling in neurons is associated with aberrant axonal and dendritic connectivity, enlarged soma size, increased cellular stress, reduced myelination, synaptic dysfunction and neuronal hyperexcitability. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Alsaqati, Dr O Al Musaimi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Perception of social stimuli in neurotypical and neurodiverse populations

Being able to accurately and efficiently interpret social stimuli has enormous adaptive value, and difficulties in social perception are associated with anxiety in social situations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Gray
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Inhibition and excitation in the brain

An appropriate balance between excitatory and inhibitory neural processes in the brain underlies healthy psychological function. Two examples of conditions in which there is an imbalance are autism and ADHD. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Field
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding the societal barriers experienced by autistic adults

Research demonstrates that the mental and physical health of autistic adults is significantly poorer. than for non-autistic adults (Bishop-Fitzpatrick & Rubenstein, 2019; Cage, 2018). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Freeth
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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