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baby PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 14 baby PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
EPSRC DTP PhD Studentship in Use of multiple outputs from a NICU incubator for feature set development and utilisation of an automated sepsis warning system via a Machine learning environment. [FULLY FUNDED]
The School of Computer Science and Informatics at Cardiff University are delighted to offer fully funded EPSRC studentships starting in January or April 2025. Read more
Deciphering the Antenatal signature and pathological placental lesions in second trimester miscarriage (the DAHLIA Study)
Late miscarriage, defined as the death of a baby in the second trimester of pregnancy (between 14 and 23 weeks’ gestation), at a time before a baby can survive outside the womb, is devastating. Read more
Development of guidelines and resources to encourage and support exercise in pregnant women with pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes. MRC GW4 BioMed DTP PhD studentship 2025/26
Summary: . A physically active pregnancy including regular exercise reduces pregnancy complications in women with pre-existing type 2 diabetes (T2D) and supports the health of mother and baby, but most women do not do enough exercise to get this benefit. Read more
Neonatal hypoglycaemia guidelines
Neonatal hypoglycaemia is the most common metabolic disturbance in newborns and a preventable cause of irreversible brain injury. Read more
An investigation into the origins of thought: Studies in infant cognitive and socio-emotional development
This PhD project aims to explore preverbal babies’ understandings of the world around them, specifically, what they understand about the social/emotional world, and the physical world, and whether the roots of thought in humans has evolutionary origins. Read more
Breastfeeding and big babies - lifecourse and genomics epidemiological approaches to disentangle cause and effect.
Rationale. The World Health Organisation recommends exclusively breastfeeding for 6 months, but in the UK, only 1% of infants meet the guidelines (1). Read more
EPSRC supported EngD project. Design and Optimisation of Surface Actives for Sustainable Hygiene Products
Wet wipes, coming in different shapes and forms such as baby wipes, wet towels, antibacterial hand wipes, medical textiles, are essential to our daily life as a practical hygiene and cleaning product. Read more
Self-Funded PhD Opportunities in Psychology
Are you passionate about Psychology and eager to advance your research career? London South Bank University is pleased to offer self-funded PhD opportunities in Psychology for motivated and talented qualified individuals. Read more
Predicting Early Development in Moderate to Late Preterm Babies
Over 80% of preterm babies are born between 32 and 36 weeks gestation. Read more
Low Glucose Levels in Babies
We know that low glucose levels in newborn babies can lead to brain injury, but we do not know how low these levels need to be for how long in which babies, and whether other factors also influence whether brain injury occurs. Read more
Updating the background characteristics and risk factors associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) to inform risk-reduction messages and help target vulnerable families
Our team has been instrumental in reducing the number of cot deaths (SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) in England & Wales by 90% over the last three decades.[1] The remaining 2-300 unexpected infant deaths per year show a marked inequality, largely coming from socio-economically deprived communities. Read more
Quantifying the risk of precipitating drug induced crystalluria (XTALURIA)
The growth of crystals in the body often results in pain, damage, and gross harm. Read more
Digital twin for personalised uterine pregnancy model
Pregnancy is a challenging process to model and replicate due to the complex physiological changes and adaptations. Much is yet to be learnt about pregnancy and why it could go wrong sometimes and lead to conditions such as pre-term birth, which could cause life-long adverse conditions for the baby. Read more
What can pregnancy tell us about maternal behaviour? A neurohormonal investigation
Research Group:
Centre for Mind and Behaviour
Research Group. Centre for Mind and Behaviour. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Jane Aspell. Dr Flavia Cardini. Theme. Body and Self. Read more
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