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behavioural neuroscience PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 31 behavioural neuroscience PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Cognitive Ageing and Language Comprehension: Insights from Eye-Tracking and EEG

University of Leicester
School of Psychology and Vision Sciences
With populations living longer worldwide, understanding how healthy ageing affects cognition is a pressing challenge. Reading is a vital skill, central to independence and wellbeing. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof K Paterson, Dr A Pagán
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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We are what we eat: Plants and their effects on the brain

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Plants synthesize many compounds that can act like hormones in mammals. A class of plant compounds called phytosteroids act like steroid hormones and may influence anxiety, reproduction and healthy aging, though the mechanisms by which these signal are poorly understood. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr N Vasudevan, Prof J A Hawkins
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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How do hormones regulate memory?

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
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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How does the brain make decisions when faced with conflicting options?

University of Birmingham
School of Biosciences
Every day, we make choices that involve balancing opportunities with risks—but what’s actually happening in our brains as we make these decisions remains largely unknown. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Rezaval
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The effects of bi/multilingualism on brain structure and function

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Increasing evidence suggests that speaking two or more languages has particular effects on the brain. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Pliatsikas
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Exploring Whether Interoceptive Mechanisms Gate Treatment Response in Functional Neurological Disorder

University of Surrey
School of Psychology
  Research Group: Health Psychology
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a common and disabling condition characterised by neurological symptoms (e.g., seizures, movement difficulties, weakness) that are not explained by structural disease. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr JM Murphy, Prof MC Cropley
 12 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mood and Reward and Mental Health

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
We investigate a broad range of topics related to youth mental health, with a particular focus on depression, anhedonia, and reward processing. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C McCabe
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Keeping Time Together: Sensorimotor Timing, Social Synchrony, and their Role in Language and Reading Development

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Human communication relies on the ability to coordinate actions in time with others. This PhD investigates how sensorimotor timing and interpersonal synchrony relate to phonological awareness and reading ability across development. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Honisch, Dr R Pye
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Disrupted brain development and stress responses in a zebrafish model of psychiatric disease

Aston University
College of Health and Life Sciences
Details of the Project. Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia affect over one in five people worldwide and are a leading cause of disability and early mortality. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Eachus
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Understanding developmental trajectories underlying the effects of early life stress on neurodevelopment and function

Aston University
College of Health and Life Sciences
Details of the Project. Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia affect over one in five people worldwide and are a leading cause of disability and early mortality. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr H Eachus
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AI for Sustainable and Inclusive Societies (Ref: 2026/LUL/IDT)

Loughborough University
Loughborough University in London
Modern society increasingly relies on responsible and explainable AI automation, intelligent systems, and multi-source data to support AI–human collaborative decision-making in complex socio-technical environments. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr X Shi
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Microplastics and Nanoplastics as Emerging Risk Factors in Neurodevelopmental and Neurodegenerative Condition

University of Reading
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Project Overview. Microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) are ubiquitous environmental pollutants raising concerns due to their potential adverse effects on human health. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Kevei
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PhD in Psychology

University of East Anglia
School of Psychology
Psychology PhDs at a world leading university. Delve into the fascinating world of psychology research at UEA and unlock your potential for exploration and discovery. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Understanding the Human Spatial Navigation in Complex Urban Environment

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
SThis research project is centred on the study of human navigation in urban environments, leveraging the latest advancements in VR, robotics, computer vision, and AI technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S-H Yeo, Prof P.I. Jones
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Assessing the physical impact of a six-week yoga intervention on brain structure, function, cognition and inflammatory profile in healthy volunteers.

University of Liverpool
Institute of Population Health
Background. The use of yoga and meditation has increased in popularity as a positive health regulator in recent years and has been associated with several beneficial health outcomes in a variety of populations (1), including. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr VK Kinsley
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