birmingham PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 309 birmingham PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - Christian Connections and Faithful Citizenship: Black Majority Churches in Birmingham

University of Birmingham Department of Anthropology and African Studies

As Britain’s ‘second city’, Birmingham is known for its vibrant international and multicultural population with long histories of coexistence and exchange, as well as extensive transnational connections. Read more

Supervisors: Dr JG Gilbert, Dr LF Fesenmyer

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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English Literature - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham

English Literature PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). By pursuing research in English Literature at Birmingham, you will be joining a vibrant and dynamic research community thanks to the Department’s diverse research interests and approaches. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

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African Studies and Anthropology - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham

African Studies PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Social Anthropology PhD/MA by Research (On-Campus or by Distance Learning). Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

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PhD in Women's Health Reseacrh

University of Birmingham Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research

We are seeking talented, motivated students with a passion for research in Women’s Health led by Shakila Thangaratinam (Professor Shakila Thangaratinam - Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research - University of Birmingham). Read more

Supervisors: Prof S T Thangaratinam, Dr J A Allotey, Dr A W Wilson, Dr S S Sobhy

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Embedding behavioural science insights into Early Intervention and Prevention across service areas (adult social care, children and families and housing), to explore ways of supporting citizens before they present to the council during crisis

University of Birmingham School of Social Policy

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner Birmingham City Council to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Needham, Dr J Pykett

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Ethical leadership as a protective factor for doping

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Doping continues to be a problem, particularly in elite sport. Various factors have been identified as putting athletes at risk for doping. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Kavussanu

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The dance culture and its impact on the dancer

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Fulfilling one’s potential by becoming the best dancer one can become and joining a professional dance company is a dream of many young people, who enter vocational dance training. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kavussanu, Dr Y J Kim

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice: Investigating the Barriers to Achieving Projected Energy Savings in Railway Systems

University of Birmingham School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering

A plethora of energy saving devices and technology have been proposed for railway systems to help save energy. These systems employ technology to either to use an alternative fuel, or to harness existing energy, or to store excess energy in batteries, or to use another chemical gradient. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K V Venkateswaran

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Film Studies - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham School of English, Drama and Creative Studies

Research degrees in Film Studies at Birmingham are supervised by faculty in the Department of Film and Creative Writing and in the Department of Modern Languages, which allows you to benefit from our interdisciplinary approach and breadth of expertise. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

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125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - ‘WHOSE AFRICA?’: Connecting Art and Communities through the University of Birmingham’s African Collection

University of Birmingham School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

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Supervisors: Dr DS Sözen, Dr HJ Jørgensen

30 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Starting School Study: Smartphones and Adolescent Risk and resilient factors for wellbeing when transitioning school

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding behaviour (Centre-UB) is inviting applications for a Doctoral Studentship in association with our collaborative partner Forward Thinking Birmingham to start in October 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr V Goodyear, Dr M Pallan, Dr AR Randhawa

16 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Translation Studies - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

Join a stimulating research culture within the Department of Modern Languages, and benefit from our dedicated facilities for Translation Studies research including access to specialist software and an excellent collection of library resources, including e-resources. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Humanities Research Programme

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Music - Postgraduate Research Opportunities

University of Birmingham School of Languages, Cultures, Art History and Music

The Department of Music offers promising candidates the opportunity to carry out research in one of the most dynamic institutions in Britain, with supervision from world-leading academics and access to outstanding facilities. Read more

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding Arts Research Programme

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