child PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Child Health Research PhD Studentships

University College London UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health

Eight 3-year full time PhD Studentships in the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (GOS ICH) funded by the Child Health Research CIO are available, commencing on 1 October 2024. Read more

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Development of a novel automatised platform for drug discovery in relevant human tissue models

University College London UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health

A 4-year funded PhD studentship is available in the UCL GOS Institute of Child Health “Developmental Biology and Cancer” department. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Stoyanov, Prof P De Coppi, Dr GGG Giobbe

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

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Platforms and Political Economy of Digital Childhood

Deakin University Faculty of Arts and Education

Deakin University – School of Education - Research for Educational Impact (REDI). We are currently seeking expressions of interest to undertake research at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, based at the Centre’s Deakin University node. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Sefton-Green

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Digital Play

Deakin University Faculty of Arts and Education

Deakin University – School of Education - Research for Educational Impact (REDI). We are currently seeking expressions of interest to undertake research at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, based at the Centre’s Deakin University node. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Sefton-Green, Prof LP Paatsch

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Data and datafication and digital childhood

Deakin University Faculty of Arts and Education

Deakin University – School of Education - Research for Educational Impact (REDI). We are currently seeking expressions of interest to undertake research at the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child, based at the Centre’s Deakin University node. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Sefton-Green, Dr LP Pangrazio

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Computational Modelling of Child Language Learning

The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science

The aim of this PhD project is to use cutting-edge modelling techniques to simulate children's learning of English as a native language. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Cangelosi, Dr B Amridge

15 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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24-hour Movement Behaviours, Child Development, and Early Childhood Settings: SUNRISE Scotland

University of Strathclyde School of Education

The SUNRISE Scotland project aims to explore young children’s 24-hour movement behaviours and child development outcomes and the role of early childhood settings in Scotland using quantitative and qualitative methods. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Bardid, Prof J Reilly, Prof M Henderson

1 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Role Models to Enhance Reading: The Role of Parents to Support Children aged 8-11

Nottingham Trent University School of Social Sciences

Project ID. S46. Being able to read is an important life skill. It can also offer escapism being transported to another time and place, a chance to relax or learn something new. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Vardy

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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How can we reduce child malnutrition and obesity in the face of food insecurity and poverty?

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Children in the UK face considerable challenges to growing up healthy and happy. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Blissett, Dr C Farrow

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

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PhD (School of Social Sciences) Doctorate

University of Bradford

Study a PhD at the University of Bradford and contribute new and significant knowledge to the diverse field of social sciences. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only PhD Research Programme

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Supporting the supporters: Examining how to assist parents as they support their child’s participation in sport. (Ref: RDF24/HLS/SER/MCCULLOGH)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Pre, post and during sport competition, parents may support, encourage or even console their child, but there is limited research examining best practice for this (Knight, 2019). Read more

Supervisors: Dr N McCullogh, Dr C Thornton

26 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding the long-term effects of breastfeeding and lactation on maternal and child health

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Breastfeeding is the biological norm and sustainable. It is also potentially life-saving, particularly for premature babies and those without access to clean water. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Zuccolo, Dr C Borges, Dr R Freathy

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Research opportunities in the School of Health and Community Studies

Leeds Beckett University School of Health and Community studies

The School hosts a wide-range of doctoral and research students - including full-time students and part-time students, who are often studying alongside their professional role. Read more

Self-Funded PhD Students Only Social Sciences Research Programme

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(INTERNATIONAL DFE COMPETITION) - THE COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSIC THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH BEHAVIOURAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS

Queen’s University Belfast School of Nursing and Midwifery

This PhD opportunity will build on a trial-based economic evaluation previously conducted alongside a randomised controlled trial into the cost-effectiveness of music therapy versus standard care for children and young people with behavioural and emotional problems attending Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Lynn

2 February 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Combining acoustic cavitation and immunotherapy for the treatment of paediatric cancers

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Project ID. 2228cd1309 (You will need this ID for your application). Research Theme: Healthcare Technologies. UCL Lead department: Mechanical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N Saffari

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 85 child PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

child PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 85 child PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Child Health Research PhD Studentships

Development of a novel automatised platform for drug discovery in relevant human tissue models

Platforms and Political Economy of Digital Childhood

Digital Play

Data and datafication and digital childhood

Computational Modelling of Child Language Learning

24-hour Movement Behaviours, Child Development, and Early Childhood Settings: SUNRISE Scotland

Role Models to Enhance Reading: The Role of Parents to Support Children aged 8-11

How can we reduce child malnutrition and obesity in the face of food insecurity and poverty?

PhD (School of Social Sciences) Doctorate

Supporting the supporters: Examining how to assist parents as they support their child’s participation in sport. (Ref: RDF24/HLS/SER/MCCULLOGH)

Understanding the long-term effects of breastfeeding and lactation on maternal and child health

Research opportunities in the School of Health and Community Studies

(INTERNATIONAL DFE COMPETITION) - THE COST-EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSIC THERAPY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH BEHAVIOURAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS

Combining acoustic cavitation and immunotherapy for the treatment of paediatric cancers

We have 85 child PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

child PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 85 child PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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