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Investigating the interplay between selenium and methymercury in pregnancy: impact on maternal and child health
Ulster University Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
Diet Nutrition. The Seychelles Child Development Study (SCDS) is a multi-cohort longitudinal observational study investigating the effects of prenatal methylmercury (MeHg) exposure on child development in a high-fish eating population. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Mulhern, Dr A Yeates, Dr E McSorley
 5 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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(Structured PhD) Child and Youth Research
National University of Ireland, Galway School of Psychology
 The PhD in Child and Youth Research is a four year full-time or six year part-time structured PhD programme delivered as part of a collaboration between the School of Psychology and the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre (CFRC) at the School of Political Science and Sociology. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

 Social Sciences Research Programme

Social Sciences Research Programme

Social Sciences Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

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Changing dietary patterns in the Seychelles and implications for obesity and cardiovascular disease
Ulster University Faculty of Life and Health Sciences
Diet Nutrition. The Seychelles Child Development Study (SCDS) is an ongoing observational study (circa 30 years) of over 2500 mother-child pairs, based in the Republic of Seychelles, which is investigating the effects of prenatal fish consumption and methylmercury exposure on child development. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Yeates, Dr E McSorley, Dr M Mulhern
 5 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Developing statistical longitudinal models to investigate the effects of life course events and decisions over the long term on the physical and mental health of the elderly
Kingston University Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing
This study aims to develop statistical models to describe and investigate the effects of life course events and decisions over the years on well-being in later life. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Soan, Dr R McNiece
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Embodied learning: How motor difficulties constrain learning during parent-child interaction in infants/toddlers with Down syndrome and Williams syndrome
Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science
  Research Group: Centre for Mind and Behaviour
Proposed supervisory team. Dr Dean D’Souza (dean.dsouza@anglia.ac.uk)- (Anglia Ruskin University), Dr Hana D’Souza - (Cambridge University), Dr John Lambie (john.lambie@anglia.ac.uk)- (Anglia Ruskin University). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D D'Souza, Dr H D'Souza, Dr J Lambie
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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How do we best teach our children to be cyber secure?
Abertay University Graduate School
Project Description. Applied Developmental Psychology focuses on how knowledge and research regarding human development can be used to help solve real world problems. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Wood, Dr S Prior
 29 January 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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The relationship between parenting and mental health in parents with serious mental illness (SMI)
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Raising children is a challenge for all parents. For parents with serious mental illness (SMI), such as psychosis, the challenges can be even greater. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Gregg, Dr A Wittkowski
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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The effect of nutrition, food safety and hygiene, and diarrhoea on child growth and development outcomes in Mali
University of Birmingham Institute of Applied Health Research
Ambitious and enthusiastic candidates are invited for two to three PhDs (self-funded or through an external fellow-ship application), starting any time between September 2020 and June 2021 (several intake times possible in this period). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Manaseki-Holland
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Queen’s DTP: Pursuing schistosomiasis elimination through gene therapy and analytical modelling
Queen’s University Belfast School of Biological Sciences
This project opportunity is offered as part of the Queen's Doctoral Training Programme - Multi-dimensional approaches to understanding microbe/host interactions in the context of disease, therapeutics and community resilience. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P McVeigh, Dr G Gobert, Dr P Caplat
 11 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project is in competition for funding with other projects. Usually the project which receives the best applicant will be successful. Unsuccessful projects may still go ahead as self-funded opportunities. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but potential funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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OIST International PhD Program
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University
The OIST Graduate University offers an individualized PhD program providing a secure foundation in the fundamentals of your field, with unparalleled opportunities for cross-disciplinary research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)

Some or all of the PhD opportunities in this programme have funding attached. Applications for this programme are welcome from suitably qualified candidates worldwide. Funding may only be available to a limited set of nationalities and you should read the full programme details for further information.

 International PhD Programme

International PhD Programme

International PhD programs are often designed for international students. Your PhD will usually be delivered in English, though some opportunities to gain and use additional language skills might also be available. Students may propose their own PhD topics or apply for advertised projects.

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Research opportunities in the Department of Psychology
University of York Department of Psychology
Our Department of Psychology is among the world's top psychology departments*, excelling in both teaching and research. We offer two research degree programmes. Read more
 Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

This programme is waiting to confirm funding from a university or external source. This may depend on attracting suitable students and applications are welcome. Please see the programme details for more information.

 Social Sciences Research Programme

Social Sciences Research Programme

Social Sciences Research Programmes present a range of research opportunities, shaped by a university’s particular expertise, facilities and resources. You will usually identify a suitable topic for your PhD and propose your own project. Additional training and development opportunities may also be offered as part of your programme.

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Development and validation of an observational measure of children’s conversational skills: application to children who have Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder or High-functioning autism spectrum disorder
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Social communication impairments in school-aged children are a fundamental feature of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and are prominent in a type of language disorder called Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder (SPCD). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Adams, Dr J Freed
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Development of prospective memory in early childhood
Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science
  Research Group: Centre for Mind and Behaviour
Proposed supervisory team. Dr Ruth Ford (ruth.ford@anglia.ac.uk). https://www.anglia.ac.uk/science-and-technology/about/psychology/our-staff/ruth-ford. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Ford
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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Based at University of Surrey - FBS2021-50-Ahmadi: Are genetic risk scores useful in developing precise public health guidelines that aim to reduce the risks of Vitamin B12 deficiency among vegan pregnant women or women of child-bearing age?
University of Reading FoodBioSystems DTP
We invite applications for a PhD research programme to test the utility and applicability of. polygenic risk scores. (PRS) (. www.genomicsplc.com/. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr KR Ahmadi, Dr M McKinley, Dr L Timotijevic, Dr V O'Neill
 8 February 2021 PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

This project has funding attached, subject to eligibility criteria. Applications for the project are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates, but its funding may be restricted to a limited set of nationalities. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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Social networks after childhood depression diagnosis: A qualitative study exploring child and sibling social networks and the co-production of a framework for intervention
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
Personal support networks, the range of active and significant ties that are important to an individual and through which support is provided, have been shown to be important in the management of chronic physical and mental health conditions in adult populations. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Bee, Dr H Brooks, Dr A Blakemore
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

PhD Research Project

PhD Research Projects are advertised opportunities to examine a pre-defined topic or answer a stated research question. Some projects may also provide scope for you to propose your own ideas and approaches.

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Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Self-Funded PhD Students Only

This project does not have funding attached. You will need to have your own means of paying fees and living costs and / or seek separate funding from student finance, charities or trusts.

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