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childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 62 childhood PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
The School of Education Doctoral Opportunities as part of the Faculty of Social Sciences
The University is rated in the top 100 by the QS World University Rankings, priding itself on research-led critical thinking that aims to make an impact in the world. Read more
Developing “intelligent” information technologies using neural markers of multisensory decision-making and learning
The School of Biomedical Sciences invites applications from prospective postgraduate researchers who wish to commence study for a PhD in the academic year 2024/25. Read more
(MRC DTP) Can supplementation with melatonin in early pregnancy reduce incidence of FGR and prevent stillbirth in advanced maternal age?
Advanced maternal age (AMA, pregnant women and birthing people aged 35 and over) accounts for 25% of all pregnancies in the UK and this figure continues to rise. Read more
(MRC DTP) The impact of hearing impairment on neuropsychological functioning and quality of life following treatment for paediatric brain tumours
This is a unique opportunity for a candidate with a background in psychology to work on the important problem of quality of life after childhood cancer. Read more
PhD Opportunity - Dietary Fibre Impact in Healthy Children
'TO APPLY, PLEASE CLICK INSTITUTION WEBSITE'. Summary. The impact of dietary fibre in health and disease prevention in adults is well established but very limited evidence exists for children. Read more
The mechanisms of control of the TMEM16A channel by the lysosomal NPC1 protein: a new role for the lysosome in the control of cell excitability
Commercial partner: Autifony Therapeutics. Ion channels are transmembrane proteins that form pores, allowing charged ions to cross the hydrophobic environment of the cell membrane. Read more
Epigenetic mechanisms in stem cell models of Rett syndrome. MRC GW4 BioMed DTP PhD studentship 2025/26
About the GW4 BioMed2 Doctoral Training Partnership. The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff (lead) and Exeter to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers. Read more
Early Executive Function Development and Individual Differences
Executive functions are the set of high-level goal-directed thinking skills that develop rapidly during early childhood. Read more
Uncovering new genetic mechanisms of beta-cell autoimmunity to better understand type 1 diabetes. MRC GW4 BioMed DTP PhD studentship 2025/26
About the GW4 BioMed2 Doctoral Training Partnership. The partnership brings together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff (lead) and Exeter to develop the next generation of biomedical researchers. Read more
DPhil in Paediatrics and MSc (by Research) in Paediatrics
The Department of Paediatrics is a world leader in child health research. Our work spans from early proof-of concept fundamental science all the way up to its application in clinical settings. Read more
Four-year PhD Doctoral Fellow positions in Computational Psychiatry and Ageing at UCL.
The International Max Planck Research School on Computational Methods in Psychiatry and Ageing Research (IMPRS COMP2PSYCH) seeks applicants for a four-year PhD Fellow position to be based at the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing, London UK. Read more
GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP PhD project: How safe are antiseizure medications in pregnancy for conditions other than epilepsy?
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the GW4 BioMed2 MRC Doctoral Training Partnership which is offering up to 21 studentships for entry in September 2025. Read more
The impact of early life adversity on synaptic plasticity and memory—a novel therapeutic approach
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are increasingly recognised as key risk factors for several negative health outcomes in adulthood, including addiction, chronic pain, anxiety disorders, depression, and memory impairment, many of which are highly co-morbid. Read more
Microbiome metabolites as immune checkpoints
The symbiotic relationship between the gut microbiota and host immune system promotes homeostasis and a balanced microbial ecosystem. 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