children PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 223 children PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Understanding psychiatric outcomes in children born with cleft lip and/or palate using genetics

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Cleft of the lip and/or palate is a common birth defect worldwide and occurs at a rate of one in 650 live births in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Dr S Lewis, Prof M J Owen, Dr M van den Bree

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

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Home Literacy Engagement for Autistic Children Across Australia and United Kingdom

Nottingham Trent University School of Social Sciences

Project ID. S48. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L-S I Iao

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

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Supporting children with long-term health conditions to prevent and manage obesity

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Children who are living with long-term medical conditions are a much greater risk for overweight and obesity compared to other children (Rimmer et al., 2007). Read more

Supervisors: Dr GH Heath, Dr C Farrow, Prof J Blissett

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

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How Climate Anxiety in Children and Young People Affects Household Consumption Behaviours

University of Bath School of Management

The Project. Climate anxiety refers to humans’ perceptions of and fear towards the negative impacts of climate change (Clayton and Karazsia, 2020). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Shankar, Prof HH Hang, Dr AP Prosser

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

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Parents perceptions of children’s weight and physical activities: Implications for childhood obesity

University of Bath School of Management

Background. Over the past few decades, there has been an upward continuous trend in the number of obese individuals worldwide (Nwoba et al., 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Hang, Dr D Desrochers

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

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Investigating the relationship between digital media use and children’s mental health

University of Bristol Bristol Medical School

Rationale. Children are now exposed to and use digital media from a very young age both for entertainment and educational purposes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Stergiakouli, Prof C Haworth, Dr O Davis, Dr AH Havdhal

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

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MSc by Research - Development of the early surveillance for auto-immune diabetes exercise intervention (EXTEND-IT).

University of Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Background. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune disease which currently effects around 8.4 million individuals worldwide. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Hesketh, Prof P Narendran

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

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UK validation of the iTICQ (Impact of Tinnitus in Children Questionnaire), a new clinical questionnaire measure of tinnitus in children

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

Tinnitus (commonly described as ringing in the ears) is a condition where sound is heard in the ears or head without any external sound source, i.e., a subjective phenomenon. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Fackrell, Dr D Hoare

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

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Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQ+ Parents of ADHD Children (Ref: RDF24/HLS/NMH/NICHOLSON)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

The parental experience of having a child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] has seen much exploration, with findings describing this experience as. Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Nicholson, Dr R Lee

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

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What works to prevent over-eating in preschool children with avid appetites?

Aston University College of Health and Life Sciences

Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century, placing children at high risk of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Blissett, Dr C Farrow

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

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Examining the role of the Community Children’s Nurse as palliative care key worker for children requiring palliative care in the community setting.

Ulster University - Belfast Campus Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Research Group: Nursing and Health

Aim. To examine the role of the community children’s nurse as the key worker for children living with life limiting conditions in the community setting. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Hasson

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

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Vegetables for breakfast: Exploring the impact of offering vegetables to children at breakfast time SSEHS/EH23

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Our project aims to explore the impact of offering vegetables at breakfast time to children. UK children’s vegetable intake is low, and vegetables are commonly disliked by children, yet eating a variety of vegetables is linked to better health and wellbeing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Haycraft, Dr C McLeod, Prof A Daley

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Improving Children’s Mental Health through School-based Music and Dance Programmes

Nottingham Trent University School of Social Sciences

According to recent NHS England statistics, 1 in 5 young people experience a mental health problem, with most mental illnesses being established by age 14. Read more

Supervisors: Dr B Tunçgenç, Dr S Wijeakumar

15 December 2023 PhD Research Project Competition 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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Inclusive Physical Development, Physical Activity and Active Play in the Early Years SSEHS/JCSC24

Loughborough University School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

While there is a growing literature examining inclusive physical education and physical activity for school age children with disabilities, very little research has examined inclusive environments for very young children with disabilities who attend early years settings (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Coates, Dr S Costa

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 223 children PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

children PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 223 children PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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