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We have 198 cognitive PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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We have 198 cognitive PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Future Defence-related Complex Cognitive Skills Retention
Brief Overview. The skillset of defence personnel is expected to change in a Future Operating Environment that is likely to be characterised by technological developments and rapidly changing demands in unpredictable conditions. Read more
Social relationships and the evolution of complex cognition
Research Group:
Behavioural Ecology Research Group (BEEC)
Research Group. Behavioural Ecology Research Group. (BEEC). Proposed supervisory team. Dr Claudia Wascher. Theme. Cognitive abilities, Social relationships. Read more
Developing a carer-facing assessment for the automated assessment of progression of cognitive symptoms in people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Background. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a heterogenous clinical entity that describes patients with demonstrable cognitive deficits but without functional impairment. Read more
Cancer Neuroscience: Investigating the impact of non-CNS tumours on neuronal plasticity in the brain
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, resulting in approximately 18 million new cases and 10 million deaths each year. Read more
Human-inspired cognitive architectures for flexible task learning on manufacturing robots
Background. Current robots in manufacturing settings are not able to adapt to variations introduced by collaborating humans or other factors in the environment. Read more
Assessment of premorbid cognitive ability
Research Group:
Centre for Mind and Behaviour
Research Group. Centre for Mind and Behaviour. Proposed supervisory team. Prof Peter Bright. (Psychology). Dr Ian van der Linde. Read more
Using Brain Computer Interface to Improve Cognitive Performance
Electroencephalogram (EEG) is a non-invasive technique commonly used to measure brain activity. In this project, we aim at using EEG Biofeedback (brain-computer interface (BCI)) for improving cognitive performance (e.g. Read more
5 fully funded Ph.D. positions in “Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences” at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca
The IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is now recruiting 5 talented doctoral candidates in its Cognitive, Computational and Social Neurosciences (CCSN) Ph.D. Read more
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The cognitive constraints on children’s ability to manage a conversation topic
Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD studentship in the School of Psychology at the University of Kent, funded by the Leverhulme Trust (Principal Investigator. Read more
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(MRC DTP CASE) Dissecting the role of interneuron dysfunction in neurofibromatosis type 1
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a commonly inherited neurological disease that affects around 1:2700 individuals1. Around 50-60% of these individuals will have some form of cognitive dysfunction. Read more
Measuring individual differences in socio-cognitive profiles and functioning across adolescence
Identifying individual differences in socio-cognitive behavioural profiles across development, and their impact on everyday social functioning and mental wellbeing, encompasses one important step in understanding the adolescent developing mind. Read more
Hospital-associated deconditioning: Exploring factors contributing to the physical and cognitive decline of older people post-hospitalisation
This PhD studentship will explore the associations between acute illnesses and physical and cognitive decline of older people in hospital. Read more
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Examining variations in adults’ perceptual and cognitive learning following computer-based training
The goal of this PhD is to examine perceptual and cognitive learning arising from computer-based auditory-cognitive training tasks in adults and to explore demographic and task-related factors that may influence learning outcomes. Read more
Detecting subtle but clinically significant cognitive change in an ageing population
A major challenge facing dementia research is identifying the earliest indicators of clinically-significant cognitive decline. This research project will be linked to the newly established Memory Assessment & Cognitive Ageing Research Unit (MACARU), led by the primary supervisor. Read more
Maintaining online identity after a cognitive impairment: Experiences, challenges and solutions
This vital PhD focusses on how people can continue to use their online accounts after a cognitive impairment – for example, a brain injury or the onset of dementia. Read more