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Investigating the link between oral health and cognitive decline using Mendelian randomization.
University of Leeds Faculty of Medicine and Health
During the ageing process people are more vulnerable to oral diseases, and many studies suggest that poor oral health, such as periodontal disease, is related to higher risk of cognitive decline and development of dementia in later life (1). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Kang
 9 April 2021 PhD Research Project

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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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Identifying cognitive and biochemical changes underlying lifestyle risk factors for dementia
University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Dementia describes a group of age-associated conditions of which cognitive decline is a major feature. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and is characterised by the onset of a gradual cognitive decline. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S McLean, Dr R Williamson
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Biological rhythms and the dopamine system in cognitive dysfunction
University of Bradford Faculty of Life Sciences
  Research Group: Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia are associated with metabolic syndrome, obesity and diabetes. Schizophrenia affects 1.1% of the population and although not the most common psychiatric condition it is arguably the most severe and debilitating. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S McLean, Dr G Helfer
Open Day(s)  Year round applications PhD Research Project

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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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Assessment of premorbid cognitive ability
Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Psychology and Sport Science
  Research Group: Centre for Mind and Behaviour
Proposed supervisory team. Prof Peter Bright (peter.bright@ anglia.ac.uk), (Psychology),. Dr Ian van der Linde (ian.vanderlinde@anglia.ac.uk )(Computing & Information Science). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Bright, Dr I van der Linde
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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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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Understanding the relationship between personality, cognition and creativity in product design
University of Strathclyde Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management
Creativity is fundamental to successful product design, and is a key component of design proficiency. Current psychology research suggests that personality traits may influence creative ability and achievement, potentially through the involvement of particular cognitive abilities. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Hay, Prof A Duffy
 30 June 2021 PhD Research Project

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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 (European/UK Students Only)

Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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.

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Using Brain Computer Interface to Improve Cognitive Performance
University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering
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
 Supervisor: Dr M Arvaneh
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Psychology Doctoral Research Scholarship - Exploring the role of socio-cognitive understanding in peer interactions during early childhood
University of Sussex School of Psychology
  Research Group: Developmental and Clinical Psychology Group
Outside of the family, children’s most important social influence are their peers, and poor peer relationships in childhood have been shown to have a long-term negative impact on later social, emotional and academic performance. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr E Fink
 21 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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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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Perceptual-cognitive expertise in dynamic, time-constrained tasks
St Mary’s University, Twickenham Faculty of Sport, Health, and Applied Science
Title. Perceptual-cognitive expertise in dynamic, time-constrained tasks. Based in. Research Centre for Applied Performance Science, Faculty of Sport, Allied Health, and Performance Science, St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J North, Dr A Roca, Dr C Murphy
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Machine Learning and Cognitive Modelling Applied to Video Games
The University of Manchester Department of Computer Science
Video games have been viewed as an ideal test bed for the study of AI. However, most of the academic work in this area focused on traditional board and card games where limited AI techniques have been tested. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K Chen
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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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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Detecting subtle but clinically significant cognitive change in an ageing population
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
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
 Supervisors: Dr D Montaldi, Dr A Kafkas
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Epigenetic mechanisms of behavioural, placental and cognitive impairment in a neurodevelopmental model for schizophrenia
The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health
A fundamental question in disease research is how stressors experienced during critical developmental periods influence the genesis or ‘programming’ of adult disease (Estes & McAllister 2016). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Hager, Dr M Harte, Dr J Glazier
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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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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Psychological intervention, cognitive training, functional rehabilitation and well-being in clinical populations with brain degeneration
University of Reading School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
The concept of human well-being is a fundamental aspect of our existence and is often particularly vulnerable upon diagnosis and/or progression of long-term neurological conditions for which there is no cure, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Ho
 Year round applications PhD Research Project

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Atypical Social Cognition in Young Children with Neurodevelopmental Problems
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Psychology
  Research Group: Developmental Science
Social cognition (e.g., theory of mind; the ability to understand other people’s minds) is critical to human social development. It enables us to communicate and interact successfully with others in our social environments. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L Livingston, Prof S vanGoozen
 19 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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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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Designing cognitive behavioural therapy for anorexia nervosa in people with co-occurring autism
Cardiff University Cardiff School of Psychology
  Research Group: Developmental Science
The PhD project will develop and adapt cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for people with anorexia nervosa who are also autistic or have a high degree of autistic traits. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Fox, Dr J Williams, Dr C Jones
 19 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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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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One fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship in Maintaining online identity after a cognitive impairment: Experiences, challenges and solutions
University of Strathclyde Department of Computer and Information Sciences
Applications are invited from UK/EU candidates with undergraduate or masters qualifications (1st class) from students with any area relevant to cyber security including but not limited to Human Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Psychology, Digital Anthropology, Law, Engineering, Social Sciences. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Nagaraja
 25 March 2021 PhD Research Project

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Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

This project has funding attached for UK and EU students, though the amount may depend on your nationality. Non-EU students may still be able to apply for the project provided they can find separate funding. You should check the project and department details for more information.

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