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cognitive psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 74 cognitive psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 74 cognitive psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Research opportunities in the Department of Psychology
Our Department of Psychology is among the world's top psychology departments*, excelling in both teaching and research. We offer the following research degree programmes. Read more
Dunhill Studentship- Project 3: Improving health behaviour and independence in older adults with a cognitive training intervention
This project will explore the effectiveness of new interventions to support consistent engagement with important health behaviours in old age. Read more
PhD (School of Social Sciences) Doctorate
Study a PhD at the . University of Bradford. and contribute new and significant knowledge to the diverse field of social sciences. Read more
Dunhill Studentship- Project 1: Intergenerational communication: understanding and supporting social interactions between younger and older adults
Intergenerational communication has been argued to play a particularly important role in alleviating social isolation for older people. Read more
The impact of motor impairment on cognitive development in neurodevelopmental conditions
Applications are invited for a fully-funded Cross-disciplinary PhD in Psychology and Computer Science. You will be a member of. CoGDeV. Read more
Short-Term Variability in Cognitive Function as a Potential Stroke Recovery Biomarker
Our cognitive function naturally varies over periods of hours or days. For instance, even healthy individuals show predictable changes in cognitive ability over the course of the day that correspond to natural circadian rhythms (Schmidt et al., 2007). Read more
Doctoral Research Scholarship (4 years) – Synaesthesia as a model system to understand variability in perception, memory, and cognitive style.
Synaesthesia, a perceptual condition in otherwise healthy individuals, is linked to extraordinary experiences. The proposed research rethinks conditions like synaesthesia as not just representing extraordinary experiences, but such that the changes in the brains of synaesthetes support a distinct cognitive profile. Read more
Personality traits and cognitive abilities in captive-bred North African houbara bustard. Psychology – PhD (Funded)
Location. Department of Psychology, Streatham Campus, Exeter. Read more
Psychological intervention, cognitive training, functional rehabilitation and well-being in clinical populations with brain degeneration
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
The role of physical activity and sport in mental well-being and academic attainment in young people
UCL’s Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences, in partnership with the youth charity Greenhouse Sports and in collaboration with the Institute of… 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
AI-guided neuroscientific approach to understand learning difficulties
We invite enthusiastic applicants for a full-funded PhD studentship in Psychology sponsored by the EPSRC. This exciting 3.5 years programme, supervised by. Read more
Understanding children with neurodevelopmental problems using a developmental, RDoC-informed approach
Research Group:
Developmental Science
Applications are invited for a highly motivated, enthusiastic psychologist with an interest in developmental psychopathology to join the well-supported Neurodevelopment Assessment Unit and its team (. Read more
Digital twins and virtual reality: Assessing environmental impact on cognitive flexibility and creativity
When are we more productive? At home or in the office? This is an exciting opportunity to join an interdisciplinary project to investigate the effect of environment on productivity and creativity. Read more
PhD opportunities in Cognitive Neuroscience
Join cognitive neuroscientists, clinical neuroscientists, neuropsychologists, neurophysiologists, psychopharmacologists, sports and exercise psychologists, and carry out cutting-edge interdisciplinary research to understand and restore human brain function and health. Read more