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We have 121 cognitive sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
cognitive sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 121 cognitive sciences PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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
Characterizing how Misinformation Influences Decision-making: choice heuristics and neural correlates
Primary Supervisor: Dr Lucie Charles. Co-Supervisor(s): Dr Rani Moran. Funding: China Scholarship Council (CSC). Deadline: 29th January 2025. Read more
Application of virtual-reality game to assess cognitive deterioration in older people with neurocognitive disorders (ref: SF24/HLS/SWECW/LAI)
The burden of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs, formerly, ‘dementia’) has become a worldwide public health, medical and social concern. Read more
Optogenetic Control of Texture Perception in the Visual Cortex
Supervisors. Prof. Andrea Benucci. Studentship Funding. Name. SBBS Studentship. Funder. School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences (SBBS) at QMUL. Read more
Ageing, Music, Physical Exercise and Dementia: The AMPED project
An exciting opportunity for a full-time PhD period of study is available in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling. Read more
NeuroAI: From machine learning to neurocomputational modelling of decision-making and learning
Decision-making and learning, often occurring in the face of uncertain information, are core components of cognition in humans and other organisms. Read more
Are plant-based flavonoid metabolites the key to better cognitive health?
Research Group:
Biomedical Sciences
Globally, populations are ageing, and concomitant with this is an increase in the healthcare burden of cognitive dysfunction and dementia including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). 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
Move to the Beat – Rock Drumming as a movement and cognitive intervention for Older Adults with Cognitive Impairments.
Research Group:
Psychology
In the UK, an estimated 1 million people are thought to be living with dementia, but this figure is projected to rise to 1.4 million by 2040. Read more
The Effects of Befriending on Cognitive Function
Research Group:
Psychology
Poor social relationships can contribute to cognitive decline [1], and vice versa; cognitive decline may strain social relationships [2] and curtail social engagement [3] and leading to loneliness and social isolation. Read more
PhD Cognitive function and balance in bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung condition that was previously neglected for years. Non-pharmacological management for bronchiectasis includes airway clearance techniques and pulmonary rehabilitation. Read more
P5 - Mapping cognitive impairment and neurodegeneration in Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s using Spatial Transcriptomics
The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain, and BGI, China, are recruiting students to join the CRG-BGI Joint… Read more
Cancer Neuroscience: Investigating the impact of non-CNS tumours on neuronal plasticity in the brain
To apply, please contact Dr Graham Sheridan at Graham.Sheridan@nottingham.ac.uk. 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
Breaking the cycle: understanding how mothers moderate the impact of Intimate partner violence (IPV) on children’s cognitive development in the Dominican Republic (in collaboration with Psychosocial Care Centre (CAPS), INTEC)
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) affects millions of women and children globally, with significant consequences for child development. Read more
Care to Sleep: Co-designing a digital sleep intervention for community-dwelling people living with cognitive impairment and their care partner
Monash University
Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Optimal Ageing.
Good sleep quality and quantity are critical for healthy ageing and optimal cognitive functioning. Read more