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cognitive neuroscience PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 61 cognitive neuroscience PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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EASTBIO: Does amyloid pathology cause synapse loss and alter synapse-glia interactions in ageing across mammalian species?

University of Edinburgh
School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences (College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine)
Many species including humans, cats, dogs, dolphins, and whales, can develop age-related accumulation of amyloid beta in the form of amyloid plaques, which is often associated with cognitive decline. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof T L Spires-Jones, Dr RG McGeachan, Dr S.V Vernes
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EastBio: How the brain constructs false memories: A multi-method investigation

University of Aberdeen
School of Psychology
This fully funded, 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by the BBSRC EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership. Accurate memory is a key aspect of cognitive health and supports everyday decisions, including how we act on health advice. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr B Mathias, Dr A Konopka, Dr A Klimovich-Gray
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Psychology PhD

University of Bath
Department of Psychology
Interested in undertaking original research? If so, the Psychology PhD at the University of Bath allows you to develop your specialist knowledge and conduct a significant piece of research in your chosen field. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Social Sciences Research Programme
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Neurotransmitter signalling to central nervous system progenitor cells

University of Cambridge
Cambridge Stem Cell Institute
Group Leader. Professor Ragnhildur Thóra Káradóttir (Káradóttir Group). Keywords. CNS, myelin, Oligodendrocyte, neuroscience, stem cells, brain, Multiple Sclerosis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Karadottir
 8 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Embodied Brain–Computer Interfaces for Adaptive Human–AI Interaction

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) are commonly developed as systems that translate neural signals into isolated commands, often in highly controlled laboratory settings. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Sun, Dr Z Li, Prof A Cangelosi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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A Multisensory Mind: Exploring the Learning Experiences of Primary School Children with Synaesthesia

University of Worcester
Institute of Education
Synaesthesia is a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in another sensory pathway. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr AS Sewell, Prof A Kington
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Early and precise diagnosis in Alzheimer's disease spectrum disorders

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease is essential to be able to make post-diagnostic recommendations for pharmacological and non- pharmacological interventions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Ahmed
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Music and language processing in autism and amusia

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Music and language are fundamental traits of human existence. They both rely on complex sound sequences to convey meaning. It has been hotly debated whether the two are processed through distinct cognitive modules or using shared mechanisms. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Liu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EASTBIO: Linking the computations underlying learning, flexibility and perception

University of Edinburgh
School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences (College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine)
Almost everything we know about how animals learn comes from one task at a time, in different animals. So a basic question is unanswered. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Pagan, Dr A Chadwick
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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[School of Engineering PhD Scholarships] Multi-Omics Digital Twins for Modelling Brain Ageing and Intervention Response

The University of Manchester
Department of Computer Science
Why do some people maintain good brain health as they age, while others experience more rapid decline? Current “brain-age” models often reduce this complex process to a single score. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Sun, Dr H Zhou, Dr C Lea-Carnall, Prof GN Nenadic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Many genes, one cell type: convergent striatal neuron mechanisms across neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders

Cardiff University
Cardiff School of Medicine
Neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay and bipolar disorder, are among the leading causes of disability worldwide, yet we still do not understand how the hundreds of known risk genes actually change the brain. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Fjodorova, Dr E Rees
 3 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Unraveling Brain Complexity with fNIRS and Modelling Approaches

University of Birmingham
School of Computer Science
Brain function arises from a highly complex network of interconnected processes that we still don’t fully understand. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr R Mesquita
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Keeping Time Together: Sensorimotor Timing, Social Synchrony, and their Role in Language and Reading Development

University of Reading
School of Psychology & Clinical Language Sciences
Human communication relies on the ability to coordinate actions in time with others. This PhD investigates how sensorimotor timing and interpersonal synchrony relate to phonological awareness and reading ability across development. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Honisch, Dr R Pye
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Engineering Better Social Outcomes through Requirements Management and Integrated Asset Data Processing

University of Salford
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
The built environment profoundly influences human wellbeing shaping not only our physical comfort and behaviour, but also our cognitive and emotional states. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof J Underwood, Prof M Bew, Dr MY Munir, Dr KS Szczepura
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Designed by Machines, Inhabited by Humans: Synthetic Empathy and AI Architecture

University of Salford
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Architectural design is increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI), with generative models such as Midjourney and DALL-E, and parametric BIM tools assisting designers in the creative process. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Moustaka, Prof A Antonacopoulos
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