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disorder PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 68 disorder PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Psychological causes and factors relevant to the development, maintenance and improvement of formal thought disorder in psychosis (Project ID SHSC0057)
Thought disorder is a commonly occurring symptom in individuals diagnosed with a psychotic illness. It can take many forms, all of which profoundly affect the individual’s ability to communicate. Read more
Exploring (inter-) generational experiences of living with a bleeding disorder (ref: SF23/HLS/NMH/Lariviere)
Press coverage has brought the experiences of people living with a bleeding disorder to the fore of public consciousness in the United Kingdom. Read more
Understanding the factors that influence psychosocial functioning in older people with bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is classified as a lifelong, recurrent condition, associated with functional decline and a reduction in quality of life (Michalak et al., 2005; Bonnín et al., 2012). Older adults are estimated to represent approximately 25% of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder (Ljubic et al., 2021). Read more
Using MRI, MEG, and machine learning to better classify severe mental illness
Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are severe mental health disorders affecting more than 64 million people worldwide. Despite their prevalence, their aetiology is poorly understood and diagnoses still rely on clinical categorisation of symptoms rather than biological markers. Read more
GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP PhD project: Understanding the impact of childhood maltreatment on brain structure and connectivity in Conduct Disorder
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the GW4 BioMed2 MRC Doctoral Training Partnership which is offering up to 21 studentships for entry in September 2025. Read more
Cellular actions of neurosteroids: implications for post-traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a highly debilitating psychiatric disorder that can arise following exposure to at least one traumatic event. Read more
Combined experimental and computational study of high-pressure order-disorder transitions in soft crystalline materials
A PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr Claire L. Hobday (School of Chemistry, The University of Edinburgh; [ http://www.chem.ed.ac.uk/staff/academic-staff/dr-claire-hobday ]. Read more
Sensory processing in Autism Spectrum Conditions and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are prevalent. neurodevelopmental conditions. Read more
Understanding how mutations in the kinase TLK2 cause a neurodevelopmental disorder
Tousled-like kinase 2 (TLK2) was recently identified as a novel genetic locus for a neurodevelopmental disorder. Patients predominantly possess de novo mutations in TLK2, leading to a reduction in its expression or kinase activity. Read more
Investigating monogenic disorders of the protein synthesis machinery
Translation of mRNA into proteins is a critical cellular biological process. We recently described a novel human disorder, now called Faundes-Banka Syndrome (FABAS), caused by heterozygous variants in EIF5A1 that encodes a translation factor. Read more
Identification of transcriptomic signatures of autism-like neurodevelopmental disorder
The overarching aim of this project is to define transcriptional patterns and identify new genetic elements essential for the correct development of the human brain. Read more
Unlocking the causes of eating disorders: investigating risk factors across development
Summary. Tackling eating disorders is of growing importance in society, with increasing numbers of children and young people referred to eating disorder services. Read more
The role of language use and self-concept in psychosocial interventions for people living with dementia
Dementia is a global public health priority. People living with dementia often face challenges in daily functioning and diminished quality of life, as the disorder affects many important cognitive functions. Read more
Understanding the neural basis of ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder, however the neural changes that underlie the disorder are poorly understood. Read more
Using machine learning to predict cell-type specific effects of genetic variants which influence genome regulation
UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) Centre at Imperial. PhD Studentship in Machine Learning for Genomics. Imperial College London, White City Campus, London, UK. Read more